Withers CV

Kelly Weaver Withers, EdD
900 Patterson Street China Grove, NC 28023

704-213-2519 (Work); 704-856-8500 (Home); [email protected]
Education/Certification
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations – UNC-Greensboro,
2019
Educational Specialist – UNC-Greensboro, 2014
Masters in School Administration – Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, 2006
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science – UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 1997
Superintendent License – North Carolina
Principal License – North Carolina
Teacher License – 9 – 12 Comprehensive Science, North Carolina
Administrative and Leadership Experience

Associate Superintendent of Schools, Rowan-Salisbury Schools, 2020 – present
• Hire, develop, and evaluate all principals
• Ensure that all school programs align with district’s directional system
• Provide leadership for Research and Accountability Department
• Ensure diversity, inclusion and equity lenses are considered in all decisions
• Collaboratively led the launch of the Summit Virtual Academy
Principal, South Rowan High School, Landis, NC, 2014- 2020

• Charged with transforming a school into an innovative learning environment that
meets the needs of all students
• Led a digital conversion to 1:1 digital environment
• Implemented school wide, data driven professional learning communities and
professional development sessions
• Transforming educational spaces to collaborative learning environments
(classrooms, student spaces, media center and teacher spaces)
• Transformed existing night school program and credit recovery process raising
the graduation rate 9% in one school year.
• Led the design and implementation of the SRHS Communications Academy
• Created a community wide Purpose Prize event to honor people in the
community who live with purpose and can serve as models to our students
• Helped to design, create and implement The Power of Public Education event
that hosted 150+ visitors to Rowan-Salisbury Schools and specifically to South
Rowan High School to showcase blended, personalized learning.
• Hosted visitors from across the nation to inspire transformation to blended,
student centered learning as a part of Digital Promise’s League of Innovative
Schools
• Led the Renewal design process that continues to innovate and transform
educational practices for the benefit of all students
• Secured and collaborated with Everyday COACHES mentoring program to
support and challenge minority males in developing their voice, using their
talents/skills, and taking ownership of decision making and their futures
• Served as a principal coach for low performing schools in Rowan Salisbury
Schools
• Serving as a principal mentor for new principals
• Serving as the community principal for the South area of Rowan County to
facilitate partnerships among feeder schools and communities
Principal, Jesse Carson High School, China Grove, NC, 2010-2014

• Implemented an innovative model of technology professional development called
iInnovate
• Led the purchasing, design and implementation of an “iPad Pal” sharing model that
provided shared iPad access between pairs of teachers in all core content areas
utilizing only school-based funding
• Designed and implemented a collaborative space conversion to redesign the
structure of the media center to meet the needs of a digital learning environment
• Led the development and implementation of the first night school program in
Rowan-Salisbury Schools to address needs of at-risk population raising the
graduation rate 9.1% in one school year.
• Designed and implemented an employee and student themed recognition program
designed around valued qualities.
• Partnered with a local hospital and YMCA to implement Carson Committed Cougar
Strong Employee Wellness Program that engaged 84 staff members in biometric
screening, increased exercise, and education on healthy living habits.
• Served as Program Coordinator for the development and implementation of the
Confucius Classroom and College Board Chinese Bridge Delegation Partnership
Initiative
Assistant Principal, Jesse Carson High School, China Grove, NC 2006-2010

• Served as Program Coordinator for the development and implementation of the
Confucius Classroom and College Board Chinese Bridge Delegation Partnership
Initiative
• Traveled to China as a part of the Chinese Bridge Delegation
• Assisted in the design of the Fine Arts Academy
• Led the implementation of professional learning communities and common
collaborative planning sessions systemically throughout the entire school
• Designed and implemented an advisor/advisee program that served all students
each day for 25-minutes by pairing them with a staff member that will remain with
the same group of students for their four years in high school
New Teacher Facilitator, Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Salisbury, NC 2002-2006

• Planned and led staff development sessions for all district new teachers on
classroom management, lesson design, student engagement and classroom culture
• Collaborated with new teachers to improve instructional strategies in their
classrooms throughout their first year as a teacher
Teaching Experience
Science Teacher, West Rowan High School, Mt. Ulla, NC 2000-2006
• Designed and implemented engaging, hands-on science lessons that led to greater
than 90% proficiency among students at all ability levels
• Mentored new teachers to create classroom cultures rooted in discovery, project
based learning
• Developed an AP Biology Course that was rigorous, engaging and doubled
enrollment in the course
Additional Training/Professional Development

Principals North Carolina Advisory Council, Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh NC
2012
“Teaching with Poverty in Mind”, Eric Jensen, Charlotte, NC, 2013
“Game Changers”, Eric Jensen, San Antonio, TX, 2013
“What’s Next” Advancing your Technology and Learning Initiative by Apple, Chicago, IL,
2015
“What’s Next” Implementing Research Practices by Apple, Cupertino, CA, 2015
“Aspiring Superintendents Program”, NCASLD and NCASA, Cary, NC, 2020
Dissertation
Withers, K. (2019) A Profile of Principals in Digital Learning Environments
• Qualitative research study that examined and described successful principals of
digital learning environments and illustrated how their skills, qualities, and behaviors
looked in practice.
Presentations
Cox, E., Frye, J., Withers, K. (2018) Leading the Transition to Collaborative Learning Spaces.
Presented at WRESA Western Leadership Conference, Asheville, NC.
Withers, K. (2016) Innovative Use of Data as an Instructional Leader. Presented at Discovery
Educational Principal Symposium, Greensboro, NC.
Morrow, J., Smith, A., Withers, K. (2015) Digital Journey of Rowan Salisbury Schools.
Presented at “What’s Next” Implementing Research Practices by Apple, Cupertino, CA.
Williams, A., Withers, K. (2014) iInnovate: Modeling to Inspire. (Poster Session) Presented at
ISTE, Atlanta, GA.
Williams, A., Withers, K. (2014) Leadership Revolution. Presented at NCASA, Raleigh, NC.
Williams, A., Withers, K. (2014) iInnovate: Modeling to Inspire. Presented at NCTIES,
Raleigh, NC.
Barrett, K., Chandler, R., Hunter, A., Williams, A., & Withers, K. (2013) Change Your State:
Motivating Students to Learn. Presented at Rowan-Salisbury Schools Back to School
Conference, China Grove, NC.
Withers, K. (2013) Social Media’s Impact on Educational Administration. Presented at
Parents Matter, China Grove, NC.
Philpot, G., Velte, V., Withers, K. (2012) Employee Wellness Programs in Schools. Presented
at High School Matters Event, China Grove, NC.
Withers, K. (2011) Literacy Strategies in Physical Education and Science. Presented at
Literacy Training Events, Salisbury, NC.
Professional Affiliations
Member of ASCD (2014-present)
Member of NCTIES (2013 – present)
Awards and Recognition

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Principal of the Year, 2018
Outstanding Leaders Award, NCTIES, 2015
Best Session Award, NCTIES, 2014
North Carolina Northwest Regional Principal of the Year, 2012
Rowan-Salisbury Schools Principal of the Year, 2012
Rowan-Salisbury Schools Assistant Principal of the Year, 2010
Time Warner Cable Star Teacher Award, 2005

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Kelly Weaver Withers, EdD

900 Patterson Street China Grove, NC 28023

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Principal, South Rowan High School, Landis, NC, 2014- 2020

Principal, Jesse Carson High School, China Grove, NC, 2010-2014

Assistant Principal, Jesse Carson High School, China Grove, NC 2006-2010

New Teacher Facilitator, Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Salisbury, NC 2002-2006

Additional Training/Professional Development

Awards and Recognition

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