Agenda Item
3. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION ~ Relative Disclosure
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200.
Request: In accordance with Board of Education Policy GAGD, Section G: Mandatory Disclosure by the Superintendent. In the Superintendent’s monthly report to the Board, the Superintendent shall disclose the names of relatives of the current members of the Board of Education, of the current Superintendent, and of other current employees at the Director level or above, provided such relatives are to be recommended for employment in the District by the Superintendent or are being considered by the Superintendent for a promotion or a salary increase other than a State of Georgia raise, step increase, or across-the-board raise.
Relative Disclosure
Mr. Christopher Key is a candidate who has been recommended for an Executive Director of Student Advancement.
Mr. Key is the husband of the Executive Director of Employee Relations in the Division of Human Resources.
Details: Dr. Tekshia Ward-Smith, Administrator, Division of Human Resources , 678.676.1200.
CHRISTOPHER KEY
CONTACT PROFILE
Innovative and proven leader uniquely qualified to lead programs to prepare students for
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emerging technology career options, skilled trade, vocational focused, technical, traditional, and
highly selective institutions. I can seamlessly partner with staff at institutions of higher
121 education to create and disseminate information for middle school and high school
communities to build a college and career culture in schools. I'm excited to leverage my skills
and expertise to successfully fill the Position of Executive Director of Student Advancement.
EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Post-Secondary Transition Specialist
School of Medicine
DeKalb County: School District, Student Advancement DeP.artment November 2019 - Present
Masters of Science Rehabilitation Psychology
• Support for students and families in academic preparation, college application and financial
and Counseling
aid options for post-secondary education and training.
May 2000 • Work with staff at institutions of higher education to create and disseminate information for
middle school and high school communities to build a college and career culture in schools
• Provides leadership, vision. and goal alignment to ensure continuous organizational
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
development and improvement that supports the District vision and strategic plan.
School of Education • Directs programming that provides college and career awareness grades PK-5, exposure
grades 6-8, and preparation grades 9-12.
Bachelor of Arts Education and • Develops collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships and programs with internal,
Psychology community, educational, governmental, and business partners.
December 1997 • Collaborates with school counselors to implement effective, evidence-based practices that
support all students in creating a college and career plan to ensure post-secondary
SKILLS readiness.
Executive Director
Florida Career Colleg!l, Hialeah, FL/ June 2016 - November 2019
• College Access Networking • Provided vision. leadership, and direction of the campus.
• Emerging Technology Careers • Management and oversight of all campus operations including education. admissions.
• Financial Literacy
financial aid, career services, facilities and maintenance
• Fede,al Sludenl Aid
• Interact with students and staff to maximize employee effectiveness, resulting in growth in
• Non-Degree Credentialing Options
student population/enrollment. completion and placement rates.
• Education Platform & Program Implementation
• College Enrollment, Processing, & Operations
• Maintain communication and operational effectiveness between campus and corporate
• Partnership/Grants office, community, peers, business, networks, and accrediting bodies.
• Student Centric • Responsible for campus profit and loss, budget preparation/management and regulatory
• Data Analysis compliance accountability.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Social Media Relations Vice President
• Process Oriented �P.ectrum of I-Learning Services, Atlanta, GA/ Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
• Leadership Development/Team Building
• Community Relations • Developed and operationalized the vision and strategy, aligned with the organization's
• Conflict Resolution mission, values, and business strategy to increase diversity/inclusivity across client and
partner programs.
• Identified and minimized the impact of any potential systematic and other barriers to
diversity and authentic inclusion.
• Developed a database to monitor progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion for
Higher Education Leadershii:i Positions organization
• Collaborated with stakeholders to lead, assess. develop, implement measure. and
Campus President continuously improve key initiatives/programs to achieve cultural diversity, equity, and
Anthem College, Atlanta . GA inclusion objectives.
Oct 2011 - Feb 2012 • Lead efforts related to managing various external projects and initiatives to create
consulting opportunities for the organizations relating to Diversity and Inclusion
College President
Sanford Brown College, Atlanta . GA
Campus President
Aug 2010 - Oct 2011
Everest Colleg!l, Atlanta, GA I Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
Vice President of Academics & Director of Education
• Managed and trained senior leadership of Admissions. Financial Aid. Academics. Career
Sanford Brown College . Atlanta . GA
Placement, and IT departments.
Feb 2006 - Aug 2010
• Multi-site supervision serving as Campus President of Everest Atlanta- West and Everest
Decatur.
Vice President & Director of Admissions
• Total P&L and budget administration. responsible for annual forecasts for staffing, applicants.
Sanford Brown College . Atlanta . GA
new student transition, student retention, accreditation benchmarks, operation cost analysis.
Mar 2004 - Feb 2006
• Conducted monthly audits of new student enrollment and financial aid files.
Director of Tuition Planning & Financial Aid • Developed a strategic plan emphasizing Community Outreach and Alumni Relations to
American Intercontinental University Atlanta, GA strengthen cooperative partnerships with local healthcare facilities and service oriented
Oct 2002 - Mar 2004 organizations.
• Streamlined daily business operations and policies and achieved Top Compliance Campus
distinction Internal Audit and received zero citation renewal authorization re-accreditation visit