Agenda Item
p. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Tasha Davis, Chief of Human Resources, Division of Human Resources
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the hiring recommendation of Mr. David Mitchell to the position of Assistant Principal.
Relative Disclosure:
In accordance with BOE Policy, GAGD-Section G, Mandatory Disclosure by the Superintendent, Mr. David Mitchell is a candidate recommended for Assistant Principal. Mr. Mitchell is the brother of an Area Superintendent in the Division of Schools & Leadership.
Details: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief of Human Resources, Division of Human Resources 678.676.1200.
Contact: Mrs. Tasha Davis Mills, Chief of Human Resources, Division of Human Resources
David Mitchell
Objective
To secure a rewarding leadership position that will allow me to positively improve the delivery of educational services with the
ultimate goal of improving student achievement and teacher quality.
Profile
Passionate, energetic, well-educated, education professional with a desire to see students achieve intellectually and academically.
Shows an aptitude in the area of technology and learns systems quickly. Possesses great interpersonal and communication skills,
which facilitate the consistent motivation of all students.
Educational Leadership Roles
Assistant Principal: Shiloh High School, assistant principal over ELA, MTSS, Discipline 9th and 10th R-Z, PTSA, SAT, EOC testing,
PBIS, attendance, Prom., and yearbook 2023- Present
Principal: Hilsman-East; Summer, providing support for the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site
operations, services, and staff at assigned school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established
policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations, and/or problems that arise on
campus or with enrolled students. Summer 2022
Assistant Principal: Hilsman Middle School, assistant principal over discipline, 504/IEPs, counseling, athletics, MTSS, custodial
operations, PBIS, Title IX, and Exceptional Ed. 2021-2023
Multi-Tiered System of Support Committee Chair: Cedar Grove High School, Committee tasked with helping teachers understand
best practices when maneuvering through tiered instruction. 2018-2019
Textbook Coordinator: Tasked with keeping inventory and organization of physical textbooks as well as managing online resources
for teachers and students. 2018-2020
Digital Learning Team Member: Tasked with maintaining operational status of hardware resources for students and teachers. Served
as liaison to various educational online platforms. 2018-Present
School Discipline Committee Chair: Helped to create and implement discipline efforts targeted toward reducing tardiness and other
maladaptive behaviors. 2018-2019
Testing Committee Member: Helped to create a schedule for schoolwide testing during high stakes testing. Engaged in planning and
implementation of the schoolwide testing plan at Cedar Grove High School. Ensured that students with IEP and 504 plans were
adequately coded to receive accommodations during testing. 2018-2019
Representative for Assessment Design and Use for Instructional Leaders: Served as the representative responsible for reporting
schoolwide data to district officials. 2018-2019
School Leadership Apprenticeship: Engaged in supervised leadership tasks; Conducted Teacher observations, participated in
discipline hearings, served with the administrator on duty during afterschool activities, helped to create and implement the school
safety plan, conducted various professional learning opportunities surrounding selection and implementation of teaching strategies
with fidelity. 2018-2019
GEAR UP Liaison: Cedar Grove High School;. 2018-2019
Education
Cont.
Educational Leadership Ed.D Candidate; Concentration in MTSS
University of Georgia
2026
MASTERS IN ART OF TEACHING; Concentration in Secondary Mathematics
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GEORGIA
2018
TIER 1 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GEORGIA
2020
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GEORGIA
2009
Certifications
SP Ed. Social Science Cognitive level (P-5, 4-8)
SP Ed. Science Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
SP Ed. Reading Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8)
SP Ed. Math Cognitive Level (P-5, 4-8, 6-12)
SP Ed. Language Arts (P-5, 4-8)
SP Ed. General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative
Mathematics (6-12)
Educational Leadership Tier 1
Experience
Principal, Hilsman-East Summer School; Athens, GA Summer 2022
• Chairs meetings (curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of
coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state objectives.
• Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal and other personnel for
the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
• Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations
to administrative personnel.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is
maximized.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations,
solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.
• Implements policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with
mandated requirements.
• Manages school administrative functions (facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of
maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of
documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information (budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of
communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of maintaining the efficient operation of the school.
• Supervises other instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional
growth, and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for
educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
Assistant Principal, Hilsman Middle School; Athens, Georgia & Shiloh High school; Snellville, Georgia 2021-2023
• Assists the Principal in the overall operation of the school, assuming delegated authority in his absence
(interviewing and hiring instructional staff, classroom walkthroughs, review of fiscal policies, etc.) for the purpose
of ensuring the effective operation of the school.
David Mitchell
• Monitors standards-based curriculum instruction and quality learning (development, communication,
implementation, evaluation, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing excellence, equality, and equity for staff and
students. Prepares objectives and outlines for course study and assists in the development of building-level
curriculum
• Implements policies, procedures, and processes (emergency plan, end of course testing, Special Education
eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (student disciplinary policy, interview committees, school
schedule, teacher mediation, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policy while maintaining
safe and efficient school operations. Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and keeps accurate records using
Infinite Campus
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (grade level or subject area instructional planning, teacher
mediation, IEP meetings, emergency planning, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
while facilitating productive outcomes.
• Compiles data from a variety of sources (district databases, research papers, Georgia Department of Education,
etc.) for the purpose of developing and /or evaluating programs and/or complying with financial, legal, and
administrative requirements.
Mathematics Teacher, Cedar Grove High School, South West DeKalb High School; Decatur, GA 2017-2020
• Utilize best teaching methods and strategies based on the latest research and data
• Creates and delivers rigorous daily lessons, which develop advanced comprehension skills
• Maintains a positive discipline plan, which promotes student responsibility and accountability
• Prepares objectives and outlines for course study and assists in the development of building-level curriculum
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills, which create a conducive learning environment
• Emphasizes the connection between mathematics and the daily lives of the students
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and keeps accurate records using Infinite Campus
• Evaluates student produced work using standard grading policies
Interrelated Teacher, Stephenson Middle School, Stone Mountain, GA 2010-2017
• Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
• Aided teachers in understanding how to best service students with disabilities.
• Utilize best teaching methods and strategies based on the latest research and data
• Created and delivered rigorous daily lessons, with respect to individualized needs as dictated by IEPs
• Maintains a positive discipline plan, which promotes student responsibility and accountability
• Prepares objectives and outlines for course study and assists in the development of building-level curriculum
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills, which create a conducive learning environment
• Emphasizes the connection between mathematics and the daily lives of the students
• Prepares, administers, and corrects tests and keeps accurate records using Infinite Campus
• Evaluates student produced work using standard grading policies
GEAR UP Liaison, Cedar Grove High School; Ellenwood, GA 2018-2019
• Tutors high school students in the development of science and math skills
• Engages selected students one-on-one and in small group settings in various academic activities
• Collaborates with the program supervisor and staff members to determine the students’ needs and how to best address them
Head Coach: Basketball (Middle School, JV)
• Conducted structured and organized practices.
• Managed scheduling for home and away games.
• Provided feedback focused on player development.
• Coached team to two championship victories.
Clerk, DeKalb County Schools District, Decatur, GA 5/07-8/08
Cont.
• Filing, messenger, customer service, telephone
• Data integration from a paper filing system into a paperless system.
Summer Cleaning Custodian, DeKalb County Schools District, Decatur, GA 2002-2006
• Total wall-to-wall cleaning, painting, stripping, furniture removal, landscaping and lawn maintenance.
Honors and Awards
• Member, Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society
• Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• DeKalb County Middle School Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: 2014-2015, 2015-2016
• Completion of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Quality Plus Leadership Academy.