W Harrison Little

Experience

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  Kingswood Camp

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

  Waterfront Director

  Supervised twelve certified lifeguards. Restructured waterfront safety procedures and emergency action plan. Designed and implemented training sessions for staff. Designed and scheduled waterfront programs for campers.

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  Eaglebrook School

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  Teacher/Coach

  Taught sections of seventh, eighth, and ninth grade English with classes of mixed ability. Worked with students with various learning differences and from a wide range of socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. Assisted the English department in curriculum development, with a special emphasis on Active Reading. Assisted in the AISNE Reaccreditation process in 2010.Served in the capacity of Head Coach of the Cross Country team for four years, during which time the program saw 300% growth. Designed and oversaw the construction of a $25,000 trail network in 2010. Served in the capacity of Interim Head Coach of the Track team in 2012. Show less

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  Camp Half Moon

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  Director of Boys Camp

  Supervised a staff of twenty-five counselors from around the world. Designed and implemented staff training sessions. Oversaw the preparation of residential facilities and performed daily inspections. Acted as head disciplinarian to the campers and primary liaison to the parents. Designed and scheduled weekly programs.

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  SAU 88 - Lebanon School District

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  Hired, supervised, and evaluated a staff of 25 athletic coaches and 9 co-curricular advisors. Managed a $65,000 budget, including all orders, stipends, and contracted services. Scheduled all practices, performances, games, officials, and transportation. Corresponded with the public, including 3 annual parent meetings and 3 annual assemblies, working in collaboration with local agencies. Inspected and oversaw the maintenance of all athletic facilities. Taught five sections of sixth grade Reading with classes of mixed ability, emphasizing critical analysis, meaningful reflection, and metacognition. Redesigned curriculum to align with Common Core State Standards. Developed and implemented grade-wide independent reading program based on Lexile. Conducted Action Research Project: "Schedule Emendation, A Vehicle for Cultural Change." Facilitated Language Arts Department, overseeing curriculum alignment with the Common Core. Acted as head disciplinarian in Assistant Principal’s absence. Assisted in facilitation of school-wide emergency action drills, including Fire, Lock-Down, and Secure Campus. Conducted teacher observations and prepared accompanying reports and documentation.

  • Athletic/Co-Curricular Director

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  • 6th Grade Reading Teacher

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Administrative Intern

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
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  SAU 62 - Mascoma Valley Regional School District

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2022

  Supervised staff of 22 professional educators, 20 para professionals, 6 related service providers; Responsible for preparation and management of school's annual operating budget; Ended pattern of rampant administrative turn-over - 7th principal in 2 years - and successfully restored compliance with district policy and state statutes, without incurring union grievance; Restored student behavioral expectations and spearheaded school-wide approach to behavior management; Fostered culture of professionalism and life-long learning; Spearheaded effort to improve data usage to inform instructional practices and tiered intervention, facilitating district-wide committee to concurrently pilot three student assessment systems and ultimately creating data cycle for continuous improvement; Enhanced building safety protocols and infrastructure; Increased communication and interaction with student families and community Show less Facilitated restructuring of scheduling/sectioning practices, resulting in higher expectations for all learners. Emended Student, Staff, & Athletic Handbooks, emphasizing transparent and consistent practice. Lead the refinement of school-wide intervention period, specifically targeting the needs of all individuals. Acted as head disciplinarian for 350 students, grades 5-8, working closely with Guidance & District SRO. Overhauled building safety protocols, creating manageable procedures and realistic emergency scenarios. Revised and enforced school’s attendance policy, coordinating with DCYF & the State’s JPPO program. Served as LEA for Special Services, with focus on transitioning identified students from sending schools. Acted as primary liaison to contracted cafeteria services and transportation services. Assisted and lead in the hiring of various interim and permanent personnel. Show less

  • School Principal

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

  • Associate Principal

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
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  Cognia

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Accreditation Engagement Review Team Member
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  LTL Consulting

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Consultant
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  Salem School District

  Jul 2023 - now

  Dean of Students