VANESSA L.

PEAK
74 Winterberry Lane, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870
252-308-0892, vlpeak@ncsu.edu
https://nela-peak4.weebly.com
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Master of Administration, through The Northeast Leadership Academy (Expected May 2016).
AwardedafullypaidfellowshipwiththeNortheastLeadershipAcademy(NELA),ahighlyselectivegraduate
programdesignedtodevelopschoolleadersfordistrictsinruralnortheasternNorthCarolina.NELAwas
recognizedbyTheUniversityCouncilforEducationalAdministration(UCEA)asthetopprincipalpreparation
programintheUnitedStates,oneofonlyfourprincipalpreparationprogramsnationallytohaveeverearned
thisdistinction.

Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA

Educational Leadership Specialist (May 2014)
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Project Lead the Way/Gateway to Technology Pre-Engineering (May 2007)

Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL

Masters of Arts in Elementary Education (December 1995)
Southern Illinois University, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelors of Science in Vocational Education (May 1994)
Leadership Experience

Principal Resident
Halifax County Schools, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (2015 Present).

Assist in writing the School Improvement Plan and serve as a member of the School
Improvement Team
Implement Problem of Practice (Read to Achieve) focuses on increasing and giving students
leverage when using formative assessments for third grade.
Co-create remediation plan and facilitate implementation including creating budget,
monitoring schedule, overseeing tutors, ordering materials and monitoring growth of
students
Facilitate professional development sessions for all staff

Facilitate PLCs

Provide instructional guidance and support to teachers that align with engaging students in
the Common Core curriculum and rigorous instruction.
Facilitate in the planning and implementation of community involvement and family
involvement events
Conduct teacher and teacher assistant observations

Participate in the process of interviewing and hiring school personnel

Manage student discipline concerns

School Health Advisory Team

Chairperson/Halifax County School District (2015-2016)
Assist school in providing healthy alternatives for students, faculty and staff
Present schools with information on local health/mental health resources for students and
families.
Testing Coordinator
Site Testing Coordinator (Everetts Elementary 2014-2015)
Site Testing Coordinator (Hollister Elementary 2015-2016)
Perform all district testing requirements of faculty and or students. This would also
include on site professional development of Code of Ethics for all staff.
Test administered would include formative assessments both beginning and end of year,
and benchmarks through out the year.
School Bus Coordinator
Site Bus Coordinator (Hollister Elementary 2015-2016)
Complete all training for school bus drivers to include infractions pertaining to drivers
and discipline actions of students.
School Improvement Team
Member (Hollister Elementary 2015-2016)
Facilitate meeting and worked with teachers to implement a new Vision Statement for the
school.
Helped to facilitate the unveiling of school mascot, by creating invitations and inviting
District office staff, School board members, local media, and local community.
Teaching Experience

Reading Specialist
Halifax County Schools, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (2013 2015)

Coached teachers and worked with students to create a 30-40% growth in the area of
reading.

3rd Grade Teacher

Valdosta City Schools, Valdosta, GA (2008 2013)
Served as grade level chair and was instrumental in using the team teaching lateral
approach with the Special Needs teacher.

Served on School Improvement Team, here we were able to have many discussions on
programs which were valuable in enhancing instruction as well as using implemented
best practices when referencing standards as well as serving on the Behavioral
Management team.

5th & 6th Grade Teacher

Madison County Schools, Jackson, TN (2004 2008)
Taught using an Engineering focus entitled: Project Lead the Way, which introduced
math, science, engineering, and technology from a new and exciting vantage point.

4th & 5th Grade Teacher

Beaufort County Schools, Beaufort, SC (2002 2004)
During this time I taught in a self contained class.

6th & 7th Grade Teacher

Praise Christian Academy, Port Royal, SC (2001 2002)
During this time I taught in a self contained class.

3rd Grade Teacher

Chatham County Schools, Savannah, GA (2001 2002)

5th Grade Teacher

Duval County Schools, Jacksonville, FL (1998 - 2000)

US Marine Corps
NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, FL (1983 1993)

Community Activities

Summer Internship for the Roanoke Rapids, Chamber of Commerce, Summer 2015
Church Book Store, Abundant Life Ministries, 2015-2016
Specialized Training and Skill Sets

AdultLearningTheorySpring2016
ReadtoAchieve,2016
EquityFocusedDecisionMaking&SocialJusticeSpring2016
ChangeLeadershipSpring2016
TestingCoordinator,2016
NCASAConferenceSpring2016
CrucialAccountabilitySpring2016
LeverageLeadershipSpring2016

TimeManagementFall2015EffectiveuseofQuestioningFall2015
FacilitativeLeadership,2015
SchoolCultureProfessionalDevelopmentwithKentPeterson,MurielSummers,andJimArgentSummer
2015
WalktheHallsandTalktotheWallsFall2015EVAAS&IndistarFall2015
MTSS/PBISFall2015
TeacherEvaluationFall2015
DistinguishedLeadershipinPracticethroughNCPAPA20152016

DistinguishedLeadershipinPracticethroughNCPAPA20152016
RonClarkAcademyNationalEducatorsConference,Atlanta,GAWinter2015
GrantWriting/CommunityEngagementSummer2015
FlippedClassroomTrainingSpring2015
CrucialConversations,2015
GrantWritingCommunityEngagement,2015
MovingEVASSBeyondTeacherEvaluationSpring2015
DigitalStorytellingFall2014ConflictResolutionFall2014
AdvancedFacilitativeLeadershipDayFall2014
UCEANationalConference,Washington,DCFall2014
Covey's7HabitsofHighlyEffectivePeopleFall2014
FacilitativeLeadershipSummer2014
CrucialConversationsSummer2014
RonClark&KimBeardentrainingforNELAfromtheleadersoftheRonClarkAcademySummer2014

Honors

Teacher of the Year, Valdosta City Schools, Valdosta, GA, 2013

Junior Fire Marshall Chairperson of the Year, Valdosta City Schools, Valdosta, GA, 2013
Whos Who Among American Teachers and Educators, 2013.

References
Mrs. Melissa Richardson, Principal of Hollister Elementary School
Richardson@ev.halifax.k12.nc.us
(252) 586-4344

Mr. Mark Barfield, Principal of Everetts Elementary School

barfield@ev.halifax.k12.nc.us
(252) 537-5484
Bonnie C. Fusarelli, Ph.D., NC State Professor & Director of NELA
Bonnie_fusarelli@ncsu.edu
(919) 631-2026