Christopher Kelly

Christopher
611 Lakeshore Drive
Kelly
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Home: 919.241.4276 Mobile: 919.937.4959
ctkelly@alumni.unc.edu

Education & Licensure

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Anticipated Degree: Doctor of Education, Ed.D.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Degree Acquired: Education Specialist, Ed.S.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Degree Acquired: Master of School Administration
Licensure: School Administration, Grades K 12

Degree Acquired: Bachelor of Arts in Education

Major 1: Middle Grades Education
Major 2: History
Licensure: Social Studies & Language Arts, Grades 6 9

Human Resources/Administrative Experience

2016 Present Principal, Central Middle School
Whiteville City School
310 South Martin Luther King Avenue
Whiteville, NC 28472

2013 2016 Assistant Principal, Person High School

Person County Schools
304 South Morgan Street
Roxboro, NC 27573

Attended 2014 School Law Symposium at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill Reviewed ADA
regulations, available leave balances, sick leave, annual leave, extended sick leave, episode of
violence leave, contagious disease leave, parental leave without pay, leave without pay, voluntary
shared leave, adverse employment action unrelated to disability, FMLA, GINA, COBRA, FERPA,
IDEA and HIPAA laws. Discussed teacher performance issues and contract renewals, employee
write-ups, use of growth/improvement plans, dismissal of career teachers, public records, and
pension spiking.
Entrusted with confidential and sensitive information, including dismissals of teachers,
termination of employment for any staff members, reduction in force for any employees,
divorce, retirement including but not limited to 401(k), 403(b), 457b, disability, death of
students/teachers/staff members or dependents.
Used own personal judgement in interpreting and consulting staff members on adhering to
personnel policies in regards to regulations and procedures in the realm of human resources via
an understanding of welfare and health benefits, and efficiently and effectively communicated
with a diverse population in order to handle multiple challenges and priorities in a deadline
driven environment.

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 Utilized MS Office, Word, Excel and Access, and developed an understanding of payroll systems,
fiscal year spending, balancing the school budget, the state budget allotments for NC, average
daily membership change, and benefits increase.
Teacher Observations & Evaluations.
Participated/facilitated multiple interviews, and checked references for various staff members.
Evaluations of teacher assistants.
Supervision and evaluation of custodians and cafeteria staff.
Supervision of all bus drivers.
IT Core Leadership Team Administrator Blended learning with Haiku Management System
using 21st Century Skills and Technology.
Completed MOOC-Ed on Coaching Digital Learning-Cultivating a Culture of Change through
the Friday Institute at NC State University.
Attended Professional Development on An Overview of OpenClass as an Effective Use of
Formative Assessment.
Supervision and co-coordinator of special events such as College Day, Senior Awards, etc.
PCS Calendar Committee Member.
Person County Schools United Way District Representative & Board of Directors Member.
Chairman of the School Safety Committee.
Safety & Security: Safe School Plan/fire drills/tornado drills/Code 300 lock down drills/school
security cameras.
Student Handbook Development.
Supervision of student parking lot and student parking lot security.
Administrator responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Person High School.
Supervision of athletic contests, Homecoming, Prom, etc.
German Exchange Student Club Advisor/Administrator.
Supervision of Challenge (ISS) and EDS (afterschool detention) program.
Character Education.
Securer of buses and bus drivers for field trips.
Main Discipline (but not limited to): 200 Hall/Upper T-Wing/3rd floor and Student's Last
Name A-M, grades 10-12.
Bus Discipline Grades 9-12.
Bus parking lot supervision AM/PM.
Any other assignments as needed.

2012 2013 Administrative Internship, Cedar Ridge High School

Orange County Schools
200 East King Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Teaching Experience
2008 2012 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Githens Middle School
Durham Public Schools
511 Cleveland Street
Durham, NC 27702

Other Experience
2011 2012 Head Girls Basketball Coach, Githens Middle School

2010 2011 Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Githens Middle School

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Honors & Leadership
North Carolina Teaching Fellow

Teaching Fellow Congress Member

Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout

Practicum
2014 School Law Symposium, Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC September 23-24, 2014
Comprehensive 2014 Legislative Update.
Addressed Teacher Performance Issues and Contract Renewals.
What Every Administrator Needs to Know About Public Records.
Social Media and Employee/Student Issues.
Keeping Kids Safe: Reporting and Warning Signs.
Search and Seizure Issues including SROs and "BYOD.
Recent OCR Decisions Regarding Transgender Students.
Permissible Employee Political Activity.
Reacting to Employee Disability Claims.
Implications of the Affordable Care Act & State Health Plan.
Pension Spiking and Employment Contracts.

References
Simon Justice
Title: Assistant Principal
Southern Middle School
209 Southern Middle School Road
Roxboro, NC 27573
Office: 336.599.6995
justices@person.k12.nc.us
Cell: 919.358.8519

Danielle Boyd
Title: Assistant Principal
Northern High School
1125 New Grady Brown School Road
Durham, NC 27712
Office: 919.560.3956 ext. 56613
danielle.boyd@dps.net
Cell: 919.698.8262
daniellemfboyd@gmail.com

Brian Corey
Title: Principal
E.B. Frink Middle School
102 Martin Luther King Junior Drive
La Grange, NC 28551
Office: 252.566.3326
Cell: 252.916.3785

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