Zacery B. Brown, Ed.D.

Ooltewah, TN 37363  (423) 505-0012  zac.brown30@gmail.com

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Educational Leadership / Administration / Academic Success
Dedicated Educational Leader who is passionate for promoting a culture of lifelong learning. Successfully
establish positive relationships with staff, administration, faculty, and students. Demonstrate strong
leadership, community engagement, and organization skills. Committed to delivering educational instruction,
tools, and a safe environment for every student to achieve his or her academic goals.
Core competencies include:

 Active Listening  Change Management

 Problem-Solving / Insightful Judgment  Goal-Oriented
 Informed Decision-Making  Relationship Building
 Budget Development & Administration  Cultural Awareness
 Public Speaking / Presentation Skills  Leadership and Team Building
 Strategic Planning & Execution  Community Engagement / Outreach

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Chattanooga, TN
Director of Induction & Leadership Development (7/2020 – Present)
Deliver comprehensive knowledge of Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards, as well as Hamilton County
Schools' leadership Standards to school leaders, to accelerated student achievement and student growth. Organize
and train leaders on McREL's Balanced Leadership Framework. Oversee a team that focuses on new teacher's
success by implementing a robust new teacher induction program. Participate in professional development
activities to advance knowledge of educational trends in leadership development.
Selected accomplishments:
• Improved first-year teacher retention to 86 % (up from 74 % in 2018), exceeding the 2023 five-year KPI
target.
• Foster a culture of learning for certified and classified employees.
• Worked collaboratively with the senior leadership team to develop a school leadership framework.
• Successfully conduct training for leaders on McREL's Balanced Leadership Framework.

HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Chattanooga, TN

Director of Secondary Schools, Opportunity Zone (9/2017 – 7/2020)
Deliver comprehensive knowledge of Tennessee Academic Standards, as well as other applicable state/
federal regulations to ensure each campus complies with state/federal/School Board policies and
regulations. Travel frequently to provide onsite visits to schools across a broad territory. Participate in meetings,
and forge partnerships within the community by serving on committees and supporting community
outreach. Present at special speaking engagements and continually participate in professional development
activities to advance knowledge of educational trends.
Selected accomplishments:

 Implement School Improvement Plans across each campus including school-centered education
implementation and involvement.

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• Identify opportunities for improvement and executed solutions to enhance TCAP performance, student
performance, teacher attendance, reduce dropout rates, and increase the number of students in Advanced
Placement courses.
• Increased overall TNReady Success rate from 3.9 % in 2017 to 7.5 % in 2019.
• Increased the number of Level 3, 4, 5 teachers in tested areas from 1 in 2017 to 7 in 2019.
• Reduced Chronic Absenteeism from 33.8 % in 2017 to 26.4 % in 2020.
• Met 3 of 4 key performance indicator (KPI) 2019 targets for student achievement in the strategic plan.
• Successfully conduct training for leaders on McREL Balanced Leadership Framework.
• Execute a school-wide behavior program, Response to Instruction and Intervention – Behavior (RTI^2 – B),
by applying research-based strategies to empower educators to equip all students with the opportunity to
meet high expectations relative to behavior and support every student.
• Earned Bronze-level RTI^2-B Model for Demonstration School in 2019.

HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Chattanooga, TN

Assistant Superintendent for School Operations (7/2016 – 9/2017)
Directly supervised a team of School Operations Directors, ensuring the quality and implementation of School
Improvement Plans for each campus across an assigned area. Directed school-centered education implementation
and involvement. Established long-term, positive relationships with community members, administration, staff, and
students. Served on numerous Committees and presented speeches to a diverse group of individuals.
Selected accomplishments:
• Strategized to boost performance in TCAP, student grades, teacher attendance, and the number of
students enrolled in Advanced Placement classes.
• Successfully reduced dropout rates and guaranteed each campus adhered to state/federal/School Board
guidelines and laws.
• Frequently visited schools in an assigned area and participated in various meetings.
• Efficiently worked with a diverse student population and multi-cultural groups within the school system and
the community.

THE HOWARD SCHOOL, HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Chattanooga, TN

Executive Principal (7/2013 – 6/2016)
Recruited, interviewed, hired, supervised, and built a top performing administrative team. Delivered sound
instructional leadership and coordination. Unified diverse groups and built high morale among employees. Cultivated
long-term, positive relationships with students, parents, family members, staff, and community members on vision,
mission, culture, and climate of the school district.
Selected accomplishments:
• Facilitated a standards-based system of teaching that focused on inquiry, problem solving, and competency-
driven.
• Designed and executed a school wide improvement plan and data systems that supported more efficient
instruction and assessment.
• Increased Student Attendance Rate from 82 % in 2014 to 87 % in 2015, achieving highest attendance rate in
5 years.
• Increased TCAP English II proficiency rate from 14.9 % in 2013 to 25.7 % in 2015.
• Increased TCAP Algebra II proficiency rate from 1.3 % in 2013 to 18.6 % in 2015.
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EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, East Ridge, TN
Principal (7/2010 – 6/2013)
Directed the administrative team, provided leadership development, and ensured successful implementation of IDEA,
Title 1, and NCLB regulations.
Selected accomplishment:
 Designed the school-wide improvement plan and data systems for the school.
 Successfully stabilized the school as the third principal in three years.

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Established reputation as exceptional Adjunct Math Teacher at Chattanooga State Technological University (2002 –
Present) and Math Teacher at Rhea County High School (2001 – 2008)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Education in Leadership and Professional Practice, 2017

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (5-12), 2009

TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership, 2004
Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership, 2003

BRYAN COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Secondary Education, 2001

Professional Development
Tennessee Department of Education Certification, PreK – 12
McREL Balanced Leadership, 2018 – 2021
LPI: Leadership Practice Inventory Coach Training, 2020

Legal Obligations to Address Bullying, 2016

Community Schools, 2016
School Accreditation, AdvancED, 2013 – 2016
1:1 Learning Environments, 2013 – 2016

Affiliations
Member, ASCD
Member, American Association of School Personnel Administration
(AASPA)