Kathryn Sabol Person ID: 16387862 Received: 10/10/23 6:12 AM

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Received: 10/10/23 6:12
2440 Campus Road, Administrative Services Bldg. #2 AM
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 For Official Use Only:
http://www.hawaii.edu QUAL:_________
DNQ:__________
Sabol, Kathryn Experience
2023-01917 ACADEMIC SUPPORT (PROGRAM MANAGER), Training
0079494T Other:______
PERSONAL INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE: EXAM ID#:
ACADEMIC SUPPORT (PROGRAM MANAGER), 0079494T 2023-01917
NAME: (Last, First, Middle) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Sabol, Kathryn N/A
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code) EMAIL ADDRESS:
3237 Country Club Circle, Billings, Montana 59102 kathryn.sabol@yahoo.com
HOME PHONE:
4066709828
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Yes No

PREFERENCES
MINIMUM COMPENSATION:
$60,000.00 per year

EDUCATION
DATES: SCHOOL NAME:
Montana State University Billings
LOCATION:(City, State/Province) DID YOU GRADUATE? DEGREE RECEIVED:
Billings , Montana Yes No Master's
MAJOR:
Education/Psychology
DATES: SCHOOL NAME:
Montana State University
LOCATION:(City, State/Province) DID YOU GRADUATE? DEGREE RECEIVED:
Bozeman , Montana Yes No Bachelor's
MAJOR:
English Literature

WORK EXPERIENCE
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 7/2018 To: Present FlexSchool Head of School
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
100 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 07922
SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Jacquelyn Byrne - CEO/Founder Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
DUTIES:
I was hired ostensibly to create a new school for gifted and twice-exceptional students grades 5-12. Several of us were hired to start up
three new schools; unfortunately, the organization was unable to secure funding for the school startups, and I remain the only new hire still
on staff. Because of my skill set, I have become the school's informal communications specialist, creating and documenting protocols,
performing marketing and outreach, and designing handbooks for employees, parents and school administrators. I work closely and
empathically with struggling parents who seek a safe haven for their children, and i have hired some amazing teachers who are improving
the quality of life for this disenfranchised and often hidden population.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
I have relocated to Arizona and am continuing to oversee admissions, staff recruitment, and internal and external communications as a
remote employee. I will continue to assist FlexSchool (if possible) part time on weekends and evenings as my full-time job will allow.
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 5/2022 To: 6/2023 New Summit Academy English Teacher/Advisor
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Atenas, International
SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Martin - Naffziger Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
DUTIES:
Teach college prep level English classes and provide advising and college preparation assistance to U.S. students attending this challenging
and highly regarded therapeutic boarding school.
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REASON FOR LEAVING:

This was a one-year experiment to explore whether I wanted to retire in Costa Rica. I returned home to retire, but then decided to seek
employment, preferably in Tucson, to stay busy and engaged in a beautiful place!
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 7/2020 To: 5/2022 Riverstone Health Population Health Manager
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
3237 Country Club Circle, Billings, Montana
SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Claire Oakley - Director of Public Health Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK: # OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:
40 6
DUTIES:

- Supervise Prevention Health Specialists in the areas of chronic disease, tobacco, suicide, and substance abuse prevention
- Oversee and report quarterly on deliverables required by the State of Montana’s cancer control, tobacco prevention, and worksite wellness
task order
- Responsible for writing the annual DPHHS Suicide Prevention Grant, coordinating activities, and submitting quarterly reports
- Participate in the new employee orientation process, providing staff training in DISC assessments, resiliency, and trauma-informed
approaches
- Participate in community presentations in the areas of suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and tobacco/e-cigarette education
- Support COVID 19 prevention efforts, participating in testing and immunization operations
REASON FOR LEAVING:
When the epidemic abated I had the opportunity to relocate to Costa Rica to teach high school aged boys in a therapeutic boarding school.
It was a dream come true
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 1/2020 To: 7/2020 Dragonfly Transitions Academic Director
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Klamath Falls , Oregon
SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Mona Treadway - CEO/Founder Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK: # OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:
40 2
DUTIES:

Oversee Academic and Vocational programming for young adult therapeutic program
Supervise Academic Coordinators on two campuses
Provide executive support to clinical, admissions, and direct care staff
Assist young adults with vocational assessment, college entrance, and job search processes
Lead therapeutic groups on multiple topics pertaining to adjustment and social/emotional
development
Support parents dealing with troubled/struggling young adults
REASON FOR LEAVING:
The Covid epidemic impeded my ability to place students in school or employment opportunities, so I returned home to Montana to assist
with Covid efforts at the health department
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 10/2015 To: 12/2017 Montana Academy Executive Director/Head of School
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
9705 Lost Prairie Road, Marion, Montana, 59925
PHONE NUMBER: SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
(406) 858-2339 John McKinnon, MD - Founder/Board Chair Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK: # OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:
60 85
DUTIES:
Executive Director, charged with directing the daily operations of Montana Academy (MA), a rural therapeutic boarding school serving
struggling teens on a ranch in Northwest Montana. Overseeing a senior leadership team and working in collaboration with the Owners/Board
of Directors, I was responsible for planning, resource allocation, and managing the therapeutic, academic, and programmatic dimensions
involved in tending to up to 70 co-ed students. Additional responsibilities include directing four transition homes serving up to 30 high
school and college students in Kalispell, Montana.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
The Founders came out of retirement to resume leadership of their school. I remain close friends with them and in fact authored a new
policies and procedures manual for them as a gesture of goodwill. I respect their desire to continue to lead their school, and they have
made public the fact that this decision was in no way a reflection on my competence or ability to perform the job.
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 6/2011 To: 8/2015 St. John's Lutheran Ministries Executive Director of Lutheran Social
Services
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings, Montana
PHONE NUMBER: SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
(406) 206-0129 Kent Burgess - CEO/President of St. John's Yes No
Lutheran Ministries
HOURS PER WEEK: # OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:
50 6
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DUTIES:
Executive Director of Lutheran Social Services of Montana (LSS), charged with directing a statewide adoption agency, overseeing
counseling staff and operations in five regional offices. Operating under the auspices of a senior living community, the LSS Executive
Director also served on St. John’s Senior Leadership Team. This entailed participating in leadership of the largest senior retirement
community in Montana, serving over 600 residents in the communities of Billings, Laurel, Red Lodge, and Hamilton, Montana. The Billings
campus includes 109 low-income retirement apartments, 186 skilled nursing beds, 2 memory care cottages, 5 skilled nursing cottages, an
adult day care center, 122 independent living apartments, 59 assisted living apartments, transitional care services, and a home health and
hospice agency.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Although I was happy and successful in this position, I was drawn to the excitement of leading a therapeutic boarding school in
northwestern Montana. Upon my departure I was honored by the Board for have stabilized operations, finances and staffing for the first
time in decades.
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 1/2008 To: 6/2011 Rocky Mountain College VP of Development/ Title III Director/Grant
Writer
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings, Montana
SUPERVISOR: MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Michael Mace - President Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK: # OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED:
40 8
DUTIES:
I began as Director of Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant, then worked as the Assistant to the President for Development and
Strategic Planning, then VP of Development. I was also responsible for grant writing and management.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Recruited by St. John's
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 5/2004 To: 6/2006 Yellowstone City-County Health Department Preventive Health Specialist/Grant
Writer/Special Populations Manager
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings, Montana
MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
DUTIES:
Grant writing, suicide prevention and methamphetamine abuse prevention training, and brief oversight of women's prison and healthcare
for the homeless programs.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Took the position as a temporary stop-over awaiting Peace Corps assignment
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 1/1999 To: 9/2004 UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program Director/Researcher
Programs/Billings Site
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings, Montana
MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
DUTIES:
Oversaw SAMHSA-funded clinical trial and subsequent morbidity/mortality study for methamphetamine abusers in a multi-site project
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Grant ended
DATES: EMPLOYER: POSITION TITLE:
From: 9/1984 To: 1/2004 Montana State University Billings Adjunct Faculty
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings, Montana
MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER?
Yes No
HOURS PER WEEK:
20
DUTIES:
My 20-year career at Montana State University began with my teaching courses in developmental English, college composition, rhetoric,
research writing, and business communications. Over the years my areas of expertise expanded to include creative writing, human
relations, educational psychology, and human growth and development. I also helped launch a college survival skills curriculum and taught
additional courses at the college of technology, the women's prison,and the TRIO Upward Bound program. I was active in developing and
expanding the Writing Lab and also worked as a student advisor.
REASON FOR LEAVING:
This part-time position sustained me during my child raising years; after they were grown I sought full-time employment and thus became
involved in the UCLA methamphetamine project.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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REFERENCES
REFERENCE TYPE: NAME: POSITION:
Professional Tami Haaland Professor of English, English Department
Chair and Montana's Poet Laureate
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings , Montana
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
thaaland@msubillings.edu (406) 657-2948
REFERENCE TYPE: NAME: POSITION:
Professional Judy Stewart Vice President of Integrated Health Services
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Billings , Montana
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
judy.ste@riverstonehealth.org (406) 247-3292
REFERENCE TYPE: NAME: POSITION:
Professional Denna Vandersloot Former Director of Addiction Technology
Transfer Center
ADDRESS: (Street, City, State/Province, Zip/Postal Code)
Portland, Oregon
EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
dennavand@comcast.net (505) 494-9611
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N/A

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understand that, if selected, I must present documentary evidence to verify my employment eligibility, pursuant to the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986.

This application was submitted by Kathryn Sabol on 10/10/23 6:12 AM

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Date_____________________________________________________________________
 Kathryn Sabol, M.Ed.
Curriculum Vitae

kathryn.sabol@yahoo.com 406-670-9828

Master of Education Multidisciplinary Studies/Psychology Montana State University Billings

Bachelor of Arts English Literature Montana State University Bozeman

Employment

English Teacher/ Advisor New Summit Academy (Atenas, Costa Rica) 5/2022 - 6/2023
Teach college prep level English classes and provide advising and college preparation assistance to
U.S. students attending this challenging and highly regarded therapeutic boarding school.

Population Health Manager RiverStone Health (Billings, Montana) 7/2020-5/2022

! Supervise Prevention Health Specialists in the areas of chronic disease, tobacco, suicide, and
substance abuse prevention
! Oversee and report quarterly on deliverables required by the State of Montana’s cancer control,
tobacco prevention, and worksite wellness task order
! Responsible for writing the annual DPHHS Suicide Prevention Grant, coordinating activities, and
submitting quarterly reports
! Participate in the new employee orientation process, providing staff training in DISC assessments,
resiliency, and trauma-informed approaches
! Participate in community presentations in the areas of suicide prevention, trauma-informed care,
and tobacco/e-cigarette education

Academic Director Dragonfly Transitions (Klamath Falls, Oregon) 1/2020-7/2020

! Oversee Academic and Vocational programming for young adult therapeutic program
! Supervise Academic Coordinators on two campuses
! Provide executive support to clinical, admissions, and direct care staff
! Assist young adults with vocational assessment, college entrance, and job search processes
! Lead therapeutic groups on multiple topics pertaining to adjustment and social/emotional
development
! Support parents dealing with troubled/struggling young adults

Head of School/ Director of Special Projects FlexSchool, Inc (New Jersey) 6/2018-7/2020
! Oversee Cloud Classroom virtual learning program serving international and domestic students
! Oversee admissions of gifted and twice-exceptional students, Grades 5-12.
! Oversee human resources, recruiting, hiring, and developing professional staff
! Assist in creating and implementing the Social and Emotional Learning curriculum.
! Create and document operational protocols network-wide.
! Lead State and Federal approval and accreditation processes for all sites.
! Develop qualitative and quantitative evaluation measures and ensure adherence to best practices
network-wide.
Head of School Montana Academy (Marion, Montana) 10/2015-10/2018
! Oversee operations of therapeutic boarding schools, serving students with high academic potential
and significant therapeutic challenges.
! Chair the leadership team, leading medical and clinical directors, the high school principal, program
directors, business managers, and directors of admissions and marketing.
! Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate clinical, faculty, direct care, and administrative staff.
! Update, improve and document 20-year-old operational procedures.
! Participate in Joint Commission and AdvancEd accreditation process.
! Participate in human resources, strategic planning, communications, and community engagement.

Executive Director St. John’s United (Billings, Montana) 6/2011–8/2015

! Oversee operations of statewide adoption agency (Lutheran Social Services)
! Serve on the senior leadership team for a 600-employee senior living community.
! Participate in human resources, marketing, strategic planning, communications, and community
engagement.

Vice President for Advancement Rocky Mountain College (Billings, Montana) 1/2008-6/2011
! Lead advancement, strategic marketing, and student retention initiatives.
! Write and manage multiple state and federal grants
! Create student orientation and advising protocols.

Community Collaborator Self-Employed (Billings, Montana) 10/2000-5/2007

! Acquire state and federal grant funding for numerous community initiatives
! Conduct nationwide training and keynote presentations regarding methamphetamine prevention,
effects, and treatment
! Develop and coordinate Yellowstone County’s first Family Drug Treatment Court

Special Populations Director Riverstone Health (Billings, Montana) 5/2004-6/2006

! Acquire state and federal grant funding for numerous public health initiatives
! Serve as a preventive health specialist focusing on addiction, HIV/AIDS, and suicide prevention
! Oversee operations of Billings Healthcare for the Homeless and the Montana Women’s Prison
Health Program

Project Director UCLA (Los Angeles/Billings, Montana) 1/1999-5/2004

! Oversee Montana site of SAMHSA-funded Methamphetamine Treatment Project as Research and
Project Director
! Conduct randomized clinical trials and participate in Quality Assessments across six study sites

Adjunct Faculty Montana State University (Billings, Montana) 8/1984-1/2004

Provided university-level instruction across multiple locations including the College of Technology,
Upward Bound, and the Montana Women’s Prison. Content areas included English, Humanities,
Business, Education, Psychology, and College Survival Skills.

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Kathryn L. Sabol (406) 670-9828
kathryn.sabol@yahoo.com
October 10, 2023

Re: Academic Support Program Manager

Dear Members of the Hiring Committee,

Four months ago I boarded a plane from San Jose, Costa Rica, heading back to Montana. I
had just concluded what I thought was the grande finale of my academic career—teaching
English in a therapeutic boarding school—and my heart was full. As my plane flew north, I
mentally replayed the graduation speeches of some pretty wonderful kids, all of them
thanking us for participating in the most difficult experience of their lives. Tears abounded
as they honored us, their teachers, advisors, and therapists, attesting to the transformative
power of relationship and trust, of introspection, recognition, and vulnerability.

And then I thought of Matthew, a gifted 17-year old, who took the stage at graduation and
invited me up to receive a teaching award. He hugged me and then announced, voice
breaking, that his first novel would most assuredly be dedicated to me. And so mid-flight,
even though I had thought that that job would probably be my last, I realized that after all of
these years, in so many different roles in so many different learning environments, I cannot
stop being enticed by the reward, grace and dignity of this work. So here I am, writing you a
cover letter, smiling, because I think I knew all along that I would end up pursuing an
opportunity such as this.

To be clear, I did not find your position announcement by accident: When I was working on
UCLA’s methamphetamine treatment project, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Hawaii
many times to attend conferences and work as an evaluator of the good work being done by
our Oahu-based research team. I fell in love with Hawaii and have dreamed since of
relocating and finishing out my career in paradise!

So last week I decided to take a look at your Website to see if you had any academic roles of
interest. I knew when I read your job description that I might have found my next
adventure. As evidenced by my resume, my career in teaching and administration spans
several decades. I am an accomplished writer, teacher, tutor, and project coordinator.

And so here I am, enthused, energized and armed with some valuable insights into this post-
pandemic generation, ready to return to higher education, hopefully to contribute my talents
to the good work of your school. I will look forward to hearing from you!

Warmly and gratefully,

Kathryn Sabol
 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

KATHRYN L. SABOL

Denna Vandersloot (Former Supervisor)

Co-Director of Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Portland, Oregon
(503) 758-2112
dennavand@comcast.net

Tami Haaland
Montana’s Former Poet Laureate
Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Montana State University Billings
Billings, Montana
(406) 657-2948
thaaland@msubillings.edu

Judy Stewart
Vice President, Organizational Improvement
Riverstone Health Department
Billings, Montana
(406) 247-3292
Judy.Ste@riverstonehealth.org