Type Of Business:
Educational leadership consultancy
Expertise:
Educational leadership; Positive school climate and culture; Interventions; Communications; Distributive leadership; Middle-level educational practices; Data-driven decision making; Assessment; Curriculum and instruction; Policies; Research; Mentoring
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting on educational leadership, positive school climate and culture, distributive leadership, data-driven decision making, assessments, curriculum and instruction, policy and research; Mentoring; Interventions; Communication enhancement; Instruction of middle-level educational practices
Favorite Business Publication:
Educational Leadership; Middle School Journal; Harvard Business Review; Principal Leadership
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Gardening; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Doctorate (ABD), University of Wisconsin-Madison; Master's Degree in Education, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Master's Degree in Strategy and Policy, The Naval University, Newport, RI; Bachelor's Degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Graduate-Level Coursework, Air Command and Staff College; Graduate-Level Coursework, Edgewood College; Graduate-Level Coursework, Viterbo University, Winona State University
Affiliations Awards:
Wisconsin Association for Middle Level Education, Inc.; Wisconsin National Guard Association; Association of Wisconsin School Administrators; National Middle School Association; National Association of Secondary School Principals; National Guard Association of the United States; ASCD; Phi Delta Kappa International; The American Legions; The American Legions Auxiliary
Work History:
Superintendent; Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Director of Special Education; Director of Pupil Services; Prekindergarten through 12th Grade Building Administrator
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is being able to continually learn and grow, and apply her learning while supporting others who are doing the same.
Charity:
Volunteer, Wisconsin Challenge Academy; Waunakee Neighborhood Connection; Wisconsin Association for Middle Level Education, Inc.; Association for Middle Level Education; Association for Wisconsin School Administrators
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to surrounding herself with great people, and having a great education.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she is passionate about building the talent in others, and supporting the success of great educators and community members.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Weiss served for 28 years in the Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve as the chief of military equal opportunities, an executive officer and an inspector general. She retired from the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve in 2009. She has traveled extensively and appreciates all that she has learned throughout her travels.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Creating her own schedule and working with administrators at the college and public school level; Working with principals and superintendents to help enhance school and district climate and culture; Improving staff practices and student achievement
Education Certifications:
Lifetime License in Teaching
Awards/Honors:
Principal of Wisconsin Middle School of Excellence; Waunakee Community American Legion Leadership Award; Optimist Contributor Award; Dr. Jim Stolpenverg Award; WAMLE President Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Weiss intends to expand the number of great people she works with and complete the dissertation for a doctorate.