Jennifer Elledge Correll
Ferguson
Summary
Strategic leader with strong background in operations management and organizational development. Leads cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and enhance performance through coaching and collaboration. Skilled in data analysis, project management, and conflict resolution, fostering a positive culture that aligns with company goals. Thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Central Wilkes Middle School
Moravian Falls
08.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded staff development programs, promoting collaboration and enhancing instructional practices among educators.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focused on best practices in education.
- Led alignment of tier 2 and tier 3 behavior protocols with district standards to enhance support.
- Chaired safety and crisis response teams, developing safety protocols and conducting emergency training to enhance school preparedness.
- Developed and implemented school-wide testing plans to ensure policy adherence and student accommodations.
- Oversaw daily operations for 50+ staff and 550+ students, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Managed transportation systems, coordinated facility payroll, and streamlined scheduling logistics to support operational efficiency.
Instructional Specialist
Central Wilkes Middle School
Moravian Falls
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented remediation and enrichment programs addressing student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to improve instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated professional development workshops focusing on best teaching practices for faculty.
- Increased collaboration and performance through targeted coaching and training for teams.
- Led data-driven decision-making across departments, improving performance metrics and tracking of goals.
- Supported frontline staff in resolving operational challenges, enhancing service delivery and staff efficiency.
- Monitored usage statistics to assess effectiveness of instructional technologies, informing future technology integration.
Principal
Bridges Academy Charter School
State Road
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and executed strategic plan to enhance growth, empower staff development, and ensure operational sustainability.
- Oversaw organizational operations, including compliance, staffing, performance evaluation, and fiscal management.
- Led cross-functional teams to align operational goals with broader organizational vision.
- Managed budget and resource allocation for school operations, aligning resources with strategic priorities.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication to promote transparency and engagement.
- Designed systems for effective resource allocation, internal communications, and performance measurement.
- Managed recruitment, training, and professional development processes to build a skilled and effective staff.
Middle School Teacher
West Wilkes Middle School
Wilkesboro
08.2007 - 12.2020
- Provided individualized instruction to address diverse student needs.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to varied learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support and enhance student academic progress.
- Led school improvement and intervention teams, utilizing data analysis to inform strategies.
- Directed long-term mentoring for interns and new hires, enhancing retention and performance.
- Piloted technology systems to improve tracking of team performance and student outcomes.
Education
Masters Degree - Executive Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC07-2016
Bachelors Degree of Science - Middle Grades Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC06-2007
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Assessment
- Student Behavior Management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Staff training
Certification
- Future Ready Leadership Completion Participant, NCPAPA 2026
- CPI Certification, Wilkes County Schools 2025
- ETL Innovation Cohort Participant, Appalachian State University 2026
- Commercial Driver's License, Bus Endorsement 2024- Current
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Central Wilkes Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Specialist
Central Wilkes Middle School
10.2021 - 06.2022
Principal
Bridges Academy Charter School
12.2020 - 06.2021
Middle School Teacher
West Wilkes Middle School
08.2007 - 12.2020
Masters Degree - Executive Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelors Degree of Science - Middle Grades Education
Appalachian State University