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S U S A N F . M A R K S _____________________________________________________________________________

STRONG LEADER

Communicates a clear vision, implementing strategies to bring the vision tofruition. Focuses on a common purpose to build commitment among staff and

stakeholders.Understands the issues of public education and the needs of a public schoolsystem. Is well versed in the No Child Left Behind Act and is able to help othersunderstand the requirements and ramifications of this legislation.Uses data to assess the effectiveness of strategies and makes adjustments asthe analysis dictates and empowers staff to develop strategic processimprovement plans to focus their work.

C OLLABORATOR /R ELATIONSHIP B UILDER Collaborates with peers and encourages teamwork among staff.Maintains and builds community partnerships and is an effective advocate forthe school system.Seeks feedback from a diverse group of stakeholders when making keydecisions.Participates in developing system-wide strategies to ensure the districtscommitment to nurturing a culture of respect with the employee unions and itsmembers.

LIFE -LONG LEARNERUnderstands the importance of extending ways of learning to gain and applynew knowledge and skills.Continually develops and hones skills to develop professional knowledge andrelated work practices to meet the demands of a continually changingenvironment.Remains current with professional advances to ensure that practices that

enhance teaching and learning and improve productivity are implemented.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006PresentAssociate Superintendent, Office of Human ResourcesMontgomery County Public SchoolsRockville, Maryland

Provides leadership and direction for all activities of the Office of HumanResources for the 16 th largest school district in the U.S. with 22,000 employees

and 142,000 students. Oversees the comprehensive personnel program for allsystem employees including administrative and supervisory employees, teachers,and classified employees. Administers the implementation of position classification,certification, and compensation plans for employees. Assures the effectiveness oflabor relation processes for three employee unions and manageslabor/management operations utilizing an interest-based bargaining process.Responsible for the development and management of a $7.6M budget andapproximately 65 staff members. Member of the superintendents cabinet.


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20012006Community Superintendent, Office of School Performance Montgomery County Public SchoolsRockville, Maryland

Directed and monitored the instructional programs of 30 schools enrollingapproximately 26,000 students in four high schools, six middle schools, 19elementary schools, and one special education center. Supervised and evaluatedprincipals and selected school-based administrators. Ensured the equitableallocation of resources and focused supports to schools to ensure increasedstudent achievement. Established collaborative relationships with PTA leadership,community groups, business leaders, the Board of Education, and County andstate elected officials to support budget initiatives and the districts strategic plan.Membe r of the superintendents cabinet.

20002001Executive Assistant, Office of School Performance

Montgomery County Public SchoolsRockville, Maryland

Supported the leadership of the Office through the administration and coordinationof the operations of 189 schools. Facilitated the rapid and effective assignment ofresources to quickly and effectively solve problems related to instruction andstudent performance. Acted as a liaison to other offices and departments, andensured two-way communication to schools.

19992000Acting Chief Information Officer, Office of Global Access Technology Assistant to the Interim Director, Office of Global Access Technology

Montgomery County Public SchoolsRockville, Maryland

Led the day-to-day operations of the Office of Global Access Technology, including150 staff members and a $30 M budget. Collaborated with other offices to ensurethat technology supported the effective operations of the school system. Updatedthe superintendent and deputy superintendent informed about projects and issues,Led the transition of the system for Y2K. Served on the superintendents cabinet.

19961999Director of User Services Team, Office of Global Access Technology Montgomery County Public Schools

Rockville, Maryland

Led and managed the team responsible for supporting and maintaining technologyto all schools and offices including the Help Desk, LAN and Systems Maintenance,Telecommunications, and the Data Control Center.


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P OSITIONS HELD PRIOR TO 1996:

1988-1996: Principal, Oakland Terrace Elementary School and Judith A. Resnik Elementary School Montgomery County Public Schools,Rockville, Maryland

1987-1988: Principal Intern, Westover Elementary School, Montgomery

County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland 1986-1987: Assistant Principal, Oakland Terrace Elementary School ,

Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland

1984-1986: Curriculum Coordinator, Oakview Elementary School ,Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland

1977-1984: Speech Pathologist, Special Education, McKenney Hills Learning and Sandburg Learning Center, Montgomery County PublicSchools, Rockville, Maryland

1976-1977: Instructor and Co-director of Speech and Language Preschool, Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee

1972-1973: Speech and Language Pathologist , Madison Public Schools,Madison, Wisconsin

1970-1972: Speech and Language Pathologist, Bristol Public Schools,Bristol, Connecticut

EDUCATION

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, 2009University of MarylandCollege Park, Maryland

P OST -M.A., Language and Cognitive Development, 19741976University of WisconsinMadison, Wisconsin

M.A., Speech and Language Pathology, 1972University of ConnecticutStorrs, Connecticut

B.S., Education and Speech Pathology , 1970Kent State UniversityKent, Ohio

CERTIFICATIONMaryland Advanced Professional Certification in the following:

Superintendent

ElementaryMiddle School Principal and Supervisor

Speech Pathology and Special Education K12

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