CANDICE MURTAGH
6725 Pearces Road Louisburg, NC 27549 · (919)274-5323
[email protected]As an instructional leader, I will strive to lead with passion and inspire all stakeholders to work towards
the success of our school. I will serve by implementing proactive academic and behavioral interventions
to enhance student achievement that will lead to academic success for all students.
EXPERIENCE
FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS, LOUISBURG, NC
Principal Resident/Intern, Aug 2017 – Present
Conduct formal and informal observations and evaluations of teachers.
Facilitate professional development.
Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS).
Testing Coordinator
Facilitate faculty meetings.
Lead student conferences and behavior meetings.
Collect and present student academic and behavioral data.
Participate in interview and hiring process.
Implement school wide initiatives.
Supervise bus transportation and discipline.
Franklin County United Way, June 2017 – Aug 2017
Summer Community Internship with NELA.
Connected people and community resources to help and support those in need.
Middle School Science Teacher, Jan 2005 – Jul 2017
Developed middle school science curriculum for county.
Developed and presented engaging lesson plans that align to the North Carolina Standard
Course of Study.
Exceeded growth on standardized test for five consecutive years.
School Improvement Team Chairperson.
Positive Behavior Instruction and Support Chairperson.
Led middle school science professional development opportunities for the county.
Led county wide science Professional Learning Community.
EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC
Master of School Administration, Expected graduation May 2018
Fully funded scholarship through Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA)
Top Principal Preparatory Program in United States (one of only five to earn distinction
from University Council for Educational Administration)
Provisional Assistant Principal License
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, PHOENIX, AZ
Teacher Licensure, June 2006
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC
Bachelor of Science: Applied Science in Criminology, May 2003
AWARDS AND HONORS
Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA): Awarded a fully paid fellowship
with NELA, a highly selective graduate program designed to develop school
leaders for districts in rural northeastern NC.
2016-2017 Terrell Lane Middle School Teacher of the Year
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
Crucial Conversations
Facilitative Leadership
Time Management
Speed Reading
Leadership and Dale Carnegie
Emergency Building Plan Training
Ron Clark Academy National Conference – Atlanta, GA
Flipped Classroom
Make It Stick
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
2016 National Rural Education Forum and the 108th National Rural Education Association
Convention and Research Symposium at The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH
Grading and Homework Policies
APA Writing
Instructional Rounds
Adult Learning
Distinguished Leaders in Practice
Organizational Management
Digital Storytelling
Mindfulness Training
Federal Education Policy Institute - Washington, DC
Exceptional Education Workshop and Parent Panel
Collaborative Educational Leadership: Building the Professional School Counselor-Administrator
Relationship
Communities in Schools
Micropolitical Leadership Strategies
Leverage Leadership
Social Justice and Equity
MTSS
Distinguished Leaders in Practice
2016 NC No Child Hungry Leaders Conference – Chapel Hill, NC
Principal's Academy: The 4 Roles of Great Leaders (Covey)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
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SchoolNet
EVAAS and NCSTAR
Restorative Discipline
EdCamp
Pedagogy & Poverty
Principal as a Literacy Leader
REFERENCES
Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli, Director - NELA, NC State University, [email protected],
(919)631-2026
608R Poe Hall Raleigh, NC 27695
Dr. Cathy Williams, Coordinator - NELA, NC State University, [email protected], (919)513-
8505
608P Poe Hall Raleigh, NC 27695
Mr. David Averette, Principal - Franklinton Middle School, [email protected],
(919)494-2971
3 North Main St. Franklinton, NC 27525
Mr. Kevin Hill, NELA Coach – [email protected] (919)291-8360
300 Paprika Court
Raleigh, NC 27614