Adam Stage
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Innovative K-12 educational leader with over 10 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, and principal. Skilled in building relationships with district leaders, presenting to diverse stakeholders, and using data-driven insights to improve staff retention and engagement. Experienced in coaching, professional development, and strategic communication. Seeking to leverage leadership background and consulting-style coaching to drive business development and client engagement at Upbeat.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Principal
Fountain Lake School District
07.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with teachers, families, and district leaders to improve morale and engagement.
- Created an RTI system that surfaced student needs and provided actionable insights to improve performance.
- Delivered regular presentations to staff, school board members, and parents to communicate initiatives and outcomes.
- Improved the growth score of the bottom 25% of students by 12% in one year.
High School Principal
Cutter Morning Star School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Implemented accountability systems and professional learning structures that improved collaboration and teacher retention.
- Grew the school from a 'D' to a 'C' rating in two years through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
- Represented the school at district-level meetings and community events, strengthening partnerships and visibility.
- Increased graduation rate from 82% to 96%.
High School Counselor
Cutter Morning Star School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted discovery-style meetings with staff and students to uncover needs and translate insights into solutions.
- Partnered with administrators and district leaders to create a positive, retention-focused school culture.
- Coordinated multiple initiatives and managed projects while navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Coordinated with students, parents, and staff to increase overall scholarship awards by over 1.5 million dollars.
High School English Teacher
Magnet Cove School District
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Built lasting relationships with students, families, and colleagues, demonstrating strong communication skills.
- Planned and facilitated events, mentored students, and engaged in community outreach activities.
- Had an average increase in student test scores of 15% over the course of 6 years.
Education
District-Level Licensure Program - P-12
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2024
Principal Licensure Program - K-12
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2022
M.Ed. - School Counseling (K-12)
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR05.2020
B.A.E. - Secondary English (7-12)
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2014
Skills
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement
- Data-Driven Insights & Decision Making
- Strategic Outreach & Presentations
- Coaching & Professional Development
- Pipeline Development & Goal Achievement
- Event Planning & Conference Leadership
- Cross-Team Collaboration & Communication
- Teacher support
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- Increased number of students reading on grade level at Cutter Morning Star from 31% to 52% in one year.
- Increased school Letter grade at Cutter Morning Star from a "D" to a "C" in two years.
- Received 2024 "Beating the Odds" award from the University of Arkansas for high student growth in English and Reading among Arkansas Schools.
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Fountain Lake School District
07.2024 - Current
High School Principal
Cutter Morning Star School District
07.2022 - 06.2024
High School Counselor
Cutter Morning Star School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
High School English Teacher
Magnet Cove School District
08.2014 - 05.2020
District-Level Licensure Program - P-12
Southern Arkansas University
Principal Licensure Program - K-12
Southern Arkansas University
M.Ed. - School Counseling (K-12)
John Brown University
B.A.E. - Secondary English (7-12)
Henderson State University