R O B E R T J O H N C O L L I N S

ADMINISTRATIVE MISSION:

As a leader of education, it is my mission that students, parents, staff, and the stakeholders in my learning environment, enable students to become well educated, responsible, and productive global citizens. I will strive to create a learner-centered environment that engenders mutual trust and cooperation among all members of the school community. I will strive to provide a safe, supportive environment offering a variety of educational opportunities that will empower each student to develop the attitudes, behaviors, skills, and knowledge to become self-assured, responsible, and productive citizens.

EXPERIENCE

Hawthorn School District 73 Vernon Hills, Illinois Principal, Middle School North (2012-Present) Principal, Hawthorn Elementary North (2010-2012) Associate Principal. Hawthorn Elementary South (2008-2010) n Illinois Growth Through Learning Teacher Evaluator n Illinois Growth Through Learning Principal Evaluator n Summer Enrichment Coordinator (Hawthorn Enrichment Institute) n Chair Hawthorn Planning Council n Completed Adventures in Excellence Training n Certified 1-5 ACCESS Testing Facilitator n Responsible for the Cognitive and Social Learning of Seven Hundred Students n Responsible for Supporting and Inspiring Ninety Staff Members n Facilitate Professional Learning Communities and Grade Level Instruction n Responsible for Hiring and Retaining Highly Qualified Staff n Facilitate the RtI Process n Implementation and Facilitate Bernstein Artful Learning (Elementary Level) n Coordinate Community Involvement with all Stakeholders in the Learning Community n Served as LEP in IEP Meetings n Coordinator of the Rising Star School Improvement Plan (Building and District) n Handbook and Calendar Committee n Adequate Yearly Progress Committee n Technology Committee n SB7-PERA Committee n Finance Committee n World Language Committee n Professional Development Committee

1992-2008 Harvard School District 50 Harvard, Illinois Fine Arts/Social Science Department Chair n Chair School Improvement Team. n Response to Intervention Team. n Facilitated student handbook and scheduling committees. n Act as liaison between members of the department and administration. n Participate in interviewing and consideration of teacher candidates. n Consult with principal regarding personnel, curriculum, instruction, facilities, equipment,

and supplies within the department. n Participate and assume leadership in the development of curriculum guides and curriculum

materials at the high school level. n Facilitate fine arts/social science department meetings. n Facilitate staff members in the administration of the Prairie State Examination, teacher

scheduling, and maintaining security. Director of Choral Activities: Harvard High School n Director of five vocal ensembles and a musical production. n Instructor of music appreciation and music theory. n Created and facilitated junior high exploratory program. n Certified AP Instructor n Class advisor. n Varsity Track and Cross Country Coach

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1984-1988 Buffalo Grove High School Buffalo Grove, Illinois n 2000 Alumni Makes A Difference Award 1989-1992 Millikin University Decatur, Illinois n Bachelor of Arts n Type 03 Certification (1692815) n Type 09 Certification (1692816) n Kappa Sigma National Scholarship and Leadership Award n School of Music Theory Award 2006-2008 Concordia University Chicago River Forest, Illinois n Master of Educational Leadership n Type 75 Certification (2349863)

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS § Guest Speaker at the AMLE National Conference Austin, TX § Attended “Closing the Achievment Gap” Harvard University, Cambridge MA (2016) § Featured Educator in Association of Middle Level Education (October Publication AMLE) § Bright Red Apple Award (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015) § Raising Student Achievement Growth Award (2012) § Presenter at the Raising Student Achievement Conference (2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) § Illinois Principal’s Association Legislation Committee (2012-Present) § President of the Chicago Chamber Choir Board of Directors (2009-2012) § Hawthorn Professional Leadership Team (2008-Present) § Illinois Parks and Recreation Service Leadership Award (2007) § Outstanding American Teachers (2006) § Who’s Who Among American Educators (2006) § Illinois Education Association Regional Board Member (2006-2008) § Harvard Education Association Building Representative/President (1994-2008) § President of the Harvard Community Education Foundation (2002-2004)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

§ Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development § National Assocaition of Gift Students § American Association of School Personnel § Illinois Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Development § NAESP § Illinois Association of School Personnel Administration § Lead and Learn Professional Development § Association for Middle Level Education § International Reading Association § Illinois Principal’s Association-Legislative Committee

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES § Trained Professionals on Teacher Evalution Module II (2013-Present) § Guest Speaker ILASCD-Growth (2015) § Concussions in Youth Sports (CDC 2015) § Mandated Reporter (DCFS 2015) § Children in Crisis (CDC 2015) § Mental Health Awareness (CDC 2015) § Crisis and Emergency Risk Mangement (CDC 2015) § Child and Teen Social and Emotional Screening (2015) § Guest Speaker at Raising Student Achievement Conference (2013) § SB7-PERA (2011-Current) § Motivating Speaker (2010-Current) § 21st Century Learning and Higher Level Thinking Strategies (Fall 2009) § Lucy Calkins Writing Seminar (Winter 2009) § Education Leadership Conference and Presenter (Winter 2009)

REFERENCES Mr. Nicholas G. Brown Superintendent, Hawthorn School District 73 841 West End Court Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 847-990-4200 Dr. Lisa Cerauli Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Hawthorn School District 73 841 West End Court Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 847-990-4200 Dr. Jill Martin Principal, Hawthorn Elementary South 430 North Aspen Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 847-990-4800 Dr. Eileen Conway Superintendent, Emmons School District 73 24226 West Beach Grove Road Antioch, Illinois 60002 847-395-1105 Dr. Susan Zook Past Superintendent, Hawthorn School District 73 (Retired) 498 Donin Drive Antioch, Illinois 60002 847-736-6281

Robert John Collins 1375 Baroque Avenue Volo, Illinois 60073

847-815-3176 bassocollins@gmail.com