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Dan G. Lunsford
Mars Hill, N.C. 28754
RESUMÉ
January 25, 2002 - To present - Interim President, Mars Hill College
October 25, 1998 - January 25, 2002: Dean, School of Education and Leadership; Acting Chair, Department of Education, Mars Hill College
This dual assignment has as a first responsibility the management of the School which includes the Music, Physical Education, and the Education Department. The management areas include budget, personnel, curriculum, and student recruitment. In addition, there are responsibilities for grant writing to support program improvements and changes. Within the scope of this job, there are responsibilities for alumni relations, public school relations and community outreach. Another role of the job is relationships with accrediting bodies, specifically NCATE.
July, 1993 - October, 1998: Superintendent, Henderson County Public Schools, Hendersonville, N.C.
July, 1990 - June, 1993: Henderson County Schools, Hendersonville, N.C.
Overall administrative management of the second largest school system in Western North Carolina, currently with a membership of 11,3000+ students, 1,500+ employees, and a budget of over $57 million. Within the first six months of my Superintendency of the Henderson County Schools, the community approved a school bond, and we completed a $36 million building program by August, 1993. Also, the community decision makers agreed to merge the Hendersonville City Schools and the Henderson County Schools, effective July 1, 1993. As we were developing a new organizational structure for a merged school system, we also developed a restructured grade organization, opened three new schools, and closed two schools.
Through these significant organizational changes, we were able to maintain student achievement. Currently, under the N.C. Accountability Program, the system consistently is in the upper echelon of systems in North Carolina. The system and its staff have gathered many awards for enhancing public relations efforts, but most importantly, in the area of teaching.
July, 1983 - June 1990: Superintendent, Orange County Schools, Hillsborough, N.C.
Overall administrative management of a public school system with a membership of 5,000+ students. Developed a redesigned capital improvement program and worked with Board and staff to secure Phase I and Phase II funding. Included in Phase II funding was a successful school bond vote. Using funds from this program, administered facility improvement at a majority of the school campuses. Expanded before-and after-school care programming. Initiated expanded public relations efforts, including "Report to the People," School News Page, Community Survey and Directory of Services. Instituted a supplemental pay system for all classified employees, at the same time increasing certified staff supplements.
Guided system's application and implementation of Career Development Pilot Program. Proposed and guided development of an Education Foundation for the Orange County Schools. Administered the transition to a middle grades organization within the schools. In cooperation with the Triangle J Council of Governments, developed a model elementary school concept to be put in place in the Orange County Schools in the Fall of 1991.
July, 1982 - June, 1983: Associate Superintendent for Instruction, Orange County Schools, Hillsborough, N.C.
Supervised and directed unit-wide instructional services and programs to include the direct supervision of system-level instructional support staff. Provided assistance to the Superintendent in the overall operation of the school system. Directed the development and coordination of the portion of the budget and long-range planning that pertained to curriculum and instruction. Provided instructional and programmatic administrative direction of financial services. Directed the allocation of resources for instructional personnel functions of the system. Provided guidance and direction to staff activities in the area of public relations. Coordinated improvement in buildings and grounds which impacted on the instructional program. Directed the requisition of instructional equipment and furnishings. Served as Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent.
July, 1978 - July, 1982: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Orange County Schools, Hillsborough, N.C.
February, 1975 - July, 1978: Director of Instruction, Orange County Schools, Hillsborough, N.C.
August, 1971 - February 1975: Elementary Principal, Efland Elementary School, Orange County Schools, Hillsborough, N.C.
August, 1969 - June, 1971: Sixth-Grade Teacher, Holloway Street School, Durham City Schools, Durham, N.C.
EDUCATION:
1989: UNC-Chapel Hill, N.C. Institute of Government, Superintendents' Executive Program
1984: Vanderbilt University (George Peabody College) Postdoctoral Study
1980: Ed.D. UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C Major: School Administration and Supervision; Minor: Political Science
1971: M.Ed. UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C. Major: School Administration and Supervision; Minor: Political Science
1969: B.A. Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C. Major: Elementary Education; Minor: Social Studies
NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFICATION:
Administration - Associate Superintendent and Superintendent
Supervision - Supervisor
Administration - Principal
Elementary Education - Teacher
AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Awards:
1997: Western Region Superintendent of the Year
1989: NCAEOP (District 8) Administrator of the Year
1987: NCAEOP (District 8) Administrator of the Year
1973: Orange County Outstanding Young Educator
1969: Prospective Teacher, Mars Hill College
1969: Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
Memberships:
American Association of School Administrators
Association for Staff and Curriculum Development
N.C. Association of School Administrators
N.C. Association for Staff and Curriculum Development, President 2001-02
Professional Involvement:
Western Regional Education Service Alliance, (Chairman)
Western Region Superintendents' Council, (Chairman)
Region V - Superintendents' Council, (Chairman
State Employees Credit Union Advisory Board, Hendersonville, N.C., (Member and Chairman)
State Employees Credit Union Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, N.C., (Member and Chairman)
Educational Policy Fellowship Fellow
UNC-Chapel Hill- School of Education - Alumni Executive Council, (Member and President)
Phi Delta Kappa - Western Carolina Chapter
Phi Delta Kappa - Carolina Chapter, (President)
Eastern Stream Migrant Conference,(Program Planner)
NCASCD Resolutions Committee
Triangle Round Table Educational Consortium (Executive Member and Chairperson)
Community Involvement:
Henderson County United Way Board
Hendersonville YMCA Board, (President)
Henderson County Partnership for Children (co-Chairman)
Hendersonville Kiwanis Club
Greater Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce
Mars Hill College National Alumni Board
UNC-Chapel Hill Alumni Association Board of Directors
Orange County Private Industry Council (School System Representative)
Orange County Human Services Advisory Commission (School System Representative)
Orange County Recreation Advisory Council (School system representative)
Orange County Youth Needs Task Force (member)
Hillsborough Exchange Club Board of Directors, and (Newsletter Editor)
Hillsborough Rotary Club
PERSONAL:
Married: Beverly Lunsford (wife)
Children: Eddie (son)
Birthdate: October 2, 1947
Health: Excellent
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 220 lbs
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