Judy Ann DeLucia, Ed. D.
204 Bristol Street
Seabrook, New Hampshire 03874
E-mail: judydelucia @gmail.com
Mobile: 508.523.7466
PROFILE
Retired Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts with expertise in turning around underperforming schools. A highly motivated professional with an ability to balance the needs of school board members, faculty members, students and parents in today’s challenging public education environment…Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Schooling, with strong communication and human relations skills, a thorough approach to organization and administration…Pre-K – 12 comprehensive and vocational system experience; budget development; curriculum development, system professional development coordination, well versed in special education programs, regulations, and program development, with an ability to formulate innovative grant proposals and implement creative programs… consultant with an extensive background in workshops and courses for educational personnel.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education State Vendor #: VC 0000577297
EXPERIENCE
GREATER LAWRENCE TECHNICAL SCHOOL 2006- 2010
Superintendent
Responsible for the educational and financial leadership of a Regional School District;
turned around an underperforming school district to a competitive school district; developed and managed a
$31 million budget; oversight of 400+ employees; negotiated 15+ contracts; responsible for all legal issues; created award winning state and community programs.
WHITTIER REGIONAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 2004 -2006
Curriculum and Staff Development Coordinator 9 – 12
Responsible for the academic and vocational curriculum grades 9 -12; grant coordinator; NCLB coordinator; coordinator of the mentoring program; professional development coordinator for all faculty and staff.
PEABODY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Peabody, MA
Interim Superintendent of Schools 2003-2004
Assistant Superintendent K – 12 2002-2003
Responsible for the educational leadership of a school system with 7000 students, eight elementary schools, one middle school, one comprehensive high school and a vocational high school . Establish and maintain an educational atmosphere, which fosters collegiality while meeting the demands of state and federal mandates. Creating a curriculum with K –12 goals and supports the district plan created by the administrative team. Facilitator of all committees, preparation of a fifty-two million dollar budget, negotiations of all bargaining units; preparation and oversight of grants, coordination of a mentoring program and professional development, supervisor of Special Education Administrator; Technology, advisor to the school committee, and facilitator of the hiring of principals. Chairperson of the Northeast Title One Dissemination Round Table.
BEVERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Beverly, MA 1998-2002
Assistant Superintendent K - 5
Responsible for the educational leadership of a school system with 5000 students, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one comprehensive high school under the direction of the superintendent. Establish and maintain an educational atmosphere designed to create a 21st century school setting. The school environment incorporates technology, curriculum frameworks, educational reform, staff and program development, community partnerships, and a school community, which maximizes the potential of teachers and students. Fostering of a cohesive leadership team, preparation of a thirty- two million dollar budget, negotiations of all bargaining units, creation of supervision and evaluation system for all teaching staff, supervisor of Special Needs, Physical Education and Fine Arts Departments, Professional Development Coordinator for all staff, advisor to the School Committee, Curriculum Coordinator, and facilitator of system-wide committees. Title I Director; Fiscal Agent for statewide Title One Dissemination Project.
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MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Melrose, MA
Principal, Horace Mann School 1994-1998
Responsible for the educational leadership of an elementary school with a Pre-K – 5 arrangements.
Created an educational atmosphere, which supported curriculum frameworks, a collegial environment, program and staff development, inclusionary classrooms and technology. Grants Manager K – 12; K – 12 Curriculum Coordination. Facilitator for system-wide Report Card Committee, Elementary Educational Reform Study Groups, Teacher Training, Elementary Code of Conduct, trainer of Teacher Assistant Teams system-wide.
WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Wakefield, Ma
Principal, Greenwood/Yeuell Schools 1990-1994
Responsible for the educational leadership of two elementary schools with a K-1 and 2 - 4 arrangement. Developed a model school program focused on the special needs of multi-handicapped students. Developed a heterogeneous program eliminating a “tracked” system. Implemented cooperative learning and co-teaching models. Awarded several state and local grants to implement health programs, integration through the arts and early childhood programs.
Assistant Principal, Atwell School 1988-1990
Administered educational programs for approximately 500 students under the direction of the school principal. Developed computer skills and library science programs that became model programs for the system.
LYNNFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Lynnfield, MA
Chairperson/Coordinator of Outside Special Education Placements 1983-1988
Part-time directorship responsible for the evaluation and placement of Lynnfield students in
Programs outside the Local Education Agency (LEA). Successfully developed new programs and transitioned appropriate students back to the LEA. Supported multi-town collaborative team of teachers, specialists and administrators in transitioning students into LEAs or recommending separate programs.
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATES, North Andover, MA
Consultant 1983- 2004
Providing consultant services for association responsible for the evaluation of federal grant programs and the training of school personnel in special education regulations. Conduct in-service workshops on a city and town-wide basis to present special education administration rulings and related programs. Present workshops on state and federal grant writing, parenting issues, curriculum design, and staff development related to inclusionary education, special needs programs and policies. Conducted independent evaluations of state and federal grant programs.
SEASIDE Educational Consultants 2011 - Present
President
TEACHERS 21 2005-2011
Consultant
SIMMONS COLLEGE, Boston, MA 2011- Present
Adjunct Faculty
CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE, Cambridge, MA 2001-2003
Adjunct Faculty
ENDICOTT COLLEGE, Beverly, MA 1999-Present
Adjunct Faculty
NORTHEAST CONSORTIUM INSTRUCTOR 1996-2006
SALEM STATE COLLEGE, Salem, MA 1992-1996 Adjunct Faculty
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AWARDS and MEMBERSHIPS
DESE Accountability & Assistance Advisory Council 2009 -2010
MAVA Association
MARS Association
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors 2008 - 2011
Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society 2005 - present
Title I Dissemination Project – Chairperson 2003
Title I Dissemination Project – Board of Directors 1995 -2004
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
National Association of School Superintendents
National Association of School Principals
Massachusetts Association of School Principals
Express Yourself Multi - Cultural Arts Organization – Board of Directors 1995 - present
Training & Information Exchange – Board of Directors
Pi Lamba Theta – International Honor Association
Northeast Consortium – Board of Directors 2003-2005
Who’s Who in American Education 1992 – 1998
Publication: First Steps International Newsletter, 2000
Council for Exceptional Children
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
Massachusetts Association of Teacher Educators
Salisbury Beach Betterment Association
Adelphian Society
Adelphian of the Year
Skills USA Lifetime Achievement Award
EDUCATION
Ed. D. in School Administraion, University of Massachusetts at Lowell, 1994
Administration of Wechsler Intelligence Test, Salem State College, 1981
Certificate for Elementary Principal, Suffolk University, 1979
Masters Degree in Education, Fitchburg State College, 1979
Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education, Fitchburg State College, 1975