GEORGE ERDAHL
Plankinton
Summary
Educator and Administrator with 32 years of experience. Dealing with a wide range of school settings, subjects , student styles, and administrative settings. Having worked in the Public Schools, Private Schools, Juvenile Treatment facility and on the Yankton Sioux reservation, I have a wide range of knowlege in all types of school settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Marty Indian School
07.2017 - Current
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with state regulations at all times.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for all teams and programs.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
Middle School/High School Assistant Principal
Marty Indian School
07.2017 - Current
- Partnered with local organizations to provide resources, support services, and enrichment opportunities for students and families.
- Implemented targeted interventions for struggling students, leading to significant improvements in academic achievement.
- Promoted equity and inclusivity within the school community by implementing culturally responsive practices and addressing diverse student needs.
- Conducted regular safety drills and coordinated emergency preparedness efforts in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth.
- Managed budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling to ensure optimal use of resources and maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Fostered strong parent-teacher relationships through effective communication strategies, leading to increased parental involvement in the school community.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
Superintendent
Marty Indian School
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures and updating them as needed.
- Strengthened community relationships by engaging with stakeholders, hosting regular forums, and advocating for resources on behalf of the district.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving initiatives that improved instructional practices and outcomes across all schools in the district.
- Improved school district performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and strategic planning.
- Increased teacher retention rates by fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment and providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to create internship opportunities for students, improving career readiness postgraduation.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Principal, Youth Care
Aurora Plains Academy
06.2010 - 09.2016
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements and set performance goals and objectives
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff
- Enforce discipline and attendance rules
- Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational or behavioral issues
- Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff
- Teach classes or courses to students
- Enforce discipline and attendance with students
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavioral or learning problems
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curriculum
- Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out
- Participate in Special Education related activities, such as attending meetings and providing support to special educator in the school
Teacher
Aurora Plains Academy
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as Social Studies and Science
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by district and state policies and administrative regulations
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Attend Special Education meetings on a regular basis
- Guide and counsel students with academic problems or special academic interests
Principal, Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach
Mitchell Christian School
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Enforce discipline and attendance rules
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavioral or learning problems
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate curriculum and teaching techniques and to determine areas where improvement is needed
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives
- Recruit, hire, train and evaluate primary and supplemental staff
- Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational or behavioral issues
- Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs such as after school events and athletic contests
- Teach classes or courses to students
- Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs
- Coordinate fund raising efforts for the school extracurricular and athletic programs
Teacher/Coach
Langford High School
08.1992 - 07.2002
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in multiple subjects and grade levels
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by district and state policies
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
- Assign and grade class work and homework
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Guide and counsel students' academic problems, or special academic interests
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
Education
Master of Arts - Pre K-12 Principal Certification And Degree
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD05-1990
Skills
- Certified Adjudicator
- Sentinel Program Implementation
- Advanced Background Investigators Training
- BIE Principal Leadership Academy
- Classroom Management for Diverse Populations
- Training in Discrimination Prevention
- Safe Management Principles and Techniques and Crisis Prevention
Marty Indian School Dorothy Kiukan Award
For Outstanding service to the students and staff of Marty Indian School. Presented May 17th, 2024.
Timeline
Superintendent
Marty Indian School
08.2023 - 07.2024
Athletic Director
Marty Indian School
07.2017 - Current
Middle School/High School Assistant Principal
Marty Indian School
07.2017 - Current
Principal, Youth Care
Aurora Plains Academy
06.2010 - 09.2016
Teacher
Aurora Plains Academy
03.2009 - 06.2010
Principal, Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach
Mitchell Christian School
08.2002 - 06.2008
Teacher/Coach
Langford High School
08.1992 - 07.2002
Master of Arts - Pre K-12 Principal Certification And Degree
Dakota Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Northern State University
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