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Executive Profile
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Jayson Strickland, Ed.D.

Founder | CEO

 

Spanning over 25 years in education, Dr. Jayson Strickland has guided leaders in local, regional and state-wide workgroups. He has worked in urban school districts serving from 1,200 to over 22,000 students in traditional and charter settings. In his various roles, from educator to superintendent, he confronted a harsh reality: too many leaders are underprepared and under-supported in systems that are not evolving to meet today's challenges. Recognizing the shared struggles faced by leaders across settings and sectors, Dr. Strickland’s mission is both simple and transformative - to cultivate leaders capable of melding intellectual acuity (head), emotional intelligence (heart), and an unwavering commitment to a purpose larger than themselves (soul).

EDUCATION

 

Doctorate of Education 

Education Administration

University of Missouri- Kansas City
 

Educational Specialist 

Education Administration

University of Missouri- Kansas City
 

Master of Arts 

Education Administration

University of Missouri- Kansas City
 

Bachelor of Science 

Elementary Education

Kansas State University

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Kansas K-12 Superintendent 

Kansas K-9 Building Administrator 

Kansas K-9 Elementary Teaching 

Missouri K-12 Superintendent 

Missouri 1-6 Elementary Teaching 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Board of Directors

Member
 

UMKC Education Advisory Council 

Member

 

UMKC Leadership Grant Committee

Member

 

Kansas City, Kansas Community College Advisory Board

Member

 

Kansas Association of School Boards Lead for Tomorrow 

Alumni

 

SELECTED HONORS

 

UMKC Vice Chancellor’s Honor 

Recipient

 

Kansas City, KS Reason to Believe 

Inductee/Alumni

 

Mid-America Education Hall of Fame

Inductee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Founder and Chief Executive Officer                                                                Current

Head, Heart, and Soul, LLC

Superintendent                                                                                                           2019-2023

Hogan Preparatory Academy Charter School District

Deputy Superintendent                                                                                            2017-2019

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, District #500

Assistant Superintendent Secondary Schools                                                       2012-2017

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, District #500

Assistant Superintendent Teaching and Learning                                                2010-2012

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, District #500

Executive Director                                                                                                     2005-2010

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, District #500

Principal                                                                                                                       2000-2005

Caruthers Elementary School

Assistant Principal                                                                                                      1999-2000

Welborn Elementary School

Technology Teacher/Coordinator                                                                            1997-1999

Banneker Technology Magnet School

Program Director                                                                                                       1997-1999

Kidzone Before & After School Program

Third Grade Teacher                                                                                                  1994-1997

W.A. White Elementary School

Summer Day Camp Administrator                                                                          1993-1998

Peppermint Child Care Center

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LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

Provided direct leadership to building and district teams that have:

 

  • Established college and career academies and real world learning initiatives across more than 30 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools that serve students from homes that speak 68 different languages.

  • Implemented internal human resource programs and policies that serve up to 3,700 staff, including more than 1,600 teachers annually.   

  • Raised reading achievement from 11 percent to 67 percent of students meeting the proficiency standard. 

  • Raised math achievement from 3 percent to 69 percent of students meeting the proficiency standard. 

  • Implemented a 1-to-1 technology initiative that engaged over 20,000 students and families annually.

  • Achieved approval of $235 million no-tax-increase district bond referendum as an executive team member.

  • Expanded the availability and engagement in International Baccalaureate Programmes among urban, traditionally underrepresented populations.

  • Increased partnerships with businesses, colleges, and community agencies.

  • Led the renovation or construction of educational learning spaces with budgets up to $10.5 million.

  • Raised scholarship offerings to high school graduates to over $80 million annually.

  • Led region-wide networks in market value asset (I.e., college credit, work experiences, employer recognized credentials) attainment by graduates.

  • Raised over $3 million in philanthropic investments to support academic improvement and real world learning experiences in small district settings.  

  • Achieved multi-year charter renewals from state charter school regulatory bodies.

  • Moved school organizations from negative financial standings by improving the financial health, up to tripling cash reserve targets. 

  • Increased engagement among school district board of directors up to 96% engagement rates.

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