Christopher J. Hughes
“Leaders ask questions of their colleagues because they're more concerned with getting things done right than with being right.”
“One of the classic myths about leadership is that it means having all the knowledge and expertise to provide all the answers we need to resolve the tough problems we face.”
“As a school leader, I want to create a strong collegial environment where teachers feel continually supported and inspired. Rather than feeling isolated in their individual classrooms, I want teachers at my school to feel like they are part of an exciting, intellectual community that is constantly making breakthroughs in the field of education. I strive to be a strong instructional leader who gets the staff juiced about collaborating on innovative projects, looking at student work, and sharing effective teaching strategies.”
“Prudent leaders will see that increased transparency is a fundamental first step.”
“One of the classic myths about leadership is that it means having all the knowledge and expertise to provide all the answers we need to resolve the tough problems we face.”
“As a school leader, I want to create a strong collegial environment where teachers feel continually supported and inspired. Rather than feeling isolated in their individual classrooms, I want teachers at my school to feel like they are part of an exciting, intellectual community that is constantly making breakthroughs in the field of education. I strive to be a strong instructional leader who gets the staff juiced about collaborating on innovative projects, looking at student work, and sharing effective teaching strategies.”
“Prudent leaders will see that increased transparency is a fundamental first step.”
Experience
School Leadership Resident, High Tech High
San Diego, CA — 2014-current
●Co-Direct daily school operations
●Maintain a sustainable school budget
●Create individualized behavior plans
●Construct and facilitate all Professional Development
●Coach teachers through a Project-Based Learning approach
●Organize hiring Bonanza for all elementary schools
Teacher Leader, Mountain Middle School
Durango, CO — 2012-2014
●Assisted Head of School with daily operations
●Facilitated differentiated project based lessons for all students
●Developed and implement consistent behavior plans
●Partnered with community to create leadership opportunities
●Collaborated with staff to implement innovative teaching strategies
Executive Director, Mountain Sprouts Preschool
Telluride, CO — 2007-2011
●Directed and managed a successful preschool
●Created and implemented a working budget
●Provided professional development for classroom assistants
●Member of Board of Directors
San Diego, CA — 2014-current
●Co-Direct daily school operations
●Maintain a sustainable school budget
●Create individualized behavior plans
●Construct and facilitate all Professional Development
●Coach teachers through a Project-Based Learning approach
●Organize hiring Bonanza for all elementary schools
Teacher Leader, Mountain Middle School
Durango, CO — 2012-2014
●Assisted Head of School with daily operations
●Facilitated differentiated project based lessons for all students
●Developed and implement consistent behavior plans
●Partnered with community to create leadership opportunities
●Collaborated with staff to implement innovative teaching strategies
Executive Director, Mountain Sprouts Preschool
Telluride, CO — 2007-2011
●Directed and managed a successful preschool
●Created and implemented a working budget
●Provided professional development for classroom assistants
●Member of Board of Directors
Education
Graduate School of Education- High Tech High
M.S. School Leadership — 2014 -current
Fort Lewis State College
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies — 2004 -2006
M.S. School Leadership — 2014 -current
Fort Lewis State College
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies — 2004 -2006
Community Involvement
Board of Directors - Powerhouse Science Center
SAC Member - Mountain Middle School
Big Brother Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters
SAC Member - Mountain Middle School
Big Brother Volunteer - Big Brothers Big Sisters