Allan M. Gehrisch
Assistant Principal
Sugar Hill
Summary
Experienced Assistant Principal with 8 years of expertise in supporting teaching and learning through innovative approaches and student-centered leadership. Dedicated to assisting schools in achieving their mission with measurable results. Driven to enhance relationships among faculty, students, and the community. Proficient in establishing rapport with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
Gwinnett Online Campus
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise the implementation of the Multi-tiered Support of Supports (MTSS) across grades 6-12.
- Oversee attendance for grades 6-12 and work with grade level counselors in supporting teachers and students. This in includes planning, preparing, and leading Student Attendance Review Committee (SARC) meetings.
- Supervise, evaluate teaching, and support staff through the teacher evaluations.
Assistant Principal
Baggett Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA
- Provided instructional leadership and guidance to multiple grade levels
- Conducted staff evaluations as well as evaluation conferences
- Supervised the Gifted and Talent Development programs
- Increased the percentage of Gifted students from 3% to 8% over a three year period
- Supervised and assist with the continued implementation of a school-wide PBIS program
- Led the 2020-21 and 2021-22 Summer Enrichment and Acceleration Program
- Handled student discipline and coordinate improvement plans with teachers and parents
- Organized annual school-wide Scripts Spelling Bee
- Organized Teacher of the Year process
- Organized Baggett Fall Festival and International Festival
- Developed and implemented a student leadership program for students in grades 4-5
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA
Teacher
Baggett Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA
- Grade Co-grade
- Organized Baggett’s first fall festival
- Devised projects which focused on the application of skills suitable for small group collaboration while meeting the wide range of interests and achievement levels of students
- Provided explicit and rigorous instruction to students in all content areas
- Planned differentiated lessons for gifted and high achieving students
- Assisted grade level in creating a collaborative environment that has raised the level of excellence
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lawrenceville, GA
Assistant Principal
Parsons Elementary School
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
- Supervised special education and ESOL programs
- Organized ACCESS testing
- Provided leadership and guidance to multiple grade levels
- Conducted staff evaluations as well as evaluation conferences
- Monitored RTI process and led SST meetings
- Handled student discipline and coordinated improvement plans with teachers and parents
- Organized annual school-wide Scripts Spelling Bee
- Organized successful spring carnival after its absence for 3 years
- Played a role in enhancing a positive school climate between staff, parents, and community
- Developed and organized a student leadership program for students in grades 3-5
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
Teacher
Charles Brant Chesney Elementary School
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Duluth, GA
- Co-chaired Charles Brant Chesney Night
- Served as liaison between Charles Brant Chesney and local business partners to reestablish community-school relationships
- Co-presented to PTA members regarding the implementation of school-wide technology
- Facilitated several School Improvement Team meetings on the following: Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS), Summer reading program
- Presented action-based research to leadership team on ways to integrate best scientific practices in the classroom
- Planned and implemented STEM-based lessons as part of a local school pilot program
- Planned differentiated lessons for gifted and high achieving students
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Duluth, GA
Teacher
Level Creek Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
- 100% of my students passed the 5th grade writing test over a four-year period with nearly 50% exceeding
- Spearheaded community service projects that taught students how to plan, execute, and appreciate the value of teamwork and leadership which increased community awareness at the school
- Led professional learning sessions on developing and implementing a student leadership program to be integrated school-wide
- Assisted teachers in creating a collaborative environment that raised the level of excellence throughout the school
- Led Everyday Math staff development with second grade teachers
- Facilitated professional learning focusing on best practices, using Strategies that Work
- Served as instructional leader for 5th grade for two consecutive years
- Served as the 4th grade FOCUS teacher and accelerated math teacher and provided real world experiences that required the application of math skills
- Devised projects which focused on the application of skills suitable for small group collaboration while meeting the wide range of interests and achievement levels of students
- Provided explicit and rigorous instruction to students in all content areas
- Developed pep rallies and announcements for fundraising campaigns
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
Teacher
Camp Creek Elementary School
10.2001 - 05.2002
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lilburn, GA
- Planned and facilitated lessons for all content areas based on county and state standards
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lilburn, GA
Teacher
Knight Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Company Overview: Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lilburn, GA
- Volunteered and served as an inclusion teacher for three years
- Served on the Teacher Advisory Council (TAC)
- Initiated a new approach to field trips to better serve the needs of the community
- Served on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) committee
- Participated in many afterschool activities ranging from various school improvement committees to student-focused programs
- Developed classroom management system focused on student leadership and teamwork
- Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lilburn, GA
Education
Tier 1 Educational Leadership Certification -
University of West Georgia
Aspiring Leadership Program - undefined
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Gifted Endorsement Certificate - undefined
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Georgia Southern University
Skills
Teacher/student mentoring
Instructional leadership
Effective communication
Relationship building
References
- Mitch Green, Principal, Baggett ES, 2136 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30096, Mitch.Green@gcpsk12.org
- Charlotte Sadler, Principal (retired), Gwinnett County Public Schools, sadler@bellsouth.net, 404-229-5005
- Katina Terry, Assistant Principal, Baggett ES, 2136 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA, 30096, Katina.Terry@gcpsk12.org
- Marilyn Carey, Assistant Principal (retired), Knight Elementary School, 2005-2014, marilyncarey49@gmail.com
Accomplishments
- 2015-2016 Presenter at Elementary School Leadership Conference
- 2010-2011 Teacher as Leaders Graduate
- 2010 Teacher of the Year Finalist at Level Creek Elementary School
- 2007 Teacher of the Year at Knight Elementary School
- Instrumental in the implementation of Everyday Mathematics at Level Creek Elementary School
- Increased school-wide focus on community service projects using local student leaders, resulting in a heightened awareness of community involvement and student leadership
- Served as a liaison between school and Georgia SPCA to modify their fundraising practices
- Participated in the creation of GCPS writing continuums
Accomplishments
- Increased percentage of Gifted students at Baggett Elementary school over a three year period from 3% to 8%.
- Implemented Bus the Week which reduced bus discipline incidents and was praised by the Gwinnett County Transportation Department.
- Enhanced the effectiveness of the PBIS program which aided in reducing discipline referrals from approximately 498 to 150 in one year.
- 2010-2011 Teacher as Leaders Graduate
- 2007 Teacher of the Year at Knight Elementary School
- Increased school-wide focus on community service projects using local student leaders, resulting in a heightened awareness of community involvement and student leadership
- Participated in the creation of GCPS writing continuums
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Gwinnett Online Campus
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Baggett Elementary School
01.2019 - 05.2024
Teacher
Baggett Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Principal
Parsons Elementary School
12.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher
Charles Brant Chesney Elementary School
08.2013 - 12.2013
Teacher
Level Creek Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2013
Teacher
Camp Creek Elementary School
10.2001 - 05.2002
Teacher
Knight Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2000
Aspiring Leadership Program - undefined
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Gifted Endorsement Certificate - undefined
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Georgia Southern University
Tier 1 Educational Leadership Certification -
University of West Georgia
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