UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

2022 - 2023

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane

Professional Reference by Director Andrew Frezludeen

Upper School Principal - General Responsibilities:

The Upper School Principal delivers the following tasks at Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane.

• Administrating of Learning Management System Rediker/Plusportals

  • Data Entry, generating report cards, scheduling, etc.

• Planning ASI middle and high school schedule according to graduation requirements, teacher availability, and student credit audit.

• Auditing middle and high school student academic credits, graduation planning and academic probation planning.

• Tracking teacher and student attendance.

• Dual Enrollment Coordination (AUI - ASI)

  • Communicating program to ASI families

  • Managing applications 

  • Coordination with AUI registrar office

  • Collecting final grades and generating transcripts

• Advanced Placement (AP) exam coordination (College Board)

  • AP course enrollment

  • Exam billing

  • Proctor training

  • Proctoring

• Behavior Management at middle and high school

  • Implementation of rules and procedures according to ASI handbook

  • Student counseling and referral to AUI or external psychological counseling

  • Mediation

  • Restorative Justice practice

  • Organization of Community Service opportunities and reflection practices

• Teacher Observations

  • Formal and Informal observations according to the Danielson and Marzano frameworks

  • Instructional workshops and professional development

  • Instructional coaching for new teachers

• Reviewing applications and conducting interviews of potential new ASI faculty

• Administrating additional online portals, including billing, supervising academic progress, managing transfer credits, communicating with families, and meeting for explanation:

  • Edmentum - used for credit recovery and additional courses

  • Florida Virtual School (FLVS) - used for AP courses that are not offered at ASI

  • BridgeU - College applications & career counseling

  • Common Application - College applications

• PSAT Coordination (Grade 8-11)

  • Ordering exams

  • Instructing proctors

  • Proctoring

  • Collecting PSAT data

• Daily communication (meetings, email, phone calls) with:

  • ASI leadership team

  • Middle and High school teachers

  • Middle and High school students

  • Middle and High school parents

  • Parent association

  • ASI Director and Vice President of Academic Affairs of Al Akhawayn University

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

2019 - 2022

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane

High School Principal - General Responsibilities:

Student Performance:

• Set and enforce rigorous standards for student achievement that are in line with the goals of ASI.

• Ensure the academic program meets or exceeds yearly student outcome goals as defined by ASI.

Organizational Leadership:

• In collaboration with the Director, develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission and values of ASI.

• Lead teachers in developing a healthy school culture aligned with the vision, mission and values of the school and the region.

• Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the teachers, students and families.

• In collaboration with the Director, oversee specific programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met.

• In collaboration with the Director, manage the student enrollment process to ensure that the school achieves its targeted enrollment projections.

• Ensure appropriate standards of student behavior, performance, and attendance.

• Ensure that all disciplinary issues are addressed fairly and immediately.

• Communicate to parents and students through Newsletters, Blogs and Email.

Instructional Leadership:

• In collaboration with the Director, manage, evaluate and develop a team of teachers.

• Work with teachers to constantly assess and improve student achievement results.

• Ensure use of effective, research-based teaching methodologies and practices.

• In collaboration with the Director, implement data-driven instructional practices and lead discussions about student performance.

• Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.

• Keep abreast of successful instructional methodologies and practices.

• Ensure consistencies in instruction and practice amongst the team of teachers.

• Foster a culture of professionalism among teachers and staff.

• Ensure learning environment and classroom instruction maximizes student learning.

• Monitor progress of students, as well as supervise and mentor teachers.

Professional Reference by Dr. Stephen Trevathan 

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane - Graduation Ceremony Class of 2022

SENIOR CLASS of 2020 "ONLINE-SEND-OFF", June 2020 - Akhawayn School of Ifrane

SCHOOL CULTURE COORDINATOR

2016 - 2019 

Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane

School Culture Coordinator - General Responsibilities:

The School Culture Coordinator support the director in providing both strategic and day to day leadership of the school. She is the keeper and visionary of the school's ethos and she is responsible to promote school culture by planning strategic initiatives that build student and adult understanding of teamwork and collaboration for betterment of the community.

Professional Reference by Dr. Joseph Kotarski