13447 Bryson Ct.

Fenton, MI 48430
810-599-2919
joshuagignac@gmail.com

JOSHUA M. GIGNAC
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic elementary teacher who has earned trust and
respect from students, colleagues, parents, and
administration for 14+ years. Extensive knowledge
developing lessons implementing and integrating Best
Instructional Practices. Key Communicator in my leadership
roles of Elementary Principal and Huron Valley Education
Association President. Accustomed to interacting, developing,
nurturing, and sustaining relationships with Education
Association members, Central Office Administrative Team,
Leadership and Management, Professional Staff, Support
Staff, Board of Education members and the community.

OBJECTIV
E
EXPERIEN
CE

To obtain a position as an elementary principal in the Huron

Valley School District
Elementary Principal
Johnson Elementary, Milford, MI.
July 2014 Present

Learning leader for K 5 teaching staff

Responsible for continued implementation of Leader in Me
program
Collaboratively developed building wide school improvement plan
resulting in increased achievement in the areas of reading, writing,
and math
Responsible for monthly communication to parents and guardians
Built and sustained relationships with various community
stakeholders

HURON VALLEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

August 2011 - 2014
Represent approximately 575 members
Listen empathically to members questions, comments, and
concerns
Responsible for timely communication with membership
Plan and chair multiple monthly meetings of the membership
Serve on numerous district committees including Professional
Learning Committee, District Parent Council, School Safety
Committee, and District School Improvement Team
Successfully helped to negotiate and ratify two Collective Bargaining
Agreements spanning six years

Attend and speak during Association Comment at Board Meetings

Fifth Grade Teacher

Country Oaks Elementary, Commerce MI.
August 2010 June 2011
Taught Making Meaning program to three fifth grade classrooms during
team teaching
Implemented Reading CAFE and Writing Workshop models into daily
instruction
Presented strategies for Writing Workshop during district provided
Professional
Development
Built and sustained positive relationships with parents, staff and
students
Third Grade Teacher
Country Oaks Elementary, Commerce, MI.
August 2000 2010
Responsible for delivering Science curriculum focused on Best
Instructional Practices during team teaching
Instrumental in implementing the Reading Workshop model
throughout our building by providing a classroom lab approach to
peers
Presented strategies for Inquiry Based Instruction based on Katie
Wood Rays model during district provided Professional
Development
Built, sustained and maintained positive relationships with parents,
staff and students
Long Term Guest Teacher
Highland Middle School and Apollo Elementary, Highland, MI.
January 2000 June 2000
Prepared and implemented daily lessons for Resource Room grades
6 through 8
Responsible for implementing curriculum based Physical Education
lessons for grades K-5
Built, sustained and maintained positive relationships with parents,
staff and students

EDUCATIO
N

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Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI

Education Specialist in Leadership awarded May, 2015
Marygrove College, Detroit, MI.
Masters in the Art of Teaching awarded September, 2004
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Bachelor of Science in Education awarded December, 1999
Major: Science
Minor: Language Arts

CERTIFICA
TION

Administrator Certificate
Michigan Elementary Professional Certificate

PROFESSI
ONAL
DEVELOP
MENT

Grades K-5 all subjects

New Principals Academy, Oakland Schools 2014- Present

Galileo Leadership Academy Participant 2013-2015
District Professional Learning Committee 2011-2014
District School Improvement Team 2011-2014
Huron Valley Education Foundation Trustee 2011-2014
MEA Local Presidents' Academy Graduate 20112013
Covey Seven Habits Training; Galileo Summer Institute 2013
Coursework in Teacher Leadership; Marygrove College 2009
Coursework in Education Through Music; Richard's Institute 2008
Certified HIV/AIDS Instructor; Oakland Schools 2007

REFERENCES
Principal
Superintendent
Huron Valley Schools
Valley Schools
Debbie Devers
3519 Ramada Drive
Milford Road
Highland, MI 48356
48356
(248) 887-9138

Colleague and Mentor

Superintendent
Huron Valley Schools
Valley Schools
Country Oaks Elementary
Sherry Stashonsky
Milford Road
5128 Rolling Hills Drive
48356
Grand Blanc, MI 48349
(248) 318-3090
UniServ Director
Instructional Services
Michigan Education Association
Schools
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Deputy
Huron
Nancy Coratti
2390 South
Highland, MI
(248) 467-6963

Huron
Jim Baker
2390 South
Highland, MI
(248) 467-6962

Director of
Huron Valley

Mark Middlewood
43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 200
Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

(248) 933-2618

David Maile
2390 South Milford
Highland, MI 48356

(248) 684-8223

Josh Gignac is masterful with people; He combines genuine empathy with professional
judgment.
-Sue Baldwin; Teacher Leader, Huron
Valley Schools
Josh Gignac is one of the few people I know who truly understands and exemplifies that
everything we do needs to be based on relationships, collaboration, and risk taking.
-Jim Baker; Superintendent, Huron
Valley Schools
Josh is clearly on the fast track for any leadership position in education. He understands the
importance of student growth, building collaborative relationships, and thinking outside the
box.
-Scott Lindberg; Executive Director of Human Resources,
Huron Valley Schools
Josh is truly committed to collaboration and finding growth opportunities whenever possible.
He embraces the use of technology in education and has been an excellent partner in ensuring
our teachers have the resources and professional learning they need to be successful.
-John Tavernier; Executive Director of Technology,
Huron Valley Schools

Josh is a kind person who makes you want to be a better educator. His reflective nature
allows for ongoing growth both personally and as a teammate. Collaboration with Josh
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results in a better outcome due to his creative nature and willingness to blend the ideas
and needs of all involved.
-Deirdre Brady; Principal, Huron
Valley Schools

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