Corey Golla

740 Garvens Ave Brookfield, WI 53005 ! Phone: 262-853-2302 ! E-Mail: gollcor@sdmfschools.org

Objective
Secure a position as a superintendent in a supportive district committed to applying the principles of Improvement Science
to assure success for all students.

Administrative Experience
Director of Curriculum and Learning 2016-present
School District of Menomonee Falls
Lead a team of instructional coaches to assure district wide fidelity with the application of Improvement Science principles as a
framework for improvement

Planned and executed training alongside instructional coaches to help other districts in Wisconsin, Cincinnati, and Guam embed
Improvement Science principles into their work with students

Oversaw onboarding, mentoring, and professional development for a district staff of over 500.

Aligned a multimillion dollar professional development and resource budget to meet the district strategic goals.

Principal 2012-2016
Menomonee Falls High School
Deployed an evaluation system for all teaching staff using Teachscape and the Danielson framework
Achieved 100% confidence in leadership from staff as evidenced by the district implemented satisfaction survey

Completed training with Shippley and Associates to continue the deployment of a continuous improvement model at the classroom
level
Developed a schedule that reduced class sizes in the midst of a major budget reduction

Made necessary staffing changes based on performance to transition from 5 section assignments to 6 section assignments for
teachers.

Successfully proposed staffing additions to implement an RtI platform to support students whose reading, behavior, and math
deficits impede their learning
Supported PLC sto complete the alignment of core courses to the CCRS and CCS.
Utilized data to develop strategic plans and team goals that will benefit from short cycle data reviews.
Nurtured a culture to establish a distributive leadership model that takes full advantage of the expertise in our school community

Athletic and Activities Director 2004-2012

Brookfield East High School
Recipient of the Brookfield Jaycees award for distinguished service
Served as the project liaison for a $32 million renovation of Brookfield East spanning over two school years while the building was
occupied.
Spearheaded policy changes to raise standards in co-curricular programs including a zero F policy and stringent attendance
requirements requiring students to attend every hour of school to be eligible to practice or compete co curricular activities.
Contributed repeatedly on selection committees for teachers and administrators throughout the district
Recipient of the Elmbrook School District Outstanding Employee award
Corey Golla
740 Garvens Ave Brookfield, WI 53005 ! Phone: 262-784-8929 ! E-Mail: gollcor@sdmfschools.org

Partnered with the community as a commissioner on the Parks and Recreation Committee
Facilitated town hall style meetings with stakeholder groups to review and ultimately rewrite the district activity code
Engaged the community in fundraising efforts exceeding through East 2010, Friends of Fine Arts, Spartan Athletic Booster Club, and
the PTO resulting in more than $1 million toward targeted district needs
Teamed with Athletic Directors to write a template for a coaches manual that can be used by Athletic Administrators throughout
Wisconsin
Balanced an athletic and activities budget comprised of district funds and revenues for eight consecutive years.
Trained and served as an Examiner for the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program
Actively participated on a multitude of district level committees including budget reduction, public relations, and policy reviews

Interim Associate Principal 2012 (spring)

Brookfield East High School
Created the complete master schedule for the 2012-13 school year
Completed observations and evaluation reports for teaching and support staff
Screened candidates and partnered with district personnel to hire staff for the 2012 summer school session
Collaborated with staff on the Student Services Team
Managed logistical planning for AP testing
Addressed discipline and attendance issues with one half of the student body
Evaluated a range of classified and certified staff members

H igh School Teacher 2000-2004

Brookfield East High School
Taught a multitude of courses including Principals of American Democracy-Honors, Geometry, World History, Current Events, and
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20 Century US History
Successfully proposed and wrote curriculum for an International Relations course
Partnered with another teacher to initiate an integrated English and History course
Served on a district committee to write an Academic Honesty policy
Advised the National Honor Society
Worked with district peers to align Social Studies Curriculum
Served as a Head Cross Country coach and an assistant with Boys and Girls Track

M iddle School Teacher 1995-2000

Pilgrim Park Middle School
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Taught 8 Grade Social Studies
Led a collaborative team of five teachers to deliver curriculum and interventions in the house concept
Served as an Assistant Middle School Cross Country and Head Track Coach
Collaborated with administrators and peers to write common assessments for district courses

Education and Licensing

UW-Milwaukee Present
Enrolled as a non-degree seeking student to secure licensure as a superintendent

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Corey Golla
740 Garvens Ave Brookfield, WI 53005 ! Phone: 262-784-8929 ! E-Mail: gollcor@sdmfschools.org

Marian University 2000-2004

Masters Degree in Educational Leadership

UW-Stevens Point 1992-1994

Master of Science Degree
Majors in History and Political Science
Teacher Licensure

UW-Lacrosse 1988-1992
Undergraduate work in History and Political Science
Competed in Cross Country and Track

Principal License Initial Educator 5051

Teaching Licenses Professional Educator
History 1725
Political Science 1735
Broadfield Social Studies 1701

Additional Service and Professional Memberships

National Association of School Administrators Member of the Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls
Association of Wisconsin School Administrators Association of School Curriculum Directors
Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA) District VII Representative
Selection Committee for the WIAA Scholar Athlete Committee

Other Interests
Reading, travelling, fly fishing, and most recently sailing