Andrew Potteiger (610) 641-0128 andpot@bhasd.org | |||||||||||||||||
“..Mr. Potteiger has consistently demonstrated a high degree of competence and ability in all of his work here at Martin Handler, “..outstanding character and the epitome of a dedicated and passionate educator. He holds a high standard of excellence for himself and is driven to always do what is in the best interest of children.” Kathy Johnson, Andrew Potteiger (610) 641-0128 andpot@bhasd.org | Professional ProfileEager to infuse energy and innovative ideas into the education arena to help create well rounded and prepared students to attain twenty-first century skills necessary to succeed in our ever-changing society. · Hold Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. · Infuse curriculum development with data analysis to promote ongoing and systemic change to meet the education needs of students. · Experienced in Early Childhood education. · Dedicated to supporting enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
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2007-Present |
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
· 2009-Present: Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Brandywine Heights Area School District
· Full Day Kindergarten presentation at the Early Childhood Administrator’s Summit
· Preschool Transition:
§ District Level Transition Team developed with local preschools, Kindergarten teachers and elementary principal. Coordinated staff exchanges between the preschools and district, preschool visits, academic information exchange between preschools and incoming Kindergarten students
§ Berks County United Way to formalize a transition plan. Additional focus on creating Berks County Kindergarten teacher professional development exchange
§ Pennsylvania Department of Education Transition Workgroup: Develop a formalized transition plan to be recommended for State use.
· Curriculum Development: Leading major district initiative to curriculum map, analyze data and create common assessments utilizing Performance Plus software
§ Curriculum Mapping: District involvement in diary mapping and creation of consensus maps for all subjects/course K-12. Summer trainings and all 2010-2011 District Inservice time devoted to task. 2011-2012; analyze curriculum by departments evaluating redundancies, omissions and correlation to PA standards K-12 and create core maps
§ Data Analysis: Lead teams in the 2011 school year to analyze district, school and student performance data relative to PA standards and mapped curriculum. Target identified weak skills and revamp curriculum to meet student needs.
§ Common Assements: Create common assessments which can be analyzed and effectively be used as formative assessment tools to change curriculum in a timely fashion.
§ Curriculum Cycle: Organize the curriculum review process, selection of instructional materials and supplies, and procurement of other items necessary for effective teaching.
· Staff Development:
§ Oversee the district staff development program for district employees including support staff, teachers, and administrators.
§ Certify and report to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 Professional Development hours for district professional employees.
§ Organize and conduct the district Induction Program.
§ Organize and conduct the district Inservice Program.
· Coordination of Educational Programs:
§ Collaboration with Kutztown University (KU) to infuse student teachers and professional semester students with cooperating teachers benefiting both collegial and Brandywine students. Incorporate best practice of current issues and topics through a working relationship with KU professors into the BHASD staff development.
§ Guest Teacher Program supported as a presenter, host of observations and interviewee.
§ Ongoing development of the first/second grade and third/fourth grade looping program; one teacher remains with a class for two years. Presentation video created documenting positive effects and implementation of a looping program to Pennsylvania Department of Education.
· District Grants: Federal Programs and PAPACT Coordinator, responsible for a combined $950,000 in grants allocations
· District Responsibilities: ESL Coordinator, Homeless Liaison, Wellness Coordinator, Assessment Coordinator
· Professional Growth: attend annual Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development conference, annual Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinators conference, various Pennsylvania Department of Education conferences
Elementary Principal (Rockland and Longswamp Elementary Schools
· 2007-2009: Accepted the position of Elementary Principal of Rockland and Longswamp Elementary Schools in the Brandywine Heights Area School District
· Development of Curriculum and associated materials for the elementary program.
· Creation of professional development opportunities as the inservice lead for the elementary schools.
· Full Day Kindergarten:
§ Researched and presented the benefits of Full Day Kindergarten to the administration, school board and public through presentations and position papers
§ Implemented Full Day Kindergarten in the Brandywine Heights Area School District
Organization: Established physical layout of classrooms, coordinated furniture needs for the FDK classrooms in the district, created FDK schedules and curriculum development
Academics: The initial year of the program there were achievement increases in Reading skills=Half Day Kindergarten 72% to Full Day Kindergarten 82%. In mathematics, scores doubled in the mastery of all reported skills from Saxon Math (Half Day K at 45% to FDK at 90%). Attendance rates increased as well (93.5% to 95.8%). Utilizing the KidWriting program, students who wrote three-four sentences increased from 10% in Half Day K to 75% in FDK.
- Professional Growth: attended Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principal Conference
2000-2007 |
Kindergarten Teacher
· Taught Half Day Kindergarten and Full Day Kindergarten
· Transitioned curriculum from Half Day Kindergarten and Full Day Kindergarten to ensure a balance between student developmental needs and educational goals
· Participated in committee to create Kindergarten Standards through the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2004
Other Related Experiences
· United States
Attained the rank of SGT
Deployed to Kosovo (February 2003 to February 2004)
· Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church
Property Committee
Sunday School Teacher
Church Council Member
Personal Background:
My wife, Amanda, and I live in Dryville , Pennsylvania Reading Hospital
Professional Affiliations
References
Dr. Martin Handler, Superintendent
(610) 682-5100
Dr. Kathy Johnson, Middle School Principal
(610) 682-5131
Rosemary Lamaestra, School Board President
(610) 641-9077
