Aaron Russo, M.Ed
Principal at Liberty Hill Independent School District- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Business and Finance
Texas Education AgencyFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Principal, Teaching
Texas Education AgencyFeb, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Liberty Hill Independent School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Principal
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May 2023 - Present
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Assistant Principal
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May 2020 - May 2023
- Accomplished leader, supervisor, and developer of staff- Demonstrated extreme composure and forward-thinking through the challenges of COVID, safety protocols, blended learning, and complex issues- Conducted research and identified specific growth measures to improve our campus - Redesigned our school and community platforms to make information easy and accessible - Systemized prioritization of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment - Formulated and presented crucial information to staff and community members- Investigated and identified needs of behavior, academic, and social-emotional issues (yearly decrease in referrals) - Surveyed and evaluated staff and community members frequently to have a consistent pulse on growth areas- Energized staff and community members through events, positive initiatives, and consistent culture-building activities (experienced incredibly high community involvement for a low-income school)- Mastered the art of prioritizing issues and problem-solving complex issues - Strengthened the screening and interview process to identify ideal staff and culture fits (highest retention rate)- Defined goals and vision for staff through extensive research and collaboration- Oversaw operations, safety protocols, resources, materials, staff development, culture team, behavior team, events committee, emergency planning, interventions, testing, social media, and recruiting. - Analyzed and forecasted student data using software from Cambium and Excel as the Campus Testing Coordinator (student growth measures went from the lowest to the highest in the district in two years)- Optimized platforms, graphics, social media, recruiting, and parent communications- Introduced improved emergency protocols and updated procedures- Streamlined staff and community communication using a weekly Smore Newsletter- Served staff, families, and students every day with the mission to grow, love, and impact Show less
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AP Physics, 8th-Grade Science, and Coach
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Jul 2018 - May 2020
- Maximized students as an AP Physics (college credit), 8th-grade science, and 6th-grade science teacher- Orchestrated and coached several accomplished and accoladed teams and athletes- Oversaw a men's basketball team compete for the State Championship as an Assistant Coach- Headed an athlete that competed in a Cross Country State Championship
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Birdville ISD
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher & Principal Internship
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2018
North Oaks Middle School I taught 6th and 8th-grade science. I grew exponentially as an educator and community leader. I implemented instructional strategies that were adopted by the entire science department. I interned as a principal for a year where I had the opportunity to be active as an intern principal numerous times, oversaw the tally sheet, collaborated on initiatives and district programs, participated in STAAR training for accommodated students, attended board meetings, and was able to participate in numerous walkthroughs. Show less
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Dallas Baptist University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sports Information Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
- Executed game day tasks for each NCAA program - Provided stability as the orchestrator of game volunteers for soccer games - Assembled materials needed for sporting events - Managed the scoreboards, soundboards, and statistics - Promoted to Graduate Assistant - Published articles for pre and post-game stories for the school's website - Conducted player and coach interviews - Enhanced and grew our social media followers as the manager of all athletic Twitter pages - Designed graphics to promote athletes, events, and games - Communicated with other NCAA athletic departments for statistics and logistics - Utilized software such as Sidearm Sports and Microsoft programs to track and share live stats - Spearheaded an effort to consolidate the record books in an easy-to-access location - Processed data into the NCAA database for nationwide reporting - Conceived an athlete outreach program that allowed athletes to volunteer in local schools and camps Show less
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ProCamps®
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procamps Volunteer
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May 2015 - Jul 2017
I volunteered at numerous camps. Notably for Jason Witten, Tony Romo, and Dirk Nowitzki. I volunteered at numerous camps. Notably for Jason Witten, Tony Romo, and Dirk Nowitzki.
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YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Camp Director
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Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
Youth programs, after-school education, summer camps. I led and oversaw over 1,000 campers and 20 camps counselors. I was in charge of logistics, scheduling, planning, coordinating, safety protocol, culture, travel, marketing, liabilities, public relations, supply management, leadership and program initiatives. Youth programs, after-school education, summer camps. I led and oversaw over 1,000 campers and 20 camps counselors. I was in charge of logistics, scheduling, planning, coordinating, safety protocol, culture, travel, marketing, liabilities, public relations, supply management, leadership and program initiatives.
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City of Southlake, Texas
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Recreation Leader
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
- Community events - Recreation office manager - Recreation programs - Customer service - Manager of activity sign-ups - Community events - Recreation office manager - Recreation programs - Customer service - Manager of activity sign-ups
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Dallas Baptist University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Game Day Operations/Event Planning/Outreach Coordinator
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Aug 2013 - Feb 2016
• Set up and clean up for all athletic games • Operated the scoreboard for basketball games • Filmed for soccer games • Line judge for volleyball games • Marketing and ticket sales for baseball games • Planned in-game fan experience events • Event planning and promotions • Organize volunteers for our outreach program • Mentor children in our communities public schools and children hospitals • Outreach Coordinator • Set up and clean up for all athletic games • Operated the scoreboard for basketball games • Filmed for soccer games • Line judge for volleyball games • Marketing and ticket sales for baseball games • Planned in-game fan experience events • Event planning and promotions • Organize volunteers for our outreach program • Mentor children in our communities public schools and children hospitals • Outreach Coordinator
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Austin Film Festival
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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100 - 200 Employee
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Young Filmmakers Program Intern
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
Assistant to the Director of Young Filmmakers Program. Research (and contact) schools and various organizations through which we can increase public awareness of the YFP. Research various organizations through which we can get money/sponsorship for the YFP. Brainstorming and putting into practice ways to expand YFP (screenings, increasing publicity for competitions, etc.) Marketing and events coordinator. Assistant to the Director of Young Filmmakers Program. Research (and contact) schools and various organizations through which we can increase public awareness of the YFP. Research various organizations through which we can get money/sponsorship for the YFP. Brainstorming and putting into practice ways to expand YFP (screenings, increasing publicity for competitions, etc.) Marketing and events coordinator.
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AMERICAN HOME SERVICES
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Customer Service and Sales Representative
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
- Customer service - Marketing strategy - Sales - Customer service - Marketing strategy - Sales
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Target
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier/Sales Associate
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
• Organized the market • Maintained an effective and efficient work environment • Stocked and restocked products • Cashier and bagger • Sales • Organized the market • Maintained an effective and efficient work environment • Stocked and restocked products • Cashier and bagger • Sales
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Referee
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Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
2nd through 6th grade basketball. 2nd through 6th grade basketball.
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Education
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Dallas Baptist University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership -
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports Management and Communications -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Sports Management -
Howard Payne University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing