Dave Ostroff, Ed.D.
History Department Chair / Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Trinity Valley School- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Trinity Valley School
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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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History Department Chair / Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Aug 2018 - Present
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Lakehill Preparatory School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Studies Department Chair
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
Taught AP Psychology, U.S. Government, and Economics. Chaired Social Studies Department during ISAS re-accreditation process. Taught AP Psychology, U.S. Government, and Economics. Chaired Social Studies Department during ISAS re-accreditation process.
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The Emery/Weiner School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Upper School
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
The Emery/Weiner School is a private, college-preparatory middle and high school serving more than 500 students in grades 6-12. "The Emery Difference" is a statement of who we are, what we believe, and why we are unique among Houston-area schools. * It's a culture characterized by joy, humor, high energy, informality and occasional irreverence — all of which help effectuate a seriousness of ethical and academic purpose. * It's a profound sense of inclusion, connectedness and… Show more The Emery/Weiner School is a private, college-preparatory middle and high school serving more than 500 students in grades 6-12. "The Emery Difference" is a statement of who we are, what we believe, and why we are unique among Houston-area schools. * It's a culture characterized by joy, humor, high energy, informality and occasional irreverence — all of which help effectuate a seriousness of ethical and academic purpose. * It's a profound sense of inclusion, connectedness and community, among and between students and faculty — regardless of individual differences. * It's an approach to religious and spiritual instruction that exemplifies vigorous pluralism and embraces machloket (literally, respectful disagreement). * It's a student-centered environment that promotes personal development, yet also inculcates awareness of and commitment to others, including the outside world. Show less The Emery/Weiner School is a private, college-preparatory middle and high school serving more than 500 students in grades 6-12. "The Emery Difference" is a statement of who we are, what we believe, and why we are unique among Houston-area schools. * It's a culture characterized by joy, humor, high energy, informality and occasional irreverence — all of which help effectuate a seriousness of ethical and academic purpose. * It's a profound sense of inclusion, connectedness and… Show more The Emery/Weiner School is a private, college-preparatory middle and high school serving more than 500 students in grades 6-12. "The Emery Difference" is a statement of who we are, what we believe, and why we are unique among Houston-area schools. * It's a culture characterized by joy, humor, high energy, informality and occasional irreverence — all of which help effectuate a seriousness of ethical and academic purpose. * It's a profound sense of inclusion, connectedness and community, among and between students and faculty — regardless of individual differences. * It's an approach to religious and spiritual instruction that exemplifies vigorous pluralism and embraces machloket (literally, respectful disagreement). * It's a student-centered environment that promotes personal development, yet also inculcates awareness of and commitment to others, including the outside world. Show less
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All Saints' Episcopal School
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United States
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Director of the Honors College
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Vision The Tad Bird Honors College is an innovative, four-year program that encourages highly engaged, curious All Saints' students to pursue intellectual passions and deepen their commitment to servant leadership. History Established in 2013, the Honors College is a vigorous program that complements All Saints' Advanced Placement and college-preparatory curricula. Honors College students and faculty collaborate to design customized learning experiences. Objectives The… Show more Vision The Tad Bird Honors College is an innovative, four-year program that encourages highly engaged, curious All Saints' students to pursue intellectual passions and deepen their commitment to servant leadership. History Established in 2013, the Honors College is a vigorous program that complements All Saints' Advanced Placement and college-preparatory curricula. Honors College students and faculty collaborate to design customized learning experiences. Objectives The Honors College equips students with mindsets, skills, and experiences to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Challenged by world-class experts and guided by All Saints' outstanding faculty, Honors College students identify pressing problems, develop tailored design projects, and share creative solutions. In the process, students live into the School's outcome ideal of "exercising genius within" by engaging the world and serving others. Show less Vision The Tad Bird Honors College is an innovative, four-year program that encourages highly engaged, curious All Saints' students to pursue intellectual passions and deepen their commitment to servant leadership. History Established in 2013, the Honors College is a vigorous program that complements All Saints' Advanced Placement and college-preparatory curricula. Honors College students and faculty collaborate to design customized learning experiences. Objectives The… Show more Vision The Tad Bird Honors College is an innovative, four-year program that encourages highly engaged, curious All Saints' students to pursue intellectual passions and deepen their commitment to servant leadership. History Established in 2013, the Honors College is a vigorous program that complements All Saints' Advanced Placement and college-preparatory curricula. Honors College students and faculty collaborate to design customized learning experiences. Objectives The Honors College equips students with mindsets, skills, and experiences to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Challenged by world-class experts and guided by All Saints' outstanding faculty, Honors College students identify pressing problems, develop tailored design projects, and share creative solutions. In the process, students live into the School's outcome ideal of "exercising genius within" by engaging the world and serving others. Show less
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Parish Episcopal School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of ParishVirtual
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2013
ParishVirtual is a school-wide blended learning initiative. ParishVirtual's courses blend dynamic classroom instruction with innovative, online course work. I served as Director from strategic planning through implementation and institutionalization. ParishVirtual includes curricular programs and a profit-generating Summer Academy with courses developed in-house and offered for credit.
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Upper School Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Jul 2013
Developed courses in U.S. Government and Politics, Economics, World History, and The Civil War Era. Head Baseball Coach, 2006-2008.
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Canterbury Episcopal School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Upper and Middle Schools
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2004 - 2006
In a young, fast-growing school, collaborated with leadership team, teachers, parents, and students to build and enhance school's program. Balanced institutional growth with commitment to strengthen core values: academic excellence, appreciation of diversity, spiritual development, and social responsibility. Also served as Director of College Counseling, Admissions Coordinator (grades 6-12), and Head Baseball Coach. In a young, fast-growing school, collaborated with leadership team, teachers, parents, and students to build and enhance school's program. Balanced institutional growth with commitment to strengthen core values: academic excellence, appreciation of diversity, spiritual development, and social responsibility. Also served as Director of College Counseling, Admissions Coordinator (grades 6-12), and Head Baseball Coach.
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Savannah Country Day School
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dean of Students
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2002 - 2004
Worked closely with principal, guidance counselor, college counselor, and teaching colleagues to help upper school students manage day-to-day academic, disciplinary, social, and emotional issues. Also taught upper school history and coached football and baseball. Worked closely with principal, guidance counselor, college counselor, and teaching colleagues to help upper school students manage day-to-day academic, disciplinary, social, and emotional issues. Also taught upper school history and coached football and baseball.
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Greenhill School
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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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Upper School Teacher and Coach
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1998 - 2002
Upper school history teacher. Coached baseball, football, and basketball. Upper school history teacher. Coached baseball, football, and basketball.
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North Cross School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Teacher and Coach
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1994 - 1998
Middle school history and English teacher. Coached baseball, football, basketball, and golf. Founded and directed middle school community service program. Middle school history and English teacher. Coached baseball, football, basketball, and golf. Founded and directed middle school community service program.
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Cardigan Mountain School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher and Dorm Parent (Summer Session)
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1994 - 1997
Taught Reading and Study Skills. Served as department chair in 1997 summer session. Taught Reading and Study Skills. Served as department chair in 1997 summer session.
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Education
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Dartmouth College
AB, History and Education -
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership, Policy and Organizations -
Southern Methodist University
Masters Degree, Liberal Arts -
Norfolk Academy