John E. Cooke, Ed.D.
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Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Aug 2015 - Present
∙ Serve as CEO/COO of a co-educational urban/suburban Catholic high school working collaboratively with the Board of Governors to advance the mission, vision, and values of the institution ∙ Supervise, hired, trained, and evaluate the Principal, School Accountant, and Directors of Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Facilities, and Technology and reorganized reporting lines and job responsibilities for greater effectiveness and efficiency ∙ Cultivated… Show more ∙ Serve as CEO/COO of a co-educational urban/suburban Catholic high school working collaboratively with the Board of Governors to advance the mission, vision, and values of the institution ∙ Supervise, hired, trained, and evaluate the Principal, School Accountant, and Directors of Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Facilities, and Technology and reorganized reporting lines and job responsibilities for greater effectiveness and efficiency ∙ Cultivated relationships with area colleges/universities organizing a dual enrollment programs ∙ Consistently met or exceeded enrollment goals and most recently enrolled the largest freshman class (Class of 2024) in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (making BP the 3rd largest school in the system) ∙ Consistently met or exceeded advancement goals and most recently raise the most in the school history ($2 million) through PA Tax Credit Program, Annual Appeal, and Scholarships ∙ Oversee an $8 million budget and consistently end fiscal year with a surplus ) ∙ Oversaw, raised funds, and coordinated several major renovations within the school including the school auditorium, Chapel, boys and girls locker rooms, athletic turf field, and guidance center ∙ Resourcefully created partnerships with external organizations to lease space on our campus creating a revenue stream (about $100,000) for school projects and other initiatives ∙ Successfully led team through the Middle States Accreditation process (2019) ∙ Served as a member of the Archdiocesan Negotiation team for teachers’ contract (2018-19) ∙ Reintroduced the Christian Service Project, which requires all students to do 10 hours of hands-on community service (overall 12,000 hours completed in 2018-19) ∙ Currently working with the Delaware County Community College in their acquisition of the Archbishop Prendergast school building ∙ Successfully managed major crises in the school and since have worked with local authorities and Show less ∙ Serve as CEO/COO of a co-educational urban/suburban Catholic high school working collaboratively with the Board of Governors to advance the mission, vision, and values of the institution ∙ Supervise, hired, trained, and evaluate the Principal, School Accountant, and Directors of Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Facilities, and Technology and reorganized reporting lines and job responsibilities for greater effectiveness and efficiency ∙ Cultivated… Show more ∙ Serve as CEO/COO of a co-educational urban/suburban Catholic high school working collaboratively with the Board of Governors to advance the mission, vision, and values of the institution ∙ Supervise, hired, trained, and evaluate the Principal, School Accountant, and Directors of Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management, Athletics, Facilities, and Technology and reorganized reporting lines and job responsibilities for greater effectiveness and efficiency ∙ Cultivated relationships with area colleges/universities organizing a dual enrollment programs ∙ Consistently met or exceeded enrollment goals and most recently enrolled the largest freshman class (Class of 2024) in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (making BP the 3rd largest school in the system) ∙ Consistently met or exceeded advancement goals and most recently raise the most in the school history ($2 million) through PA Tax Credit Program, Annual Appeal, and Scholarships ∙ Oversee an $8 million budget and consistently end fiscal year with a surplus ) ∙ Oversaw, raised funds, and coordinated several major renovations within the school including the school auditorium, Chapel, boys and girls locker rooms, athletic turf field, and guidance center ∙ Resourcefully created partnerships with external organizations to lease space on our campus creating a revenue stream (about $100,000) for school projects and other initiatives ∙ Successfully led team through the Middle States Accreditation process (2019) ∙ Served as a member of the Archdiocesan Negotiation team for teachers’ contract (2018-19) ∙ Reintroduced the Christian Service Project, which requires all students to do 10 hours of hands-on community service (overall 12,000 hours completed in 2018-19) ∙ Currently working with the Delaware County Community College in their acquisition of the Archbishop Prendergast school building ∙ Successfully managed major crises in the school and since have worked with local authorities and Show less
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Drexel University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Dean of Students
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2015
Member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team responsible for providing overall leadership and supervision of Campus Engagement staff in creating inclusive programs and services on the Drexel University Main (University City) and Center City campuses. Campus Engagement encompasses six departments including the Offices of Campus Activities; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services; New Student and Family Programs; Student Leadership… Show more Member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team responsible for providing overall leadership and supervision of Campus Engagement staff in creating inclusive programs and services on the Drexel University Main (University City) and Center City campuses. Campus Engagement encompasses six departments including the Offices of Campus Activities; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services; New Student and Family Programs; Student Leadership Development and Traditions; and the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee
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Adjunct Professor
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Instruct two Master’s level courses in the Higher Education Program: (EDHE 500-Fundamentals of Higher Education) and (EDHE 520-Student Development and Customer Service Management)
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Assistant Dean
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Apr 2008 - Mar 2011
Member of the Division of Student Life Leadership Team responsible for providing overall leadership and supervision of Campus Engagement staff in creating inclusive programs and services on the Drexel University Main (University City) and Center City campuses. Campus Engagement encompasses six departments including the Offices of Campus Activities; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services; New Student and Family Programs; Student Leadership… Show more Member of the Division of Student Life Leadership Team responsible for providing overall leadership and supervision of Campus Engagement staff in creating inclusive programs and services on the Drexel University Main (University City) and Center City campuses. Campus Engagement encompasses six departments including the Offices of Campus Activities; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services; New Student and Family Programs; Student Leadership Development and Traditions; and the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee and in the interim supervised the Director of Multicultural Programs (December 2010-March 2011)
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Director of Campus Activities
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Jul 2006 - Apr 2008
Provided overall leadership for the Office of Campus Activities, in developing a comprehensive program of co-curricular activities for students, which included a nationally recognized leadership program(Creating Excellent Organization), Alternative Spring Break and other community service based initiatives, and Student Organization Recognition (300+ student organizations) for a diverse student population at an urban institution
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Assistant Director/Resident Director (Myers Hall)
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Jul 2003 - Jul 2006
Managed the daily operation for a residence hall of 425 residents, including coordination of facilities management, housekeeping, overall budget and residence education curriculum
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Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher/Coach/Athletic Director
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Jan 1997 - Sep 2001
•Developed and implemented lessons for seventh grade students in the subject areas of Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies •Oversaw the operations of eleven sport teams and coaches while managing a $12,000 budget as Athletic Director •Served as member of Archdiocese of Philadelphia Science Curriculum Committee and Parish Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) •Coached boys varsity basketball, girls varsity softball, and co-ed track team •Developed and implemented lessons for seventh grade students in the subject areas of Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies •Oversaw the operations of eleven sport teams and coaches while managing a $12,000 budget as Athletic Director •Served as member of Archdiocese of Philadelphia Science Curriculum Committee and Parish Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) •Coached boys varsity basketball, girls varsity softball, and co-ed track team
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Education
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Drexel University
Doctor of Education (EdD), Educational Leadership and Management -
Drexel University
Certificate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
Bowling Green State University
Master of Arts Degree, College Student Personnel -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
BSE, Elementary Education -
Archbishop Ryan High School