Stephen Crooker

Theology Teacher / Theology Department Chair / Salesian Discipleship Committee Chair at Bishop Ireton HS
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Alexandria, Virginia, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Advanced Catechist Standing
    Diocese of Arlington
  • Certification in Secondary School Administration
    Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA)

Experience

  • Bishop Ireton HS
    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Theology Teacher / Theology Department Chair / Salesian Discipleship Committee Chair
      • 2015 - Present

      Teacher for grades 9 (Sacred Scripture), 10 (Ecclesiology) and 12 (Church History). 2015-2021: served as Theology Department Chair. Key duties included: supervision and mentoring for 8 faculty members, propose and oversee annual departmental budget, liaison between Bishop Ireton and the Arlington Diocese on key assignments. 2021-present: serve as Chair of the Salesian Discipleship Committee with primary duties including: leading the Team of 15 members with goals to raise awareness of the life, mission and teaching of St. Francis de Sales and serve as conduit for information on St. Francis de Sales to the larger school community.Selected Accomplishments:• Pioneered an elective Consumer Finance course in 2015, selected by 15 juniors and seniors in its inaugural semester. Developed the full curriculum, including banking, budgeting, interest rates, financial markets, investments, and retirement planning. Curriculum is compliant with pending requirement by the Virginia Education Department to include financial literacy course in secondary schools. • Ensured academic excellence through ongoing evaluation of the 4-year academic curriculum, including ongoing experience with remote and synchronous learning in the 2020-2021 academic year. • Led the 2015 implementation and 2020 strategic review of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Religion Curriculum for Secondary Schools. • Provide strategic counsel to the school Principal. Show less

    • Director of Instruction / Principal
      • 2013 - 2015

      Managed daily professional operations. Supervised the Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students, Director of Admissions, Director of Student Life, Director of Counseling, School Nurse, 70 faculty and 10 office staff. Liaised among parents, businesses, and other community stakeholders to articulate the mission and identity of the school. Selected Accomplishments:• Spearheaded the comprehensive AdvancEd School Accreditation process, resulting in full approval with additional commendations for writing program, reading program, enthusiasm, and motivation. • Added 22 new academic courses over 5 years.• Led a 2-year process to revise the complete school curriculum.• Chaired the Subcommittee on Catholic Identity for the Strategic Plan as part of the Diocesan Education Advisory Committee in the Office of Catholic Schools. Show less

    • Assistant Principal / Academic Dean
      • 2010 - 2013

      Drove initiatives to ensure excellent instructional quality throughout the school. Managed faculty supervision, evaluation, and development; curriculum evaluation; and student performance. Managed relationships with textbook vendors. Oversaw Title II funding for ACT Quality Core testing.Selected Accomplishments:• Partnered with the IT Department to coordinate the first online course selection process for 830 students; also helped coordinate online student registration and master class schedules. • Saved more than $17K through renegotiation of the textbook adoption process. • Added 9 new academic courses. • Chaired the Curriculum Committee and co-chaired the Academic Council.• Updated and produced the annual course catalog.• Operated under budget; returned a financial surplus every year. Show less

  • Bishop O'Connell High School
    • Education Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Teacher / Theology Department Chair
      • 2000 - 2010

      Taught grades 9, 10, and 11 (Sacred Scripture, History of the Catholic Church and Western Civilization, and Morality). As Department Chair from 2008-2010, supervised 13 faculty, managed annual budget, and oversaw the 4-year academic curriculum. Selected Accomplishments: • Served in a variety of leadership roles including Chair of the Theology Department, New Faculty Mentor, RCIA Director, Chair of the Committee for Struggling Students, Principal’s Advisory Council, Faculty Textbook Coordinator. • Presented “Insightful Topics and Motivational Techniques: Teaching Scripture in the Catholic High School” at the National Catholic Educational Association’s 99th Annual Convention. • Invited as a guest speaker at Virginia Theological Seminary; presented “Catholic Education in America and a History of the Role of Private Education in the United States.” Show less

  • National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editorial Assistant / Program Manager
      • 1999 - 2000

      Managed publications for the Department of Elementary Schools, including Link, Access, Development Sharings, and Beginnings. Provided marketing, customer service, and administrative support. Managed publications for the Department of Elementary Schools, including Link, Access, Development Sharings, and Beginnings. Provided marketing, customer service, and administrative support.

  • JMR Educational Services
    • President / CEO
      • 1998 - 1999

      Directed strategic and day-to-day operations for this small business providing study skills and SAT preparation classes since 1976. Co-authored Campus Opportunities for Students with Learning Differences, 6th Edition, published by Octameron Associates. Directed strategic and day-to-day operations for this small business providing study skills and SAT preparation classes since 1976. Co-authored Campus Opportunities for Students with Learning Differences, 6th Edition, published by Octameron Associates.

    • Theology Teacher
      • 1994 - 1998

      Taught grades 9, 10, and 11 in the subject areas of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Sacraments and Morality. Taught grades 9, 10, and 11 in the subject areas of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Sacraments and Morality.

Education

  • Mount St. Mary's University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology/Theological Studies
  • Belmont Abbey College
  • DeSales School of Theology
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Theology/Theological Studies
  • Marymount University
    Certification in Catholic School Leadership, Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Trinity Washington University
    Graduate/Non Degree/Continuing Education, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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