Barbara Ann McCarthy70 Autumn Lane, Bristol, NH 03222

Home/Cell (603) 707-7442bmccarthy2131@gmail.com

EDUCATIONGraduate Certificate in University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Assistive Technology (May 2013)

Certificate of Advanced Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH Graduate Studies Educational Leadership (2007)

Master of Education: Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NHSupervision and Administration (1998)Special Education Administrator (2002)

General Special Education Teacher (2002)

New Hampshire Teacher Certification Upper Valley Teacher Training Program, Lebanon, NHElementary Education, K-8 (1994)

Undergraduate Studies School for Lifelong Learning (Granite State College)University System of New HampshireBachelor of Professional Studies in Educational Human Resources Management (self-designed program); Summa Cum Laude (1992)

PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS & AFFILLIATIONS

New Hampshire Elementary Education TeacherNew Hampshire General Special Education TeacherNew Hampshire Special Education AdministratorNew Hampshire Principal, K-12 License #53226

Council for Exceptional ChildrenNew Hampshire Association of Special Education AdministratorsAssociation of Supervision and Curriculum Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mascoma Valley Regional School District, Enfield, New Hampshire Special Education Director/504 Coordinator August 2001-present

Mascoma Valley Regional School District, Enfield, New Hampshire Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent August 2000 – August 2001

Waterville Valley Elementary School, Waterville Valley, New Hampshire Elementary School Teacher September 1994 – June 2000(Multi-grades 3-5, Science grades 6-8)

SAU #48, Plymouth, New HampshireReading Enrichment Teacher (Elementary Level) March 1997, 1998, 1999

Plymouth Regional High School, Plymouth, New HampshireAdministrative Assistant July 1984 – July 1993Business Technology Teacher (Grant position) February – June 1993Vocational Assessment Specialist September 1992 – June 1993Adult Evening Enrichment Program Director September 1986 – June 1992

RELEVANT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Program Development

Contracted with local trauma counselor to address the needs of students who have experienced trauma Partnered with The New England Center for Children to create an autism partner program at the elementary level Reviewed and revised district Student Support team process and forms Developed a program for students with autism (including assessment) Established two district early childhood programs Introduced Social Thinking Curriculum in all district schools Implemented Life Skills program for students in grades 5-8 and Vocational Lab for grades 9-12 Created employment specialist position to assist students with transition employment goals Expanded and enhanced transition programs for high school students Increased usage of technology, beginning with district-wide professional development Developed Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students Developed business technology curriculum for at-risk, high school dropouts (grant program) Established initial vocational assessment program at high school – developed procedures and forms

Communication Frequent, ongoing communication with administrators; participation in leadership team meetings Consultation and correspondence with attorneys regarding legal matters Facilitate special education and Section 504 team meetings Conduct monthly special education district meetings Built and continue to foster positive relationships with outside agencies & placement schools School board and budget committee presentations Handle concerns from parents, professional and support staff, and community members Developed advertising and publicity for the adult community education program Negotiated contracts for both teachers and support staff associations Generated vocational assessment reports for special needs high school students

Financial Responsibilities Budget development, implementation, and management (spreadsheets, analysis, research, projections, reports) Grant management (writing proposals, record keeping, monitoring, preparation of federal reports) Experience with New Hampshire state fund accounting system Management of student activity funds, scholarship funds (60+ passbook, checking, & trust funds) Created, reviewed, analyzed financial reports for vocational center Tuition billing for vocational students

Management and Supervision Supervision and evaluation of staff (special education professionals, adult community education program) Coordination and management of special education extended year programs Case management of out-of-district placed students On-going monitoring of Student Support Teams and Section 504 compliance Preparation of state statistical reports Title I Project Manager, ESL Coordinator Personnel recruitment (advertising, interviewing, hiring) SB2 district meeting preparation Analysis and organization of office procedures Coordination and scheduling of classes, facilities, and custodial support for community program

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

NH Department of Education, Assistive Technology Initiative, two-year grant (2016-2018) Next Steps, Leadership Team member, State of NH Educational Grant, (2013-present) Behavior Management Team member, middle and high school (ongoing) Superintendent’s Administrative Leadership Team (2000-present) Special Education On-Site Reviews, Nashua, Manchester (2012-13), Wentworth (1996-97), Candia (2015) Reading Committee, Facilitator, Mascoma Valley Regional School District (2005-10) Established Special Education Advisory, Mascoma Valley Regional School District, (2001-03) Staff Development Committee, SAU #48, Plymouth, NH (1994-2000) Math Curriculum Committee, SAU #48, Plymouth, NH (1994-2000) Safety Committee, Waterville Valley Elementary School, Chairperson (1998-99), Member, (1996-2000) President, Waterville Valley Education Association (1997-2000), Chief Negotiator, (1996-97, 1999-2000); Treasurer,

(1994-2000) President, Plymouth Regional Educational Support Staff (1987-91, 1992-93) Chief Negotiator, Plymouth Educational Support Staff Association (1987-92) Member, Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society District Education Improvement Plan Committee, Russell Elementary School, Rumney, NH (96-97)

REFERENCES Available upon request.