Michael P. Huber
Energizing learning through curiosity. Engaging in high quality processes and continuous improvement to build equity and to reach goals. Valuing integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration.
Email: mike@kzoohubers.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-huber-471b5544/
Program Design, Development, and Implementation
Public Speaking and Presentation
Staff Training & Development, Onboarding, and Follow-On Support
Strategic Planning and Facilitation
Policy and Guideline Development
Continuous Improvement Processes
Large and Small Group Facilitation
Learning Event Design & Development
Microsoft Office / Google Apps for Work
Project Management
Research, Data Analysis, and Application
Budget & Priority Alignment
Community Stakeholder Engagement
Federal & State Grant Administration
Education Specialist (EdS) in Leadership and Curriculum, Grand Valley State University 2014
Specializing in central office leadership, superintendency, and curriculum
Master of Science (MS) in Science Education, Michigan State University 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Education, Western Michigan University 2000
Associate of Science, Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1997
Honors Program Graduate, Phi Theta Kappa, Michigan All-USA Academic Team
People: Thinking Collaborative: Cognitive Coaching, Adaptive Schools, Professional Learning Communities,
Curriculum Systems/Education: NGSS/CCSS, Standards Based Curriculum Learning Models
Learning/Development Workflow: Notion,Looop (advanced), EduClimber, Illuminate, Slack, Agile, Scrum
Digital Workspace: Microsoft Office/Office 360, Google Apps for Work and Education
Visuals: Canva, Camtasia, Premiere Pro (Beginner), GoPro
Audio: Audacity, Behringer X32,
Coding: Python (Beginner), Visual Basic (Advanced), and Google Script (Beginner)
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Reddit
Aerial: Drone/Quadcopter
Michigan Educator Certifications: K-12 Central Office Administration, 6-12 Chemistry, 6-12 Mathematics
Federal Aviation Administration: Remote Pilot Certificate, Part 107, Unmanned Aerial Systems (Quadcopter / Drone)
Led 20+ workgroups through coaching and mentoring in our program of curriculum design, maintenance, and instructional best practices.
Executive Team member involved in strategic planning and organizational leadership development.
Facilitated community based stakeholder council of 60+ parents, teachers, community leaders, and school board members for curriculum, program, and instructional recommendations for all Portage Public Schools programs.
Developed, organized, and led professional learning & training for groups from 4 to 1200 people.
Produced, directed, scripted, and hosted school-year kick-off events for all employees.
Developed and managed a comprehensive hybrid professional development system for certified staff including learning activities, instructor guide, and lesson plans.
Reported regularly to the Board of Education on academic progress, program evaluation, and direction and plans for instruction.
Provided leadership and direction for school building leaders on continuous improvement, curriculum, and instructional improvement.
Cultivated key partnerships with KRESA, Gryphon Place, Prevention Works, and others to positively benefit district goals.
Developed partners and models to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in curriculum, stakeholder workgroups, and instructional practices.
Regularly attended adult learning conferences and workshops centered on instructional design, cultural competency, learning principles, theory, and facilitation.
Developed and designed physical learning environments for adults and students.
Grew the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment department by adding resources and staff capacity.
Aligned and facilitated district-wide Professional Learning Community (PLC) and Continuous Improvement (CI) processes.
Networked with various community and educational leaders throughout the county, region, and state to improve local instruction, curriculum, and student outcomes.
Led & designed processes for the purchase and implementation warehousing of instructional materials - including software, manuals, training resources, presentations, and procedures.
Administered student discipline systems and modifications to benefit students in reaching graduation.
Reduced minor tardy infractions through policy changes by 40%.
Supported Teacher Internship program for growth and development of new teaching staff.
Evaluated classroom teachers for growth, implementing two state-wide legislative mandates.
Reduced semester course failures from 650 to less than 100 per semester.
Developed and implemented an attendance system that reduced paperwork responsibilities for staff 90% and decreased overall class tardiness by over 60%.
Implemented Professional Learning Community standards building-wide.
Supervised and organized student events.
Supported instructional logistics and processes for a full building remodel in 2008-2011.
Science Department Co-Chair 2006-2009.
Portage Northern Site-Based Team Leader 2006-2009, provided building-wide leadership, organization, learning activities, and continuous improvement activities with principals.
Part of the team that designed freshmen chemistry courses, including coursepack, lab activities, and essential standards selection.
Co-developed the Southwest Michigan Science Educators Symposium, hosting over 150 state-wide science teachers in a collaborative learning conference to improve classroom engagement and instruction through shared practices.
Guided district science department during two curriculum audits and redesigns.
Implemented computer based materials and lab equipment, including a technology coaching role in conjunction with my Master’s Thesis.
Hosted teacher interns and pre-interns with a positive classroom experience and coaching.
Co-taught chemistry courses for students with special learning needs and learning disabilities.
Restarted the Portage Northern Science Olympiad Team.
410th Missile Maintenance Squadron, United States Air Force
Honorable Medical Discharge, April 1994
Supported air launched missile readiness and missile maintenance.
Implemented, piloted, and certified a new air launched missile system.
Guatemala City School Instructional Partnership 2015 - 2019
Led trips to Guatemala City to support students, teachers, and leaders at Apoyate en Mi school.
Designed instructional learning for teaching staff with a focus on long term educator growth.
Developed teacher teams to travel to Apoyate en Mi to deliver professional development.
Quadcopter Pilot 2017 - Present
Produced, filmed, and edited building projects to share and promote construction projects through the school district and other events.
Hosted drone demo events for elementary school STEM clubs and classes.
Public & Motivational Speaking 1994 - Present
Shared experiences and learning as an amputee.
Engaged with regional youth summer camps and school as a runner, hiker, and mountain biker.