Von Sheppard

Highly motivated administrator with a diversified background in developing relationships among parents, students, staff, communities and corporate institutions. A unique individual with the intuitive ability to motivate others to reach their full potential.

In the summer of 2001, I was appointed principal of one of the worst schools in Minnesota. The school was restructured and the entire staff was asked to reapply for their jobs. In 2001 19% of our kids were at or above standard according to statewide testing. In three years, we improved test scores from 19% and increased that number to 76% of our students were at or above standard. I have spoken throughout the country regarding the success and the strategies our school used to improve and make AYP. I have also talked to principals all over the country about how important Instructional Leadership is to the principal-ship.

Dayton’s Bluff and myself were profiled in a chapter of a book called "It Can Be Done" by Karin Chenoweth.