Brian Bass, Ed.D.
Fairview,TN
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Christ-centered educational leader passionate about helping students and teachers become their true and best selves within authentic community. Extensive experience at the elementary, middle, and high school level. Excels in ongoing school improvement and instructional leadership focused on best practices in assessment, grading, PLC's, and tiered interventions. Proven track record in enhancing teacher effectiveness, raising student achievement, and transforming school culture.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal. Renaissance High School
Williamson County Schools
03.2014 - Current
- Proposed a vision to Superintendent and the School Board to transform Middle College High to Renaissance High School in spring of 2014 to serve WCS students searching for a unique learning community
- Launched an out-of-zone, WCS 9-12 high school founded upon pillars of standards-based grading, assessment for learning, project-based learning, and the 21st Century Skills of Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking
- Established and developed three CTE Creative Academies that each culminate in senior Capstone projects that facilitate students' transition from passion to purpose and launch their trajectory after graduation
- Created opportunities to engage students in service opportunities and projects with local nonprofits and community agencies.
- Leveraged 1:1 technology by piloting the first LMS in WCS (Schoology), the Modern Classroom Project, and tools like EdPuzzle, and more recently, AI to improve teaching and learning
- Created a safe, positive, relationship-based school community and a unique culture focused on authentic connection and personal growth as evidenced by both qualitative and quantitative measures
- Piloted the first partnership with STARS for Tier III counseling services and implemented restorative practices, advisory circles, at-risk interventions, and college & career initiatives to build culture and support students' social/emotional growth
- Increased ACT score from an 18.1 to a 26.6
- 100% graduation rate for each of the five previous years (2019-2024)
- TN Reward School 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017
Principal, Middle College High School
Williamson County Schools
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Led school improvement efforts that helped transform a TN High Priority School in 2011 to a TN Reward School in 2014
- Trained teachers on effective, research-based teaching practices and strategies in unit/lesson design, formative assessment, grading, and classroom management
- Established and enforced clear expectations and school policies for student behavior that transformed the school culture while maintaining traditions of the school that made it unique and valued
Principal, Fairview Middle School
Williamson County Schools
07.2001 - 06.2012
- Received Education Consumers Foundation Award for Value-Added Growth in 2008, 2009, and 2012
- Developed master schedule to implement academic interventions for struggling students
- Piloted the first Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program within WCS with Vanderbilt
- Implemented schoolwide Professional Learning Communities
- Reformed assessment and grading practices based on research from the Assessment Training Institute in Portland, Oregon
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions using the TEAM model
- Fostered a positive, safe learning environment by promoting open communication and positive relationships among staff, students, and parents and initiatives like Capturing Kids Hearts
Assistant Principal; Fairview Middle School
Williamson County Schools
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Partnered with principal to implement school improvement efforts
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior issues promptly and effectively
- Developed master schedules and coordinated testing
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
5th Grade Teacher
Oak View Elementary; Williamson County Schools
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Math, social studies, and ELA teacher in a collaborative team
- Developed strong rapport with students and established a safe and supportive classroom culture
- Led professional development to outside districts on the effective use of hands-on math manipulatives
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05-2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1995
Timeline
Principal. Renaissance High School
Williamson County Schools
03.2014 - Current
Principal, Middle College High School
Williamson County Schools
07.2012 - 03.2014
Principal, Fairview Middle School
Williamson County Schools
07.2001 - 06.2012
Assistant Principal; Fairview Middle School
Williamson County Schools
07.1999 - 06.2001
5th Grade Teacher
Oak View Elementary; Williamson County Schools
08.1996 - 05.1999
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Education
James Madison University
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