Rochelle Bodie
Nashville
Summary
Proven operations executive enhancing K–8 educational environments through strategic planning and execution. Achieved significant gains in student performance, with ELA and Math scores increasing up to 18 percentage points, while managing budgets exceeding $10 million. Focused on building operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement to drive community impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Operations
East End Prep Public Charter School
Nashville
06.2023 - Current
- Lead organization-wide operations strategy for a K–8 charter school serving students, families, and staff across multiple operational functions.
- Directly supervise the Director of Systems Administration, Operations Manager, Business Manager, Enrollment Manager, School Nurse, and School Resource Officers.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans aligned to organizational goals and strategic priorities.
- Oversee financial operations, organizational compliance, reporting systems, procurement processes, and risk management functions.
- Manage annual budgeting processes, including Title I, IDEA, E-Rate, departmental budgets, and grant-funded programs.
- Designed and implemented attendance accountability systems that increased weekly attendance rates to 96% and reduced chronic absenteeism.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
Summer School Director
East End Prep Public Charter School
Nashville
06.2023 - Current
- Directed a comprehensive K–8 summer learning program funded through Tennessee Summer Boost and state grants, serving over 200 students annually.
- Achieved 89.2% Average Daily Attendance while maintaining full compliance with state reporting requirements.
- Implemented data-driven academic intervention strategies resulting in measurable gains in ELA and Mathematics performance.
- Successfully exceeded national Summer Boost growth benchmarks in key academic indicators.
- Increased ELA average assessment scores by 10 percentage points (59% to 69%).
- Increased ELA proficiency rates by 17 percentage points (34% to 51%).
- Increased Math average assessment scores by 18 percentage points (36% to 54%).
- Increased Math proficiency rates by 15 percentage points (10% to 25%).
Regional Director of Operations
Rocketship Public Schools
Nashville
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Led regional operations strategy across multiple schools serving approximately 1,200 students per region.
- Partnered with Executive Directors and Principals to execute operational excellence initiatives supporting student achievement and organizational growth.
- Oversaw vendor management, contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, audits, and reporting requirements.
- Supported management of regional operating budgets exceeding $10 million.
- Successfully opened two new schools in Nashville, TN and Washington, DC, including all operational, compliance, staffing, and facilities readiness functions.
- Developed and coached six Business Operations Managers, resulting in the highest operational performance ratings across the network.
- Created and implemented safety and security systems adopted across all 23 schools within the Rocketship network.
- Served as Regional COVID Response Lead, developing operational protocols and risk mitigation strategies during the pandemic.
- Ensured 100% compliance with authorizer, state, and local safety requirements.
Business Operations Manager
Rocketship Nashville Northeast
Nashville
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Directed daily school operations including facilities, transportation, food services, technology, compliance, safety, and procurement.
- Developed and implemented systems for arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, staffing, and campus logistics, achieving top operational performance ratings within the network.
- Managed school compliance requirements as primary liaison with Metro Nashville Public Schools, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering effective communication.
- Partnered with school leadership on budget management, cash controls, purchasing, and financial planning.
- Led enrollment support through strategic student recruitment, retention programs, and attendance intervention initiatives, enhancing overall student engagement.
- Served as campus lead for COVID-19 operations planning and implementation.
- Directed food service operations, procurement processes, inventory management, and compliance audits.
- Coordinated technology support and asset management for statewide assessments, ensuring seamless logistics and operational readiness.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC01-2009
Skills
- Financial management
- Budget management
- Procurement strategy
- Vendor negotiation
- Compliance oversight
- Operational planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations
East End Prep Public Charter School
06.2023 - Current
Summer School Director
East End Prep Public Charter School
06.2023 - Current
Regional Director of Operations
Rocketship Public Schools
06.2020 - 03.2023
Business Operations Manager
Rocketship Nashville Northeast
07.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
Johnson C. Smith University