TODD SHAFFER
Memphis,TN
Summary
Strategic district-level education leader with 12+ years of executive experience driving student achievement, organizational performance, and leadership development. Proven success leading high-performing schools, improving growth outcomes, managing multimillion-dollar resources, and aligning systems to district priorities and accountability frameworks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal (Winridge Elementary
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
01.2018 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for academic performance, operations, and organizational strategy
- Align school improvement plans with district priorities and accountability frameworks
- Lead staff development systems including coaching, evaluation, and leadership pipelines
- Implement data-driven instructional systems to drive student achievement
- Oversee budgeting, compliance, staffing, and operational management
- Key Achievements:
- Sustained Level 5 TVAAS growth
- Improved organizational effectiveness through performance monitoring systems
Principal (Scenic Hills Elementary)
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led academic and operational systems to improve student outcomes
- Drove school improvement initiatives aligned with district expectations
- Managed staff performance and development systems
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement and school culture
Assistant Principal (Richland Elementary)
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Supported instructional leadership, evaluation systems, and school operations
- Coordinated intervention strategies and student support programs
- Maintained compliance and implementation of district policies
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Organizational Change & Leadership
University of Southern California
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - undefined
Union University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - undefined
Union University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Skills
- District & School Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Academic Systems & Instructional Leadership
- Talent Development & Evaluation Systems
- Data Analysis & Performance Management
- Budget & Resource Management
- Organizational Change Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Policy Implementation & Compliance
LEADERSHIP IMPACT & KEY METRICS
- Led school serving 500+ students and supervising 40+ staff
- Managed $1M+ operating budget aligned to strategic priorities
- Achieved multiple Level 5 TVAAS growth distinctions
- Earned MSCS Rewards School recognition
- Improved culture, attendance, and academic performance through targeted systems
Timeline
Principal (Winridge Elementary
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2018 - Current
Principal (Scenic Hills Elementary)
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2014 - 01.2018
Assistant Principal (Richland Elementary)
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.2011 - 01.2014
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - undefined
Union University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - undefined
Union University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Organizational Change & Leadership
University of Southern California