Shelly Ann Bauer

556 Ivy Lane

North Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 469-5516
ideaprincipal01@gmail.com

Objective

To serve and meet the needs of all learners through effective and innovative leadership.

Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 2016- Present

Educational Specialist Degree - Principal Licensure, July 2017

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN - 2004 - 2011

Masters Degree - Educational Leadership, May 2011

Mankato State University, Mankato, MN 1986 1999

Bachelor of Science Teaching, May 1999
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Psychology

Professional Experience

Elementary Principal PreK-6, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, 2007 - Present
Serve as instructional leader for the school system. Supervise staff and organize staff
development opportunities. Develop Master Schedule for PreK-12 staff and students. Direct and
oversee curriculum and instruction and assessment process for system. Interpret and
communicate assessment data to staff and stakeholders. Ensure continuity and unity throughout
the system. Lead Home and School Association. Oversee MNSAA Accreditation and Strategic
Plan process. Administrative representative for local Continuing Education Committee. Oversee
business office responsibilities and budget for school system. Manage and evaluate the daily
educational operations. Plan, conduct and attend meetings with students, staff, parents, and
community. Create individualized student plans. Resolve conflict. Monitor human resource
issues. Develop and follow-through with progressive discipline plans. Monitor and implement
safety procedures and drills. Supervise admission and registration process. Lead parent/student
admission meetings. Implemented robotics club and Math Masters programs.

Principal PreK-12, Mankato Area Catholic Schools, 2005 - 2007

Serve as educational leader for grades PreK-3, Clubhouse (after school program), and grades 9-
12. Promote educational excellence for school system. Oversee daily operation of campus.
Conducted interviews with prospective students and their families. Created Master Schedule for
staff and students. Responsible for school budget. Work with administrative team on the
continued development and implementation of long-range strategic vision for the school.
Created PreK-12 Curriculum Committee, Continuing Education Committee, and committee to
review assessment results and align with overall school program. Fulfilled State accreditation
requirements. Supervise staff. Promote and unify PreK-12 school system.

Head PreK-12 Principal, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, 2004 - 2005
 Serve as instructional leader for the school system. Supervise staff. Manage and evaluate the
daily educational operations, plan, conduct and attend meetings with students, staff, parents,
community, and the business/administration office. Resolve conflict. Monitor and implement
student safety procedures. Oversee budget. Recruit, interview, and select teaching staff. Ensure
continuity and unity throughout the system.

High School Principal, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, 2001 2005
Serve as educational leader. Administer, supervise, and coordinate all activities in the school in
accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school system. Oversee educational
and professional development, student development, the school environment, finances, activities
and athletic programs, and supervision of staff.

Teacher, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, 1992 2001

Develop and implement daily lessons. Successfully supervise students and coordinate student
activities. Maintain proper records and good working relations with students, parents, and
administration.

Computer Coordinator, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, 1990 1997

Ultimately responsible for managing the computer department, ordering and maintaining
computer hardware and software. Recommend software to teachers and help to implement the
materials into the curriculum areas.

Media Specialist, New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, 1990 1994

Responsible for managing the library/media center and AV department. Purchased all books,
materials, and AVequipment and developed a variety of reports for administration.

Organizations and Volunteerism

Student Council Advisor, NUACS, 1990 2005

Foreign Travel Co-advisor, NUACS, 1999 2005

Committee Work: Minnesota Department of Education Title I Committee of Practitioners, Response to

Intervention RtI, Curriculum and Instruction and Assessment chairperson, Budget Committee
chairperson, Staff Development chairperson, Emergency Action Plan chairperson, Marketing and
Recruitment chairperson, Admissions chairperson, Field Trip Committee, homecoming activities,
Instructional Materials and Resources Committee for Self-Study Accreditation, Steering Committee
chairperson for self-study accreditation, Curriculum and Instruction Co-Chair for Self-Study
Accreditation, Home and School Association, Marathon, Pumpkinfest, and Snowfest committees.

Community Involvement: MNSAA - Minnesota Non-pubic School Accrediting Association State

Board of Directors member, MNSAA team chairperson, MNSAA annual report reviewer, member of
area administrator group, Network New Ulm Youth program volunteer, Wanda Gag Association
educational programming board member and tour guide, Colombian visit coordinator, New Ulm Youth
Council member, Minnesota State University Panel Member for student teacher interviews, Minnesota
State University Blue Line Club At-Large Director, and Community Education representative and
programming sub-committee member.

Skills and Abilities

Excellent leadership abilities and experienced in working cooperatively in groups. Strongly skilled in planning,
coordinating, and organizing. Excellent communication skills.
Computer Skills

Outstanding computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social
networking and email. Knowledgeable in using scheduling and administrative software: JMC and Blackbaud.
Trained in rSchool website and calendar software.

References

Dr. Candace F. Raskin Ed.D.

Chair/Professor/Department of Educational Leadership
Director, Center for Engaged Leadership
Minnesota State University, Mankato at Edina
7700 France Ave South
Suite 360A
Edina, MN 55435
952.818.8888 (W)

Mr. Rob Brandl, Principal

PO Box 188
Morgan, MN 56266
507.249.5880 (W)
320.292.3687 (C)

Msgr. Douglas Grams, Supervisor

Canonical Administrator
New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, Inc.
514 North Washington Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507.276.9572 (C)

Mrs. Sara Rieland, Director of Development and Alumni Relations

New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, Inc.
514 North Washington Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507.766.7593 (W)
612.219.2880 (C)

Mrs. Ann Hawkes, Teacher

32674 825th Avenue
Madelia, MN 56062
507.642.3668 (H)
507 381.2942 (C)

Mr. John Vetter, Director of Development and Athletics (retired)

1519 South Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
507.359.0794(H)
507.766.9541 (C)

Other references available upon request.