1. PETER M. RUZICKA
1651 N FARWELL AVE. #301 ¤ MILWAUKEE, WI, 53202 ¤ (847) 899-8972
E-MAIL: PR.RUZICKA@GMAIL.COM ¤ PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: HTTP://TINYURL.COM/RZAPHILOSOPHY
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GOAL: As a school leader, I am dedicated to creating a safe, rich and effective school environment where students, staff and the community are
motivated, focused on growth, and believe each and every person can improve and succeed. I am focused on establishing a strong foundation of
trusting and collegial relationships, and from here, personalizing student and teacher learning to meet individuals’ needs, leverage individuals’
strengths and skills, and ultimately, elevate the capacity of students, staff and the school. Moreover, I believe in creating a high level of
communication and collaboration with community stakeholders to expand learning beyond the classroom, provide students with relevant authentic
experiences, and build mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships.
EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee: Dates: May 2014-June 2016
Master’s in Administrative Leadership (M.A.) (Expected) 4.00/4.00 GPA
Principal/ Director of Instruction Licensures
Marquette University: Dates: Aug. 2006-Jan. 2011
Honors Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Magna Cum Laude
Sociology and Secondary Education 3.87/4.00 GPA
Minors in Broad Field Social Science,
History, and Criminology & Law Studies
La Universidad Centroamericana (La UCA, El Salvador): Dates: January-June 2009
Language & Cultural Immersion
Urban Preschool & Middle School English Instruction
CERTIFICATIONS: WI Principal License (5051) *Will receive upon completion of program in June
WI Director of Instruction (5010) *Will receive upon completion of program in June
WI Initial Educator (No. 731314):
EA-A (age 10-21) Broad Field Soc. Studies (701), History (725), Sociology (745)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Near-Fluency in Spanish (16 cr. from Marquette, 9 cr. taught in Spanish from La UCA, Adult ESL tutor, and 8
months of language and cultural immersion in El Salvador, Chile, Spain and Ecuador)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
PRINCIPAL INTERNSHIP - FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Collaborated with directors of teaching and learning, principals, department chairs, system specialists (coaches), and
teachers to identify and address student, staff, organizational, and community needs, and support growth.
Collaboratively developed the vision, goals, outcomes, progression, and courses for InRoads, a career pathways program.
Communicated and partnered with local professionals and organizations to provide students with authentic learning
experiences in the school, and in the community.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted student performance data to assess building goals, identify areas for improvement, and
evaluate the appropriateness of current professional development practices.
Collaborated with principals, social worker, special education teachers, classroom teachers, and alternative learning
programs to meet student needs, and act in the best interest of all students.
Designed, scheduled, implemented, managed, evaluated and redesigned Doors Open FHS, a peer observation system, to
effectively support collegiality and professional development.
Created, articulated and supported visions for online/ blended learning and personalized learning with district staff to guide
schools’ and staff’s efforts to elevate learning, and meet the district goal.
Identified and addressed issues of concern with the school psychologist, social worker, principals, students, families, and
community stakeholders including discipline, truancy, suspension, threats and other sensitive issues.
Represented staff in reviewing and providing feedback on the proposed year-long schedules for 2016-17 and 2017-18.
Implemented proactive strategies to promote a safe, open, respectful, and optimistic environment for all staff and students.
TEACHER LEADER – FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Designed and led professional development sessions on student self-tracking and self-advocating in the learning process.
Led “Learning Lunches” focused on sharing and adapting best practices across content areas.
Oversaw the creation of the current compensation model with the Salary Compensation Committee.
Normed standards and rubrics to ensure teacher and student understanding, and create consistency.

2. Audited department assessments for higher level thinking and alignment to C3 Framework.
Designing a blended US History course, the first blended learning course in a core content area.

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Designed and implemented InRoads curriculum at the content level (College Prep Social Studies) and seminar level
(Seminar 10: Professionalism).
Modeled and participated in Open Doors FHS, a peer observation system, as a host and visiting teacher.
Participated in social studies lesson study with educational expert Chris Lehman.
Modeled and maintained effective communication with students and families.
Actively worked with the Institute at CESA #1 on personalized learning and career pathways.
Co-led student Spring Break immersion trip to Ecuador (Whitnall High School).
Participated in Franklin Public Schools’ Administrator Academy.
Represented Franklin High School at the Chromebook Institute.
Created extracurricular club focused on service that builds connections between clubs and organizations.
Provided technology assistance, intervention and education to building staff as “Tech Go-To”.
Budgeted accounts and managed transportation for Track & Field team (Whitnall High School).
Wrote and received grant from the booster club for the Track & Field team (Whitnall High School).
TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Franklin High School..……………………………………….…………......................…..........Sept 2011 – Current
Social Studies Teacher (US History, Sociology InRoads Social Studies), Strength &
Conditioning Coach, Service Club Founder/ Advisor, Salary Compensation Committee,
InRoads Curriculum Development Team, InRoads Design Team, Online/
Blended Learning Committee, Online/Blended Learning Design Team, Technology
Assistant, Scholarship Committee, Athletics Official, Summer School
Whitnall High School………………………….......………………………….......………………………….........Feb. 2015 – Current
Track & Field Head Coach, Sprints & Jumps Specialist
Institute at CESA #1………………………….......………………………….......………………………..….........Oct. 2014 – Current
Member of regional coalition of schools focusing on personalization
Cudahy High School..……………………………………….…………......................………….…....…..........Sept. 2010 – June 2014
Assistant coach for Track & Field, Rugby and Basketball
Revolution Prep……………………………………………………………………………………………...…..Feb. 2011 – Sept 2012
Instruct students on test-taking strategies and preparation to succeed on the ACT and SAT
Mt. Prospect Park District..……………………………………….…………..............………….…………...….June 2006-Aug. 2012
Supervise, organize and administer activities for a youth day camp
RELATED SKILLS:
Curriculum Development, Understanding by Design, InRoads Design (personalized career-focused program), Online/Blended
Curriculum Design, RTI, Disciplinary Literacy, Common Core, Standards Based Learning and Grading, Thematic Unit Design,
Interdisciplinary Teaching, Lesson Study, Educator Effectiveness, Danielson’s Framework, Teacher Observation, Literacy TA
Strategies, Gradual Release, Workshop Model, Project-Based Learning, Design Thinking, PBIS, Personalization, Differentiation,
C3 Framework, Academic Career Planning, Chromebook Institute, WISTCA, Collaboration with Cedarburg HS and Cudahy HS
AWARDS/ RECOGNITIONS/ INTERESTS:
Professional Educator – Franklin Public Schools You Rock Awards
Teacher of the Week Honors Graduated Honors Program, Magna Cum Laude
Marquette University Deans’ List (Complete Career) UW-Milwaukee Scholarship
Habitat for Humanity International Ignatius Scholarship (Marquette – Academics)
Monroe Scholarship (Marquette – Service) Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honors Society
REFERENCES
Nick Kohn Mike Nowak Latish Reed, Ph.D. Leigh Wallace, Ph.D. Scott Bruening
Director of Teaching & Learning Principal, Intern Mentor University Supervisor University Supervisor Athletic Director
Fmr. HS Assistant Principal Franklin High School UW-Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee Whitnall HS
Franklin Public Schools 414-423-4640 ext. 2004 (W) 414-229-6607 (Work) 414-416-8407 (Work) 414-525-8505
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414-423-4640 ext. 2008 (Work) 262-893-4457 (Cell) 414-484-8220 (Cell) 414-405-0447 (Cell) 414-828-0445
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414-587-1667 (Cell) Michael.Nowak@ dr.lreed1922@gmail.com lwallace@uwm.edu sbruening@
Nicholas.Kohn@franklin.k12.wi.us franklin.k12.wi.us whitnall.com
Steve Patz, Ph.D. Susan Rach Brian Karolewicz Jessica Thoen
Superintendent Assistant Principal Dept. Chair, Interim AP Social Studies Teacher

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Steve.Patz@franklin.k12.wi.us Susan.Rach@franklin.k12.wi.us Brian.Karolewicz@franklin.k12.wi.us
Jessica.Thoen@franklin.k12.wi.us