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Educational Leader
Midland Community School District: Superintendent; Special Education Director
Iowa Department of Education: Education Program Consultant Bullying/Harassment; Team Member writing Iowa's Social Emotional Learning Competencies; Directed MTSS/PBIS State Leadership Team
Howard - Winneshiek CSD: Director of Student Services PK-12; 35% Decrease in District - Wide Office Referrals, Implementation of Social Emotional Learning Interventions; Revised Special Education Service Delivery Plan, LAU Plan, Equity Plan, Gifted & Talented Plan & District Attendance Policy;
Restoring Student Wellness: Investigation & Interventions: CEO Bullying/Harassment Consulting Firm
Administrative Experience
TERESE JURGENSEN
Cedar Rapids, Iowa | (563) 929-6344 | terese.jurgensen@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) — Superintendent Licensure
● Folder #974677
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Master of Science, Educational Leadership (August 2011)
● Endorsements: PK–12 Principal; Special Education; English Language Learners;
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
● Evaluator's License (New) (2025)
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, Michigan
State of Iowa Professional Teaching License — English/Language Arts & Psychology
(May 2004)
● Highly Qualified Grades 5–12 (English/Language Arts and Psychology)
Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Psychology (May 1987)
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
● Iowa Superintendent License
● Iowa Administrative License — PK–12 Principal, Special Education, ELL, TAG
● Iowa Professional Teaching License — ELA & Psychology, Grades 5–12
● Evaluators Endorsement (New) (2025)
● Intro to Mediator Training 2020, Advanced Mediator Training 2021; CE Consulting,
Cyndy Erickson
ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Calvary Christian Academy, Iowa
Director | Superintendent (July 2024 – Present)
● Created and established Calvary Christian Academy; led all aspects of school
development, governance, policy, and operations from inception.
● Serve as Superintendent and Director overseeing curriculum, staffing, compliance,
accreditation, strategic planning, and community engagement.
● Developed organizational structure, board governance, wrote: employee, family, and volunteer handbooks, directed mission-aligned strategic plan utilizing Continuous Improvement Model
● Lead administrative team and direct instructional programming for a K-8 private
school community.
● Worked collaboratively with Linn Mar CSD and Grant Wood AEA for students who
had IEPs and needed student evaluations.
● Attended GWAEA Superintendent meetings and Special Education virtual training.
Midland Community School District, Iowa
Superintendent | Special Education Director (2021 – 2024)
● Supervised and evaluated special education teachers, building principals and dean of students.
● Established district vision and strategic goals while ensuring compliance with state
and federal education, special education, and civil rights requirements; oversaw
emergency preparedness and reporting to the Iowa Department of Education.
● Managed the district budget and resource allocation; supervised transportation,
facilities, technology, and food service operations.
● Served as the district’s chief spokesperson, fostering strong relationships with
families, staff, media, community organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and higher
education partners.
● Collaborated with the school board to implement policies and provide data-driven
recommendations to support effective governance and decision-making.
● Director of Special Education/Student Services PK–12 -Implemented Universal
Design for Learning. Operated Special Education Services with the Continuous
Improvement Model.
● Purchased curriculum and monitored instruction for fidelity in MTSS/PBIS, ELL,
Equity, Homeless/Migrant, Section 504, and Level I/II Bullying/Harassment
investigations.
● Maintained resource site with district-wide materials in MTSS, Social Emotional
Behavioral Health, Restorative Practices, and Culturally Responsive Teaching.
Iowa Department of Education, Des Moines, Iowa (2018-2021)
Education Program Consultant - Division of Learner Strategies & Supports
● Bullying/Harassment Consultant: advised Iowa school districts on Iowa Code 280.28;
co-developed AEA modules 'Bullying/Harassment Prevention and Intervention –
Foundations' and 'Cyberbullying Prevention & Interventions'; revised statewide
District Bullying Checklist.
● Supported AEA’s, Districts, Students and Parents fielding Bully/Harassment
Complaints
● PBIS/MTSS: Directed PBIS/MTSS Statewide Team; coordinated PBIS materials for
AEAs; produced School Counselor/MTSS/SEL newsletter. Attended PBIS/MTSS
meetings/training across the nation representing the Department of Education.
● Leadership Teams: STOP Grant (Violence Prevention), Early Warning Systems,
Universal Tier Tools, Teacher Leaders – Educational Coaching, Social Emotional
Learning, Cognitive Behavior Supports, Behavior Mental Health Initiative, Chapter
103 Guidance.
● Special Education Parent Cadre: Supported parent concerns through collaboration
with Area Education Agencies and school districts statewide.
Howard-Winneshiek Community Schools, Iowa
Elementary Principal & Special Education Director PK–12 (2014); Director of Student
Services & Special Education Director PK–12 (2015–2018) (2014 – 2018)
● Member of Administrative District Team PK–12: Special Education Director, MTSS
Academic & Behavioral Supports, Teacher Leadership, Gifted & Talented, ELL,
At-Risk/DOP/Alternative High School, PLCs, District Equity Coordinator,
Homeless/Migrant, Title IX Coordinator, Section 504, Bullying/Harassment.
● Supervised and evaluated 30 certified and 25 support staff PK–12.
● K–12 Discipline Administrator: SEL implementation reduced office referrals by 35%.
● ELL: Developed LAU Plan, created Newcomer Program, expanded parent
involvement.
● Special Education Director: Aligned curriculum PK–12; implemented
age/grade-appropriate strategies for co-taught, pull-out, and behavioral classrooms;
implemented Standards-Based Grading; supervised Extended School Year Services;
created Special Education Parent Support Group.
● Directed At-Risk Success Teams (elementary, middle, high school): multi-tiered
interventions for challenging behaviors, chronic absences, and credit recovery.
● Administered Alternative High School Program; revised Alternative Student
Handbook.
● Revised District Attendance Policy in collaboration with businesses, parents,
students, staff, and County Attorney.
Lisbon Community Schools, Iowa
Director of Special Education PK–12 | Dean of Students (2010 – 2014)
● Member of District Administrative Team; coordinated at-risk services and attendance for general and special education students.
● K–12 Discipline Administrator: implemented district policies and procedures.
● Supervised and evaluated 7 certified and 10 support staff PK–12.
● Special Education Director: coordinated multiple agency service delivery under
IDEA and Child Find; proofread all IEPs; served as LEA representative for
out-of-district placements; revised Special Education Service Delivery Plan.
● Co-Chaired Northeast Iowa Special Education Directors' Meeting (2012–2014)
● Created and directed 'The VOICE': high school mentors-in-violence-prevention
leadership group teaching K–8 students
● Created and directed PRIDE SCHOOL: summer school serving 125 students K–12
using in-person and online learning.
● Level 1 Investigator
Central City Community Schools, Iowa
Dean of Students 7–12 | Guidance Counselor 7–12 (2008 – 2010)
● Administrative Team Member: implemented student discipline per district policies
and procedures.
● Guidance Counselor (Class B): provided counseling supports, created
student schedules, maintained PowerSchool student information system.
● PBIS Building Leader K–12; revised District-Wide Attendance Policy.
North Branch Area Schools, North Branch, Michigan
Creator & Director, Quest Alternative High School (2004 – 2007)
● Founded Quest High School — North Branch Area Schools' first
school-within-a-school alternative high school.
● Awarded 2007 Michigan Alternative High School of the Year; Best Attendance in
Lapeer County 2006–2007; over 750 graduates since founding.
● English and Psychology Instructor, Grades 10–12; School-to-Work Coordinator.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Howard-Winneshiek SEBH for Special Education Students
- Central City Community School District - College & Career Readiness
- North Branch Area Schools, North Branch, Michigan
- English & Psychology Instructor — Grades 10–12 (2004 – 2007)
- Sanilac County Jail, Michigan-Adult Education Instructor - Provided GED and high school completion instruction to incarcerated adults.
CURRICULUM & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
● Co-developer, AEA Module: 'Bullying/Harassment Prevention and Intervention –
Foundations', Cyberbullying, Iowa District Bullying/Harassment Checklist -Iowa
Department of Education, Mizzou Bully Prevention, 2018–2021
● Aligned Special Education Curriculum and SDI PK–12 — Howard-Winneshiek
Community Schools
● Implementation of Standards-Based Grading for Special Education —
Howard-Winneshiek Community Schools
● Created Newcomer Program for English Language Learners — Howard-Winneshiek
Community Schools
● Developed district LAU Plan for ELL compliance — Howard-Winneshiek and Midland
PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY WORK
Terese Jurgensen - Professional History and Accomplishments
Terese Jurgensen - LLC Restoring Student Wellness: Investigations & Interventions
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCE ACTIVITY
● Lead Title IX Investigator for multiple school districts in Iowa
● Bullying/Harassment Title IX Investigations Training 2021-2022 - McGrath
Systems: Iowa Best, Highland Elementary, Adeel DeSoto Minburn, Saydel,
Ballard-Huxley, Mason City - PTO, Foundation II, University of Northern Iowa,
Midland, Andrew, Delwood, Easton Valley
● “FASST - Families & Schools Team Together to Prevent Bullying/Harassment.”
● Iowa Department of Education; Collaborated with Dr. Chad Rose, Dr. Brad
Niebling and team to present in person and virtually, "Bullying/Harassment
Prevention and Intervention Foundations,” and “Cyberbullying,” to train
educators how to prevent and respond to incidents
● Presented at the Global Social Thinking Conference 2017; recognized for the
implementation at Howard-Winneshiek CSD.
● Keystone’s Premier Education Conference, Social Communication Skills,
Executive Function & Challenging Behaviors; 2016, 2017
● Bullying Prevention, Data Utilized – Lisbon Schools 2014
● Positive Behavior Supports – Utilizing Data 2012, 2013, 14
● Response to Intervention – Lisbon Community Schools; 2013
● Accommodations, Modifications, Differentiation – Lisbon Schools 2012,13
● Building Your Special Education Tool Box; Administrative – GWAEA, 2013
● Risky Business –Present to Students; “Seeing your life as an Epic Hero” 2010, 11
● Creating a Positive Peer Culture – Iowa Alternative Education Conference 2014
● Administration, RTI & Special Education -St. Ambrose University 2012, 13, 14
● Utilizing Online Technology in Education – Pearson Digital, Chicago 2006, 2007
AWARDS, HONORS & RECOGNITION
● 2007 Michigan Alternative High School of the Year — Quest High School, North
Branch Area Schools
● Certified McGrath Response Systems Trainer: The McGrath Response System
thoroughly addresses Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX The Final Rule
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Operation Mobilization, Eastern Europe & Montreal, Canada
International Team Leader (1989; 1990 – 1992)
Led 40 member international volunteer team; founded a drop-in shelter for homeless and trafficked teenagers.
Area Substance Abuse Council, Jones County, Iowa
Certified Prevention Specialist (1992 – 1997)
Provided substance abuse prevention services for schools and community groups;
served on Jones County SAFE Coalition.
Teen Ranch Family Services, Detroit, Flint, Port Huron & Saginaw, Michigan
Foster Care/Adoptions Case Manager (1987–1990) | Supervisor (1997–2000)
(1987–1990 | 1997–2000)
Supported children and families toward reunification; attended court hearings, school
IEP meetings, behavioral conferences, home visits, and foster parent training.