Nicholas J.

Hamele
1209 S. Main Street Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
PHONE (920) 723 - 5997 EMAIL nickhamele@gmail.com E-PORTFOLIO hamele.weebly.com

CORE ADMINISTRATIVE PRINCIPLE

I endeavor to create a school in which both students and staff look forward to learning every day. This
happens by making What is best for kids? my core principle. Living that motto means supporting and celebrating
excellent staff and building a strong learning community.

LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS

if I were still Superintendent in Fort Atkinson I would not hesitate in appointing him to a
position on my administrative team Dr. Fitzpatrick
Relationships: Ability to build trusting, caring relationships with students, staff and the community.
Motivational: Motivates strong performances and fun in both students and staff.
Organizational Skills: Innovative, detail and data-driven planner, who gets the job done.
Technology: Implements technology for improved student performance and finds efficiencies for staff.
Consensus Builder: Calm under pressure, with the ability to see multiple sides to issues and build consensus.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Teaching:
I was always impressed with Nicks ability to relate with some of our most challenging students
where he held the line on his expectations, yet never lost a relationship. Dr. Fitzpatrick
Science Teacher: Fort Atkinson High School: Fort Atkinson, WI August 2003 Present
Science Teacher: Delavan - Darien High School: Delavan, WI August 2000 July 2003
Vision & Direction:
he demonstrated professionalism, calmness, articulateness, and a great capacity to understand
all the issues and the impact for both the teachers and the Board of Education. Dr. Fitzpatrick
District Personnel Committee Participant:
o Oversee district handbook and related items with board members and superintendent.
District Safety Committee:
o Analyze and implement district-wide safety measures and policies. Member of the Emergency Response Team.
District Educator Effectiveness Pilot Team:
o Piloted the Danielson model, collaboratively rolled it out to all district staff and served as a resource to staff members.
Fort Atkinson Education Association (FEA):
o Vice-President (3 yrs.), Building Representative (7 yrs.), Grievance Chair (3 yrs.) Negotiator (1 yr.)
o Work closely with administration, union officials and teachers in difficult situations to very good effect.
Technology Committee:
o Develop short and long-term goals and plans for integrating technology into everyday classroom instruction.
District Leadership Team, District Alternative Compensation Committee, and FEA Alternative Salary Schedule
Committee Chair:
o Worked with the union and the district to revise and restructure the compensation model.
Graduation Requirements Committee, and GPA & Honors Committee:
o Acquired and evaluated data to help determine changes to district graduation requirements and policies.
Community:
students, staff, and administrators are drawn to him because he is honest, calm, and rational in
his relations with everyone. Dr. Fitzpatrick
Gay Straight Alliance:
o Provide students a safe place to talk and be supported; organized Days of Silence with hundreds of participants.
Relay for Life:
o Lead a Science Club team that raised money for cancer research.
Super Science Gag Show (Community science shows and food drive):
o Produce a video and live science stage show for the students and the community.
Special Olympics-Project Unify and Polar Plunge:
o Raise $1000+ for Special Olympics and connect Special Olympians and high school athletes and students.
School Referendum Advocate:
o As a community member, helped at a call center and walked door-to-door to help pass referendums.
 Various Scholarship Committees
Business/School Relationships:
o Regularly collaborate with NASCO to build a strong mutually beneficial relationship and sponsorships.
Culture of Learning:
Long before technology integrators and academic coaches came on the scene, Nick took the
initiative to help faculty members who struggled with technology. Dr. Fitzpatrick
Supervising Teacher:
o Mentored, supervised and evaluated seven student teachers.
RtI/PBIS Committee-past member:
o Developing and implementing RtI and PBIS Tier I systems.
Science & Environmental Club Advisor/Coach
o US First Robotics, Wisconsin Science Olympiad, Governors Conference on the Environment, Tree Planting/City
Beautification, Highway Cleanup, UW-Whitewater Earth Day Presenter
Science Week:
o Organized TED Talk-like seminars for students and the community.
Curriculum and Grading Work:
o Developed standards-based assessment, implemented vertical alignment of 6-12 science curriculum, analyzed and
modified Agriculture and Technology Education science equivalencies.
Management:
Nick understands people. He listens, he processes, and then he makes decisions that in my
opinion are not only sound but creative in finding viable solutions. Dr. Fitzpatrick
District Chemical Hygiene Officer:
o Responsible for creating systems for every building, teacher, custodial and maintenance staff member in the district,
training and overseeing the processes, and chairing the Chemical Hygiene Committee.
Scheduling:
o Analyze and assist in developing master schedules for Summer School, High School, and science.
o Member of team working on changing the High School to a block schedule, and Problem Solving Committee chair
Interim Principal:
o Handle principal duties as needed at the High School, Purdy Elementary and Barrie Elementary.
Time in Class Committee Co-Chair:
o Researched class time to change schedule structures.
District Cost Savings Committee
Multiple Interview Committees
Other Related Experiences (Past and Present):
truly a dedicated and motivated leader. His demeanor and rational explanations to often
complex issues, is greatly appreciated.... - Mr. Halvorsen
Non-Violent Conflict Resolution certified
Wrestling Coach (Assistant Varsity and JV)
Event Supervisor: Football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, cross country, track, dances
Football Official, Football Statistician, Scoreboard Operator: Volleyball, wrestling, soccer
Manager of Bear Paw Inn Outdoor Education Center
Awards and Recognitions Committee-Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers

EDUCATION
Viterbo University January 2014 - April 2015
Educational Leadership: Principal (5051)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities June 1999 May 2003
Master of Education: Science Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison August 1994 May 1999
Bachelor of Science: Zoology & History

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

Kohl Fellowship Nominee & Finalist, Wildermuth Teacher of the Year Nominee-Fort Atkinson, Association of Wisconsin School
Administrators-past, Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers, College of Education and Human Development Service Fellow (U of M-Twin
Cities), College of Education and Human Development Alumni Board Member (U of M-Twin Cities), Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society,
Mortar Board Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, National College Football Hall of Fame Academic All State