Erika Galbaugh
San Tan Valley
Summary
Passionate and results-driven Executive Director with a proven track record of 20 years of leadership at The Goddard School, excelling in enrollment management and regulatory compliance. Spearheaded curriculum development and staff training, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced educational quality. Adept at budgeting and financial planning, ensuring operational excellence while cultivating strong relationships with families and stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
The Goddard School of Castle Rock
Castle Rock
04.2021 - Current
- Lead all aspects of school operation for a licensed early childhood education center, serving 125 families of children from infancy to pre-kindergarten.
- Manage enrollment, budgeting, marketing, and scheduling to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing regulations and standards.
- Created an environment that promoted social-emotional development and school readiness skills, including curriculum implementation in alignment with developmental milestones and learning outcomes.
- Maintain staff and child records to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
- Facilitated professional development and coaching opportunities for 35 teachers to ensure that best practices were being utilized.
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and coaching all staff members.
- Manage enrollment, budgeting, marketing, and scheduling to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
- Cultivate strong relationships with families, faculty, and stakeholders, addressing concerns and promoting ongoing engagement.
Executive Director
The Goddard School of Parker
Parker
09.2002 - 02.2020
- I transferred from the Littleton Goddard School to the Parker Goddard school when the owner opened a second location. Assisted with Goddard Systems and state agency regulations to get the program ready and opened for new business.
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to school operations, hiring, onboarding, administrative duties, personnel files and payroll processing.
- Directed overall operations for this licensed early childhood education center, managing a team of 30-50 educators and support staff, while maintaining minimal deficiencies in licensing through rigorous adherence to regulations and proactive audits.
- Maintained financial oversight including budgeting, billing, and enrollment planning.
- Established a culture of collaboration, quality, and safety.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education And Administration
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, COSkills
- Enrollment management
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Curriculum development
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training and development
- Performance assessment
- Operations oversight
- Business administration
- Coaching and counseling
Accomplishments
- Accomplished a Credential Level 4 Accreditation through Colorado Shines.
Certification
- Director's Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
The Goddard School of Castle Rock
04.2021 - Current
Executive Director
The Goddard School of Parker
09.2002 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education And Administration
Arapahoe Community College
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