Matthew Maples

Associate Principal at Saudi Aramco Expatriate School, Abqaiq

Saudi Arabia

About

Dynamic, resourceful, international teaching administrative professional with a genuine interest in students' cognitive, social, and spiritual growth. Actively involved in all areas of education including technology development, teacher mentoring, teacher supervision and evaluation, and community work. Combines a strong passion for active learning and technology to motivate and inspire students, creating a fun and challenging learning environment. A self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff and administration and fosters quality relationships with students, parents, and faculty. Specialties: Lifetime certification in the state of Texas, Generic Special Education Pre-K-12, Certification in physical education Pre-K-12 in the state of Texas as of August 2011. Proficient in current technologies used in the 21st century school setting. Avid runner, reader, chef, and tourist. Enjoy getting to know new cultures and people. The married father of two beautiful daughters, Alyce-Ann age 10 and Esther Grace age 7. My wife, Melissa Ann Maples, and I have been married for 21 years.

Experience

  • Elementary School Principal at Nord Anglia Education
    Jul 2012 - Present · 14 yrs

    Serves as the instructional leader for 35 faculty and 25 support staff developing and overseeing policies affecting all core functional areas including: administration, curriculum and instruction, facilities, and community relations.
Leads the elementary school in the establishment of rigorous and concrete goals to ensure all students succeed.
Participates in the daily life of students through assemblies, recess, lunch, and special projects and events. 
Holds a monthly parent-principal meeting around a specific topic, including an informal time when parents can ask questions and give input. Inspires and leads challenging innovations to optimize learning for all stakeholders and students.

  • Quality Schools International (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Educator
      Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 · 10 mos

    • QSI Technologist
      Feb 2009 - Aug 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for the maintenance and daily updates for the organizations’ 36 websites. Assisted schools with the implementation of new technology initiatives and web presence. Troubleshot hardware and software issues locally and remotely. Initiated and carried out the transition of all administrative and historical documents of the organization to a digital, searchable format.

  • Director of Youth Ministry at All Saints' Episcopal Church
    Jul 2003 - Dec 2008 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Directed and led youth programming for Middle School and High School age youth by fostering a Christian community through building relationships with young people that strengthen their commitment to the church and growth in faith in Jesus Christ. Led international and domestic mission trips to Belize, Kenya, Florida, and South Texas. Taught middle school and high school Religion classes at All Saints’ Episcopal School.

  • Teacher at Fort Worth ISD
    Aug 2002 - Jun 2003 · 11 mos

    Middle school science and social studies resource teacher. Chair of school-wide uniform implementation committee and Association of Texas Professional Educators campus representative.

  • Teacher and Technology Co-ordinator at Fawzia Sultan International School Kuwait City, Kuwait
    Aug 1997 - Jun 2002 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Elementary classroom teacher and technology co-ordinator overseeing all aspects of technology in the school from budgeting to trouble shooting and the implementation of new technologies.