JEFFREY B. CRANE
University of Rochester
Ed.D Program, 2002 Admission
Research Proposals Include: “A Critical Analysis of Principals’ Pronoun Usage Serving as Positioning
Agents in Principal-Teacher Interactions” and “A Social Theory of Continuous Improvement in
Schools: Fighting Leadership Oppression with Trust Relations”
SUNY Brockport
School District Administration Certification, 1996
School Administrator and Supervisor Certification, 1991
M.S., Education Administration, 1985
B.S., Health Education, 1975
B.S., Physical Education, 1974
West Irondequoit Central School District
Provide leadership designed to maintain and enhance a collaborative learning community’s dedication to
continuous improvement in challenging each child’s potential every day.
Faculty
Superintendent Development Program, SUNY Oswego
Principal
Irondequoit High School, Rochester, NY
Provided direction and support in the programmatic restructuring of the high school for 1450 students and over
130 professional and support staff. Provided leadership in the planning, design and implementation of all
secondary curricular and instructional initiatives, especially in relation to Regents standards for all students.
Served as a member of District Curriculum Council. Provided leadership in the 7-12 foreign language
curriculum review process.
Principal
Victor Senior High School, Victor, NY
Provided direction and support in the programmatic restructuring with block scheduling of the high school for
900 students and over 100 professional and support staff. Provided leadership in the planning, design and
implementation of all secondary curricular and instructional initiatives. Responsible and accountable for
developing a climate based on mutual respect that served the needs of all students. Served as educational design
coordinator for the district’s secondary education facility building plan.
Principal
Victor Junior High School, Victor, NY
Provided direction and support in the implementation of teaming strategies for 500 students and over 70
professional and support staff members. Initiated curriculum review and staff development in areas of
mathematics and social studies and implemented models for heterogeneous instruction. Provided leadership for
the K-12 health curriculum review process. Engaged in curricular leadership through K-12 Instructional
Council. Instrumental in the design of the district’s shared decision-making plan.