George David Reay

Highly-motivated, energetic, driven and experienced educator with a diverse background in experiential learning, cultural awareness, leadership development, and curriculum evaluation. Passionate about involving all educational stakeholders; students, teachers, parents, administrators, community members, local leaders, and government agencies to drive educational success. Seeking to use my varied experiences to meet the high demands of the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Operations Manager - Chief Operations Officer - Robert W. Hart and Son Inc. - Nescopeck, PA

(2018-12)

• Prioritize weekly workload, scheduling of assignments for employees, and overseeing daily operations.
• Maintain records that align with accreditation requirements of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
• Manage personnel files; time off requests, performance evaluation, discipline and other HR documentation.
• Vendor management, contract negotiations, product procurement, event planning and coordination.
• Developed long-term client relationships by providing enhanced individualized attention.

Pennsylvania Agricultural Education Occupational Advisory Committee Specialist - The Pennsylvania Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence - Harrisburg, PA

(2021-03 - 2021-08)

• Collaborated with agricultural teachers from across the Commonwealth to provide knowledge and expertise in maintaining an effective Occupational Advisory Committee for their program.
• Provided a framework for teachers on how to utilize community outreach to productively support their program.
• Developed handouts and materials for easy physical or electronic distribution.
• Coordinated with other state wide specialists to provide leadership and oversight to all agricultural teachers in middle and high school programs.

Agricultural Plant Systems and Technology Long Term Substitute - Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School - Bloomsburg, PA

(2018-08 - 2018-11)

• Developed relevant curriculum in assigned content areas: Introduction to Agriculture, Introduction to Horticulture, Greenhouse Management, and Advanced Plant Science and Propagation.
• Oversaw the management of two greenhouses, helped design and supervise the installation of four garden beds on school grounds, and helped the upperclassman students run the floriculture business.
• Planned and implemented various recruitment strategies and events for the elementary and middle school students from the sending districts.

Lead AgriScience Teacher/Recruitment Specialist/FFA Advisor - Walter Biddle Saul High School for the Agricultural Sciences - Philadelphia, PA

(2013-08 - 2018-05)

• Managed operations in an 11 teachers department with four separate agricultural content areas while maintaining my own rigorous teaching schedule.
• Collaborated with current and prospective partners from the local, state, and national levels.
• As the school's community liaison, I promoted the school at district-wide events, and facilitated many of my own.
• Taught Introduction to Animal Science, Animal Handling and Behavior, Animal Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Biosecurity, Nutrition, and Introduction to Veterinary Science.
• Coached a variety of FFA Career Development Events and Leadership Development Events.

Educational Administration Certification - Principal Preparedness - American College of Education (2025-05)

Master of Education - Educational Leadership - Concordia University (2016-01)

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - Agricultural and Extension Education - The Pennsylvania State University (2011-05)

B.S.

• Agricultural Sciences (Minor: Horticulture) - The Pennsylvania State University (2008-05)