Steve Bower

Serve as safety administrator; plan and execute school safety drills, oversee training protocols, and ensure the wellbeing of students and staff. Collaborate with a team of four administrators to support the daily operations of the district's high school. Foster whole-student success through social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives and intentional relationship-building with students and families.

Assistant Principal, Grades 9–12 at Deptford Township High School (2023-01 – 2026-07)

• Serve as safety administrator; plan and execute school safety drills, oversee training protocols, and ensure the wellbeing of students and staff.
• Collaborate with a team of four administrators to support the daily operations of the district's high school.
• Foster whole-student success through social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives and intentional relationship-building with students and families.
• Conduct teacher observations using the McRel platform; facilitate PLCs and committee meetings to promote evidence-based instructional practices.
• Partner with Math and Science department supervisors to align observation feedback with curricular goals.

Assistant Principal, Grade 9 at Egg Harbor Township High School (2019-09 – 2022-12)

• Served as safety administrator; coordinated safety drills, reviewed procedures, and oversaw staff training for a school community of 3,000+ students.
• Collaborated with a team of five administrators to ensure smooth daily operations of the high school.
• Advanced whole-student success through SEL programming and proactive relationship-building.
• Conducted classroom observations, led PLCs, and participated in district-wide professional development.
• Partnered with Health/Physical Education and Math department supervisors for targeted instructional coaching.

Health & Physical Education Teacher at Smithville Elementary School (2014-09 – 2019-09)

• Delivered K–6 Health and Physical Education instruction emphasizing cooperative learning, individual and team sports, and a positive, inclusive environment.
• Organized school-wide events including Holiday Show, Olympic Week, Family Bingo, and NFL Play 60.
• Launched and led the Jump Rope for Heart program; recognized as 2017 Rookie of the Year.

Health & Physical Education Teacher at Camden Academy Charter High School & Promise Middle School (2012-09 – 2014-06)

• Used teacher modeling and skills-based instruction to promote engagement in Health and PE classes.
• Empowered students through positive feedback, peer leadership opportunities, and collaborative activities.
• Founded an after-school club for students with shared interests and coached the Boys' Volleyball team.

Crisis Team Leader at Multiple Districts (2019-01 – Present)

M.A. in School Administration and Supervision – Rowan University (2019-05)

B.A. in Teacher Education: Health and Physical Education – Rowan University (2011-12)