Professional Resume

M. Martha Bruckner, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Council Bluffs Community School District

12 Scott Street

Council Bluffs, Iowa  51503

Phone:  712-328-6418

Cell:     402-332-6276

Education

Ph.D. in Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 1989.

Dissertation:  A Qualitative Study of In-School Behaviors of At-Risk Secondary Students.

Certification in Educational Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1984

Master of Science, Secondary Speech Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1974

Bachelor’s of Science, Secondary Speech and English Education, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1971

Professional Experience

2007–present  Superintendent of Schools, Council Bluffs Community School District, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

2002-2007       Associate Superintendent for Educational Services, Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE

1997-2002       Chairperson, Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Nebraska at Omaha.      

1997-2002       Associate Professor, Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Assistant Professor, 1994-1996.

1986-1994       Principal, Ralston High School, Ralston, Nebraska.

1980-1986       Assistant Principal, Ralston High School.

1971-1980       Teacher, English and Communication, Ralston High School.

Honors Received

2006                                Al Kilgore Award of Excellence for Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Nebraska

2003-2006              President-Elect, President, Past-President, International ASCD

2002-2006              Elected Member – Board of Directors, International ASCD

2003                                UNO Department of Communication Alumni Achievement Award

2003                UNL Teachers College, Walter K. Beggs Award for Outstanding Service to Education

2001                                UNO, Del and Lou Ann Weber Award for Excellence in Service to Community

1999-2000              President-Nebraska Schoolmasters Association

1995                Nebraska Association of School Administrators, Distinguished Service Award.

Personal Information

Husband:         Bob Bruckner

Children:         Grant, Kevin, Gus, Andy;  nine grandchildren