Colby LaBoube
Independence
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with 17 years of experience in the Blue Springs School District, transitioning from classroom instruction to building-level leadership. Proven ability to support high-performing school systems through instructional leadership, strategic planning, and collaborative culture-building. Demonstrated impact in sustaining high levels of student achievement and leading professional learning aligned to district initiatives. Missouri Building-Level Administrator certification in progress.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Sunrise Elementary - Richmond Middle School - Richmond R-XVI School District
08.2009 - 05.2019
- 3rd, 5th, & 6th grade
- Member of the Professional Development Committee, reviewing applications and designing staff learning opportunities aligned to building and district goals
- Fostered strong relationships with staff, students, and families, contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture
- Facilitated professional development focused on bar model strategies, increasing staff capacity to support mathematical problem-solving and conceptual understanding across grade levels
Classroom Teacher
Daniel Young Elementary - Blue Springs School District
08.2019 - Current
- 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade
- Contributed to a school culture of high achievement, supporting consistent MSIP-6 APR performance between 96–98% over multiple years
- Utilized student data to inform instructional decisions and interventions aligned with Missouri Learning Standards
- Served on the Building Leadership Team, collaborating to address schoolwide behavior, culture, and procedural systems during a challenging start to the 2025–2026 school year
- Participated in the Building Strategic Planning Committee, helping develop a building improvement plan (BSIP) aligned to district strategic priorities
- Fostered strong relationships with staff, students, and families, contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture
Administrative Intern (Summer School)
James Lewis Elementary | Blue Springs School District
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Supported daily operations for a summer program serving approximately 350 students and 36 staff members
- Assisted with student discipline, staff supervision, scheduling, and parent communication
- Contributed to a well-structured program with minimal behavioral incidents through consistent routines and clear expectations
- Supported successful implementation of student events and field trips, enhancing student engagement and school climate
Education
Master of Science in Education - Educational Leadership (K–12 Principal)
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri
Skills
- Instructional Leadership: Data-driven instruction, professional development, curriculum alignment
- Visionary Leadership: School improvement planning aligned to district strategic goals
- Managerial Leadership: Program coordination, operations support, systems development
- Relational Leadership: Collaborative culture-building, stakeholder communication
- Innovative Leadership: Continuous improvement mindset and staff capacity-building
Certification
- Missouri Elementary Education (1–6)
- Missouri Building-Level Administrator Certificate (K–12 Principal) — Expected 2026
Leadership & Professional Contributions
- Building Leadership Team Member
- Strategic Planning (BSIP) Committee Member
- Professional Development Committee Member
- DEI Committee Member
Timeline
Administrative Intern (Summer School)
James Lewis Elementary | Blue Springs School District
06.2026 - 07.2026
Classroom Teacher
Daniel Young Elementary - Blue Springs School District
08.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Sunrise Elementary - Richmond Middle School - Richmond R-XVI School District
08.2009 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science in Education - Educational Leadership (K–12 Principal)
University of Central Missouri