Expertise and Experience:
Bobby Shields brings 41 years of experience in education, with 8 years in high school teaching and 33 years in elementary education. He has also held leadership roles in educational administration for 7 years, where he achieved significant improvements in student performance and accreditation. As the MEERA Program Director, Bobby has led teams to improve academic outcomes, including increasing reading scores from 59% to 88% and math scores from 72% to 94%.

Skills:

• Leadership and team motivation

• Strategic planning and adaptability

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Education:

• Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Longwood University

• Master of Science in Sports Management, US Sports Academy

• B.A. in Education, Averett College

Career Highlights:

• Inducted into the Averett University Athletic Hall of Fame

• Led Kentuck Elementary to full accreditation after 8 years

• Increased student performance in reading and math during his tenure as principal

Community Engagement:

• Licensed minister and guest speaker at local churches

• Mentor and supporter of educational and athletic development

Personal Touch:
Bobby is an avid tennis player and coach. He resides with his wife, Leigh Ann, on a 9th-generation family farm in Keeling, VA, where their daughter and her family live while serving the country in Washington, D.C.