A Visionary Leader in Education
Justin DeWitt: Shaping the Future of Schools
Welcome to the professional portfolio of Justin DeWitt, a dedicated educator and aspiring superintendent committed to fostering academic excellence and innovation in schools.
Justin DeWitt
- Led districtwide instructional improvements
- Strengthened data-driven decision-making
- Built strong partnerships with local businesses to expand career-aligned learning.
Budget development, negotiations, and long-term financial planning, giving him a strong foundation in the fiscal responsibilities of the superintendency.
His leadership extends beyond the district through service as President of the Region 1 NCSA Principals Association and as an Administrative Representative on the SkillsUSA Nebraska Board.
Justin is focused on positive school culture, transparent communication, and student-centered decision-making, and he is now pursuing opportunities to serve a district as its next superintendent.
Timeline
Education & Awards
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
May 2005
Wayne State College
Nebraska Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year
April 2018
Association for Career and Technical Education Nebraska
Teacher of the Year
June 2018
Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences
Volunteer of the Year
June 2024
Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce
Administrator of the Year
June 2025
Nebraska Career and Technical Education
Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
December 2010
Wayne State College
Outstanding Rule 47 Career Academy Program
June 2018
Nebraska Career Education
Masters of Science in 7-12 School Administration
May 2019
Wayne State College
Specialist Degree in Education
May 2025
Wayne State College
Budget Experience
2025
Cross County Community Schools – Budget Development and Review
- Collaborated with Superintendent Brent Hollinger to analyze the 2024–25 district budget and valuation process, and the process of developing the 2025–26 budget line by line.
- Reviewed the Annual Financial Report (AFR), staff salary schedules, and expenditure trends to understand district-wide financial operations and revenue sources.
2025
Superintendent Internship
- Completed 25 hours of shadowing two mentor superintendents with a focus on district budgeting processes, cash flow management, and budget forecasting.
- Applied learning from the Budget and Finance in Education course with Dr. Mike Seih to connect theory with real-world district budgeting practices.
2019 - Present
Cross County Principal Budget Management
- Oversee and approve all middle school, high school, and activities requisitions totaling over $200,000 annually.
- Develop and monitor building-level percentage growth budgets aligned with Superintendent directives.
- Communicate financial updates to staff and ensure expenditures align with instructional and extracurricular needs.
2011-2015
Boone Central Public Schools – Head Negotiator
- Created comprehensive comparability studies to guide annual salary negotiations and maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated on negotiated agreement language, ensuring alignment with district compensation structures and budget capacity.
Clifton Strengths
- Relator 100%
- Responsibility 95%
- Consistency 90%
- Deliberative 85%
- Analytical 80%
Justin’s Clifton Strengths highlight a dependable leader who takes ownership of his commitments and finds deep satisfaction in working collaboratively toward shared goals.
Justin values honesty, loyalty, and consistency, and strives to treat everyone with fairness and respect. He’s known for thoughtful, careful decision-making, and anticipates risks, seeks underlying causes, and considers all the factors that may influence a situation.
He thrives in environments with clear expectations, stable routines, and well-defined procedures that support effective, equitable leadership.
For a big-picture look at Justin’s Clifton Strengths, see the full report HERE.
Professional Experience
2009
Team Leader for Behavior Intervention Support Team
Boone Central Schools
2010
Bond Committee Member
Boone Central Schools
2010 – 2014
President
Boone Central Education Association
2011
Curriculum Writer
Nebraska Department of Education Skilled and Technical Sciences
2011-2015
Head Negotiator
Boone Central Education Association
2013
Vice President
St. Michael’s Parish Council
2014-2019
Team Member
Boone Central School Improvement
2015
President
Knights of Columbus Council
2019 - Present
Team Member
Cross County Continuous Improvement
2021 - present
President
Stromsburg Park Board
2023
Board Member
Nebraska SkillsUSA Board of Directors
2023 - Present
Title IX Coordinator
Cross County Community Schools
2023 - 2025
Region 1 President Elect then President
Nebraska Council of School Administrators
2024
Review Team – Fullerton Public Schools and Centennial Public Schools
Nebraska Continuous Improvement Accreditation
2025
Emerging Superintendents
Nebraska Council of School Administrators
Phone
(402) 741-2600
dewitt.justins@gmail.com
Address
707 E 8th St Stromsburg, NE 68666