Chris Groppe

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

School Administrator at Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Chris Groppe is the Director of Safety & Student Services for the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, where he has worked since 1999. He oversees special education, school psychology, mental health services, and district-wide safety planning. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Saint Josephs University and a Masters from Penn State.

Outside of his professional role, Chris is a veteran of the United States Army Reserve, where he served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge at a US Army Hospital detachment. He is also a lay preacher and has spoken about drawing as a form of spiritual practice and meditation.

Unique fact: Chris served as a food inspection NCO and a small engine mechanic in the U. S. Army Reserve.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Fast But Thoughtful

Early Adopter

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

School Safety
As Director of Safety, he is directly responsible for planning and implementing emergency preparedness training, lockdown drills, and security systems across the district.
Student Mental Health
He oversees the district's mental health specialists and school psychologists and actively posts about hiring for mental health roles to support student well-being.
Special Education
With over two decades of experience in the field, from teacher to director, he has a deep background in supporting students with individualized needs.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

School Administrator at Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Soldier at United States Army Reserve
2-1997 - 6-1999
Teacher at Clark County School District
1-1994 - 6-1994
Teacher at Lower Moreland School District
9-1990 - 6-1992
Teacher at Lower Moreland Township School District

Education

2009 - 2019
Ed.D. from Saint Joseph's University
2001 - 2003
M.Ed. from Penn State Great Valley

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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