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Boaz City SchoolsPrincipal
Jan. 2018Adopted the school's modified block schedule to maximize instructional time and foster project-based learning experiences, as well as Academic Opportunity (a time for student remediation & enrichment).
Supervise two assistant principals, 50+ faculty and staff members, and approximately 650 students.
Manage a school budget.
Enforce school rules and handle disciplinary issues in a calm, positive manner.
Promote and manage student attendance.
Direct the Pre-AP (LTF) and AP Program.
Direct the Counseling & Guidance Program, including advisement and registration.
Lead a Leadership Team of 6 department leaders, representing all teachers.
Structure and streamline Educator Effectiveness evaluations, professional learning plans, and evidence for teachers.
Provide curriculum and instructional leadership.
Facilitate multiple professional development opportunities.
Create and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders, including parents, civic groups, and community organizations.
Maintain a collegial and cooperative relationship with other school administrators at the system, regional, and state levels.
Serve as an ambassador for the high school.
Excel in teacher communication and foster teacher empowerment.
Enjoy all aspects of extracurricular activities.
Boaz City SchoolsInterim Superintendent
Jan. 2016Collaborates with building administrators to develop a curricular vision for the school district
Directs district-wide curriculum, instruction, assessment and staff development programs
Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals.
Builds internal/external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning.
Encourages innovation.
Analyzes data to improve school operations and serves as an information resource.
Wrote the “Innovation Celebration” application for the Alabama State Department of Education visit in 2015.
Pursues funding opportunities
Facilitates staff selection and orientation processes
Boaz City SchoolsDirector of Teaching and Learning
Jan. 2016Collaborates with all district and school leaders to develop a curricular vision for the school system
Leads a ACLD–approved Professional Learning Unit for administrators and teacher leaders
Promotes the district’s vision, mission and goals
Builds internal and external partnerships that support district goals and enhance student learning
Encourages teacher and student innovations
Analyzes multiple sources of data to improve student learning
Provides resource supports to all schools in system
Pursues funding opportunities for the system
Manages district budgets of approximately $500,000.00 and works with federal programs coordinator to balance budgets
Verifies graduation requirements
Recommends course selections, additions and grade placements
Facilitates staff selection
Organizes new teacher orientation processes
Coordinates system professional learning
Spearheads system’s AdvancED accreditation processes
Serves as the District Lead for the ARI Effective Literacy Leaders Learning Community
Coordinates the system’s professional learning cohort system (action research for all teachers)
Maintains learning software agreements (AimswebPlus, Curriculum Associates, Renaissance Learning, Sopris Learning etc.)
Coordinates National Board Certification Support Process in system
Participates in Alabama Best Practices Center’s Key Leaders Network for professional growth
Pursuing National Board Certification process to learn and grow as an educator
Serves on the superintendent’s cabinet
Serves as the system’s Counseling and Guidance Coordinator
Serves as the system’s Library Media Specialist
Boaz City SchoolsPrincipal
Jan. 2014Shapes a vision for academic success for all students
Cultivates leadership in others
Leads people through analyzing of data
Creates a safe learning environment for all
Won Uncle Ben’s National Contest for School Lunchroom Makeover
Boaz City SchoolsAssistant Principal
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2013Created the BHS RtI Notebooks, used by all teachers to document course maps, weekly lesson plans, Tier II interventions, student and parent contacts, student rosters, and resources.
Drove the initiative to become an ALSDE/A+ College Ready Program School.
Advised the adoption and implementation of SpringBoard curriculum in English classes.
Developed nine career pathways to make elective courses more meaningful for students.
Spearheaded SACS/AdvancED accreditation.
Oversaw the EL Program and coordinated ACCESS for ELLs testing.
Led Problem Solving Team and EL Committee, including meetings to create individualized plans for at-risk students.
Structured and oversaw EDUCATEAlabama assessments, professional learning plans, and evidence entries for all teachers.
Coordinated student drug testing.
Steered the development of the ACIP (continuous improvement plan).
Managed the planning, review, and documentation of Title I Program.
Boaz City SchoolsAssistant Principal
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2011Implemented freshman transition program known as OMHS Freshman Forum
Supervised OMHS Peer Assistant mentoring program
Implemented and organized OMHS FANS (Freshman and New Students) Orientation camp
Provided effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
Created school’s master schedule to maximize instructional time.
Built ninth and tenth grade class rosters to ensure that students received appropriate placement and services.
Implemented the Modern Red Schoolhouse Leadership Model to create a functional Leadership Team and six action teams.
Encouraged a climate of high expectations for staff and students.
Interpreted and enforced federal and state laws and state and local board policies.
Led, guided, and supported student discipline.
Served as the school’s crisis and safety plan coordinator in charge of conducting all safety checks and drills
Mapped school in Virtual Alabama safety protocol for emergency planning (first high school completely mapped online in state of Alabama)
Served as the Visual Ensemble Administrator to ensure consistency and integrity of visual ensemble groups; adjudicated disputes among members and held necessary disciplinary hearings
Spearheaded the Blue Ribbon Committee and SACS/AdvancED accreditation for the school.
Led Problem Solving Team, including meetings to create individualized plans for at-risk students.
Structured and oversaw EDUCATEAlabama assessments, professional learning plans, and evidence entries for all teachers.
Coordinated student drug testing.
Steered the development of the ACIP (continuous improvement plan).
Managed the planning, review, and documentation of Title I Program.
Boaz City SchoolsAssistant Principal
Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2007Created a comfortable learning environment for students
Instructed 9-11 grade students in English Language Arts (all levels)
Worked collaboratively with other teachers to ensure all avenues of curriculum were met
Tutored students after school in language acquisition skills
Communicates (verbally and written) well with stakeholders
Served as one of the school’s teacher mentors to new teachers in the building
Met with parents and school administration in a professional capacity
Served as the school’s cheerleading coach
Organized and coordinated Camp Pelham freshman orientation program
Able to solve a variety of problems, often under a tight deadline
Marshall County SchoolsTeacher
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2003Organized summer activities and field trips for Camp Boaz summer enrichment program
BOAZ CITY SCHOOLSDirector of Teaching and Learning
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