Standard 1

A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the
development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and
supported by the school community.

1-1 Facilitate the development of a shared vision for the achievement of all students based upon data from
multiple measures of student learning and relevant qualitative indicators.
1-2 Communicate and implement the shared vision so the entire school community understands and acts on
the mission of the school as a standards-based educational system.
1-3 Leverage and marshal sufficient resources to implement and attain the vision for all students and
subgroups of students.
1-4 Identify and address any barriers to accomplishing the vision.
1-5 Shape school programs, plans, and activities to ensure integration, articulation, and consistency with
the vision.
1-6 Use the influence of diversity to improve teaching and learning.

Past experiences that may meet this standard: (If you have engaged in prior Leadership work

1. Implemented Academic Vocabulary Curriculum designed for ELs in court
schools

2. Taught and supervised Drug Abuse Resistance Education program for 5
th

graders

3. Participated in PLCs to develop best practices in Social Sciences

Experiences from my Leadership Project that meet this standard:
1. Developed a dedicated class for students on unit confinement that increased
amount of instructional time.

2. Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and expand curriculum for UC
students.

3. Combine rival gang affiliated students attend class together. (This is a new
practice).

4. Submitted written proposal to Director of Alternative Education and Probation
Services Manager to increase class time. Met and conferred with Director and
Manager to address any possible concerns.

5. Devised new schedule for class rotation of all students that allowed more effective
use of class time to meet students individual needs.

6. Collaborated with Transition Coordinator to develop viable plans for students in
the unit confinement class.

7. Successfully encouraged other teachers to embrace UC students and address
their specific educational needs.



Other Additional Field Experience activities that meet this standard: (If you need additional
experiences)

1. Participated in AB 86 Monterey Peninsula Consortium. Purpose is to develop
strategies and vision for distribution of state funds for adult learners and
incarcerated students.

2. Shared vision with fellow educators during staff meeting.


3. Actively participated in Dr. Jackson leadership class and wrote reflections papers
that developed my ability to articulate a vision.





Standard 2
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating,
nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and
staff professional growth.
2-1 Create an accountability system of teaching and learning based on student learning standards.
2-2 Utilize multiple assessment measures to evaluate student learning to drive an ongoing process of
inquiry focused on improving the learning of all students and all subgroups of students.
2-3 Shape a culture where high expectations for all students and for all subgroups of students is the core
purpose.
2-4 Guide and support the long-term professional development of all staff consistent with the ongoing
effort to improve the learning of all students relative to the content standards.
2-5 Promote equity, fairness, and respect among all members of the school community.
2-6 Provide opportunities for all members of the school community to develop and use skills in
collaboration, leadership, and shared responsibility.
2-7 Facilitate the use of appropriate learning materials and learning strategies which include the following:
students as active learners, a variety of appropriate materials and strategies, the use of reflection and
inquiry, an emphasis on quality versus quantity, and appropriate and effective technology.

Past experiences that may meet this standard: (If you have engaged in prior Leadership work)

1. Supervised and trained new police recruits. Ensured compliance with State
Standards. Made recommendations for retention.

2. Supervised training program for Police Department.

3. Report Writing Instructor

4. Defensive Tactics Instructor

5. Drug Recognition Trainer

6. Head Coach Pacific Grove High School Varsity Lacrosse

7. Head Coach Pacific Grove High School J.V. Softball

8. D.A.R.E coordinator for Pacific Grove Police Department






Experiences from my Leadership Project that meet this standard:

1. Utilized self guided learning strategies for students.

2. Implemented concept of Individual Learning Plans for unit confined students.

3. Advocated for a change in culture within the unit confinement class for a more
positive and accepting climate between staff and students.
4. Trained School staff in transcript evaluations.

5. Submitted proposal for new curriculum and ordering of new textbooks.

6. Visited Locke Academy in Los Angeles to learn new concepts and observe a
school that has been successful in academic and behavioral reform. Shared
observations and insights with my staff.

7. Met with Pacific Grove U.S.D. adult schoolteacher to collaborate on best
practices and strategies for working with at-risk students.

8. Updated tracking system for student attendance.

9. Refined EL and CELDT testing accountability at our site.

10. Analyzed data with PAR team to assist in determining most effective manner in
which to serve UC students. Communicated this information to staff.


Other Additional Field Experience activities that meet this standard: (If you need additional
experiences)

1. Completed a Professional Development plan in Dr. Lunds class.







Standard 3
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring
management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning
environment

3-1 Monitor and evaluate the programs and staff at the site.
3-2 Establish school structures, patterns, and processes that support student learning.
3-3 Manage legal and contractual agreements and records in ways that foster a professional work
environment and secure privacy and confidentiality for all students and staff.
3-4 Align fiscal, human, and material resources to support the learning of all students and all groups of
students.
3-5 Sustain a safe, efficient, clean, well-maintained, and productive school environment that nurtures
student learning and supports the professional growth of teachers and support staff.
3-6 Utilize the principles of systems management, organizational development, problem solving, and
decision-making techniques fairly and effectively.
3-7 Utilize effective and nurturing practices in establishing student behavior management systems.

Past experiences that may meet this standard: (If you have engaged in prior Leadership work)

1. Supervised Investigations Division (Detective Sergeant)

2. Supervised Patrol Officers (Patrol Sergeant)

3. Managed Training Program-Police Department

4. Head Coach/Asst. Coach- High School Softball/Lacrosse/Baseball -13 years

5. Director for Pacific Grove Girls Recreational Softball Program - 5 years


Experiences from my Leadership Project that meet this standard:

1. Introduced a comprehensive plan and classroom management structure to
School Director and probation staff that allowed for rival gang members to safely
attend class together and minimize the

2. Oversee and coordinate aforementioned program.

3. Supervise Instructional Assistants, coordinate their daily assignments, and direct
them to work with specific students.

4. Meet and confer with students on weekly basis to assess and review educational
and transitional goals.

5. Promote culture of respect and positive self-image for students.







Other Additional Field Experience activities that meet this standard: (If you need additional
experiences)

1. Manage varsity high school lacrosse program at public high school.

2. Completed a research paper in Dr. Barners class discussing due process rights.



Standard 4
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by collaborating
with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and
mobilizing community resources.

4-1 Incorporate information about family and community expectations into school decision-making and
activities.
4-2 Recognize the goals and aspirations of diverse family and community groups.
4-3 Treat diverse community stakeholder groups with fairness and with respect.
4-4 Support the equitable success of all students and all subgroups of students through the mobilization
and leveraging of community support services.
4-5 Strengthen the school through the establishment of community, business, institutional, and civic
partnerships.
4-6 Communicate information about the school on a regular and predictable basis through a variety of
media and modes.

Experiences from my Leadership Project that meet this standard:


1. Oversee and manage program with Adult Schools in neighboring districts that
allow incarcerated students to have the opportunity to graduate before transfer to
adult facilities.

2. Communicate with parents of incarcerated youth to provide feedback/assurance.

3. Communicate with probation/social services to transition students leaving
detention.

4. Assist low-income and minority students in acquiring financial aid and
enrollment in community college.

5. Collaborate with outside schools that our students attend upon release and
develop transition plan.

6. Referred over 6 students to outside Adult Schools upon release.

7. Confer with students attorneys during and after their incarceration


Other Additional Field Experience activities that meet this standard: (If you need additional
experiences)

Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercise regularly and promote fitness and exercise
within the workplace.








Standard 5
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by modeling a
personal code of ethics and developing professional leadership capacity.

5-1 Demonstrate skills in decision-making, problem solving, change management, planning, conflict
management and evaluation.
5-2 Model personal and professional ethics, integrity, justice, and fairness and expect the same behaviors
from others.
5-3 Make and communicate decisions based upon relevant data and research about effective teaching and
learning, leadership, management practices, and equity.
5-4 Reflect on personal leadership practices and recognize their impact and influence on the performance
of others.
5-5 Encourage and inspire others to higher levels of performance, commitment, and motivation.
5-6 Sustain personal motivation, commitment, energy, and health by balancing professional and personal
responsibilities.
5-7 Engage in professional and personal development.
5-8 Demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum and the ability to integrate and articulate programs
throughout the grades.
5-9 Use the influence of the office to enhance the educational program rather than for personal gain.
5-10 Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff.


Past experiences that may meet this standard: (If you have engaged in prior Leadership work)

1. Attend available PD seminars

2. Volunteer time to help incarcerated students outside of regular school day

3. Attending Graduate School

4. Engage in a healthy, fitness oriented lifestyle. Encourage others to participate.



Experiences from my Leadership Project that meet this standard:

1. Meet with leaders and teachers at various alternative education sites to develop
best practices.

2. Facilitate delivery of my students work to the Pacific Grove Adult School outside
of my regular workday.

3. Assist para-professional staff in attending professional development.

4. Ensure that there is follow up with students who leave juvenile hall and have
transitioned to another school site.

5. Utilized data from student surveys to modify schedules that allowed for students
to attend P.E. and Math class.






Other Additional Field Experience activities that meet this standard: (If you need additional
experiences)
1. Exercise regularly.

2. Coach High School lacrosse at public high school.

3. Interviewed and shadowed Assistant Principal at Green Dot Charter Schools
Locke Academy in Los Angeles.

4. Interviewed Dr. Francine Stewart, a Principal at Marshall Elementary, a Title 1
school in Seaside, CA.

Attended a Pacific Grove Unified School District Meeting.





Standard 6
A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by
understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural
context.

6-1 View oneself as a leader of a team and also as a member of a larger team.
6-2 Ensure the school operates consistently within the parameters of federal, state, and local laws, policies,
regulations, and statutory requirements.
6-3 Generate support for the school by two-way communication with key decision-makers in the school
community.
6-4 Work with the governing board and district and local leaders to influence policies that benefit students
and support the improvement of teaching and learning.
6-5 Influence and support public policies that ensure the equitable distribution of resources, and support
for all the subgroups of students.
6-6 Open the school to the public and welcome and facilitate constructive conversations about how to
improve student learning and achievement.

Past experiences that may meet this standard: (If you have engaged in prior Leadership work)

1. Spoke to college classes and other groups to advocate for at-risk youth and
educate the public on their challenges.

2. Advocate for girls softball within community and high school to ensure equal
access to fields and facilities.


Experiences from my Leadership Project that meet this standard:

1. Advocated for increased instructional time for unit confined students.

2. Implemented transitional plans for students who are being released from custody.

3. Fostered relationship with Pacific Grove Adult School for distance learning
program to serve incarcerated students.

4. Advocated for students and advised management on need for compliance of
required instructional minutes for all students per the California Educational Code.

5. Requested secure technology for unit confined students. Chrome Books to be
installed this year as a result of request.

6. Coordinated annual open house display to showcase work of unit confinement
students.

7. Acquire donated items such as books, textbooks, and other educational resources
from public schools.




Other Additional Field Experience activities that meet this standard:

Speak to Monterey Peninsula Community College students and CSU Monterey Bay
students about social justice and at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system.