Educational Overview:

1993 Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration University of Texas at A

ustin
Austin, Texas
1989 Masters of Educational Administration
Texas A&M University--Commerce
Commerce, Texas
1983 Bachelors of Science in Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Certifications:
2010 Grant Writing and Non-Profit Management
2007 Missouri Superintendent Certification (K-12)
2007 Missouri Principal Certification (7-12)
2007 Missouri Principal Certification (K-8)
2007 Missouri Elementary Education Certification
2007 PBS Online Course Facilitation Certification
2001 Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS)
1995 Texas Professional Superintendency
1990 Texas Professional Mid-Management Administrator
1989 Texas Gifted and Talented Certification
1988 Texas Provisional Early Childhood Education
1983 Texas Provisional Elementary Education

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

High School Principal 2008 - Current
Southeast High School
Kansas City Missouri School District
Kansas City, Missouri

Provided instructional leadership for small learning communities to transform an

d improve instruction, instructional programs, advisories and college and career
readiness for students. Lead and implemented the Southeast Early College Initi
ative which provided every graduate the opportunity to succeed in college level
courses.

Lead a cohesive leadership team including an Assistant Principal, Achievement F

irst Coordinator, Small Learning Community Coordinator and a College and Career
Coordinator;
Actively improved the academic performance of the teachers and students in the
small learning communities through creating rigorous and engaging instruction th
at was standards-driven and project-based;

Developed short and long range goals and timelines based on data sources to suc
cessfully manage small learning communities quality of instruction and student a
dvisories;
Established the Southeast High School and Penn Valley Community College Initiat
ive which provided a smooth transition for students into postsecondary education
;

Lead the implementation of professional development training for teachers to in

crease instructional rigor by adding depth and complexity to lesson planning and
development;
Established campus wide instructional focuses which provided consistency and un
iformity in lesson planning and instructional delivery;

Increased parental involvement in Parent-Teacher Conferences and other parent a

ctivities by 35% for the year;
Increased student attendance rate from 79% to 89.6% for the year;

Increased the graduation rate from 76%, in 2008 to 84% in 2009;

Decreased the drop-out rate by over 10% for the 2008 2009 school year.

Executive Principal 2007 - 2008

Lincoln College Preparatory Academy
Kansas City Missouri School District
Kansas City, Missouri
Provide academic leadership to the sixth through twelfth grade International Bac
calaureate/Middle Years College Preparatory Program. The rigorous curriculum foc
used on preparing students for the challenges of a global society and equipping
students with the needed skills for a successful college readiness.
Supervised both the high school and middle school campuses with a combined facu
lty and staff of 123 individuals and 1057 students
Lead a cohesive leadership team including an associate principal and three assi
stant principals
Only high school in the district to meet Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) requireme
nts
Increased attendance rate to 96.3% for the school year
Continued 100% graduation rate
Guided 98% of senior graduates to college admissions
Students earned 5.8 million dollars in senior scholarships
Implemented Kaplan College Prep classes for juniors and seniors which increased
the average ACT score to 23.2 for school average
Increased the number of students enrolled in International Baccalaureate, Advan
ced Placement and Dual Credit courses by 6% for the year
Increased student participation by 7% in the Missouri A+ Program
Designated as one of the Top-Ten Highest Performing Schools in the state of Mis
souri. Schools receive this designation based on having the highest percentage
of students scoring at the Proficient and Advanced levels.
Recognized by the state of Missouri as a 2008 Gold Star School
Recognized by U. S. News and World Report with a Bronze Award as one of the Top
High Schools in the Nation.
Recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as a 2008 National Blue Ribbon
School
Principal 2006 - 2007
Education and Social Service Magnet
At Yvonne A. Ewell Townview High School
Dallas Independent School District Dallas, Texas
Provided the academic leadership for a specialized magnet school curriculum whic
h prepared students for higher education and employment in the career areas of c
hild development, education, and social services.
Assisted in providing in-depth high school program with outstanding college rea
diness opportunities for students;
Increased the number of students participating in Advanced Placement and Dual E
nrollment classes for students;
Implemented the Dallas Achieves! instructional model including the Principles o
f Learning and Learning Walks which increased the academic rigor of the content
curriculum;
Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) 2006 Honor Roll School;

Dean of Instruction 2004 - 2006

Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center
Dallas Independent School District Dallas, Texas
Possess a passionate commitment for improving learning for all students. Provid
ed a strong knowledge base in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Collabor
ative leadership skills that promote team and community building with all consti
tuencies. Successful record of forging effective coalitions with parents and co
mmunity members to improve school climate.
Balanced the demands of instructional leadership and administrative management
in an urban setting;
Responsible for providing and/or delivering effective professional development
opportunities for teachers professional growth;
Provided instructional leadership for student test scores above the district an
d state levels for the 2004 2005 school year;
Assisted in aligning curricular content and instruction that ensures student ac
hievement;
Uses multiple sources of data as diagnostic tools to assess, identify, and appl
y instructional improvement; and
Supervised and evaluated seventeen professional teachers and five paraprofessio
nal teacher assistants;

Magnet School Curriculum Coordinator 1999 - 2004

Advanced Academic Services (Gifted and Talented Education)
Dallas Independent School District Dallas, Texas
Consistently promoted the goals of gifted education. Priority in providing inst
ructional support for quality differentiated classrooms. Required teachers to b
e an integral part of the curriculum development process. Identified the most c
ritical needs regarding the g/t department and program improvements.
Served as interim Executive Director of Advanced Academic Services Department (
Gifted and Talented Education/Programs);
Completely revised the DISD Gifted and Talented Handbook providing increased cl
arity for program implementation and compliance;
Developed and managed a 1.5 million dollar budget as interim Executive Director
;
Increased Advanced Placement End-of Course college credits as a district pilot
program this program has been adopted by the State of Texas based on the pilot p
rogram success;
Provided leadership for the opening of the new magnet school, Travis Vanguard/A
cademy. Trained and planned for the curriculum implementation of the Internation
al Baccalaureate Middle Years Program for Polk, Spence, Travis Vanguard and TAG
Magnet High School (all TAG Magnet secondary schools);
Planned, recruited, developed effective professional development sessions for g
ifted and talented teachers;
Reviewed and disseminated gifted and talented legislative updates to Area Super
intendents, campus administrators and teachers for comprehensive program complia
nce;
Maintained the status of innovative magnet school courses with the Texas Educat
ion Agency and met with Area Superintendents, campus administrators, teachers as
needed regarding magnet school curriculum course updates or improvements.

Title I Specialist Area 2 Office 1998 - 1999

Dallas Independent School District Dallas, Texas
Provided budgetary guidance for twenty-three campuses regarding school wide Titl
e I resources and program compliance
Emphasized the implementation of curricular programs which met the unique needs
of individual campuses;
Assisted in the implementation of school wide competitions in the four core con
tent areas;
Responsible for providing and/or delivering effective professional development
opportunities for teachers professional growth;

Elementary Teacher 1983 1991

Dallas Independent School District Dallas, Texas
And
San Antonio Independent School District - San Antonio, Texas
Facilitated student growth by providing a stimulating and relevant learning envi
ronment. Maintained an undeviating focus on student success and their unique
needs. Served as a compelling motivator for students learning.
Consistently evaluated as a Clearly Outstanding teacher;
Always clarified learning goals for students;
Continued to improve as a teacher to provide higher quality instructional deliv
ery to students.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor 1993 - 1995

Department of Education
Texas Lutheran College - Seguin, Texas
Taught educational methodology classes and supervised student teachers. Provide
d a challenging curriculum and high expectations for students academic achieveme
nt. Demonstrated age appropriate instructional strategies. Developed a climate
that supported a professional learning community for both the mentoring teacher
and student teachers learning.
Emphasized lesson plan development on appropriate higher order learning task;
Provided extensive opportunities for student teachers to learn and apply teachi
ng skills in context;
Emphasized meaning and understanding in all academic instruction;
Required student teachers to focus on specific instructional behaviors that pro
duced the highest achievement for at-risk students;
Demonstrated how to develop individualized instruction lesson plans in recognit
ion of individual differences among students;
Emphasized the development of a classroom climate that is supportive and collab
orative;
Revived and served as faculty sponsor for the African American students organiz
ation.

Educational Program Director 1991 1993

Governmental Relations
Department of Interagency Coordination
Texas Education Agency - Austin, Texas
Provided coordination of educational services among all state agencies providing
services to children. Monitored the legislative session for passage of all edu
cational laws and reviewed the implications on public education.
Collaborated with Texas Juvenile Justice Task Force to improve instructional st
andards and instructional delivery to school aged students with this system;
Wrote briefings for review by the Texas State Board of Education regarding the
implications of the passage of numerous laws following the 73rd legislative sess
ion
Successfully wrote school improvement grants and reviewed numerous Request For
Proposals to grant funding for school improvements;
Acted as liaison to funding sources for educational programs;
Facilitated intra-team communications with other departments within the Texas E
ducation Agency.

Adjunct Professor Summer Sessions 2006 2008

Department of Educational Administration
Concordia University, Austin, Texas (Dallas Campus)
Provided instructional leadership for graduate students pursuing certification i
n the principalship.
Course work included a study of the historical, ethical, and futuristic aspects
of school administration and curriculum design and development.
Emphasizing the many organizational functions which improve the overall administ
ration of the school system.
Course objectives included: Growth and development of the relationship between p
ublic school administration and the school community.
Various theories of school administration, motivation, change theory and their i
nfluence on administrative practices and student learning.
Collaborative structural framework of public school administration.

Professional Development:
National Principals Leadership Institute
New York, New York

Head of School Training for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, M

iddle Years Programme, and Primary Years Programme
Los Angeles, California

National Alliance of School Educators Conference

Dallas, Texas

Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Annual Conference

Houston, Texas

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen Covey Training
Dallas, Texas

National Association of Magnet School Development

Savannah, Georgia

Texas Association of School Administrators/

Texas Association of School Boards Joint Annual Conference
Dallas, Texas

Texas Education Agency and the University of Texas Institute for Public School I
nitiatives Joint Conference on College Readiness in Texas
Austin, Texas

L. D. Haskew Public School Finance Workshop Austin, Texas