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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated ability as an effective educational leader and
manager
Demonstrated ability to significantly increase student
achievement
Excellent knowledge and experience of the significant
educational research including: curriculum alignment, multiple
intelligences, effective discipline, shared decision-making
Expertise in staff development and training
Skilled at involving and communicating with teachers, pupils,
parents, and the community
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Major:
Education leadership, 2005
NOVA Southeastern University, North Miami Beach, FL
Master of Arts, Major:
Education administration, 1986
Marshall University Graduate College, South Charleston, WV
Bachelor of Arts (2), Majors:
Music education and photography, 1979
Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, VA
Associate of Science, Major:
Music, 1978
Chowan College, Murfreesboro, NC
Associate of Photography,
Major: Commercial photography, 1977
Chowan College, Murfreesboro, NC
CERTIFICATIONS
Gifted 1-12
Music K-12
Principal K-12
Supervisor General Instruction K-12
Vocational Administrator
Superintendent/Letter of Eligibility
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Junior Great Books Trainer
Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention and Applied Physical
Training Instructor
Multiple Intelligence Trainer
Orff Certification - Level I
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
West Virginia Stars Certified Trainer
EXPERIENCE
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School
District, Charlotte, NC
2008 - present
Northwest School of the Arts, Principal 2008 - present
Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV
1979 2000 & 2006 - 2008
Weberwood Elementary School, Principal 2006
- 2008
Bald Eagle Area School District,
Wingate, PA 2000 2006
Acting Superintendent January 2006
PDK Gerald H. Reed International Scholarship to England 2006
Fulbright Memorial Teacher Fund Program Participant to Japan
2004
Director of Elementary Education 2003 - 2006
Port Matilda & Mountaintop Area Elementary Schools, Principal
2000 - 2003
Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV
1979 - 2000
Principal of the Year 2000
Chandler Elementary School, Principal 1998 - 2000
District Office, Curriculum Specialist Fine Arts 1996 - 1998
Flinn Elementary School, Assistant
Principal 1993 - 1996
Elk Elementary Center, Teacher of Gifted 1992 - 1993
Belle Elementary School, Principal 1991 - 1992
Belle Elementary School, Teacher of Gifted 1990 - 1991
Shawkey Special Education Center, Teacher
1990
DuPont High School, Teacher 1982 - 1990
East Bank High School, Teacher 1979 1982
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Bald Eagle Area School District, Wingate, PA, Crisis
Prevention Intervention, June 2008
Child Care Information System of Westmoreland
County, Greensburg, PA, Road Rage, Rolaids, and Relationships,
and This Little Light of Mine, The Little Engine that Could and Mrs.
Jean Thompson, October 2006
Central Region Child Care Project, Johnstown,
PA, Road Rage, Rolaids, and Relationships, May 2005
Central Region Child Care Project, Johnstown,
PA, This Little Light of Mine, The Little Engine that Could and
Mrs. Jean Thompson, May 2005
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District,
Charlotte, NC, Crisis Prevention Intervention, November 2008
Child Development and Family Council of Centre
County, Inc., State College, PA, Discipline with Dignity, February 2005
PACCA, Hershey, PA, Road Rage, Rolaids, and
Relationships, September 2005
PAESSP, King of Prussia, Increasing
Elementary Math Achievement, October 2005
Penn State Cooperative Extension-Centre County,
State College, PA, Color Code, April 2005
Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV,
Crisis Prevention Intervention, January 2008
Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV,
Keynote-Leadership Academy, August 2008
Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV,
Professional Portfolio Development, May 2008
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Secondary School Principals, Phi Theta Kappa,
Phi Delta Kappa |
