Saturday, June 25, 2011

Supervisor Conference and Feedback

The meeting was very good. I had contacted the Superintendent well in advance and arranged to meet during our regular meeting time to discuss the plan. We were very efficient due to the lack of time available before the Administrator's Retreat began. We discussed each point and added a few things. Likes included the items in my plan that address current outstanding needs:
• Job Descriptions
• All activities relating to Assessment
• PI Policy
• PD Plan for Assessment

Changes that were made include:
• Activity 16a – change from HS handbook to our District Employee Handbook
• Activity 36a – removal of Social Media from activity
• Activity 22a – focus on new program at Elementary to feed every student breakfast

Very smooth meeting, mainly because we had talked through the whole process planning my intern plan. I felt the plan should meet two needs, learning for Superintendent, and help the district along the way. So we have been mostly on the same page throughout.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Internship Plan

Activity # ____

You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. Make as many cells as necessary to address all 38 leadership skill areas.

TExES comp.#___

You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.

Summary of Activity - Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship – you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 – 68.

Resource

Person

Projected Date to be

Completed

29a

1

Look at Job Description and evaluation instrument of Migrant Recruiter. Analyze the correlation between each.

Word, Jurado

Aug 30th

30d

1

Review CSCOPE curriculum in Math, 5E model, and note philosophical base. Recommend other approaches that would serve students better.

Wilson

Aug 30th

1a

2

Analyze mission and vision statement compared to school master schedule. Determine if vision is reflected in schedule

Meacham

Aug 1st

2c

2

Serve on strategic development team

Wilson

Nov 1st

2c

2

Review how assessment data is used. Reflect how leadership would improve use of data in district

Wilson, Kirkpatrick, Meacham, Word

Nov 1st

5a

2

Assess leadership culture in district. Top down vs. consensus leadership which is used most and how does it compare with policy.

Wilson

Sept 1st

6a

2

Observe district admin meeting where collaboration is used. Observe behavior of leadership in meeting

Wilson

July 1st

4c

3

Assist conducting staff meeting. Survey sample of participants about presentation.

Kirkpatrick

Nov 1st

4f

3

Review and critique process used to monitor ongoing communication between district and faculty and parents

Wilson Meacham

Sept 1st

25b

3

Prepare a document of a written communication to be sent out to the public

Murdock

Aug 1st

26b

3

Examine Parental Involvement Policy and procedures. Summarize

Wilson

Dec 1st

27b

3

Meet with A. Chisum in ELAR examine lit. used in regards to gender stereotyping.

A. Chisum

Jan 1st

28c

3

Meet with J Henderson and B Tucker about their perspective on quality of ed, concerns, and recommendations

Tucker/Henderson

Jan 1st

13b

4

Assist planning and supervising GT trip in spring 2012.Critique learning experience of the students

Steed

March 1st

31b

4

Meet with M Waldron and N Murdock to discuss their perspective on ethical/unethical behavior of certified personnel. Seek recommendations for change

M Waldron/ Murdock

Feb 1st

32a

4

Develop my acknowledgement of others, prompt return of concerns and needs, acceptance of criticism, encourage others to participate, easing tension, and resolving conflict

Wilson

Feb 1st

33b

4

Attend board meetings

Wilson

March 1st

7d

5

Interview persons involved in implementation of district curriculum. Describe process and note success and concerns.

Meacham

July 1st

8a

5

Analyze HS schedule, make recommendations to increase efficiency. Present findings to principal

Kirkpatrick

July 1st

9h

5

Interview technology integration coach, assess needs, goals, and level of service provided by central office.

Galligan

July 1st

34c

5

Interview Piper about Vocational Education. Discuss major requirements, concerns, and goals

Piper

Feb 1st

10c

6

Meet with 3rd grade PLC team and review curriculum and lesson plans. Assist discovery of more cognitive and experiential objectives.

Word

Nov 1st

11c

6

Interview Galligan about assessing technology software. Describe process. Evaluate and discuss concerns

Galligan

Oct 1st

12c

6

Analyze district state test results. Assess strengths and weaknesses using DMAC. Recommend areas for improvement.

Kirkpatrick

Oct 1st

16a

6

Review HS campus Handbook in regards to discipline. Discuss discipline with Principal and assess compliance with law

Kirkpatrick

Oct 1st

36a

6

Compile a list of issues affecting teaching and learning:Social Media, Networking, etc. Assess urgency

Kirkpatrick

Feb 1st

14c

7

Collaborate with Region 16 for CSCOPE Implementation or Assessment.

Watson

Sept 1st

23b

7

Participate in an interview of a professional position

Kirkpatrick

Aug 1st

18c

8

Observe Sheila at HS, assess secretary needs and demands. Sub for Secretary for a day.

Timmons

Nov 1st

19b

8

Weet with attendance officer at JH. Discuss rules and ramifications of attendance

Garcia or Rister

Dec 1st

24d

8

Complete requisition for supplies from a budgeted account. Document path for approval.

Leonard

Dec 1st

37c

8

Present PD plan for Assessment district wide

Wilson

Feb 1st

38a

8

Make a list of books, internet sources, and publications used or recommended for Sup Position.

Wilson

Feb 1st

20b

9

Meet with Camacho about maintenance, job responsibilities and schedule of staff. Shadow.

Camacho

Dec 1st

21b

9

Observe Novak on bus route, summarize observations

Novak

Dec 1st

22a

9

Interview Food service director. Look at issues, requirements, concerns

Jones

Dc 1st

15b

10

Meet with Meacham about iPad integration. Note steps, and stages of implementation

Meacham

Oct 1st

17a

10

Participate in Career program session with HS counselor and student.

Piper

Nov 1st

35a

10

Discuss on two sides of use of fund balance in this economic situation

Wilson

Feb 1st

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Vita....well not pretty, but posted!

Joseph Waldron
Education/Certifications
• 2011-present Lamar University Beaumont, TX
• Superintendent Certification Certificate Program
• 15 hours Doctoral Level work in areas of Educational Leadership
• Superintendent Internship
• Superintendent Certification - pending
• 2006-2008 Governors State University University Park, IL
• Master of Arts in Educational Administration
• Nearly 200 hours in Practicum Experience completing a wide variety of administrative tasks
• Illinois Type 75 Certificate #2333257/Texas Principal Certificate K-12
• 2001 - 2002 Alternative Certification Program, Region 9, Wichita Falls, TX
• Completed 5/02 – Standard Texas Certificate through 8/31/08 in Secondary (6-12) Earth/Life Science and Biology. Illinois Teaching Certificates in secondary Biology, P.E., and Life Sciences
• 1998 – 2000 Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX
• Masters of Science in Kinesiology
• 1994 - 1998 Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Administrative Experience
• Curriculum/Federal Programs Director
• 2009 - present Childress ISD Childress, TX
 Implemented and trained staff in CSCOPE, our district curriculum
 Chair for District Improvement Team
 Chair for School Health Advisory Council
 Managed all Federal Grants including Title I, Title II, Migrant, ESL, ELL/LEP, Carl Perkins
 Managed all State Grants including SCE, Rural Low Income Grant, R-Tech Cycle 2 and 3
 District Textbook Coordinator
 District E-rate Director
 Member of the District Technology team
 Author of District Improvement Plan
 Professional Development Appraisal System Certified
• Assistant Principal for Childress High School
• 2008 – 2009 Childress ISD Childress, TX
 Student attendance accountability
 Student Discipline Coordinator
 District Textbook Coordinator
 Chair for District Improvement Team
 Author of District Improvement Plan
 Chair for School Health Advisory Council
 Professional Development Appraisal System Certified

Teaching Experience
• 2005 – 2008 Manteno High School Manteno, IL
• Instructor of Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, and Biology 1
• Illinois Initial Secondary Teaching Certification - Biology
• Leadership Team member
• PBIS Green Level Team Member (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
• Teacher Mentor
• Student Mentor
• 2003 – 2005 Rider High School Wichita Falls, TX
• 9th Grade Biology, Pre-AP Anatomy and Physiology
• Instructed all aspects of classroom activities and management for Freshman level Biology and upper level Pre-AP Anatomy and Physiology
• 2001 - 2003 Zundy Junior High Wichita Falls, TX
• 7th / 8th Grade Science Teacher
• Junior High Coach for Volleyball and Track
• Constructed, developed, and executed laboratory and classroom activities from October 2001 to May 2003.

Coaching Experience
• 2005 – 2008 Manteno High School, 1A
• Head Girls Volleyball Coach
• Organize and facilitate training of high school athletes within the rules of the IHSA and River Valley Conference.
• 2003-2005 Rider High School, 4A
• Head Girls Volleyball Coach, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
• Organized and maintained travel budget and arrangements, equipment budget and ordering, scheduling, practice and weight training, UIL rules and regulations according to the UIL code of conduct and volleyball manual.
• Two District Championships in first two years, 1st in school’s 18 year history of varsity competition in volleyball.
• 2004 - First team in WFISD history to get to Regional Quarterfinals.
• 2001-2003 Zundy Junior High Volleyball Coach
• Organized and implemented a successful program for volleyball and track, leading to a city championship in volleyball in fall of 2002 and track in spring of 2003.
• Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach 1998-2000
• Midwestern State University, NCAA II, Wichita Falls, TX
• Built and maintained recruiting database.
• Assisted in the recruiting nine new players for the 2000 season.
• Assisted in court coaching and management.
• Student Assistant Volleyball Coach 1994-1998
• Olivet Nazarene University, NAIA, Bourbonnais, IL
• Court manager for the NAIA National Volleyball Championships 1997 held at Olivet Nazarene University.
• Coached in the 1997 NAIA National Volleyball Championships.
• Head Volleyball Coach / Director, 2000-2003
• Red River Rebels Volleyball Club, Wichita Falls, TX
• Managed all aspects of the team including court coaching, travel, registration, schedule development, and individual player development.
• Head Volleyball Coach, 1996-1998 - Divers Volleyball Club, Manteno, IL
• Managed all aspects of the team including court coaching, travel, registration, schedule development, and individual player development.

Publications
• Effects of creatine supplementation on hepatic function in strength-trained athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (Abstract). 14(3):371, 2000.

Professional Development
• ACET Conference
• Spring 2010
• Spring 2011
• Texas Computer Education Association
• February 2010
• Migrant Training
• Identification and Recruitment 2010 and 2011
• MSIX National database training
• Developing a Community of Professional Learners
• Jan 2010
• “Teaching the 21st Century Student” Conference
• January 2011
• Highly Qualified Trainings
• 2010 and 2011
• Homeless Student Trainings
• 2010 and 2011
• Title I and NCLB Trainings
• Application 2010 and 2011
• Compliance Reporting 2010 and 2011
• Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• Campus and District Planning
• State Compensatory Education Overview
• School Health Advisory Council Trainings
• 2010 and 2011
• Curriculum Trainings
• Dr. John Crain on Understanding and Articulating Curriculum
• CSCOPE Implementation Module 1-4
• PDAS Training
• October 2009

Grants
• While at Childress ISD, managed, wrote, and monitored compliance with the following grants:
• Title 1 Part A
• Title II Part A
• Title I Part C, Migrant
• Title III Part A, LEP
• Rural Low Income Grant
• Carl Perkins Grant
• State Fiscal and Stabilization Grant
• American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Grant
• R-Tech Cycle II and III

References
• Available upon request