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