Kyle Black Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION: Master of Education in Educational Leadership July 2020 Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Bachelor of Science in All-Level Physical Education, Minor in Education May 2004 Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX

CERTIFICATIONS: Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12) Expires July 2026 All-Level Physical Education (PK-12) Expires July 2026 All-Level Health (EC-12) Expires July 2026 Social Studies (8-12) Expires July 2026 Lifesaver CPR and 1st Aide Expires August 2021

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Physical Education Teacher Taylor Creek Elementary, Copperas Cove, Tx Aug 2013-Present • Instruct 6 sections of physical education • Developed a school-wide physical education curriculum based on state and local guidelines for health and physical education • Responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities that promote individual student growth and success while helping students understand their unique physical and emotional needs • Responsible for coordinating annual FitnessGram assessments of students • Responsible for adjusting physical education program targets based on FitnessGram data • Responsible for introducing and implementing “Second Step” a social and emotional health curriculum • Serve as program director and coach for campus Marathon Kids program

Lead Pastor Watershed Church, Copperas Cove, Tx Aug 2013-Present • Develop and implement church vision and execute strategies to achieve short-term and long-term goals and objectives • Plan weekly worship services and events, and equip staff and volunteers to coordinate services and events • Support, supervise, and manage staff ensuring they have resources to fulfill their duties and responsibilities • Lead the elder board in planning, adopting, and managing yearly budget

Adjunct Instructor A&M University Central Texas, Killeen, Tx May 2021-Present • Instruct 1 section of HLTH 3351 Children Health and Fitness during summer session • Responsible for creating and implementing overall course schedule and objectives based on scope and sequence for course

Kyle Black Curriculum Vitae Classroom Teacher and Athletic Coach Lampasas High School, Lampasas, Tx Aug 2006-May 2013 • Instructed 5 sections of Economics and Government • Instructed 1 section of Geography • Instructed 2 sections of Athletics • Co-led instruction for student leadership development class • Coaching responsibilities included cross country, , football, , and

Classroom Teacher and Athletic Coach Lampasas Middle School, Lampasas, Tx Aug 2004-May 2006 • Instructed 4 sections of physical education • Instructed 2 sections of remedial math lab • Instructed 2 sections of athletics • Responsible for ensuring students received a comprehensive approach to their physical education and health • Coaching responsibilities included football, basketball, and golf

VOLUNTEER EFFORTS: • Responsible for implementation of Marathon Kids program district-wide • Encouraged community involvement in the Marathon Kids program • Served as a Marathon Kids ambassador o assisting physical education teachers as they develop their own Marathon Kids programs o networking with school administrators nation-wide to promote Marathon Kids

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS: • Article by Marathon Kids: “Coach Black Shows Students They Can Do More Than They Think They Can” o https://marathonkids.org/coach-feature-kyle-black/ • Article by KCEN Central Texas Spotlight: “Marathon Kids Club inspires local kids to get active” o https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/marathon-kids-club-inspires-local-kids-to-get- active/500-1b683481-90a8-4558-9733-2199c82d1740 • Article by Active.Schools: “Marathon Kids Helps Taylor Creek Elementary School Students Go the Distance” o https://www.activeschoolsus.org/news-and-resources/2018-5-22-marathon-kids-helps- taylor-creek-elementary-school-students-go-the-distance/ • Article by KCEN: “Who runs the world? Marathon Kids running club helps students focus on school, gain confidence” o https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/marathon-kids-running-club-helps-student- focus-in-school-and-gain-confidence/500-4303bf13-443e-4a3e-ac70-6d3a9123c7bf • 2005-2006 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Middle School Coach of the year • 2004-2005 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Middle School Coach of the year

PRESENTIONS: • 2019 State Conference: Texas Association of Health, P.E., Recreation, and Dance o Recruiting Volunteers & Garnering District Administrative Support for Campus Fitness Clubs • 2019 Marathon Kids Leadership Academy o Keeping Students Engaged Throughout the School Year Kyle Black Curriculum Vitae • 2018 Nike “Made to Play” Speaker Series o Panel discussion of the importance of encouraging kids to stay active • 2018 Summer State Conference: Texas Association of Health, P.E., Recreation, and Dance o Successful Marathon Kids Program Development • 2017 State Conference: Texas Association of Health, P.E., Recreation, and Dance o Marathon Kids Development and Implementation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TAUGHT: August/2019 The Connection Between Social and Emotional Learning and Student Physical Activity August/2018 The Benefits of Marathon Kids on Campus Culture

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: 2020-2021 Annual Membership of Texas Association of Health, P.E., Recreation, and Dance

RESEARCH INTERESTS: • Understanding how school culture effects student success • Correlation between school-wide fitness programs and student social-emotional learning