EDLD 5397 Maridale Still Cohort 16

EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Week 5 Assignment (100 Points) Overview

The purpose of this week’s assignment is to provide an opportunity to update several documents needed to complete your internship activities. In this week’s assignment, you will:

1. Participate in the optional web conference. 2. Participate in the discussion board 3. Update your vitae 4. Turn in your P.I.S.E. 5. Update your Professional Development Plan 6. Update your Professional Goals Statement 7. Revise Internship Plan

Learning Outcomes Candidates will:  Understand the importance of having position and leadership goals.  Identify progress and gaps in mastery of the national standards and/or state competencies.

Performance Outcomes Candidates will be able to:  Assess progress in leadership skill development.  Update their on-going internship portfolio components o Vitae o P.I.S.E o Professional Development Plan o Professional Goals Statement o Internship Plan

Assignment Due Date: All weekly assignment components are due by 11:59 p.m. on the seventh day of Week 5 unless the activity directions specify different instructions. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Rubric Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 5 Assignment.

EDLD 5397 Accomplished/ Proficient/ Needs Unacceptabl Exceeds Meets Improvemen e/ Week 5 Standards Standards t/ Does Not Tasks Approaches Meet Standard Standards

Part 1 The candidate The candidate participated in a did not Web Conference Web conference participate in or watched the a web recording of the conference, conference and did not documented document experience in the experience in student e- the student Portfolio wiki or blog, wiki/blog/Google and did not site, and submit the submitted the link link to the to the instructional instructional associate. associate. (0 Points) (1 Point)

Part 2A The candidate The candidate The candidate The candidate Discussion clearly addresses addresses each very minimally does not Board the discussion discussion addresses the address the Prompt A prompt with a prompt with discussion discussion minimum of one one or two prompt .(5 prompt. paragraph. sentences . points) (0 points) (9 points) (7 points)

Part 2B The candidate The candidate The candidate The candidate Discussion clearly addresses addresses the very minimally does not Board the discussion discussion addresses the address the Prompt B prompt with a prompt with discussion discussion minimum of one one or two prompt. prompt. paragraph for sentences. (5 points) (0 points) both parts. (8 points) (10 points)

The candidate The candidate Part 3 completes an Updated Vitae does not updated Vitae. complete and (15 points) updated Vitae. (0 points) EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Part 4 The candidate The candidate Principal/Mento completes the does not r Internship P.I.S.E. complete the Supervisor (10 points) P.I.S.E. Evaluation (0 points) ( P.I.S.E.)

Part 5 The candidate The candidate completes an Updated does not updated complete an Professional Professional Growth Plan updated Growth Plan. Professional (20 points) Growth Plan. (0 points)

Part 6 The candidate The candidate completes Updated does not updated Position complete Position and and Professional Professional updated Goal Statements. Position and Goal (15 points) Statements Professional Goal Statements. (0 points)

Part 7 The candidate The candidate completes an does not Updated updated Internship Internship Plan complete an Plan. updated (20 points) Internship Plan. (0 points)

Week 5 Assignment, Part 1: Web Conference (1 point) Due Week 5 During this class, you have the opportunity to participate in weekly web conferences. At the beginning of your course, the professor(s) will provide a list of scheduled web conferences and the URL to access the sessions. You do not need to download or purchase additional software to participate in the conferences. However, a headset with microphone and web camera is preferred equipment. For further details, see the information sent to you by the professor(s) and/or Instructional Associate via email, discussion board, Virtual Office Hours, and/or announcements. Directions: After reflecting on the attended web conference or listening to the recording of the conference, post insights gained from the discussion. Workspace

Web Conference Reflection EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

This week’s web conference was held on August 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Mason and Dr. Martin intiated the conference and opened the discussion about professional development plan. We discussed what course we had created our initial professional development plan. Dr. Mason responded that we would have created the professional development plan in EDLD 5306. She added that if we had created a professional development plan in conjunction with our job that we could utilize that plan or we could create one utilizing the guidelines on page 123 of the School Leader Internship Handbook. We discussed the rubric and that the weekly grade of 100 is determined by 19 points for the discussion board and 81 points for the assignment. We discussed the rubric for this week’s assignment. We will need to update our vitae, include our internship plan, and include our professional development plan. The professional development plan should include the priorities that we need to focus on for the next three years in order to perform better at our jobs. Dr. Mason pointed out that our plan should be fairly specific with details. For the PISE, we can either scan the document to create a PDF or email the document.

Interesting information was included about the various organizations that people had been involved in.

We took time to discuss various organization and conferences that we had had the opportunity to be involved with. We also talked about the necessity of all the assignments this week being uploaded to the

TK20. The consensus was that this course had been helpful at the midpoint to make sure that we had our necessary documents in order. We also took time to discuss how to denote the changes that are made in our documents. Dr. Mason explained that we could color code or highlight our changes to denote a change from the original plan. The web conference tonight explained several questions that I had concerning the assignments that are due for this week and need to be uploaded to the TK20. This course at the midpoint has definitely helped me put things needed in perspective and better prepare for the last course in this program. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Week 5 Assignment, Part 2A and 2B: Discussion Board (19 points) Due Week 5 Directions: In the Discussion Board, address each discussion prompt by writing one paragraph in response to part A, and one paragraph in response to part B. Initial response is due 4th day by 11:59 p.m. Respond to at least one colleague by 7th day @ 11:59 p.m. Discussion Board Posting: Part 2A) Identify professional, state organizations that have helped you in your internship. Give a brief explanation. Remember to exclude personal or special names and titles.

Part 2B) In working with parent groups, what has been your greatest surprise? Remember to exclude personal or special names and titles.

Week 5 Assignment, Part 3: Updated Vitae (15 points) Due Week 5

Directions: Complete an updated vitae and include the content at the end of this assignment document beneath the title for the assignment. Feel free to utilize as much space as needed. Maridale Still

9240 Crossmeadow, Beaumont, Texas 77706 409-866-8324 (home) 409-615-5950 (work) 409-617-5954 (fax) [email protected] Education EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Present – 2012 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 Currently working toward Masters of Education in Educational Technology Leadership

2000 - 2001 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 Masters Certification Program Texas Secondary Certification 2000 - 2001 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 Masters Certification Program Texas Composite Business Certification

1976 - 1979 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Professional Certification / Licenses

2000 - 2001 Secondary Certification Texas The certification program requires the completion of twenty-one (21) graduate semester credit hours and the successful completion of the appropriate State examinations.

2000 - 2001 Composite Business Certification Texas In addition to the certification program requirements completion of at least 9 hours of approved business courses are necessary.

2004 Gifted and Talented Certification Texas The Endorsement Program in Gifted and Talented consisted of a twelve (12) hour core which included courses in Foundations of Gifted Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education, Differentiating for Gifted and High-Achieving Learners in the Regular Classroom, and a Practicum in Gifted Education.

Employment

Aug. 2000 - present Beaumont Independent School District, Vincent Middle School 350 Eldridge, Beaumont, Texas 77707 Technology Applications / BCIS Teacher Campus Technology Coordinator Campus Technology Lead / Technology Liaison

Aug. 2006 - present Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas 77710 Adjunct / MaST Program – Master Supervising Teacher Program

Apr. 1998 – July 2000 Express Personnel Services 3965 Phelan Beaumont, Texas Outside Marketing Representative Q3 computer system development – involved in the formal installation and instruction of system in start up in local staffing industry office providing interactive training to personnel. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

1994 – 1998 Trinity United Methodist Preschool 3430 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 Director – Trinity United Methodist Preschool

1988 - 1994 Trinity United Methodist Preschool 3430 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 Early Childhood Teacher – PreK

1981 - 1984 NCR Corporation Beaumont, Texas 77702 Territory Account Manager – Outside Sales for Computer Business Forms Division

Leadership

Campus Technology Lead  Ensure Computer Lab is well maintained  Review and revise campus technology plan  Assist STaR Chart campus completion  Attend district lead meetings for updates and training  Maintain technology equipment inventory

Campus Technology Liaison  Train staff members on appropriate use of technology resources  Attend district liaison meetings for updates and training  Input equipment work orders  Professional staff development and district staff training presenter

Campus Technology Coordinator  Load campus software  Maintain technology equipment  Maintain Upgrades and downloads as necessary  Support grade level team members in technology integration (software, network, and equipment)  Promote active use of Smart Boards, Elmos, Clickers, Data Projectors and other equipment  Collaborate with district support staff  Monitor correct use of equipment and programs  Maintain and Test all 8th grade students KUDER Career Testing  Attend ARD meetings as Technology Campus Representative

MaST Program – Master Supervising Teacher Program  Supervision of student teacher  Providing observation period for student teacher  Assisting student teacher of assuming classroom responsibilities  Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, grading and integrating technology into plans  Grade and provide constructive evaluation/advice in the teaching process

Campus Education Improvement Committee (CEIC)  Meet on a regular basis to provide opportunities for all children to meet the state’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

 Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research.  Include strategies to address the need of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the state student academic achievement standards who are members of students of the target population of any program that is included in the school-wide program.  To ensure that the Title I program may include various resources such as parental involvement, counseling, mentoring, and other programs.

Director, Early Childhood Education Program  Prepare the monthly / annual budgets  Design lesson plans  Organize field trips  Attends parent-teacher meetings and monthly board meetings  Trains staff  Conducts annual staff evaluations, monitors and manages the center  Sets up and maintains staff daily schedules  Maintains enrollments, employee handbook, and procedures

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

 Active X Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 Workshop January, 2006  PDAS General Operations & Procedures Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August, 2006  Increasing Student Achievement in Mathematics and Science Workshop Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2006  Aligning for Exemplary Performance in Technology Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2006  eInstruction Training Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 September 2007  Technology: Imagine the Possibilities (Excel) Presenter for Workshop Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 March 2008  TEAMS Grade book Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2008  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2008  TEAMS Teacher Reports Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 November 2008  TEAMS Secondary Grade Book Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 December 2008  TEAMS Excel Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 March 2009  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2009  BISD Technology Day: One the Move – Don’t Miss the Ride! Workshop Presenter for Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 April 2009  INOVA Process Training Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 November 2009  INOVA Process Training II Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 December 2009  BISD Professional Day: “Energized by Technology Workshop Presenter Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 February 2010  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2010  Sexual Harassment Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2010  EDUPHORIA Training Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 September 2010  Effective Teaching Practices which LEAD to Exemplary Outcome Presenter for the Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 October 2010 EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

 TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2011  Teaching Practices Utilizing Curriculum and the Star Board - Developed and Facilitator for the Professional Development Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 March 2011

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Delta Kappa Gamma - Professional honorary Society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education

CIVIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Wesley United Methodist Church – College Ministry Team; Bible School Teacher Habitat for Humanity – Assist in building / constructing home Delta Kappa Gamma Texas Computer Education Association TCEA 2006-2011 Texas State Teachers Association TSTA 2009-2011 Lamar University Cardinal Club Texas A & M Aggie Moms Club – Vice President Communications - Newsletter Alpha Delta Pi Alumni West Brook Stars Booster Club Board 2002-2009 – Board President 2007-2009 Beaumont Civic Ballet – Board Member Beaumont Symphony League West Brook Sound Power Booster Club 1999-2002

REFERENCES

Randall Maxwell, Principal, Beaumont Independent School District Vincent Middle School 350 Eldridge Beaumont, Texas 77707 409-617-5950 (office) 409-617-5954 (fax) [email protected]

Greg Schumacher, Director, Information Technology, Beaumont Independent School District, 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 409-617-5000 (office) 409-617-5012 (fax) [email protected]

Kimber Knight, Director, Performance Management / Instructional Technology, Beaumont Independent School District, 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 409-617-5000 (office) 409-617-5012 (fax) [email protected] EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Week 5 Assignment, Part 4: Principal Internship Supervisor/Mentor Evaluation (P.I.S.E.) (10 points) Due Week 5 Directions: Reflect upon the results of your P.I.S.E. 1) Share areas of strength and areas needing further study and practice. 2) How do you plan to continue to improve your leadership skills?

(See Below for ETISE and Reflections)

Week 5 Assignment, Part 5: Updated Professional Development Plan (20 points) Due Week 5

Directions: 1. Complete an updated Professional Development Plan and include the content at the end of this assignment document beneath the title for the assignment. Feel free to utilize as much space as needed.

2. Under each goal, include specific information (you may not have all the specifics now) about who will serve as mentor, books to read, training sessions to attend, committees to serve on, as well as simply a focus on a skill or knowledge area while at work. Include the dates, or estimated timelines, you plan to work on each goal and anticipated completion date. Also include an evaluative statement that will signal completion of goal. For example, one goal could be to learn how to develop a master schedule. Your evaluative statement would be that I have developed a workable master schedule. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Professional Development Plan

Progress Toward Meeting the ISLLC Standards: During my Technology Educational Leadership coursework, I have gained a better understanding of the process of planning and setting goals. We spent some time on expanding our knowledge about strategic planning and how to build and apply these strategic plans. It is also important to have a better understanding of communication and what it takes to be a good communicator. Reflection is a good part of communication. A good leader takes time to reflect and study situations before acting. It takes diplomacy and good negotiation to arrive at a mutual agreement in controversial situations. It is important to utilize information, collect data and analyze the data to bring continued school improvement for all students. I would like to be the kind of leaders that sets high standards for success and always has good values and commitment making certain that all students have the opportunity to have the knowledge and skills that it takes to learn where there is continuous improvement in the learning community. I understand that it takes dedication and determination to provide a student learning environment where students can grow and develop utilizing motivational curriculum, assessment procedures, and a consistent evaluation process to provide successful instruction for all students. It is important to understand diversity and provide a learning environment that meets the needs of all students. Professional development is a key that a good leader recognizes and provides a model that gives staff an effective way to maintain and increase skills and programs. Technology should play an important role in a good leader’s job. They need to know how to effectively utilize technology to improve campus success. The leader needs to be a life-long learner and model this so that all are committed to the preparation of students’ to become successful people in their world and future workplace. A leader takes time to create a safe learning environment focusing on the vision and mission statement. This leader takes time to understand the process and practices of the school and the district so that it can face issues concerning safety, security, human resource issues, school facilities, and legal issues that affect the school management and operations. I would like to be the type of leader that recognizes other faculty and community members’ input and requires all to meet a high quality of standards and performances. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

They know that it takes everyone’s efforts to make it the best learning environment for the school community. This partnership is an essential part of helping create a collaborative environment where everyone becomes a stakeholder in the learning process. I want to be the kind of leader where ethics and values are always upheld in the process of learning, modeling, leading, and guiding. Every student is entitles and deserves a safe and good environment to learn and grow in.

Successes and Failures in the Intern Experience: During this past year, I have completed many of the Technology Leadership Activities that were outlined in my original Internship Plan. My site supervisor reviewed these activities in November, 2010 and we looked forward to my completion of these activities. This has allowed me to have a better understanding of the technology operations and concepts associated with the performance indicators and the ISTE technology facilitation standards.

When reflecting on these field-based experiences and activities, I have to say that I gained the most leadership experience when developing a professional development in-service for our campus teachers to train them and help them better utilize the Star Boards in their classrooms. This allowed for the planning, modeling, collaborating, problem solving, guiding, and facilitating to make the Star

Boards curriculum one that our teachers could easily adapt to. During the training they had the opportunity to cross over into various areas of the curriculum working with tools that could assist them in their classroom instruction. I probably learned much more about myself as a leader than the teachers during this professional development preparation and training. We allowed the teachers to complete a survey monkey evaluation at the end of the professional development training. This gave me an opportunity to reflect on the training day and by utilizing the teachers’ comments, I could take advantage of this input to also reflect using their suggestions to create a more advantageous training for the next professional development session. It is necessary to develop more as a good leader when you take time to reflect and inquire about the project, learn from others’ input, and make adjustments for the next leadership opportunity. This next year, I will utilize some of these leadership responsibilities, evaluate the process, and work toward preparing for the next training opportunity. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Reflections In and On Action: I have spoken to my mentor supervisor and I feel that implementing my action research project is going to be a venture that will really help me learn and grow as a leader. In the upcoming fall semester, I will implement this research project. Professional development has always been a passion for me and I feel that as educators and leaders, we never stop learning.

Professional development is a must for all educators no matter what their experience level. There is a time constraint when working with other educators and students. I feel that developing an ongoing, job embedded, collaborative type of professional development will be a learning process that will not only help me as a leader, but other educators as well. The development of the campus Wiki site where we can all learn, grow, and collaborate can possibly be a solution to the limited ongoing professional development opportunities. Hopefully in the process of implementing this project, I can grow even more as a leader and take time to reflect on the mission that this project can launch. If the project proves to be successful on our campus, I hope to share this process with other so that they can possibly endeavor to accomplish a professional development process that is ongoing for them also.

We learn by doing, by reflecting, by collaborating, and by sharing with others.

Position and Leadership Goals: Position Goal I have always enjoyed teaching and being in the classroom. It is true satisfaction when you help students to learn and grow in the world of Web 2.0 tools and technology. This is such a quickly advancing area and students will need to be competent in their technology skills to help them be successful in the future workplace. I enjoy creating a classroom where we all learn from each other and students are learning by designing activities and projects. As technology coordinator for our campus, I have learned so many valuable technology tools and programs. It has been a pleasure to work with our staff and assist them in utilizing technology curriculum and resources in their classrooms. Utilizing the capabilities and sources that I have gained in the Ed Tech Master’s Program at Lamar University, I hope to continue to grow as an educator. I aspire to become an assistant principal to enhance the educational atmosphere for the students. I hope to possibly in the next two EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16 years, enroll in the doctorial program at Lamar University. Enhancing the educational atmosphere for our students with the use of technology would be my goal. Students have grown up in a world of technology, but since this is such a growing area, there is always more to learn. We can utilize our technology resources helping to make the classrooms in our school come alive and become an exciting place to learn and grow.

Leadership Goals :

What do I hope to accomplish as a leader? I hope to accomplish three things as a leader. I want to be a leader that is fair, honest, and ethical. It is important to follow the rules, be fair to all, and be ethical at all times. Secondly, I would want to be a leader that looks ahead and seeks for methods that can make our campus the best that it can be. It is important to take time to find methods, utilize ideas and resources to create new techniques and possibilities. Thirdly, I want to be a leader that listens to others and hear what other have to say. I feel that it is important that we always stop to listen and take time to reflect.

What educational needs underlie my motivation to lead? Technology will be such an essential part of our students’ lives and their future careers. I feel that it will be important for them to have all the technology tools and resources they need to help them be successful. It is vital that we help enhance their knowledge in this area and assist them in gaining all the supplies that they need to accomplish their future goals and aspirations.

What personal needs underlie my motivation to lead? I wanted to learn more about this exciting technology area, so that I could ultimately fulfill my motivation to lead and encourage other educators to also enhance their technology tools and resources. I hoped that by learning as much as I could in this technology leadership program, it would equip me with additional resources so that I could help our students, teachers, and staff to be more successful as educators.

How will my accomplishments prepare me to lead school improvement? This educational leadership program has helped me to see myself as a future school leader. It has given me so many EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16 tools and resources that I hopefully can utilize as a future school leader. Since technology is an integral part of our students’ futures, I hope to lead school improvement utilizing the many resources that I have gained from the technology educational leadership program. We, as educators are always learning, but it is important to take time to reflect. That reflection time is valuable on the road to self and school improvement.

Week 5 Assignment, Part 6: Updated Position and Professional Goal Statements (15 points) Due Week 5

Directions: Complete updated position and professional goal statements by using the following information and writing your content in the workspace provided:

Career Position and Leadership Goals Statement (1/2 to 1 page minimum):

• Position Goal - Write a brief paragraph describing the career position(s) you would like to pursue. Include positions that may lead to your ultimate career position. For example, you may desire to move up by holding positions such as grade-level or department chair, site council member, assistant principal, principal, and ultimately, superintendent. Include a brief rationale for why you believe it important to move through these positions.

• Leadership Goal – Write one or more paragraphs describing why you want to lead. This goal addresses the purpose or motivation for leading versus obtaining a specific position. You should consider the following in developing this: 1. What do I hope to accomplish as a leader? 2. What educational needs underlie my motivation to lead? 3. What personal needs underlie my motivation to lead? 4. How will my accomplishments prepare me to lead school improvement?

Use the workspace below to write your updated position and professional goal statements.

Career Position and Goal Statements Position Goal I have always enjoyed teaching and being in the classroom. It is true satisfaction when you help students to learn and grow in the world of Web 2.0 tools and technology. This is such a quickly advancing area and students will need to be competent in their technology skills to help them be successful in the future workplace. I enjoy creating a classroom where we all learn from each other and students are learning by designing activities and projects. As technology coordinator for our EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16 campus, I have learned so many valuable technology tools and programs. It has been a pleasure to work with our staff and assist them in utilizing technology curriculum and resources in their classrooms. Utilizing the capabilities and sources that I have gained in the Ed Tech Master’s Program at Lamar University, I hope to continue to grow as an educator. I aspire to become an assistant principal to enhance the educational atmosphere for the students. Enhancing the educational atmosphere for our students with the use of technology would be my goal. Students have grown up in a world of technology, but since this is such a growing area, there is always more to learn. We can utilize our technology resources helping to make the classrooms in our school come alive and become an exciting place to learn and grow.

Leadership Goals :

What do I hope to accomplish as a leader? I hope to accomplish three things as a leader. I want to be a leader that is fair, honest, and ethical. It is important to follow the rules, be fair to all, and be ethical at all times.

Secondly, I would want to be a leader that looks ahead and seeks for methods that can make our campus the best that it can be. It is important to take time to find methods, utilize ideas and resources to create new techniques and possibilities. Thirdly, I want to be a leader that listens to others and hear what other have to say.

I feel that it is important that we always stop to listen and take time to reflect.

What educational needs underlie my motivation to lead? Technology will be such an essential part of our students’ lives and their future careers. I feel that it will be important for them to have all the technology tools and resources they need to help them be successful. It is vital that we help enhance their knowledge in this area and assist them in gaining all the supplies that they need to accomplish their future goals and aspirations.

What personal needs underlie my motivation to lead? I wanted to learn more about this exciting technology area, so that I could ultimately fulfill my motivation to lead and encourage other educators to also enhance their technology tools and resources. I hoped that by learning as much as I could in this technology leadership program, it would equip me with additional resources so that I could help our students, teachers, and staff to be more successful as educators.

How will my accomplishments prepare me to lead school improvement? This educational leadership program has helped me to see myself as a future school leader. It has given me so many tools and resources EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16 that I hopefully can utilize as a future school leader. Since technology is an integral part of our students’ futures, I hope to lead school improvement utilizing the many resources that I have gained from the technology educational leadership program. We, as educators are always learning, but it is important to take time to reflect. That reflection time is valuable on the road to self and school improvement.

Week 5 Assignment, Part 7: Updated Internship Plan (20 points) Due Week 5

Directions: Complete an updated Internship Plan and place in TK20. (See Below for updated internship plan) EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Week 5 Assignment, Part 7: Updated Internship Plan (20 points) Due Week 5

Directions: Complete an updated vitae and include the content at the end of this assignment document beneath the title for the assignment. Feel free to utilize as much space as needed.

Add specified Week 5 assignment documents in this area. Be sure you save a copy of each as you will need the content for your last course. (See Below For Updated Internship plan)

Part 3: Updated Vitae Maridale Still

9240 Crossmeadow, Beaumont, Texas 77706 409-866-8324 (home) 409-615-5950 (work) 409-617-5954 (fax) [email protected] Education EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Present – 2012 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 Currently working toward Masters of Education in Educational Technology Leadership

2000 - 2001 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 Masters Certification Program Texas Secondary Certification 2000 - 2001 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 Masters Certification Program Texas Composite Business Certification

1976 - 1979 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas 77710 BBA Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Professional Certification / Licenses

2000 - 2001 Secondary Certification Texas The certification program requires the completion of twenty-one (21) graduate semester credit hours and the successful completion of the appropriate State examinations.

2000 - 2001 Composite Business Certification Texas In addition to the certification program requirements completion of at least 9 hours of approved business courses are necessary.

2004 Gifted and Talented Certification Texas The Endorsement Program in Gifted and Talented consisted of a twelve (12) hour core which included courses in Foundations of Gifted Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education, Differentiating for Gifted and High-Achieving Learners in the Regular Classroom, and a Practicum in Gifted Education.

Employment

Aug. 2000 - present Beaumont Independent School District, Vincent Middle School 350 Eldridge, Beaumont, Texas 77707 Technology Applications / BCIS Teacher Campus Technology Coordinator Campus Technology Lead / Technology Liaison

Aug. 2006 - present Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas 77710 Adjunct / MaST Program – Master Supervising Teacher Program

Apr. 1998 – July 2000 Express Personnel Services 3965 Phelan Beaumont, Texas Outside Marketing Representative Q3 computer system development – involved in the formal installation and instruction of system in start up in local staffing industry office providing interactive training to personnel. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

1994 – 1998 Trinity United Methodist Preschool 3430 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 Director – Trinity United Methodist Preschool

1988 - 1994 Trinity United Methodist Preschool 3430 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 Early Childhood Teacher – PreK

1981 - 1984 NCR Corporation Beaumont, Texas 77702 Territory Account Manager – Outside Sales for Computer Business Forms Division

Leadership

Campus Technology Lead  Ensure Computer Lab is well maintained  Review and revise campus technology plan  Assist STaR Chart campus completion  Attend district lead meetings for updates and training  Maintain technology equipment inventory

Campus Technology Liaison  Train staff members on appropriate use of technology resources  Attend district liaison meetings for updates and training  Input equipment work orders  Professional staff development and district staff training presenter

Campus Technology Coordinator  Load campus software  Maintain technology equipment  Maintain Upgrades and downloads as necessary  Support grade level team members in technology integration (software, network, and equipment)  Promote active use of Smart Boards, Elmos, Clickers, Data Projectors and other equipment  Collaborate with district support staff  Monitor correct use of equipment and programs  Maintain and Test all 8th grade students KUDER Career Testing  Attend ARD meetings as Technology Campus Representative

MaST Program – Master Supervising Teacher Program  Supervision of student teacher  Providing observation period for student teacher  Assisting student teacher of assuming classroom responsibilities  Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, grading and integrating technology into plans  Grade and provide constructive evaluation/advice in the teaching process

Campus Education Improvement Committee (CEIC)  Meet on a regular basis to provide opportunities for all children to meet the state’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement.  Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

 Include strategies to address the need of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the state student academic achievement standards who are members of students of the target population of any program that is included in the school-wide program.  To ensure that the Title I program may include various resources such as parental involvement, counseling, mentoring, and other programs.

Director, Early Childhood Education Program  Prepare the monthly / annual budgets  Design lesson plans  Organize field trips  Attends parent-teacher meetings and monthly board meetings  Trains staff  Conducts annual staff evaluations, monitors and manages the center  Sets up and maintains staff daily schedules  Maintains enrollments, employee handbook, and procedures

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

 Active X Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 Workshop January, 2006  PDAS General Operations & Procedures Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August, 2006  Increasing Student Achievement in Mathematics and Science Workshop Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2006  Aligning for Exemplary Performance in Technology Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2006  eInstruction Training Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 September 2007  Technology: Imagine the Possibilities (Excel) Presenter for Workshop Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 March 2008  TEAMS Grade book Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2008  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2008  TEAMS Teacher Reports Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 November 2008  TEAMS Secondary Grade Book Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 December 2008  TEAMS Excel Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 March 2009  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2009  BISD Technology Day: One the Move – Don’t Miss the Ride! Workshop Presenter for Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 April 2009  INOVA Process Training Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 November 2009  INOVA Process Training II Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 December 2009  BISD Professional Day: “Energized by Technology Workshop Presenter Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 February 2010  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2010  Sexual Harassment Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 August 2010  EDUPHORIA Training Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 September 2010  Effective Teaching Practices which LEAD to Exemplary Outcome Presenter for the Workshop Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, Texas 77706 October 2010  TCEA Texas Computer Education Association State Conference Austin, Texas 78703 February 2011 EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Delta Kappa Gamma - Professional honorary Society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education

CIVIC/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Wesley United Methodist Church – College Ministry Team; Bible School Teacher Habitat for Humanity – Assist in building / constructing home Delta Kappa Gamma Lamar University Cardinal Club Texas A & M Aggie Moms Club – Vice President Communications - Newsletter Alpha Delta Pi Alumni West Brook Stars Booster Club Board 2002-2009 – Board President 2007-2009 Beaumont Civic Ballet – Board Member Beaumont Symphony League West Brook Sound Power Booster Club 1999-2002

REFERENCES

Randall Maxwell, Principal, Beaumont Independent School District Vincent Middle School 350 Eldridge Beaumont, Texas 77707 409-617-5950 (office) 409-617-5954 (fax) [email protected]

Greg Schumacher, Director, Information Technology, Beaumont Independent School District, 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 409-617-5000 (office) 409-617-5012 (fax) [email protected]

Kimber Knight, Director, Performance Management / Instructional Technology, Beaumont Independent School District, 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706 409-617-5000 (office) 409-617-5012 (fax) [email protected]

Week 5 Assignment, Part 7: Updated Internship Plan (20 points) Due Week 5 EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Internship Plan Template

Lamar University – M.Ed. in Educational Technology Leadership Internship Plan: Field-based Experience Activity (Internship Plan Template)

___Maridale Still______16______Nov. 5, 2011 Name of Intern Cohort Group Date

The Field-based Experience component of the Internship Plan is a brief, but specific document indicating your overall approach to the Internship program. The Internship is organized around eight ISTE Technology Facilitator Standards, the 33 Performance Indicators and the 78 Performance Tasks. Using this document, you will identify the field-based activities you will approach and indicate which of the eight ISTE Technology Facilitation standards and 33 Performance Indicators were addressed in each activity. You will provide a brief description of each activity, resource person, and a completion date for each activity. This activity should be completed with and approved by your site mentor.

You are to plan at least one activity in each of the 33 Performance Indicators found in the text. If an activity is applicable to more than one performance indicator it must be identified under all applicable tasks.

Use this chart to develop your Internship Plan for Part 1 of your Week 5 EDLD 5306 assignment. When you open this file, immediately save it as “yourname_Draft Internship Plan,” and work on this saved file as you revise and update your plan.

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Educational Technology Leadership Internship Supervisor Evaluation Form

Technology Leadership Internship Supervisor Evaluation Directions Thank you for your supervision and mentoring of a Lamar University Educational Technology Leadership Intern. This is a service to the intern, to the profession, and the technology leadership program at Lamar University. We are asking you to complete the following Educational Technology Leadership Internship Supervisor Evaluation (ETLISE).

The ETLISE can be used to structure a final summative conversation and conference with the intern, as the culminating event of the lnternship/Practicum Experience. You are free to share the evaluation and your responses with the Interns (at your discretion) or you can just talk about it in general terms. We do need you to return it to Lamar as we will also be using this for purposes of program improvement. It is not entered as a grade for the student. In the event that there were multiple supervisors, just complete the sections applicable to the work done under your supervision. Basic Information

Intern Name:

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Su pervisor/Mentor: Mr. Randall Maxwell, Principal, Vincent Middle School (Will have signature during meeting)

Site Location: Vincent Middle School, Beaumont ISD, Beaumont, Texas 77707

Date: July 23, 2011 Evaluation Definitions With regard to the Tech Facilitator Standards, the intern was Exemplary Ex consistently engaged and demonstrated excellence in completing his/her activities and responsibilities. The intern was engaged and successful with his/her activities and Proficient responsibilities. The intern was occasionally successful with his/her activities Minimally and responsibilities, but needed to demonstrate greater Proficient proficiency and skill in practicing this competency. The intern was rarely successful with his/her activities and responsibilities and needed much greater proficiency and skill Unacceptable in practicing this competency.

Standard I -Technology Operations and Concepts

The Educational Technology Facilitator demonstrates an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts. Criterion Performance Rating Exemplary Proficient Minimally Unacceptable (3) (2) Proficient (0) EDLD 5397 Maridale(1) Still – Cohort 16 Technology Facilitation Star Board Performance Indicator I.A Training and The Technology Facilitator Technical demonstrates knowledge, Support- provide skills, and understanding of teacher training concepts related to technology with on-going (as described in the ISTE support to assist NETS-T). with proper usage and also provide on-going support for the ACE program.

Technology Facilitation Not Complete – Performance Indicator I.B To Complete The Technology Facilitator 3/01/12 demonstrates continual growth Develop in technology knowledge and Instructional skills to stay abreast of current Packet – provide and emerging technologies. and include easy user instructions and helpful shortcuts for tasks that teachers do frequently.

Standard ll - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences Educational Technology facilitators plan, design, and model effective learning environments experiences and multiplesupported by technology. Criterion Performance Rating Exemplary Proficient Minimally Unacceptable (3) (2) Proficient (0) (1) Technology Facilitation Technology In- Performance Indicator II.A service – The Technology Facilitator Develop training designs developmentally module and train appropriate learning staff on Microsoft opportunities that apply Word, Microsoft technology-enhanced Excel, Outlook. instructional strategies to Also review support the diverse needs of district policies learners. on Re-Teach, Lesson Cycle, and Blooms Taxonomy.

Technology Facilitation Assist Teachers Performance Indicator II.B With NEO labs – The Technology Facilitator Load software applies current research on and assist teaching and learning with teacher with technology when planning the set up and utilization of the EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16 learning environments and experiences. Technology Facilitation Not Complete – Performance Indicator To Complete II.C The Technology 3/01/12 Facilitator identifies and Facilitate an locates technology Online Learning resources and evaluates Environment - them for accuracy and Assist teachers suitability. in creating classroom Wiki sites for classroom collaboration, feedback, and help teachers with Web 2.0 technologies.

Technology Facilitation Computer Lab Performance Indicator II.D Maintenance and The Technology Facilitator Software plans for the management of Updates – technology resources within Routine the context of learning maintenance so activities. that lab can be utilized by after school tutorials and ACE Program to assure that resources are available for these learning activities.

Technology Facilitation Assist Teachers Performance Indicator II.E in Updating The Technology Facilitator Websites– plans strategies to manage Assist teachers student learning in a in updating their technology-enhanced websites. Class environment. information and syllabus can be attached to website. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Technology Facilitation Performance Indicator II.F The Technology Facilitator identifies and applies instructional design principles associated with the development of technology resources. Study Island Instruction and Support – Provide training and support for teachers. Provide ongoing support for the development of these online technology resources.C

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TFII.D Standard III Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum Educational Technology facilitators apply and implement curriculum plans that include methods utilizing and strategies fortechnology to maximize student learning. Criterion Performance Rating Exemplary Proficient Minimally Unacceptable (3) (2) Proficient (0) (1) EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Technology Facilitation Integrate Performance Indicator III.A Technology, The Technology Facilitator Research, and facilitates technology- Problem Solving enhanced experiences that in Curriculum – address content standards Provide and and student technology install updates standards. for QuickTime and Streaming video to be utilized with laptops and projectors. Provide assistance with Elmos, clickers, and data projectors.

Technology Facilitation ACE Program – Performance Indicator III.B Assist and The Technology Facilitator support ACE uses technology to support program in learner-centered strategies strategies for that address the diverse integrating needs of students. technology resources that support the needs of diverse learning environments. Assist with developing student lists for members of ACE program. EDLD 5397 Maridale Still – Cohort 16

Technology Facilitation ACE Program – Performance Indicator Assist and III.C The Technology support ACE Facilitator applies program in technology to demonstrate strategies for students' higherorder skills integrating and creativity. technology resources that support the needs of diverse learning environments. Assist with developing student lists for members of ACE program.

Technology Facilitation KuderNavigator Performance Indicator III.D Career The Technology Facilitator Assessment applies technology to Testing For All 8 th demonstrate students' higher- Graders and as order skills and creativity. Necessary for ARDs – Facilitate and test all necessary students and small group testing for ARDs. This assessment will assist in class assignments from skills & interest evaluation & aptitudes. (3) (2) (1) (0) Technology Facilitation Rosetta Stone – Provide Performance Indicator IV.A ongoing assistance with The TechnologyEDLD 5397 Facilitator the Rosetta Stone Maridale Still – Cohort 16 applies technology in administration needs and assessingTechnology student Facilitation learning of student usage. subjectPerformance matter using Indicator a variety III.E of assessmentThe Technology techniques. Facilitator uses current research and district/region/state/national content and technology (3) (2) (1) (0) Technologystandards to Facilitation build lessons and Rosetta Stone – Provide Performanceunits of instruction. Indicator IV.A ongoing assistance with The Technology Facilitator Upgradethe Rosetta Library Stone applies technology in &administration Expansion – needs and assessing student learning of Utilizestudent library usage. for subject matter using a variety of research findings assessment techniques. and usage of latest technology to support integration Technology Facilitation throughout the Performance Indicator IV.B curriculum. This The Technology Facilitator provides uses technology resources to students with collect and analyze data, more computer interpret results, and stations and the communicate findings to transition into improve instructional practice addition and maximize student electronic media. learning. CommentsTELPAS Testing– Assist with test administration. Prepare computers and Standardstudents for online IV — Assessment and Evaluation TELPASEducational testing and Technology assist facilitators apply technology to in test administrationfacilitate a variety for of effective and evaluation strategies. diverse learners Comments Criterion Performance Rating Exemplary Proficient Minimally Unacceptable (3) (2) Proficient (0)

Standard V – Productivity and Professional Practice Educational technology facilitators apply technology to enhance and improve personal and professional practice. Criterion Performance Rating Exemplary Proficient Minimally Unacceptable (3) (2) Proficient (0) (1)

Technology Facilitation INNOVA Support and Performance Indicator V.A Training – Provide support The Technology Facilitator and teacher training in use uses technology resources to of INNOVA. Provide and engage in ongoing install INNOVA on the professional development2011 Lamar and University shared drive for teacher Page 5 of 7 EDLD 5397 Internship in Supervision

Educational Technology Leadership Internship Supervisor Evaluation Form productivity. Technology Facilitation Not Complete – Performance Indicator V.D The To complete Technology Facilitator uses 9/01/11 technology to communicate and Create Parent collaborate with peers, parents, and Group Email the larger community in order to and Create nuture student learning. Departmental Group Email – Create group email to make communication better between parents and staff. Frequent emails can be developed and sent out to specific groups.

Comments

Standard VI - Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues Educational technology facilitators surrounding the use of technologyunderstand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues in P-12 schools and assist teachers in applying that understanding in their practice. Criterion Performance Rating Exemplary Proficient Minimally Unacceptable (3) (2) Proficient (0) (1) Technology Facilitation Maintain Performance Indicator VI.A The Inventory – Technology Facilitator models and Maintain teaches legal and ethical practice inventory of related to technology use. lease computers and printer supplies. Replenish printer supplies as necessary.

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Technology Facilitation (CHANGE) Performance Indicator VI.B The Create additional Technology Facilitator applies lab for TAKS technology resources to enable and Science PrepUtilize empower learners with diverse portable building in backgrounds, characteristics, and spring for abilities. standardized Test preparation

Technology Facilitation ID Student Performance Indicator VI.C The Identification – Technology Facilitator identifies and Continue to uses technology resources that affirm produce student diversity. ID / Photo records with use of emerging technology resources of importing student district files. This procedure enforces and ensures a safe environment. Scanning ID assists with administrative functions such as library and cafeteria.

Technology Facilitation Not Complete Performance Indicator VI.D The Create Video Technology Facilitator enforces About classroom CyberBullying, procedures that guide Internet Safety students' safe and healthy use of technology and Netiquette – and that comply with legal and Design and professional responsibilities create a digital video instruction unit for student usage. This unit will teach internet safety.

Technology Facilitation Computer Performance Indicator VI.E The Distribution and Technology Facilitator facilitates Resources equitable access to technology resources Throughout for all students. Campus – Technology distribution to ensure equitable access to technology for all students and teachers. Provide training as needed for these resources.

*See below for my principal’s Comments Supervisor’s signature on signature the last onpage the

Reflection “Expertise comes from the combination of action and reflection” (Martin et al., 2005, p.

104). “Expertise is gained as one learns to adjust the performance based on the factors and

one’s experiences with them. Learning from one’s prior actions (and mistakes) is basic to the

development of expertise” (Martin et al., 2005, p. 104). After having an opportunity to take the

NETS-A Self Assessment, I can now create a list of strengths and areas needing further study

and practice of the National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators.

As described in our text, School Leader Internship Developing, Monitoring and Evaluating

Your Leadership Experience, twelve major skills are provided which help guide us for excellent

leadership development.

During our EDLD 5306 Course, Teaching with Technology we prepared our Internship Plan

template. After careful evaluation, I have made eight necessary changes and alterations to my

original plan to help serve as guidelines for development of my leadership and administrative

skills. These items will help to build my field based experience and activities in meeting the

eight ISTE Technology Facilitator Standards. The following eight changes have been made:

1. TF-II.B Assist Teachers with NEO labs 12-1-10 TF-II.B Assist Teachers with Star Board software and install 4-1-11 (addition) 2. TF-VI.C ID Student Identification 6-1-11 TF-VI.C ID Student Identification (upgrade ID software 9-1-11 utilizing laptop and portable cart making system more accessible for teachers/students (addition) 3. TF-VI.B Create additional lab for TAKS Science Prep 2-1-11 (addition) Utilize portable building in spring for standardized Test preparation 4. TF-I.B Develop Instructional Packet – Include quick Microsoft Office Tips, Tricks, & Short-cuts 12 -15-11 (addition) 5. TF-II.F Study Island Instruction and Support – Provide 10-15-11 (addition) Training in Reading Egg for Special Education Teachers

6. TF-III.D KuderNavigator Career Assessment Testing Include more career assessment activities for Eighth graders and possible career speakers 4-01-11 (addition) To stimulate college/career interests 7. TF-VI.D Create Video About CyberBullying, Internet Safety and Netiquette (change completion date) 12-15-11 (addition) 8. TF-VI.A Maintain Inventory – Include IP Phone installation and repair assuring that all IP phones are in good working order for communication 9-1-11 (addition)

During the past year, I have completed many of the Technology Leadership

Activities that were outlined in my original Internship Plan. My site supervisor reviewed these activities in November, 2010 and we looked forward to my completion of these activities. This would allow me to have a better understanding of the technology operations and concepts associated with the performance indicators and the ISTE technology facilitation standards. When reflecting on these field-based experiences and activities, I have to say that I gained the most leadership experience when developing a professional development in-service for our campus teachers to train them and help them better utilize the Star Boards in their classrooms. This allowed for the planning, modeling, collaborating, problem solving, guiding, and facilitating to make the Star

Boards a curriculum assistance too that our teachers could easily adapt to. During the training they had the opportunity to cross over into various areas of the curriculum working with tools that could assist them in their classroom instruction. I probably learned much more about myself as a leader than the teachers during this professional development preparation and training. We allowed the teachers to complete a survey monkey evaluation at the end of the professional development training. This gave me an opportunity to reflect on the training day and by utilizing the teachers’ comments, I

2011 Lamar University Page 39 of 43 EDLD 5397 Internship in Supervision could take advantage of this input to also reflect using their suggestions to create a more advantageous training for the next professional development session. It is necessary to develop more as a good leader when you take time to reflect and inquire about the project, learn from others’ input, and make adjustments for the next leadership opportunity.

I feel we learn by doing and by reflection. As a lifelong learner, we continue to learn, make adjustments, reflecting critically as we go and than adapting to make us better leaders and administrators. It takes reflection, practice, and continuous learning and adaption to make us successful and the best that we can be.

References

Allen, J. G. (2003). A study of the professional development needs of Ohio principals in the

area of educational technology. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati).

Retrieved from http://etd.ohiolink.edu/view.cgi/ALLEN%20JAMES.pdf?ucin105311228.

Martin, G., Wright, W., Danzig, A., Flanary, R., Brown, F. (2005). School Leader Internship

Developing, Monitoring, and Evaluating Your Leadership Experience, p. 72 – 104.

National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators (2009). ISTE (International

Society for Technology in Education). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/NETS/foradministrators/2009standards/NETS_forad ministrators_2009.htm.

Strengths:

Communicating Effectively To What Extent: Proficient when making preparations, planning, and implementing a campus wide professional development session for the Star Board curriculum integration. This involved creating the training modules and the training of staff in the utilization of the Star Boards in the classrooms. Presentation groups were selected to present to informal teacher team groups.

Resolving Conflict and Issues To What Extent: Proficient when making preparations, planning, and implementing a campus wide professional development session for the Star Board curriculum integration. This involved creating the training modules and the training of staff in the utilization of the Star Boards in the classrooms

Motivating and Developing Others To What Extent: Proficient in Study Island Instruction and Support. I provide training and support for teachers when working with the tutorial programs in Study Island. Our campus utilized Study Island for math and science tutorials. I

Managing Group Processes To What Extent: Proficient when making preparations, planning, and implementing a campus wide professional development session for the Star Board curriculum integration. This involved creating the training modules and the training of

staff in the utilization of the Star Boards in the classrooms. Presentation groups were selected to present to informal teacher team groups

Initiating Change To What Extent: Proficient when working through computer lab maintenance and software updates. This involves routine maintenance so that labs can be utilized by afterschool tutorials and the ACE program to assure that resources are available for the learning activities in both areas

Evaluating Student, Personnel, and Program Performance To What Extent: . I provide training and support for teachers when working with the tutorial programs in Study Island. Our campus utilized Study Island for math and science tutorials. I provide ongoing support for the development of these online technology resources. The ACE program has utilized these tools for after school tutorials. The ACE program is also providing more parent involvement to keep parents informed about their students’ progress

Needs further study and practice:

Developing Trusting Relationships To What Extent: Proficient when working through computer lab maintenance and software updates. This involves routine maintenance so that labs can be utilized by afterschool tutorials and the ACE program to assure that resources are available for the learning activities in both areas.

Leading in the Realization of the Vision To What Extent: Proficient when working with computer lab maintenance and software updates. Routine maintenance so that lab can be utilized by after school tutorials and ACE Program to assure that resources are available for these learning activities. This vision was also utilized when dealing with the installation of new NEO labs and Star Boards.