Curriculum Vitae Jeanne Montgomery Spencer, EdD [email protected] Cell: (512) 497-9980

EDUCATION The University of Texas at Austin-Administrative and Supervisory Certifications Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama-EdD-Doctorate of Education Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan-MAT degree-Master of Arts in Teaching Dillard University, , -BA degree-Secondary Education

EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Mid-Management Administrator (PK-12) Supervisor (PK-12) Elementary Self-Contained (1-8) Secondary (6-12) Special Education (EC-12)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 2017-Mentoring and Coaching Training, ESC Region XIII 2016- Advanced Educational Leadership Trainer (AEL)-ESC Region XIII 2016-Presenter - Alabama State Department of Education-Mega Conference 2015 Constructed Special Education Courses for Master’s Degree at Concordia University 2015-2009 Presenter- Alabama State Department of Education-Mega Conference 2015 Guest Lecturer-University of Texas at Austin: Educational Leadership 2015 Constructed all Courses and Syllabi content for the Graduate Program for the Masters Degree in Special Education at Concordia University 2013-2015 Adjunct Professor at Texas State University, Department, Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology 2014-present Education consultant for school improvement 2011 Constructed all Course Syllabi for the Graduate Program for the Masters Degree in Education with a focus on Differentiated Instruction for Concordia University 2009-present Trained Mediator and participate in conflict resolution issues 2008-2011 Administrative Supervisor, Office Associate Superintendent, AustinISD 2008 Adjunct Professor, Concordia University, Department of Education 1996-2008 Administrative Supervisor, Department of Special Education, AustinISD 1991-1996 Principal, James E. Pearce Middle School 1986-1991 Assistant Principal, Lamar Middle School 1982-1986 Associate Professor of Education, Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX 1979-1981 Educational Consultant, Office of the Honorable Fob James, Governor of Alabama 1977-1979 Visiting Professor of Education-, Tuskegee, AL 1973-1977 Assistant Professor of Education, , Montgomery, AL

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RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS • Alabama State Department of Education: Office of the State Superintendent-Professional Staff Development and Training, 2009, 2010, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 • Albertville Public School System, Albertville Alabama (Professional Staff Development for faculty and staff at the elementary, middle and high schools, 2013) • Professional Staff Development for Deans, Administrators and Faculty at Concordia University on Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design, 2013 • Professional Staff Development for Teachers of Gifted and Talented Students in the Houston and Springs Independent School Districts, 2013 • Research: The Impact of Reading Instruction and Reading Study Skills on the Academic Achievement of Sixth Grade Students in the Middle School • Researched and constructed visual presentations for the Office of the Superintendent on the Relevance of Single-sex Schools • Presentations yearly at the Mega Conference scheduled for Mobile, Al for the State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL on Effective Strategies for Discipline Management, The Development of IEPs, BIPs and FBAs and Response to Intervention • Research: A Follow-up Study of the Educational Needs of Undergraduates in Elementary and Secondary Education from Huston-Tillotson Employed in Public and Private Schools, Funded by Consortium on Research Studies, Washington, D.C. • Teams Practice Materials for Reading developed for the Education Service Center, Region XIII for dissemination to public schools

COMMUNITY SERVICE • Advocate for parents of children with disabilities • Supporting parents and students with scholarship resources and completion of college applications • Boy Scouts of America- Merit Badge instructor • Women in Motion-Relay for Life-Cure for Cancer Campaign • Voter Registration, Deputized for Travis County • Educational Consulting and workshops for parents: regular and special education • Tutoring, Texas Preparatory Academy • Mentoring Master and Doctoral Degree students • Eldercare Volunteer (Physician’s visits, advocate for healthcare with the Department of Aging and Disability, assisting in completing forms for healthcare,) • Reviewing special education paperwork (ARD, IEP, transition services, accommodations and modifications for parents of special needs children) • Professional Development for Parents of Special Education Children

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• Greeter, Mt. Olive Baptist Church and prepare meals every 2nd Sunday for Huston- Tillotson students • Mentor, undergraduate student, University of Texas, at Austin • Volunteer Instructor, The Art of Interviewing and Interrogation and Texas Law, Austin Police Officers • Community Fest and Outreach for Back to School, Mt. Olive Baptist Church • Coats for Kids with Sorority, Inc. • Backpacks and Clothing for Kids-Mt. Olive Baptist Church-Women in Motion

LEADERSHIP SERVICE Concordia University, Texas • Constructed all course work for the Masters Degree in Differentiated Instruction • Developed the Masters Degree Program for Special Education Texas State University • AEL Leadership for Training Master Degree students for the Principalship Board Member and supports of the Arts Mt. Olive Baptist Church • Youth Superintendent, Mt. Olive Baptist Church (served for 6 years) • Mission 11 - Outreach with homebound members due to age and illnesses Board Member, BTru Arts in Austin, TX Board Member, Armstrong School of Music Chair of Scholarship Committee, Mt. Olive Baptist Church Trained Mediator for conflict resolution Education Consultant-Special Projects- Austin Independent School District

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS • Excellence in Education Award for 2016-National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa • Outstanding Service in Education Award, Texas Education Agency • Excellence in Education Award, Texas Peace Officers’ Association • Outstanding Educator Award, Mt. Olive Baptist Church • Cum Laude, Dillard University • University Scholar, Oakland University

RELIGIOUS, PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS • Chair of Education Committee - Mt. Olive Baptist Church • Austin Association of Public School Administrators • National Association of Public School Administrators • Phi Delta Kappa Educational Organization • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

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