<p> Thomas Joseph (T.J.) Knight 2309 Stratford Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150 (W) 972-544-2279; (C) 469-995-1692; [email protected]; [email protected]</p><p>Education/Certification</p><p>M. Ed. Educational Administration, Texas A&M – Commerce, Commerce, TX, 2005 BS General Studies, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 1999</p><p>Superintendent Certificate Texas (in progress) Principal Certificate Texas Teacher Certificate Composite Science, Texas</p><p>Administrative and Leadership Experience</p><p>Principal, Ferris Junior High School, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2008 – present  Analyze TAKS data, INOVA data, attendance rates, budget spending, and discipline records.  Help acquire grants for the improvement of our school  Motivate students and staff  Appraise teachers to improve performance and meet school goals  Began many new programs: Family Nights, S.T.I.N.G. program, E.L.E.C.T. Leadership group, An Evening with the Arts, PTO, Teacher of the month</p><p>Assistant Principal, Ferris Junior High School, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2006-2008  Maintained accurate records for discipline, textbooks, lockers, fire drills, etc.  Supervised common areas and school events  Helped with the administration of the school  Created our first newsletter</p><p>Assistant Principal, Mesquite Summer School (PM) Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX, 2005  Called parents when students were absent  Handled discipline issues  Entered data into the computer system </p><p>Site-Base Decision Making Chairman, Ferris Junior High, Ferris, TX, 2008-present  Provide resources for some areas of school improvement  Develop the Campus Improvement Plan  Discuss needs and concerns from each group represented</p><p>S.T.I.N.G. Team Chairman, Ferris Junior High, Ferris, TX, 2008-present  Went to training and researched Positive Behavior Support  Gather data on a monthly basis and share it with our faculty  Reward students for their positive behaviors  Began positive referrals </p><p>Sick Leave Committee Chairman, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2009-present  Review applications and prepare paperwork for the hearing  Conduct a hearing for sick leave applicants</p><p>School Health Advisory Committee Member, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2009-present  Review current health and physical activity opportunities for our stakeholders  Suggest new programs to positively impact our community’s health and well- being</p><p>Employee Dress Code Committee Chairman, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2010  Reviewed our district policy and made suggestions for a change  Reviewed other district’s Employee Dress Policy  Presented our new plan and got it approved</p><p>District Employee Incentive Committee Member, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2009  Reviewed incentive programs in other districts  Developed ways that we could improve our teacher retention rate  Staff voted on the options and the results were approved and implemented</p><p>Student Handbook Improvement Committee Chairman, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2008  Gathered the other assistant principals in the district  Reviewed our current handbook  Made significant changes and improvements</p><p>District Five-Year Plan Committee Member, Ferris ISD, Ferris, TX, 2008  Helped with the development of a needs assessment of our district  Helped develop a list of priorities for improvement over the next five years Teaching Experience</p><p>High School Science Teacher, Poteet High School, Mesquite, TX, 2001-2006  Taught I.P.C., Environmental Systems, GT Biology, Anatomy, Science TAKS Remediation  Served on several committees: Prom, Site Base Decision Making, Lighthouse Award (recognizes students who are often over-looked), Discipline  Sponsored H.O.P.E. club (environmental club)</p><p>High School Science Teacher, Mesquite Summer School (AM), Mesquite, TX, 2001-2004  Taught Biology to at-risk students and students trying to get ahead; wide range of abilities.  Created an environment for success and creativity</p><p>High School Science Teacher, South Oak Cliff High School, Dallas, TX, 2000-2001  Taught I.P.C. to low-income students  Served on C.I.T. committee</p><p>Additional Training/Professional Development</p><p>Assistant Principal Leadership Academy (Region 10), 2007-2008 P.D.A.S. Training, 2006 Mesquite Leadership Academy, 2005-2006 I.L.D. Training, 2005 S.T.A.R. Program (Mesquite), 2004</p><p>Professional Affiliations</p><p>Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, 2008-present ATPE, 2006-present</p><p>Honors/Awards</p><p>Work in progress</p><p>Civic/Community Service</p><p>Work in progress References</p><p>References will be included on the following page, if requested.</p>