Friday, September 16, 2011

Revised Intern Plan and Vita

Week 4 Assignment: Reviewing and Revising Your Vita and Intern Plan


INTERNSHIP PLAN Revised based on comments from peers:
Billy Snow-Revised-District Leader INTERNSHIP PLAN – Remember this is a living plan and you may revise or add to your plan throughout the program as you and your site supervisors determine your professional development needs and the needs of your campuses and districts.
 Activity # ____
You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities. Make as many cells as necessary to address all 38 leadership skill areas.
 TExES comp.#___
You must have activities that represent each of the 10 Superintendent competencies.
 Summary of Activity - Describe the activity you plan on implementing or participating in during your internship – you may use any of the internship activities identified in the School Leader Internship, 2nd edition, pp. 19 – 68.
 Resource
 Person
Projected Date to be Completed
1
2
Compare district vision and mission statements from two districts
*(Mansfield vs. Houston)
Self- district websites
12/30/2011
2
2
Serve on strategic planning team. Develop plan for local project, implement, evaluate
(*K-Prek Roundup)
Kyle Heath
Team
Self
4/30/2011
3
2
Review ways data is used by multiple layers in district, with specific emphasis on roll out of DMAC
District Technology and data management personnel
Self and Dr. Stegall
5/1/2011
4
3
Lead staff meeting or staff development and seek feedback about communication/
Presentation
*(prek-k roundup)
Kyle Heath
Self
3/30/2011
5
2,3
Choose current issue, work with different views, come to consensus. Related to local project. *(pre-k k-roundup)
Kyle Heath
Principals
PK-K teachers
3/30/2011
6
2
Use collaborative decision making skills in leading activities and seek evaluation of skills. Prek/K roundup committee.
Kyle Heath
Committee
3/30/2011
7
5
Analyze implementation of district curriculum. Interview those leading the effort and review successes and problems in process
Toni Clarkson-Math Coordinator

12/30/2011
8
5


Observe first week of school and note issues, successes from multiple perspectives

Self, teachers, students

9/30/2011
9
5
Implement “Instructional Rounds” and seek feedback from teachers observing and learning from other teachers
Self
Grade level teachers observing others during planning period
Throughout year

Begins October
10
6
Survey faculty and students on ways to motivate students. Compare the two. Review Impact of Camp Star Induction efforts related to this area. Incorporated into Book Study with At-Risk Students. Ron Clark’s Essential 55
Teacher, students, self
10/01/2011
11
6
Review board policy on technology. Compare to district plan, strategic plan. As related to roundup.
District Technology Director
5/1/2011
12
6
Form and lead a team of teachers to study and develop a plan to address test scores.
Self
Teachers in K,1,2
TPRI data
5/1/2011
13
5
Choose co-curricular area. Develop Friday Clubs during school. Evaluate attendance, discipline, instruction, etc. related to implementing multi age elective clubs
Self, teachers, students
3/30/2011
14
7
Collaborate with professionals in the area of staff development. Plan, present, evaluate.
UT-Center for Student Success,
Region 13,
Texas School Improvement Conference.
Self
12/30/2011
15
10
Within local project, implement change. Evaluate two persons and their acceptance or resistance to change, progress, etc. Related to Implementation of RTI project.
Self
Teachers
5/1/2011



16

6

Review discipline referrals from two periods and compare data
First 3 weeks (10/11 and 11/12) and first 6 weeks of same years.

Self, peims secretary, ap, teachers

12/30/2011
17
10
Interview counselor and collect information about their role in regards to student services for children in a variety of areas such as divorce, abuse, needs, care


Gayla Warner-
Counselor
12/30/2011
18
8
Review TSSA Tech standards in appendix 6. Develop plan to meet standards
Self
4/30/2011
19
8
Interview school attendance officer. Discuss rules, procedures, budget, issues, etc.
District attendance office
5/1/2011
20
9
Meet with district maintenance director. Review procedures, rules, duties, needs, budget, etc.
Jeff Brogden
3/30/2011
21
9
Review bus discipline referrals and recommend plans for improvement
Transportation director, AP, Peims
3/30/2011
22
9
Observe food service workers. Review. Make recommendations
Campus food service
3/30/2011
23
7
Participate in hiring/screening  and interview process for a professional position at district level
Dr. Linda Chance

Interviews for Director of Campus Support
9/30/2011

Completed- 9/12/2011
24
8

Participate in budget process. Provide overview
recommendations

Kyle Heath

5/1/2011
25
3
Prepare written communication to be sent out to entire district
*(pre-k K roundup)
Kyle Heath
Jim Marawski
5/1/2011
26
3
Examine parent involvement policies, procedures, and parental perceptions. Create proposal.
Parents
12/30/2011
27
3
Examine library resources in terms of resources that reflects multi cultural heritage and perspectives.
Shannon Dutton
12/30/2011
28
3
Compile list of community and social agencies to support students and schools
Counselor
3/30/2011
29
1,4
Acquire superintendent job description and evaluation. Compare.
Supt. Bob Morrision
12/30/2011
30
1,4
In relation to local project I lead, review historical background
Kyle Heath
Committee
3/30/2011
31
1,4
Provide evidence that I do what I tell others to do
self
12/30/2011
32
1,4

Interpersonal skils
-share self
-resolve conflict constructively
-shares responsibilities


self

5/1/2011
33
1,4
Review board training processes and role of supt.
Supt.
12/30/2011
34
5
Attend initial placement ard and recommend changes
Self/ Bragle
4/30/2011
35
10
Identify conflict. Meet with opposing sides. Develop resolution
self
5/1/2011
36
6
List current issues related to teaching an learning
Self
3/30/2011
37
8
Create brief professional development plan
Kyle Heath
Dr. V
Self
3/30/2011
38
8
Compile list of books, resources, affiliations for professional growth
Kyle Heath
Dr. V
Self
3/30/2011















































(Original Vita)
Billy Snow

501 N. McKinney St
.
Ennis, Texas 75119
972-875-5712



Education/Certification


M.Ed.                                      Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-  
                                                Commerce, Commerce, TX, 1999

BSIS                                       Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
                                                East Texas State University, Commerce, TX, 1996
                                   
Superintendency Certificate    Lamar University (In Progress)          

Mid-Management Certificate  Lifetime
           
Teaching Certificate                Pk-6, Lifetime


Administrative and Leadership Experience


Principal, D.P. Morris Elementary School
Mansfield ISD, Mansfield, TX, 2011-present

v  Instituted Common Intervention Time utilizing professional instructional staff

v  Implemented CAMP STAR, a student a school-wide positive reinforcement plan, teaching procedures and routines during the student induction period.

v  Developed Parent Orientation Night, School  Retreat and Parent Learning Nights to foster an effective School-Parent connection

v  Organized and led a student summer Book Club for At-risk students to develop school expectations based on the Essential 55, by Ron Clark





Principal, Bowie Elementary School        
Corsicana ISD
Corsicana, TX, 2004-2011
                                   
v  National Distinguished Principal Finalist 2011
v  Visited by over 25 schools and 135 educators in 2 years
v  Exemplar Campus- University of Texas at Austin- Texas Center for   Student Success
v  NCEA Higher Performing School-Writing and Science
v  HEB Excellence in Education Awards- Texas Elementary Principal Of the Year- 2008
v  Harvard Principal Center Graduate- 2009
v  Exemplary Campus- 2008,2009, 2010, 2011
v  Recognized Campus- 2005, 2006, 2007
v  Just for the Kids Higher Performing School–Science and Writing (05,08,09)
v  TEA NCLB Program Distinguished Performance School(2008,09)
v  HEB Educator Awards-State Semi-Finalist- Principal of the Year (2007)
v  HEB Educator Awards-State Semi-Finalist-Principal of the Year (2006)
v  Winner- ATPE Region XII Administrator of the Year (2007)
v  Texas Monthly Magazine Top School (2007)
v  Texas Business and Education Coalition Top School (2007)
v  Listed on Just4theKids.org as one of the “Top Ten Schools” in the State of Texas in Writing within comparable demographic group. (2005)
v  Raised Commended scores in Science, Math, Writing.
v  Significantly raised African American scores
v  Earned Gold Performance Acknowledgements from TEA in Writing, Science, and Math. (2005-2010)
v  Recognized as “Best Elementary School” in Navarro County by   Readers of Navarro County Newspapers such as the Corsicana Daily Sun.
v  Raised TAKS Scores in all tested areas/grades.
v  Developed Common Intervention Time RTI plan which dramatically reduced sped percentage while raising scores.

Presentations and Staff Development

v  Region XIII Administrator Conference, 2011
v  School Improvement Conference, 2011
v  TEPSA Conference Presenter (2008, 2011)
v  District PDAS Staff Development Leader
v  Rigor and Relevance and Gifted/Talented strategies
v  Calendar Math
v  Developed and Implemented Teacher Instructional Leadership Training and Tilt Plus in Corsicana ISD
v  Adjunct professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce at Navarro College- ELED 436 Math for Interns/Residents(2006-2008)
v  Developed Classroom Simulation for New CISD Teachers
                                    


Continuous Learning

v  Model Schools Conference-Nashville(2005)
v  National Reading Styles Conference
v  National Staff Development Conference
v  Instructional Tech- Palm for PDAS
v  National Conference on Differentiated Instruction
v  Ron Clark Academy


Assistant Principal, Rutherford Elementary School,
Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX, 2001-2004

v  Raised TAKS scores in all areas and subgroups.
v  Raised 3rd grade TAAS Math scores by 21%.
v  Raised campus ranking from Acceptable to Recognized.
v  Raised teacher morale.
v  Earned Gold Performance Award in Math
v  Teacher Instructional Leadership Training presenter
v  Calendar Math trainer
v  GT strategies- Bloom’s Taxonomy
v  PDAS trainer and appraiser
v  New Teacher Orientation-Classroom Simulation
v  TAAS Math Success trainer
                                   

Teaching Experience

Elementary Teacher, Pirrung Elementary School ,
Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX, 1996-2001

v  Earned 100% passing rates on state assessments each year.
v  Staff development presenter
v  Served on District Committees such as Site Based Decision Making, New Teacher Orientation, Attendance, Core Staff Development for New Teachers, Teacher Retention
v  Yearbook coordinator
v  Mentor Teacher
v  Guest Speaker at New Teacher Orientation
v  Guest Speaker at TAMU-C
v  Represented MISD at TEKS conference at TAMU-C.
v  Testified at hearings in Austin on behalf of educators.
v  Spoke at press conference on behalf of educators.
v  Finalist for ATPE Grant for Teaching Excellence(2002)
v  ATPE Outstanding Leadership and Support Award
v  Named Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year (1997).
v  Teacher of the Month (1997, 1999, 2001)


                                                                                   
Organizations

v  Association of Texas Professional Educators(1996-current)
v  Raise Your Hands Texas- 2009-current
v  Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association


























REVISED VITA 



                                   



(Revised vita)
Billy Snow

501 N. McKinney St
.
Ennis, Texas 75119
972-875-5712



Education/Certification


M.Ed.                                                    Educational Administration, Texas A&M   
                                                              University-Commerce, TX, 1999                                                                

BSIS                                                      Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary
                                                               Studies, East Texas State University, Commerce, TX,
                                                               1996
                                   
Superintendency Certificate            Lamar University (In Progress)
         
Mid-Management Certificate          Lifetime
           
Teaching Certificate                          Pk-6, Lifetime


Administrative and Leadership Experience


Principal, D.P. Morris Elementary School
Mansfield ISD, Mansfield, TX, 2011-present

v  Implemented Common Intervention Time utilizing professional instructional staff and eliminating pullouts from core curriculum

v  Implemented CAMP STAR, a school-wide positive reinforcement and student induction plan

v  Developed Parent Orientation Night, a school retreat and Parent College Night to foster an effective school-parent connection

v  Organized and led a summer Book Club for At-risk students, based on the Essential 55, by Ron Clark



Principal, Bowie Elementary School        
Corsicana ISD
Corsicana, TX, 2004-2011
                                   
v  Led campus to Exemplary ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
vRecognized by the University of Texas-Center for Student Success as one of only two Exemplar elementary campuses in Texas
v  NCEA Higher Performing School-Writing and Science
v Led campus to Recognized status in 2005, 2006, 2007
v  Just for the Kids Higher Performing School–Science and Writing (05,08,09)
v  TEA NCLB Program Distinguished Performance School(2008,09)
v  Texas Monthly Magazine Top School (2007)
v  Texas Business and Education Coalition Top School (2007)
v  Listed on Just4theKids.org as one of the “Top Ten Schools” in the State of Texas in Writing within comparable demographic group. (2005)
v  Raised Commended scores in Science, Math, Writing.
v  Significantly raised African American scores
v  Earned Gold Performance Acknowledgements from TEA in Writing, Science, and Math. (2005-2011)
v  Recognized as “Best Elementary School” in Navarro County by Readers of Navarro County Newspapers such as the Corsicana Daily Sun.
v  Raised TAKS Scores in all tested areas/grades.
v  Developed Common Intervention Time RTI plan which dramatically reduced sped percentage while raising scores and eliminating pullouts from core instruction 
v  Created and instituted multi-age clubs that served as electives for all students and were included during the school dayv Implemented strategies for the development of a professional learning community that included book studies and 30 Minute Learning Meetings that occurred weekly

                             
                                Presentations

Snow, B. (2011, September).  Common Intervention at the Core of Instruction. Presentation at Region XIII Administrator Conference, Austin, TX.
 Snow, B. (2011, October).  Transformational RTI-Common Intervention at the Core of Instruction. Presentation at Texas School Improvement Conference, Austin, TX.
Snow, B. (2011, July).  Transformational RTI. Presentation at Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Summer Conference, Austin, TX. Also presented in Killeen ISD.
Snow, B. (2011, July). 30 Minute Learning Meetings as PD. Presentation at Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association Summer Conference, Austin, TX.
Snow, B. (2004-2011). District PDAS Staff Development, Corsicana, TX.
Snow, B. (2008-2010). Rigor and Relevance and Gifted/Talented Strategies. Presentations for Corsicana ISD and Lancaster ISD.
Snow, B (1996-2011). Calendar Math.Multiple campuses and districts.
Snow, B.(2006-2011).Teacher Instructional Leadership Training and Tilt Plus. Presentations in Corsicana ISD
Snow, B.(2009). Classroom Simulation. A presentation for new Corsicana ISD teachers.
                                     

Continuous Learning

v  Model Schools Conference-Nashville(2005)
v  National Reading Styles Conference
v  National Staff Development Conference
v  Instructional Tech- Palm for PDAS
v  National Conference on Differentiated Instruction
v  Ron Clark Academy Site Visit


Assistant Principal, Rutherford Elementary School,
Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX, 2001-2004

v  Raised TAKS scores in all areas and subgroups.
v  Raised 3rd grade TAAS Math scores by 21%.
v  Raised campus ranking from Acceptable to Recognized.
v  Raised teacher morale.
v  Led campus to Gold Performance Award in Math
v  Served as district trainer in the following staff development courses:Calendar Math,  GT strategies- Bloom’s Taxonomy, PDAS, New Teacher Orientation-Classroom Simulation, Math Success
                                   

Teaching Experience

Elementary Teacher, Pirrung Elementary School ,
Mesquite ISD, Mesquite, TX, 1996-2001

v  Earned 100% passing rates on state assessments each year.
v  Served as district and campus staff development presenter
v  Served on District Committees such as Site Based Decision Making, New Teacher Orientation, Attendance, Core Staff Development for New Teachers, Teacher Retention
v  Coordinated Yearbook
v  Served as mentor teacher
v  Served as guest speaker at New Teacher Orientation
v  Served as guest speaker at TAMU-C
v  Represented MISD at TEKS conference at TAMU-C.
v  Testified at hearings in Austin on behalf of educators.
v  Spoke at press conference on behalf of educators


Honors and Awards
                             
v  National Distinguished Principal Finalist 2011
v  HEB Excellence in Education Awards- Winner- Texas Elementary Principal Of the Year- 2008
v  Harvard Principal Center Graduate- 2009
v  HEB Educator Awards-State Semi-Finalist- Principal of the Year (2007)
v  HEB Educator Awards-State Semi-Finalist-Principal of the Year (2006)
v  Winner- ATPE Region XII Administrator of the Year (2007)
v  Finalist for ATPE Grant for Teaching Excellence(2002)
v  ATPE Outstanding Leadership and Support Award
v  Named Sallie Mae First Year Teacher of the Year (1997).
v  Teacher of the Month (1997, 1999, 2001)

Organizations

v  Association of Texas Professional Educators(1996-current)
v  Raise Your Hands Texas- 2009-current
v  Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association





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