Internship Plan

Activity # ____ You may give the number corresponding to the 38 activities from the text to identify one of the activities.	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
29a	1,4	Obtain a copy of the Title I Supervisor’s job description and evaluation instrument used for the position of study. Analyze the requirements listed in the job description and the performance standards of the evaluation.	S. Comeaux Executive Director of Personnel	1/26/2012
30 a	1	Collect and review school board agendas, Reports, and/ or minutes covering the past 4-6 months. Include significant events that affect the school or district.	Self	2/20/2012
31b	1	Schedule a meeting with the attendance and records clerk, include the principal’s secretary to discuss their views of ethical/unethical behaviors employed by the certified personnel in the school. Request recommendations for policy changes, staff development training to ensure increased ethical practices	Fisher Attendance Clerk Berry Records Clerk Bean Principal’s Secretary	10/27/2011
32a 32a	1,4 1,4	The interpersonal skills I wish to develop are: Accepts criticism Shares self with others Encourages consideration of varying perspectives Seeks to know and understand others	Team of teachers  following a grade level meeting Team of teachers following a grade level meeting.	Ongoing Ongoing
33b	1,4	Attend as many board meeting as possible. Include and elaborate on agenda outcomes /decisions pertaining to each agenda item and any recommendations.	Self	School Year 2011/2012
1a	2	Analyze Smith Middle School’s vision/mission statement in relation to the school’s master schedule. Determine the validity of the vision statement in the master schedule.	Andrews Principal	1/19/2012
2b	2	Review the strategic plan for my school.	J. Wilson Principal Dr. Ward Kenebrew Assistant Principals’ CEIC committee	9/29/2011
3a	2	Review requirements of my campus under No Child Left Behind.  Review collection procedures, data results, list actions needed to meet NCLB guidelines.  Interview the leadership team and Title I staff.	J. Wilson Principal Dr. Ward Assistant Principal Title I Supervisor Dr. Rucker M. Kibbles Parent Involvement Coordinator	12/15/11
5c	2	Select a current issue in the curriculum department. List the steps to resolve the issues with a group of concerned parties.	Self Supervisors in the Curriculum Department	2/18/2012
6a	2	Observe a district cabinet meeting with the superintendent and the district’s administrative team. Observe the leader’s overall collaborative behavior.	Self Superintendent in charge, Executive Cabinet Principals, Supervisors,	9/14/2011
4c	3	Participate in conducting a faculty meeting. Survey the audience about the presentation’s strengths and areas needing improvement.	Self Staff participants	9/13/2011
25b	3	Assist the ACE Coordinator in preparation of a written communication to be sent out to parents.	Drake ACE Coordinator	11/18/2011
26b	3	Review current policy and procedures for parent involvement on my campus vs. district. Include the campus initiatives for parent involvement.	Citizen Parent Involvement Coordinator	1/ 13/2011

27a	3	Review and evaluate the school library with regard to resources that address the heritage and values of culturally diverse groups.	Thompson Librarian	12/15/2011
28a	3	Assemble a list of social agencies that are available to help and support the school community.	Stallworth Counselor	3/2/2011
7b	5	Review the board policy and administrative regulations regarding curriculum development, implementation, management, and evaluation. Evaluate compliance with NCLB and state laws and regulations, and local board policy. Write a reflective statement outlining ways in which supervision and management can be improved.	Chavis Dr. Rucker Dr. Chargois	3/15/2012
8a	5	Participate in the process of student class scheduling the elementary and middle school level. Record correlations between the two scheduling processes.	Counselor’s Batiste Lewis	10/12/2012
9d	5	Observe a Special Education instructional assistant noting the expertise in the academic assistance with the students.	Roberie Special Education Instructional Aide	11/7/2011
13b	5	Assist Dr. Ward with the planning and supervision of UIL Math club. Critique the learning experience for the students.	Dr. Ward UIL Math Club Sponsor Self	Ongoing
10a	6	Review methods used to encourage student motivation in the classroom. Read two articles from referred journals motivation strategies then discuss readings at faculty meeting with the approval of the principal	Self	2/12/2012
11b	6	Using EZ Tech technology curriculum present information to support teaching/learning in the future of technology; Address ways to expand use of technology, cost, training, current and future needs of the 21st century learner.	Cassell Technology Instructor Self	Ongoing
12c	6	Gather and analyze district, state, and campus test results from last year’s TAKS data. Using INOVA and Eduphoria assess the strengths and weaknesses in the student performances by subgroups.	Self	9/28/2011
16b	6	Review the district/ school discipline policy and provide an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the policy.	Self	Ongoing
36a	6	Compile a list of current issues that affect teaching and learning. Include teachers, students, and parents to assess the degree of urgency for each issue.	Self	1/25/2012
14c	7	Collaborate with an experienced staff developer in a staff development activity. The activity will include planning, implementing, instructing, and evaluating CScope across the contents.	District Supervisors George, Abel, Magee, and Brocato Self	9/17/2011
23c	7	Gather information from two administrators on relevant and legal questioning and assessment strategies used in interviewing new teachers.	J. Wilson Dr. Ward	2/15/2012
18c	8	Observe the office secretary to assess and summarize the needs and demands of her position.	Bean School Secretary	Ongoing
11c	8	Interview the director of Information Services/Technology; describe the process used to assess and evaluate the technology software.	Dr. K. Knight Director of Information/Technology Department	12/20/2011
19b	8	Meet with the district’s attendance officer to discuss rules procedures, ramifications of attendance on law, finance and general district operations.	S. McLemore District Attendance Clerk	3/15/2012
24d	8	Complete a requisition for a service or supply from a budgeted account. Describe the path of the requisition for approval.	Z. Bean Secretary to Principal	9/17/2011
37a	8	Search website for Superintendent organizations compile a list of services and information available to the superintendent.	Self	Ongoing
38 a	8	Compile a list of books, publications, training manuals, district publications recommended for the position of Superintendent.	Self	1/2012
20b	9	Meet with the head custodian to review job responsibilities and staff schedules. Follow up by shadowing the head custodian for a period of time.	Y. Frank Head Custodian, Elementary Campus	11/10/2011
21c	9	Review the policies for student transportation. Then evaluate the extent to which the district is in compliance.	Self BISD Bus Driver	11/2011
22a	9	Interview the district food service manager to discuss the requirements, concerns, and issues of the Food Service department.	P. Barker Director of Food and Nutrition	2/2012
15b	10	Meet with a current leader involved in implementing a district change. Provide information about why the change was made what steps were taken to implement the change.	B. George Early Childhood, Language Arts Supervisor	3/2012
17d	10	Meet with the counselor to discuss the role of the school in regard to children responding to the single parent’s needs, and after-school care.	S. Stallworth Elementary Counselor	2/2012
35a	10	Choose a current issue at district level. Meet with two persons on either side of the issue. Develop a list of concerns that each side has about the opposing side. Devise a resolution.	J.  Corona Title I ESL Supervisor	1/2012

Superintendent's Interview

 I interviewed Dr. Carrol A. Thomas, Superintendent of Beaumont ISD.   Dr. Thomas is committed to students learning with success, parental involvement, communicating the district’s shared vision to the community,  teachers teaching with the best curriculum resources, providing ongoing staff development, energizing all district personnel to grow, develop, and evolve into their career goals. It was a pleasure to interview with such an inspiring and knowledgeable Superintendent.

Q. What is your definition of leadership?

Response:  Leadership is “Working with other individuals to get the job done.”  Appointing personnel to the right job description helps to get things done. Everybody knows what’s expected and stays in their lane.  He states as Superintendent, communicating the shared vision of the district, being honest and candid are essential to the outcome of a successful leadership team.  He shared that he team works with a nine member Executive Cabinet on a daily basis. This collaborative effort ensures that everyone is moving in the same direction and focused on the common goals of the district’s mission statement and shared vision.

Q. What are the positive aspects of being in a leadership position, like Superintendent?

 Response: Dr. Thomas shared that accomplishing goals set out to become a district of excellence is a positive aspect.  Evaluating the data and celebrating growth in student performance, building positive relationships within the school district and community, serving a community that embraces change and sees improvement every day.  Always maintaining focus on the end results, “Close the learning gaps to guarantee ALL students are successful.”  He is really focused on student performance

Q. What are the attributes of a good Superintendent?

Response: Maintain a positive attitude during times of hardship because it is the right thing to do. He reflected on being supportive in encouraging individuals to be risk takers. Sometimes as Superintendent, one maybe faced with situations that challenge you to take risk.   Always provide the facts and communicate what is going on in the district with all stakeholders. He felt that district staff should be well-informed of the philosophy of the Superintendent.   I was impressed with his view on the use of power.  He stated that power is best used when you don’t have to enforce it. The power play over people will only cause them to do what you make them do. Use power to motivate and provide encouragement to others. He believes in strong work ethics. Work hard and do the best job possible to accomplish the goal before you.

Q. What does ethical leadership look like?

Response:  He described ethical leadership as building a system of trust and confidence.  Ethical leadership is a standard of excellence in behavior. As stated before just do the right things by analyzing the situation to make sound decisions. When collaborating with others be honest in criticism and candid in a descent manner.  Adhere to the policy and procedures.  Everyone wants to do a great job.  Communicate the expectations so that all understand the desired outcome.

Q. How does the Superintendent accomplish such a wide ranging strategic planning?

Response:  We are a public entity and everyone shares in the vision that impacts the accountability system. Student Performance is a high priority for Dr. Thomas.  To provide opportunity for the struggling learner to be successful a Re-teach Policy was put in place to provide an additional opportunity for teachers to provide instruction in a differentiated way. He talked about how every department from the central office staff, transportation, maintenance, and nutrition just to name a few visit campuses to view the teaching and learning process.  He wants everyone to be aware of what programs are being implemented in the schools and how their job roles impact the learning process.  With the end in mind everyone is focused on student performance. 

The interview was lengthy and Dr. Thomas provided a wealth of information.  Throughout the interview he made reference to these thoughts that I feel will be helpful to me as I plan and develop an effective internship:  Be a knowledgeable student, be able to make good decisions, be honest and truthful, use common sense (doing the right things) communicate and collaborate with all stakeholders

M Pace-White's Action Success Professional Vita

                                   Marilyn Yvette Pace-White

7185 Palmetto Drive, Beaumont, Texas. 77708

(W) 617-6584; (H) (409) 892-1074; mwhite@beaumont.k12.tx.us

Education/Certification

M/Ed                                            Education Leadership, Prairie View Am & M University,

                                                      Prairie View, TX, 2002

BS                                                 Business, Personnel Management, Texas Woman’s University,

                                                      Denton, TX, 1981

Superintendent Certificate         Texas (In progress)

Principal Certificate                   EC-12, Texas

Teacher Certificate                     Elementary Self-Contained, Elementary Reading, 1-8, Texas

Administrative and Leadership

Experience

Title I Curriculum Coordinator, Pietzsch-MacArthur

Beaumont Independent School District

Beaumont, TX, 2007-present

Manage Curriculum Implementation

·     Perform daily classroom walk through (CWT’s)

·     Enter CWT’s observations into Eduphoria, provide teachers with immediate feedback

·     Provides Mentorship to teachers as needed.

·     Demonstrate and plan lessons with teachers.

·     Order supplemental curriculum materials.

·     Facilitates Campus Based Staff Development for staff development days, provides

      information for ongoing professional staff development workshops for all teachers.

·     Coordinates Content/Grade Level Meetings/Department Meetings

Monitor After School Tutorials

·     Days, Time, Location

·     Differentiate Curriculum Instruction with research web-based internet programs, iCore

            Study Island, Symphony Math, and Ticket to Read.

·     Develop Action Plans for content areas based on student performance in targeted areas

     of concern.

·     Prepares student sign-in sheet to track student attendance in the program.

·     Provides instrument to assess student performance.

Analyze & Disaggregate Data

·     Evaluates and tracks student progress in computer- based reading program iStation

      BOY, MOY, and EOY data.

·     Monitors iStation weekly progress monitoring reports and teacher documentation

      recorded for students that required teacher directed lessons.

·     Analyze and disaggregate data on six weeks assessments and mock assessments. (Item

     Analysis)

·     Prepares campus reports on student data and submits to the Title I department.

U. I. L. Campus Coordinator

·   Coordinates campus U.I.L. coaching teams and student teams.

·   Provides coaches with materials needed for preparation and practice for the students.

                                                                                                     

Title I Summer School Program Administrator

Lucas Elementary, Beaumont ISD

Beaumont, TX,  Summer 2010

·      Implemented appropriate leadership skills, techniques, assigned job functions, delegated responsibilities, and promoted learning and high expectations, academic rigor for self, students and staff.

·      Administered campus activities for school faculty and students.

·      Implemented a shared vision that focused on teaching and learning for the success of all students.

Title I Summer School Curriculum Coordinator

Pietzsch-MacArthur Elementary, Beaumont ISD

Beaumont, TX, Summer 2007, 2008, 2009

·     Coordinated curriculum and instruction in-serve staff development.

·     Provided teachers and students with curriculum materials to ensure student success in the classroom.

·     Analyze & Disaggregate Data using reading and math pre and post assessments.

Teaching Experience

Elementary School Teacher

Fehl Elementary School, Beaumont, TX, 77701, 1998-2007

·      Taught 4^th Grade Self-Contained classes

·      Incorporated a variety of teaching methods and academic strategies to generate student interest.

·      Evaluated and tracked student performance in class by using a variety of evaluations implemented by campus and district.

·      Maintained positive relationship with students and parents while holding students to a high expectation of learning for classroom work and behavior.

·      Coordinated campus initiatives for parent involvement participation, TAKS Family Night, math and science camps, and families at school together. (FAST)

·      Served as afterschool coordinator for tutorials to improve student performance in the areas of reading and math.

Middle School Reading Teacher

Thomas Edison Middle School, Port Arthur ISD

Port Arthur, TX, 77642, 1995-1998

·     Taught sixth and eighth grade reading to students with diverse learning style.

·     Integrated a variety of instructional strategies to promote student success and interest.

·     Evaluated and tracked student performance in class by using progress monitoring measurements on a regular basis.

·     Maintained a positive relationship with students, parents, and colleagues while holding

    students to a high standard of opportunity for behavior and class work.

                                                                                                                    

Additional Training/Professional Development

·   Superintendent Certification Program, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, Currently in-progress

          August, 2011.

·   36 Hours of Instructional Leadership Development, ESC Region 5 Service Center, Silsbee, TX

   Summer, July 23, 2009.

·   Professional Development and Appraisal System, ESC Region 5 Service Center, Silsbee, TX

    Summer, July 29, 2009.

·   30 hours Gifted and Talented Certification, June 23, 2000.

·   Yearly Gifted and Talented Update hours, 2001-present.

Presentations

Pace-White, M. (2011, July). Setting the Stage for STAAR with CScope: A Guaranteed, Viable                       

          Curriculum. Presentation at Austin Middle School District  Grades 3-8 Vertical Team In- 

          Service. Beaumont, TX, 77708

Pace-White, M. (2010, November). Change Management - Embracing Change.

  Presentation at Pietzsch-MacArthur Elementary Faculty In-service, Beaumont, TX,77705

Professional Affiliations

Association of Texas Professional Educators, 1998-present

Beaumont Teachers Association, 2009-present

Texas Alliance of Black School Educators, 1999-present

National Alliance of Black School Educators, 2005-present

Gifted and Talented Association, 2005-2010

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, 2009-present

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, 1977-present

Civic/Community Service

Back to School Community Drive, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Beaumont, TX, August, 2011

                                                   References

References available upon requests.