Administrative+Internship

[|South Johnston High School]

One of the most significant elements of the NELA program has been the year-long internship at a school site. Although South Johnston was over one hour from my home in Rocky Mount, it was worth the daily drive to work with Mr. Eddie Price. Awarded Principal of the Year twice in his relatively short career, Mr. Price is recognized as an effective leader especially in turnaround situations. He is also a big believer in distributing leadership, placing me as the lead administrator in the Freshman Academy. The role provided a much needed dive into the day-to-day life of high school administrators. Given this hands-on experience, my growth as a leader has been tremendous in the last year.

__**//Key Duties// **__
 * Assume duties of assistant principal, including conducting teacher observations and evaluations, designing professional development, and working with students, teacher and parents to promote academic achievement.


 * Lead administrator for the Freshman Academy (discipline, classroom walk throughs, instructional coach, communication).


 * Response to Intervention: Designed professional development, facilitated PLCs,


 * Xtreme Reading: Literacy program designed


 * Collaboratively developed master schedule for spring semester.


 * Collaborate with principal, staff and parents in the process to reestablish the school’s mission and vision


 * Problem of Practice**

//High FLYers: A special project working with high level students. In addition to other duties and special assignments, I acknowledged a need for leveraging the leadership potential of academically gifted students.// media type="custom" key="15410724"