Mark Brown

2759 Moore Cemetery Rd.  Groveton TX  75845

(W) 936-642-1597; (H) 936-831-3834; mbrown1444@yahoo.com

Education/Certification

Superintendent Certification              In progress Lamar University

M. Ed.                                                           Lamar University Beaumont TX, 2009

BA                                                                  Kinesiology/History, Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, TX, 2001

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Assistant Principal, Groveton JH-HS

Groveton, TX, 2009-2013

Ø  Participated in development and evaluation of educational programs.

Ø  Promoted a positive, caring climate for learning.

Ø  Communicated effectively with students and staff.

Ø  Participated in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.

Ø  Helped principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

Ø  Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences.  Served as second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.

Ø  Assisted principal in interviewing, selecting, and orientating new staff.

Ø  Supervised operations in principal’s absence.

Ø  Helped plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.

Ø  Supervised reporting and monitoring of student attendance and worked with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.

Ø  In charge of requisitioning supplies, textbooks, and equipment, checked inventory, maintained records, and verified receipts for materials.

Ø  Assisted with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.

Ø  Ensured that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.

Ø  Helped to develop a student discipline management system that resulted in positive student behavior.

Ø  Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.

Ø  Conducted conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

Ø  Participated in professional development to improve skills related to job assignment.

Ø  Demonstrated awareness of school-community needs and initiated activities to meet those needs.

Teaching Experience

High School Social Studies Teacher

Centerville High School, Groveton, TX,  2002-2006

Ø  Taught World History, U.S. History, Government, and Economics.

Ø  Prepared lessons that reflected accommodations for differences in students’ learning styles.

Ø  Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

Ø  Planned and used appropriate instructional learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

Ø  Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Ø  Worked with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

Ø  Used technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. 

Ø  Established and maintained open communications by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Coaching Experience

Head Basketball Coach/Junior High Football/Track/Cross Country

Corrigan-Camden High School, Corrigan, TX,  2006-2009

Centerville High School, Groveton, TX,  2004-2006

Ø  Varsity football (OLB); Regional Champions 2006, Area Champions 2007

Ø  Varsity Track; Team State Qualifiers 2008, Team State Champions 2009

Ø  Varsity Basketball; Bi-District Qualifier 2004-2005 (Record 16-15), Bi-District Qualifier 2005-2006 (Record 19-9), Bi-District Qualifier, District Coach of the Year 2006-2007 (Record 10-9), Bi-District Qualifier 2007-2008 (Record 15-11), Bi-District Qualifier 2008-2009 (Record 19-11).

Ø  Cross Country; boy and girl State qualifier 2004, girl state qualifier 2005.

Ø  Accompanied and supervised student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.

Ø  Applied and enforced student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and wile on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Ø  Encouraged by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.

Ø  Ensured student athletes maintained high academic standards.

 

Additional Training/Professional Development

PDAS and ILD training, Region VI Service Center, Hunstville, TX, 2009

CPI training, Groveton High School, Groveton, TX, 2009-2013

PEIMS Disciplinary Programs, Region VI Service Center, Hunstville, TX, 2011

PEIMS Attendance Programs, Region VI Service Center, Hunstville, TX, 2012

 

References

Joe Driskell, Superintendent

Groveton ISD

207 N. Main, Groveton, TX  75845

(936) 641-1473

 

Sherry Hughes, Superintendent

Corrigan-Camden ISD

504 S. Home, Corrigan, TX  75939

(936) 398-2543

 

Todd Moore, Asst. Superintendent

Groveton ISD

207 N. Main, Groveton, TX  75845

(936) 642-1128

 

 

 

 

Superintendent Interview:

Conducting my interviewing was a rewarding and beneficial assignment in that my former Superintendent and I were able to sit down and have a great conversation about being in this particular role.  One answer that stood out to me was to the question of what does ethical leadership look like.  My site supervisor’s answer was short but complete.  He thinks ethical leadership is first being honest.  We discussed many situations in that it would be easy to just lie or be deceptive, and that being honest is not always the easiest thing to do.  But in the end it is the correct thing and will always benefit you no matter what position one is in.  Second, one needs to have the kids and the school district in their best interest.  I learned that many times outside influence can tend to sway one away from what is the right thing to do for the district and as Superintendent this can cause you a lot of problems.  The next area in our interview that I found to be beneficial is how to have a good working relationship with the school board.  The best way to have a good relationship is to have open communication in which both sides are able to discuss and problem solve together.  Also one needs to encourage input from the board and also allow all stakeholders to have their ideas looked at as well.  While discussing the negative aspects of being a Superintendent I found it interesting that having everyone on the same page and working for a common goal was difficult and creates a negative aspect to the job. This interview provided many answers and gave me a foundation as a beginning Superintendent. I will not only be leaning on him for this program, but also in my new endeavor.

Benefits of Blogs

Prior to this assignment I had little to no experience with blogs, wikis, or any type of social media.  I guess one could say that this assignment made me get out of my comfort zone a little.  I still am not a fan of social media, but when used strictly for professional reasons I could see where this would be beneficial.  Communicating with teachers, staff, or any stakeholder of the school through blogs and getting responses from them would be a great benefit. I also think one could benefit by posting happenings about the district and make these available to anyone that it would effect.  I am starting to come around a little and buy into the effectiveness of these tools.

Action Research

Action research is just what is says.  It is research that is done as one is actively working on certain projects, assignment or problems that need addressing.  I will be able to use action research in many ways with my new endeavor as being a Superintendent of an extremely small school district.  I can benefit from action research in that my new district has obvious problems that will need to be addressed and solutions found in order for me to be a successful Superintendent.  One area that stands out is the fact that the district is currently unacceptable academically and that the enrollment has dropped significantly over the past two years. As Superintendent, I will have to research and actively find the problems and at the same time come up with proper solutions.  Working with other stakeholders at the school I think this will be an opportunity for me not only to do part of my job, but to also build upon my knowledge and help me achieve my superintendent certification.  Much action research will be in my very near future along with many challenges that I will face.  Hopefully with theses challenges I will also be provided with opportunities to learn and become the best Superintendent that I can possibly be for my district.