Supervisor Conference and Feedback to Intern Plan

Today, Wednesday, September 21^st, I had an opportunity to meet face-to-face with our district’s Superintendent, Dr. J.D. Kennedy in his office.  Knowing that I had spent much time and effort organizing and revising my Intern Plan a couple of times already, I figured the meeting would be of a formality of a “job well done” plan.  However, much to my surprise, Dr. Kennedy had already visited my “plan” prior to me arriving and was awaiting my entry into his office so he could give his professional response and of course, the proposed revising of my intern plan.

As we went through each activity and the competency it related to, he offered his critique based upon his many years of experience.  In order for Dr. Kennedy to properly advise me on the needed changes to my plan, he first wanted to know what my “weaknesses” were based upon my test of competencies I had taken 4 weeks ago.  Then, taking these weaknesses into consideration, he quickly and efficiently changed or added to 11 of my 38 activities in order to strengthen my knowledge.

Specifically, I needed to attend meetings related to budget, bonds, and adverse employment action.  Immediately, he had his secretary put me on the weekly “cabinet meetings.”  He also requested that I start attending bond meetings, the first of which started in just 3 ½ hours after the conclusion of this morning’s Intern Plan meeting.  This bond meeting was with the selected  architects in proposing how we should budget an already passed school bond  for expansion and renovation for 3 high schools, 2 elementary schools, 3 middles schools, and buying of land for future school sites.  Immediately, I felt the impact of his changes to my plan and the strengthening of one of my weaknesses.

In addition, Dr. Kennedy added to my: 1) Strategic Planning to include me evaluating how to streamline the District Strategic Plan down to our core business,  2) Data Collection and Analysis by having me coordinate the transfer of data to REEL Learning in the 3 areas of at-risk a) Attendance, b) Achievement, c) and Behavior,  3) Learning Theory by reviewing Tom Schmoker’s  Design Qualities (this is one of our new district initiatives),  4) Use MAP testing to when Evaluating Student Achievement,  5) Use our new district grading policy when reviewing a Change Process,  6) Interviewing key personnel in determining how our school menu is selected and how it fits with our wellness program as it relates to Food Services and  7) Parent Involvement to include specifically way to promote cultural diversity as it relates to our Hispanic and African American students.

Once our meeting concluded and I went back to revise my Intern Plan again (this time with experience guiding my activities), I realized that I was not only venturing into areas I was not familiar with, I was adding to experiences that would prepare me properly as a future superintendent.

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Tom's Professional Vita - Revised

Thomas Wales

4360 County Road 408, McKinney, TX 75071

(W) (469) 424-5542; (H) (972) 542-1833; twales@mckinneyisd.net

Education/Certification

MS                                          Sports Administration/Human Performance

                                                University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS, 1992

BS                                           Secondary Education/Social Studies Emphasis

                                                Coaching and Sports Administration

                                                University of Southern Mississippi

                        Hattiesburg, MS, 1989

Superintendent Certification   Texas (In Progress)

Principal Certification              Texas             

Teacher Certification              7-12 Social Studies, Texas

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Assistant Principal, McKinney Boyd High School

McKinney Independent School District

McKinney, TX 2006-Present

·         Assisted principal in opening a new 3,000 student high school in 2006

·         Assist principal in interviewing and hiring staff, creation and implementation of student discipline procedures

·         Implement and present professional development opportunities for staff

·         Monitor and collaborate with teachers in the disaggregation of data, provide instrumental strategies, textbook coordinator, create Master Schedule, oversee safety dogs, and oversee various safety procedures as well as our Clubs/Organizations

·         Served as liaison between counselors and administration

·         Started and oversee our new E-High (alternative) education on campus

·         PSAT coordinator and AP Steering Committee coordinator

Head Golf Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006

·         Created a successful Golf program that advanced to regionals. Had winning seasons in every year/every program I coached

·         High School Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

·         Incorporated and oversaw successful booster club programs

Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach

Canyon Creek Christian High School, Richardson, TX 2001-2003

·         Served as Athletic Director and District Vice-President

·         Implemented tutorial instruction program for athletes

·         Coached Varsity Football team into playoffs each year and received the 3-A Texas Football Coach of the year award in 2001

·         Oversaw the athletic development and progress of a 3-A High School and its Junior High feeder programs

·         Hired and evaluated a staff of 8 different sports and 33 teams

·         Other responsibilities included Budgeting, Creating Policy Handbook, Scheduling games, Media relations, Facility maintenance, Marketing, Sponsorships, Fundraising, and overseeing the Cougar Booster Club

                                                              

Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999

·         Served as Athletic Director, Head Varsity Football and Track Coach

·         Responsible for the Junior High and High School Athletic program at one of the largest 4-A private High Schools in the Dallas Metroplex

·         Coached Varsity Football Team to the school’s first ever back-to-pack winning season

·         Responsibilities included Budgeting, Hiring and Evaluation of coaches, Game scheduling, Design and Building of new athletic facilities, Fundraising, Sponsorship negotiations, and overseeing the Saint’s Athletic Booster Club

Teacher Experience

High School Social Studies Teacher

Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006

·         Taught World History/AP

·         Received certification in Gifted and Talented

·         Had TAKS scores that averaged 98% and large number of commended students

·         Integrated various and new teaching strategies in order to develop engaging lessons to help create student interest in content

·         Incorporated schools first study-abroad programs and oversaw students on educational trips each summer to Europe

·         Helped start and co-sponsor the school’s first History Club

High School Social Studies Teacher

Canyon Creek Christian Academy, Richardson, TX 2001-2003

·         Taught World Geography

·         Attended many workshops and professional development opportunities.

·         Incorporated many project-based learning strategies as well as hand-on learning techniques

·         Developed many strong parent-teacher professional relationships in order to solicit parental support in the classroom

High School Social Studies Teacher

Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999

·         Taught World Geography

·         Attended many workshops in order to further my professional development in making me a stronger teacher

·         Students scored very well on the Iowa student assessment

                                                     Coaching Experience

Head Golf Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006

·         Created a successful Golf program that advanced to regionals. Had winning seasons in every year/every program I coached

·         High School Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

·         Incorporated and oversaw successful booster club programs

Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach

Canyon Creek Christian High School, Richardson, TX 2001-2003

·         Served as Athletic Director and District Vice-President

·         Implemented tutorial instruction program for athletes

·         Coached Varsity Football team into playoffs each year and received the 3-A Texas Football Coach of the year award in 2001

·         Oversaw the athletic development and progress of a 3-A High School and its Junior High feeder programs

·         Hired and evaluated a staff of 8 different sports and 33 teams

·         Other responsibilities included Budgeting, Creating Policy Handbook, Scheduling games, Media relations, Facility maintenance, Marketing, Sponsorships, Fundraising, and overseeing the Cougar Booster Club

                                                              

Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999

·         Served as Athletic Director, Head Varsity Football and Track Coach

·         Responsible for the Junior High and High School Athletic program at one of the largest 4-A private High Schools in the Dallas Metroplex

·         Coached Varsity Football Team to the school’s first ever back-to-pack winning season

·         Responsibilities included Budgeting, Hiring and Evaluation of coaches, Game scheduling, Design and Building of new athletic facilities, Fundraising, Sponsorship negotiations, and overseeing the Saint’s Athletic Booster Club

Presentations

·         Wales, T. and McDaniel, R. (2009, February). Failure Is Not An Option. Presentation at McKinney Boyd High School for Teacher Professional Development, McKinney, TX.

·         Wales, T. (2011, August). Educational Design Qualities.  Presentation at McKinney Boyd High School for Inservice. McKinney, TX.

Additional Training/Professional Development

·         “Capturing Kids’ Hearts”, Houston, TX 2006; McKinney, TX 2009

·         “Building Champions”, McKinney, TX 2007

·         “Failure is not an Option”, McKinney, TX 2008

·         “Working on the Work”, McKinney, TX 2010

·         “Love and Logic”, McKinney, TX 2010

Professional Activities

·         Miami/Dade County Special Olympics Volunteer

·         Serve as Master of Ceremony for Relay for Life fundraiser

·         Spokesperson to Area Civic Groups

·         Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce

·         Fellowship of Christian Athletes

·         Athletes in Action

·         Help in several charity events and camps run by the Dallas Cowboy Players

Professional Affiliations

·         National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2008-presen

·         Texas High School Athletic Director’s Association, 1997-2005

·         Texas High School Coaches Association, 1997-2006

Accomplishments

·         Selected as 2001 Texas Sports Writers 3-A Football Coach of the Year

·         Selected by Nike to receive free participation/accommodations to the 1999 “Athletic Director of the Year Clinic” in St. Augustine, Florida

·         Was featured in a story in the 1997 “Dave Campbell’s Football Magazine” for coaching accomplishments

                                                References

References will be included on the following page, if requested.

Intern Plan Revisions Based on Peer's Comments

I received some good feedback from 5 people regarding my Internship Plan.  Only two cited any possible changes and both of those proposed changes, which I will adopt, were the same.  These were related to activity #’s 31 (Ethics) and 32 (Interpersonal Relationships).  Both of these administrators in my cohort suggested that I include others as a resource than just myself for these 2 activities.  I have decided to go back and include Assistant Principals as well as Department Heads.

The other change I decided to include was something I saw in another Internship Plan and that was to list briefly what each activity related to. 

Tom's Professional Vita

Thomas Wales

4360 County Road 408, McKinney, TX 75071

(W) (469) 424-5542; (H) (972) 542-1833; twales@mckinneyisd.net

Education/Certification

MS                                          Sports Administration/Human Performance

                                                University of Southern Mississippi

     Hattiesburg, MS, 1992

BS                                           Secondary Education/Social Studies Emphasis

                                                Coaching and Sports Administration

                                                University of Southern Mississippi

                        Hattiesburg, MS, 1989

Superintendent Certification   Texas (In Progress)

Principal Certification              Texas               

Teacher Certification              7-12 Social Studies, Texas

Administrative and Leadership Experience

 

Assistant Principal, McKinney Boyd High School

            McKinney Independent School District
           McKinney, TX 2006-Present

·         Assisted principal in opening a new 3,000 student high school in 2006

·         Assist principal in interviewing and hiring staff, creation and implementation of student discipline procedures

·         Implement and present professional development opportunities for staff

·         Monitor and collaborate with teachers in the disaggregation of data, provide instrumental strategies, textbook coordinator, create Master Schedule, oversee safety dogs, and oversee various safety procedures as well as our Clubs/Organizations

·         Served as liaison between counselors and administration

·         Started and oversee our new E-High (alternative) education on campus

·         PSAT coordinator and AP Steering Committee coordinator

Head Golf Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006

·         Created a successful Golf program that advanced to regionals. Had winning seasons in every year/every program I coached

·         High School Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

·         Incorporated and oversaw successful booster club program

Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach

Canyon Creek Christian High School, Richardson, TX 2001-2003

·         Served as Athletic Director and District Vice-President

·         Implemented tutorial instruction program for athletes

·         Coached Varsity Football team into playoffs each year and received the 3-A Texas Football Coach of the year award in 2001

·         Oversaw the athletic development and progress of a 3-A High School and its Junior High feeder programs

·         Hired and evaluated a staff of 8 different sports and 33 teams

·         Other responsibilities included Budgeting, Creating Policy Handbook, Scheduling games, Media relations, Facility maintenance, Marketing, Sponsorships, Fundraising, and overseeing the Cougar Booster Club

Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999

·         Served as Athletic Director, Head Varsity Football and Track Coach

·         Responsible for the Junior High and High School Athletic program at one of the largest 4-A private High Schools in the Dallas Metroplex

·         Coached Varsity Football Team to the school’s first ever back-to-pack winning season

·         Responsibilities included Budgeting, Hiring and Evaluation of coaches, Game scheduling, Design and Building of new athletic facilities, Fundraising, Sponsorship negotiations, and overseeing the Saint’s Athletic Booster Club

Teacher Experience

High School Social Studies Teacher

Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006

·         Taught World History/AP

·         Received certification in Gifted and Talented

·         Had TAKS scores that averaged 98% and large number of commended students

·         Integrated various and new teaching strategies in order to develop engaging lessons to help create student interest in content

·         Incorporated schools first study-abroad programs and oversaw students on educational trips each summer to Europe

·         Helped start and co-sponsor the school’s first History Club

High School Social Studies Teacher

Canyon Creek Christian Academy, Richardson, TX 2001-2003

·         Taught World Geography

·         Attended many workshops and professional development opportunities.

·         Incorporated many project-based learning strategies as well as hand-on learning techniques

·         Developed many strong parent-teacher professional relationships in order to solicit parental support in the classroom

High School Social Studies Teacher

Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999

·         Taught World Geography

·         Attended many workshops in order to further my professional development in making me a stronger teacher

·         Students scored very well on the Iowa student assessment

                                                     Coaching Experience 

Head Golf Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006

·         Created a successful Golf program that advanced to regionals. Had winning seasons in every year/every program I coached

·         High School Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

·         Incorporated and oversaw successful booster club program

Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach

Canyon Creek Christian High School, Richardson, TX 2001-2003

·         Served as Athletic Director and District Vice-President

·         Implemented tutorial instruction program for athletes

·         Coached Varsity Football team into playoffs each year and received the 3-A Texas Football Coach of the year award in 2001 

·         Oversaw the athletic development and progress of a 3-A High School and its Junior High feeder programs

·         Hired and evaluated a staff of 8 different sports and 33 teams

·         Other responsibilities included Budgeting, Creating Policy Handbook, Scheduling games, Media relations, Facility maintenance, Marketing, Sponsorships, Fundraising, and overseeing the Cougar Booster Club

Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999

·         Served as Athletic Director, Head Varsity Football and Track Coach

·         Responsible for the Junior High and High School Athletic program at one of the largest 4-A private High Schools in the Dallas Metroplex

·         Coached Varsity Football Team to the school’s first ever back-to-pack winning season

·         Responsibilities included Budgeting, Hiring and Evaluation of coaches, Game scheduling, Design and Building of new athletic facilities, Fundraising, Sponsorship negotiations, and overseeing the Saint’s Athletic Booster Club

Additional Training/Professional Development

·         “Capturing Kids’ Hearts”, Houston, TX 2006; McKinney, TX 2009

·         “Building Champions”, McKinney, TX 2007

·         “Failure is not an Option”, McKinney, TX 2008

·         “Working on the Work”, McKinney, TX 2010

·         “Love and Logic”, McKinney, TX 2010

Professional Activities 

Miami/Dade County Special Olympics Volunteer

Serve as Master of Ceremony for Relay for Life fundraiser

Spokesperson to Area Civic Groups

Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Athletes in Action

Help in several charity events and camps run by the Dallas Cowboy Players

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2008-presen

Texas High School Athletic Director’s Association, 1997-2005

Texas High School Coaches Association, 1997-2006

Accomplishments

Selected as 2001 Texas Sports Writers 3-A Football Coach of the Year

Selected by Nike to receive free participation/accommodations to the 1999 “Athletic Director of the Year Clinic” in St. Augustine, Florida

Was featured in a story in the 1997 “Dave Campbell’s Football Magazine” for coaching accomplishments

                                                References

References will be included on the following page, if requested.