Wendy Phillips Highly Qualified Assistant Principal Radford City Public School

Educational Background Endorsement in Educational Leadership Radford University 2011 Master of Science in Reading (Virginia Reading Specialist) Radford University 2005 Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (PreK –6) Radford University 1996 Virginia Teaching License (PreK-6) Current since 1996

Teaching Experience Montgomery County Schools (Belview Elementary) Reading Specialist (K-5) Radford City Schools (McHarg & Belle Heth Elementary) Substitute Teacher (K-6) Radford City Schools (McHarg Elementry) Homebound Instructor

Teaching Experience Roanoke City Schools (Virginia Heights Elementary) Pre-Kindergarten ( ) Title I Reading, K-5 ( ) Second Grade (1996) Homebound grades 2-3 as needed ( ) Summer School ( ) Giles County Schools (Eastern Elementary) Student Teaching Third Grade - (Spring 1995) Pulaski County Schools (Critzer Elementary) Student Teaching First Grade - (Fall 1994)

Professional Organizations New River Valley Reading Council - current member New River Valley Reading Council - Vice President Virginia State Reading Association - current member International Reading Association - current member Southwest Virginia For Early Childhood Education - past member National Teacher Association - past member National Reading Council - past member Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority - alumni

Staff Development Dr. Jean: Rock, Rhyme & Read Olweus Bullying Prevention Program Ruby Payne’s Understanding Poverty Presenter of “Creating Classroom Websites” Presenter of “Word Study Instruction” Presenter of “Spelling City & Word Study” Coordinator of “Commit to Graduate” with Pierson Prioleau Coordinator of “Word Study” with Michelle Picard Getting the Most Out of Your iPad (TTAC) Monthly Literacy Meetings for Elementary Reading Teachers Pals Training Grades 1-3 Leveled Literacy Intervention Day 3 Leveled Literacy Intervention Day 2 Leveled Literacy Intervention Day 1 MCPS New Teacher Academy

Staff Development Blog Book Talk (Café & Daily Five) Web Page Design Photostory Child Abuse I - Safe Technology Standards Smartboard Powerpoint Educational Games Photo Editing & File Management Animation Shop View Internet for Educational Purposes

Staff Development Sign Language High Scope Curriculum (all preschool domains) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test Qualitative Reading Inventory - 3 (QRI-3) English Second Language (ESL) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Ganske Spelling Inventory Phonological Awareness Language Survey (PALS) Boehm Test of Basic Concepts Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development Title I monthly meetings on current issues in education Preschool monthly meetings on early childhood language & literacy issues National Standards for Math & Science Roanoke City New Teacher Academy

Professional Development Technology for Administrators EDEL 624 (2011) Intro to School Administration EDEL 612 (2011) Seminar in Problems of Educ.Leadership EDEL 635 (2011) Virginia State Reading Conference (2011) Smartboard & SOL Integration NRCC EDU 195 (20 Technology in the Classroom NRCC ITE 195 (2009) Virginia State Reading Conference ( ) Title 1 State Conference ( ) VA Early Childhood Education Conference (

Standard #1 I have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of Radford City Schools’ vision of learning supported by the school community.

Standard #2 I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practice to student learning and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff.

Standard #3 I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing the organization, operations and resources in a way that promotes a safe, a efficient, and effective learning environment.

Standard #4 I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Standard #5 I am an educational leaderwsho has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairly and in an ethical manner.

Standard #6 I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.

Philosophy My philosophy of education focuses on each individual child and his/her educational needs. As an administrator, my focal point will continue on be on each individual child’s strengths and weaknesses based on a variety of continuous assessments to ensure the success of all students.

Philosophy My philosophy of learning continues to be built around the foundation that we are all lifelong learners. I make every effort to instill a love for learning in my students as well as in my colleagues. As educators we must strive to continue our focus on professional development and base our instruction and leadership goals on current data and best practices

Vision Statement My mission is to continue the Radford City Public School tradition of "excellence in education" for every student, every day.