Hi, my name is Kenya Huffman.

What is my objective? To obtain a position as an assistant principal of an elementary school within the suburban school district of Roanoke County, utilizing my years of instructional experience and my leadership and managerial skills acquired through my Educational Leadership Degree Program.

Who am I?  An educator who loves her job and is passionate about teaching and learning  An advocate for myself, my students, and my colleagues  A lifelong student who is constantly striving to improve my practice through professional development and personal study  A “cheerleader” for the success of every child that I teach.  A person who is seeking the opportunity to have a positive impact on the members of a school community.

What is my background? (Education) Ed.S., Educational Leadership Expected Completion: May 2017 Radford University, Radford, VA M.A.Ed, Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education May 2007 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA GPA: 4.0 B.S., Human Development: Early Childhood Education December 2005 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Summa Cum Laude

What’s my background? (Cont’d.) (Teaching Experience) Fifth Grade Teacher, Aug Present Third Grade Teacher, August 2007-June 2013 Herman L. Horn Elementary School, Roanoke County Schools Teaching in a fully-inclusive classroom (including students with special needs, those identified as gifted, and English Language Learners) Responsibilities include: -Planning and implementing lessons in multiple subject areas -Effectively preparing students for Virginia state testing -Utilizing appropriate classroom management tools -Successfully communicating with parents, students, and colleagues

What is my background? (Leadership Experience) Grade Level Coordinator (Third Grade), August 2010-June 2012 Tasks included: -Organizing weekly meetings with three other team teachers -Leading and contributing to instructional planning -Maintaining and collecting all appropriate paperwork related to grade level daily routines and activities -Serving as liaison between grade level teachers and the school’s administrative team

What is my background? (Leadership Experience) (Cont’d). Professional Organization Roanoke County Education Association (VEA/NEA), August 2007-Present Positions Held: Vice-President, Aug Present Secretary, Jan June 2013 Building Representative, Aug Present

Technology Skills  Active/Smart White Board  Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint  Web 2.0 (Blogs, Podcasts, Wiki)  Google Apps (Forms, Docs, Sheets, Slides,  Calendar, Sites, etc)  Digital Storytelling  iPads, iPods

What is my vision? It is my vision to be a school leader who works with the staff, students, and parents of my school community to create a culture in which: the love of learning is the primary focus, all people feel safe and welcome, all members are treated with respect and equity, all forms of diversity are valued and promoted, and each student is prepared for success and to be a thoughtful, productive member of our global society.

How will this vision be fulfilled? My goals are to:  create and maintain a culture of trust, collaboration, and high expectations among all members of the school community.  treat all members of the school community equally regardless of race, class, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, or religious affiliation.  provide the necessary resources and staff development to support teachers in creating engaging lessons that motivate students to learn.

How will this vision be fulfilled? (Cont’d.) My goals are to:  institute a system of accountability for students’ academic and social success  Implement and monitor a school instructional program that is conducive to student learning  ensure the management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.