1. Presentation 1 Jerad Ward School Administration Position

2. Objectives Obtain a position as principal in Wythe County Public Schools  Wythe County Schools support my beliefs that students should be provided a variety of learning opportunities allowing them to achieve intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically in a caring and safe learning environment

3. Teaching Experience Marion Senior High School  Earth Science Teacher 1 year George Wythe High School  Earth Science, Biology, and Ecology Teacher 2 years

4. Leadership Experience Marion Senior High School  Football Assistant JV Defensive Coordinator  Baseball Assistant Varsity Assistant Coach George Wythe High School  Head Baseball Coach

5. Education Chilhowie High School – Diploma Concord University – BS  Biology 9-12  General Science 5-12 Radford University – MS Program Student  Educational Leadership

6. Personal Strengths Good Communication Skills Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems Ability to See the Big Picture Ability to Work with Diverse Groups Impeccable Integrity Goal Driven Hard Working  ISLLC 1, 4, 5

7. Goals I shall provide leadership for the school in agreement to Wythe County School Board policies (ISLLC 5,6) I will develop, implement, and evaluate a broad educational program (ISLLC 1,2,3,5) I shall provide excellent instructional leadership for the school that will improve teaching and engage student learning (ISLLC 1,2,3) I will act as a mentor for staff, students, and teachers (ISLLC 2,4,5) I shall mobilize the community for betterment of the school (ISLLC 4,6)

8. Personal Statement I truly feel that all children can learn and even learn at high levels. In the education field, we must strive to teach to all learning styles and alter our instructional methods to reach out to all students. Educators must continue to strengthen their skills at all levels in order to educate the students of today. Technology is a big part of children’s lives these days and it must be utilized in the classroom. Schools need the support of the community for education to be successful. Collaboratively, the school and community should always strive for excellence. All learning should take place in a safe environment free of discrimination and prejudice. If all of this is employed, education will continue to be a success in the now and in the future. (ISLLC 1,2,3,4,5,6)