1. Samantha Crawford Sigmon 170 Gaywood Drive Bassett, VA 24055 276-629-5070 ssigmon@henry.k12.va.us

2. Learning has no limits…

3. Objective To obtain an administrative position in which my creativity, enthusiasm and strong management skills will be utilized to enhance the educational program set forth by Henry County Public Schools. To increase student’s academic and personal success through motivational and instructional strategies.

4. Vision Statement I believe that education is a life-long process. We must provide students with positive opportunities for continued growth, to prepare them to be functional, academically and morally in our ever-changing society. We must provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to express their own opinions and ask questions that provoke more learning, allowing them to learn from one another and gain an appreciation for the diversity within individuals. Diversity needs to be viewed as a strength within every child. In doing so, we can furnish them with strategies that meet their individual needs as learners, to gain knowledge to the best of their abilities regardless of race, gender, culture or socio-economic status.

5. Vision Statement, cont. We must strive to build confidence in our youth and aid them in facing their academic challenges, allowing them to reach their highest potential. As educators, we must be prepared to face these challenges and maximize student performance in any given situation. It should be our goal to instill a love of learning within every student and provide a desire for constant knowledge to build a strong foundation for the future.

6. Qualifications/Skills Technology driven, including the use of the following: --Web 2.0 applications --Interactive white boards --Computers --CPS system --Interactive Achievement assessment program for Henry County Public Schools.

7. Qualifications/Skills Able to dissaggregate data to determine areas of strength and weakness. Utilize data to create a plan of improvement. Facilitate faculty members to provide suggestions for the plan. Implement school improvement plan in daily lessons/activities.

8. Qualifications/Skills Promote student success through collaboration with all stakeholders. Assess and provide staff development needed for maximum instruction. Ensure the management of a school that will allow for the safety and well-being of all faculty, staff, students and visitors.

9. Qualifications/Skills Collaborate with family and community members to promote the success of all students. Stay consistent and fair, acting with integrity at all times. Met and maintained all Benchmark scores for Standards of Learning. Utilize and train teachers to use differentiated instruction in the classroom.

10. Work Experience 2007—Present 5 th grade teacher, Campbell Court Elementary Henry County Public Schools 2002—2007 5 th grade teacher, G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville City Public Schools 2001—2002 First grade teacher, G.L.H. Johnson Elementary Danville City Public Schools

11. Supplementary Work Experience 360 internship hours in elementary and middle school and the central office Chair, School Improvement Team Grade group chairperson Lead teacher for Differentiated Instruction for Campbell Court Elementary Science lead teacher Secretary, Child Study Committee

12. Supplementary Work Experience Presenter at the New Teacher Academy Held faculty meetings in the absence of the administrator Assistant, Saturday school remediation Communications Committee Parental Involvement Committee Facilitator for New Teacher Academy Mentor/Mentee Program Textbook Adoption

13. Education Radford University 2009—Present Master’s in Educational Leadership Averett University 1999—2001 Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Patrick Henry Community College 1997—1999 Associate in Arts and Sciences Degree