2. Bettina Mason

3. OBJECTIVE To obtain an administrator position with Roanoke City Public Schools while demonstrating the leadership necessary to meet the division’s goals of academic improvement, safe learning environments, as well as building stronger relationships

4. VISION My vision and purpose as an effective leader is to cultivate an atmosphere that continuously builds relationships with all involved shareholders, empower, inspire, as well as to establish better communication to drive student achievement.

5. LEADER VISIONARY COLLABORATOR EMPOWERING BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TEAM BUILDER COMMUNICATOR/LISTENER DRIVEN PASSIONATE INSPIRING ACHIEVER

6. I Believe… My goal in education is to enhance student learning so that they will become a well rounded individual. Communicating, socializing, problem solving, leading and surviving are attributes students need to move forward to the next level in their lives.

7. Establishing Relationships = POWER

8. LEADERSHIP STYLE Transformational As a transformational leader, I will be flexible, adaptable and encouraging. These elements will lend the motivation necessary to implement new ideas and continuous change.

9. EDUCATION  Currently working on a certification in Educational Leadership –Radford University  Teacher License –Virginia (April 2009)  Master of Science in Education (August 1995) James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA  Bachelor of Arts (May 1987) James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Note: A resume can be obtained after the PowerPoint presentation

10. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AFFILIATIONS Roanoke Education Association – Executive Vice-President Virginia Education Association-District 5 Board Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Committee (09-10) Virginia Association for Teachers in English (state) Virginia Association for Teachers in District P (local) Roanoke City Public Schools –Salary & Compensation Committee Roanoke City Public Schools -Aspiring Leaders (Chosen by Superintendent) Roanoke City Public Schools- Respectful Learning Environment Committee (Chosen by Director of Office of Student Support Services) Patrick Henry High School-Prom Chairperson (3 rd year) International Education Travel Leader (3 rd year) Past Northwest Child Development (Board)

11. If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. -John Q. Adams