1. Alana Brigette Sexton 1217 Sylvatus Highway Hillsville, Va 24343 276-728-5358 absexton@ccpsd.k12.va.us

2. The pathway to educational excellence lies within each school.

3. Objective: To obtain an administrative position in which my instructional expertise, motivation, and management skills will build high performing teams and enlist others in the vision of Carroll County Public Schools. To ensure the success of all children through instructional leadership.

4. Vision Statement It is my belief that, through education, a child will always have the security of being able to deal with whatever life may throw at them. Children are faced with daily obstacles that we can’t even begin to imagine. However, education is a safe haven where a child can learn and always feel some sense of accomplishment that no one can ever take away. I believe the importance of education is showing children how to cherish learning by applying it to their greatest dreams.

5. Vision Statement cont. I believe the importance of education is showing children how to cherish learning by applying it to their greatest dreams. My hope is to inspire children and teachers to never settle for what they believe is their level of success, but to find the passion to reach for what seems to be impossible. Passion in education means the ability to accept that we will never have the answers to everything, while at the same time, making a commitment to never stop searching for answers that lead us to a feeling of accomplishment.

6. Qualifications/Skills Technology driven including the use of: Interactive white boards Web 2.0 applications Computers Powerschool Virtual School

7. Qualifications/Skills Implementation of school improvement plan to match school’s vision. Ability to work together as a team to meet the needs of all children. Able to disaggregate data to differentiate instruction. Implementation of RTI. Provide meaningful staff development needed to meet instructional needs.

8. Qualifications/Skills Promote student success through collaboration with all stakeholders including the community, parents, and teachers. Maintain the safety of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Meet each situation with integrity while maintaining consistency and fairness. Met and maintained all benchmark scores for Standards of Learning

9. Work Experience 2006-Present 5 th grade teacher,Gladesboro Elementary School Carroll County Public Schools 2004-2006 4 th grade teacher, Gladesboro Elementary School Carroll County Public Schools 2001-2004 2 nd grade teacher, Hillsville Elemenary School Carroll County Public Schools

10. Supplementary Work Experience 360 hours internship hours in elementary, middle, and the central office Trainer for Thinking Maps Trainer for Write from the Beginning Writing Coach Powerschool Contact person Mentor teacher

11. Education Radford University 2009-Present Master’s in Educational Leadership Radford University 1999-2001 Bachelor in Elementary Education Wytheville Community College Associate in Arts and Sciences