Coeburn Middle School Wise County Public Schools September 22, 2013 Vision : To educate our youths effectively providing the opportunity of a successful tomorrow through a caring environment and data-driven decision making while holding fair and challenging expectations for every child. Tim Clay

Educational Background –B.A., Ferrum College, 2004 –Career Switcher Participant –M.S., Educational Leadership, Radford University, 2014 Experience: –Public Service as Probation and Parole Officer for Virginia DOC ( ) –Classroom Teacher (2010-Current) –Head Coaching at Middle and High School Levels –Crises Team and Emergency Preparedness About Myself

Further a nurtured learning environment by sustaining a code of conduct and promoting success Address needs of all students with focus of economically disadvantaged and special needs Close gaps of students below grade level in core-curriculum content Desired Position- Assistant Principal of Coeburn Middle School

Patience, Reality and Attainable Goals –Success is heavily based knowing what is it you are trying to achieve. –Instant gratification and overnight results are modern ideas that are not realistic –Decisions should be made based on data relevant to the given situation According to ISSLC standards 1 and 3 these ideas would prove my ideas successful and evident in school administration: –development and implementation of a clear vision – manage and oversee the completion of operations and activities necessary for furthering the learning environment Purpose Driven and Goal Oriented

Ability to effectively communicate throughout the diverseness of a population –Life lessons as an athlete and coach –Maturity and courage of a probation officer Through these experiences I have gained the ability to relate with people regardless of age, sex, economic status, interests, social status, and legal status. These qualities provide me the advantage to excel in ISSLC standards 3, 4 and 6- –I have proven my ability to work effectively with community and family –I have successfully managed a safe environment while designated the responsibility of continually overseeing 150 known convicted felons –My education has provided me the opportunity to examine social, political and economic issues necessary for sound decision making and leadership Attributes

Extreme emphasis and focus to be placed on economically disadvantaged and those with special needs: –Differentiated Instruction –Various modalities –Bloom’s Taxonomy Strive to accomplish these tasks by implementing ISSLC standards 2 and 5: –Grade level meetings will address the nurturing and instructional activities to aide in targeting this group –Staff will model professional behavior not only in the classroom, but throughout the school Areas to Accomplish

Model Exemplary Behavior Clearly Articulate Direction Set Goals Appreciate Success and Failure Closing with a Quote: – “A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car, but if he has an education, he may steal the whole railroad!” - Theodore Roosevelt Final Thoughts and Keys for Success