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Masters of Education Degree Secondary Administration Oral Examination. Tri-College University. Presented by: Heidi Eckart November 1, 2011. Topics. Topics:. Introduction: Personal. Age Ranges K-12. Classes I have taught 4 th Grade 5 th Grade Instructional Tech
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Masters of Education DegreeSecondary AdministrationOral Examination Tri-College University Presented by: Heidi Eckart November 1, 2011
Topics Topics:
Introduction: Personal • Age Ranges • K-12 • Classes I have taught • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • Instructional Tech • Physical Education • Speech • Language Arts • Visual Arts
Introduction: Personal I currently teach art and language arts in Hillsboro, North Dakota and coach volleyball and track.
Introduction: Personal My entire family is in education, including my parents and two brother-in-laws.
Introduction: Personal My husband, Chris and I have three children, Addi (13), Adyn (7), and Grady (2 ½).
Introduction: Professional THE FAR SIDE How did I go about creating my portfolio? How did I complete the Competency Grid?
Standard 1.0 Strengths • My passion. • My ability to get others to see the vision. • My skills in the use of technology. Areas of Growth • I do not need to have everyone on board. • Continue to implement my vision. Plans for Growth: Continue to work with community to promote the vision.
Standard 2.0 Strengths • Understanding of effective instruction. • Curriculum Planning and Development. • Personality types. Areas of Growth • Continue to be aware of others cues on change. • Stay current on trends in education. Plans for Growth: Continue to learn about tools like the Charlotte Danielson model for improving instruction.
Standard 3.0 Strengths • Creative problem solving. • Eagle personality. • Love of learning. Areas of Growth • Be cognizant of the human element. • Be aware of the pulse of the organization. Plans for Growth: Continue to collaborate with staff on ways to improve our organization. Attend conferences at both the state and national level.
Standard 4.0 Strengths • Communication skills. • Hard work ethic. • Technology skills. Areas of Growth • Be vigilant in assessing stakeholder involvement (including the students). Plans for Growth: Continue to develop relationships with community groups and keep them informed and involved.
“As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives.” -Henry David Thoreau
Standard 5.0 Strengths • A solid foundation. • Great role models. • Strong family. Areas of Growth • Find ways to release stress. • Allow time to reflect before I act. Plans for Growth: Surround myself with people who have good ethics. Continue to read literature from great leaders.
Standard 6.0 Strengths • My communication skills. • Ability to find knowledgeable resources to help me in any given situation. Areas of Growth • Continue to increase my knowledge of laws governing education. • Understand the complex diversities in my community. Plans for Growth: Work to interpret laws and policies ethically by collaborating with professionals.
Standard 7.0 Strengths • Creative problem solver. • I reflect on my decisions to check their validity. Areas of Growth • More experiences. Plans for Growth: I will continue working in my school to be an educational leader.
Can I answer any questions you might have? Thank you.