Journey Towards a Bigger Picture

Embedded Internship Log Professional Staff Evaluation & Development

Mr. McCarley did a wonderful job of having numerous conversations with me throughout my Internship. He was readily available and would give me feedback on my experiences as well as give me questions and ideas to consider. When I first created this plan, it was guided by the class textbook. However as I progressed through the program, I found the best experience is hands on experience. I actively sought out opportunities that allowed me to observe our district leaders in action. Having a plan helped me to stay focused and not put all of my time and effort in one area. The plan also helped me seek out experiences I would not normally want to participate in. As I grew through the knowledge gained, I could see the effects of it in my role as a campus leader as well. My interactions with my district peers were viewed through a different lens. The reflection of the activities has been where I have grown the most as many times I have to ask myself if I would have made the same decision.
Staff development opportunities were observed district wide. I was able to assist in curriculum writing. Surveys were sent out throughout the district for feedback on staff development. Through sitting in on committees and being a part of the planning for district staff development it has allowed me to think bigger than just at the campus level. I appraise teachers and staff now, however seeing how the development of principal evaluation happens was a good experience.
These courses have helped make me a better educator and one day I will take the knowledge with me in the role of Superintendent.

Norma Penny Final Vita for Superintendent Internship

Norma Jean Penny

2025 Tipperary Drive, Deer Park, Texas 77536

Home 281-479-1716, Cell 281-813-0421, npenny@pasadenaisd.org

EDUCATION

§ Superintendent Certification, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

§ Master of Education, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX

§ Master of Science in Guidance & Counseling, Texas A&M Univ.-Kingsville

§ Teacher Certification, Texas A&M Univ.-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX

§ Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas A&I Univ.- Kingsville, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

§ Superintendent Certification, October 2011

§ Principal Certification, State of Texas

§ Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS)

§ Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)

§ Standard School Counselor, Grades (PK-12), State of Texas

§ Provisional Self-Contained, Grades (1-8), State of Texas

§ Trauma and Loss School Specialist

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Principal, Carter Lomax Middle School, Pasadena ISD 2007-Present

§ Opened a New 5/6 campus with 950 students.

§ Developed and implemented instructional programs, along with the Master Schedule

§ Through Site-Base Team, developed Campus Improvement Plan and Budget

§ Hired administration, teachers and staff

§ Implemented PLC’s

§ Create Campus Staff Development Plan through needs assessment

§ Grow Teacher Leaders

§ Implemented Peer Visits/Coaching

§ Implemented High School/Community Mentor Program

Assistant Principal, Thompson Intermediate, Pasadena ISD 2003-2007

§ Implemented Parent Nights

§ Supervised Site Base Team

§ ARD, LEP, GT, At-Risk, Special Education, and Migrant Coordinator

§ Extended Year and Extended Day Manager

§ Developed Discipline Plan for Campus

§ Campus Testing Coordinator

§ Wrote and Received Grants for Campus

§ Established New Teacher Academy

Counselor, V.W. Miller Intermediate, Pasadena ISD 2000-2003

§ Developed a Character Education Program

§ Implemented Attendance Recognition Program

§ Established an Academics Rewards program

§ 504 and Homeless Coordinator

§ Master Schedule

§ Yearlong Extended Day Coordinator

Reading/Reading Academy Teacher, Miller Inter., Pasadena 1996-2000

§ Created differentiated lessons for students on lower reading levels

§ Served on various committees for campus, SBDM

§ Took the lead in Campus Staff Development

§ Created Saturday Falcon Reading Camp – Volunteered Time

3^rd/4^th Grade Teacher, St. Martin Montessori, Kingsville, TX 1995-1996

§ Created and taught lessons in a multi-age classroom

§ Initiated and implemented fundraisers to bring in revenue

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

§ Texas Middle School Assoc. – Schools To Watch Team

§ TEA Drop Out Prevention Focus Group

§ District Strategic Planning Committee

§ Opened a New Middle School for the District

§ District Mentor of Principals

§ DATE District Incentive Committee

§ i3Grant Committee

§ District Technology Committee

§ District Crisis Team Leader

§ District Special Education Task Force

§ Extended Year Program Manager

§ Character Education Coordinator

§ College Readiness District Team

§ District Curriculum Design ELAR Team

Presentations

State Level

Texas Middle School Assoc:

District

Effective Interviews

Trauma and Loss: Trauma Response Kit

Going from Good to Great: Creating a Positive Climate & Culture

Campus

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Ethics – Employee Code of Conduct

STAAR

Rigor & Relevance

Blended Coaching

What Great Teachers Do Differently

Six Traits of Writing

Quadrant D Moments

PDAS

Pasadena Plus

Graphic Organizers

Campus Culture & Climate

Professional Affiliations

§ ASCD

§ Texas Middle School Assoc.

§ TEPSA

§ TASSP Instructional Leadership Team

§ International Reading Assoc.

§ KAPAN

REFERENCES

Dr. Kirk Lewis, Superintendent Pasadena ISD

1515 Cherrybrook

Pasadena, Texas 77505

713-740-0244

Troy McCarley, Assoc Superintendent Pasadena ISD

1515 Cherrybrook

Pasadena, Texas 77505

713-569-6792

Gayle Purcell, Peer Facilitator

Carter Lomax Middle School

1519 Genoa Red Bluff

Pasadena, Texas 77504

713-824-9077

3 Year Plan

Norma Penny

EDLD 5399 3 Year Plan

Year One

Goal Attend Relevant Staff Development	TExES Competency and Domain Domain 1 Comp 4	Objective (What do you want to improve?) Continue to grow and gain knowledge in the Superintendent realm	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?) TASA Mid-winter conf TASA School Board Conf	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?) Troy McCarley DeeAnn Powell	Date of Completion June 2012	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?) Reflection and applied Knowledge
Goal 2	TExES Competency and Domain Domain 1 Comp 3	Objective (What do you want to improve?) How to gather data and input from all stakeholders	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?) Interaction with School Board and Stakeholders	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?) Troy McCarley	Date of Completion June 2012	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?) Actively Participate and help to gather data for district. Be a member of more committees

Year Two

Goal 1	TExES Competency and Domain Domain III Comp 8	Objective (What do you want to improve? Improve Tech use in district	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?) District Committee, Texas Technology workshops Texas iPrincipal	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?) Denise Gooden	Date of Completion June 2013	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?) Is the technology in the hands of the students? Walk-thoughs
Goal 2	TExES Competency and Domain Domain II Comp 5	Objective (What do you want to improve?) Implement District Improvement Plan on Campus level	Course Work/Book/ Workshops (How do you want to improve?) Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations	Mentor Professional Support (Who will help you improve?) Darla Massey	Date of Completion June 2013	Evaluations (How will you know you have improved?) Go through school CIP and identify where district strands are implemented at campus level

Year Three

Goal

1 & 2

TExES

Competency and Domain

Domain 2

Comp 6

Objective

(What do you want to improve?)

how to advocate, nurture, and sustain an instructional

program and a district culture that are conducive to student learning and staff

Course Work/Book/

Workshops

(How do you want to improve?)

Lamar Univ.

Doctorate Program

Mentor

Professional Support

(Who will help you improve?)

DeeAnn Powell

Date of

Completion

June 2015

Evaluations

(How will you know you have improved?)

Become a better educator, apply knowledge learned. Better writer, speaker, and presenter

Internship Log 1 - District Vision and Culture

Gaining feedback from someone that is in a Superintendent role or an Assoc Superintendent's role has been extremely beneficial. While many take various roads to get to their destination, it allows for a stronger Cabinet when you get there. Our leaders conveyed that communication is key. If stakeholders do not understand what the vision or mission of the district is, it is likely that you will be rowing the boat alone; therefore communicate, communicate, communicate! Through the legislative session this year, I had several conversations with my Area Superintendent and Area Superintendent of Finance. I learned that decisions during difficult times are not always easy however when children are the focus, decisions become clear. Using data is vital to making good decisions, whether it is going through a RIF or preparing for a bond, data will help determine which steps need to be taken.

Our district leaders have one the best processes in place for gathering stakeholder input, which allows them to be valuable to our district and allows for a culture of collaboration and respect.

District Supervised Internship Summary Report