Masters of Education DegreeSecondary Administration

Oral Examination

Presented by:

Heidi EckartNovember 1,

2011

Tri-College

University

Topics

Background

Standards

Strengths

Areas of Growth

Plans for Development

Topics:

Introduction: Personal

Classes I have taught• 4th Grade• 5th Grade• Instructional Tech • Physical Education • Speech • Language Arts• Visual Arts

Age Ranges• K-12

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: Personal

How did I go about creating my portfolio?

How did I complete the Competency Grid?

Introduction: Professional

THE FAR SIDE

Standard 1.0

Develop a Vision

Articulate a Vision

Implement a Vision

Steward a Vision

Promote Community Involvemen

t in the Vision

Standard 1.0

Strengths

1. My passion.

2. My ability to get others to see the vision.

3. My skills in the use of technology.

Areas of Growth

1. I do not need to have everyone on board.

2. Continue to implement my vision.

Plans for Growth: Continue to work with community to promote the vision.

Standard 2.0

Promote Positive School Culture

Provide Effective Instructional Program

Apply Best Practice to Student Learning

Design Comprehensive Professional Growth Plans

Standard 2.0

Strengths

1. Understanding of effective instruction.

2. Curriculum Planning and Development.

3. Personality types.

Areas of Growth

1. Continue to be aware of others cues on change.

2. Stay current on trends in education.

Plans for Growth: Continue to learn about tools like the Charlotte Danielson model for improving instruction.

Manage the

Organization

Manage

Operations

Manage Resourc

es

Standard 3.0

Standard 3.0

Strengths

1. Creative problem solving.

2. Eagle personality.

3. Love of learning.

Areas of Growth

1. Be cognizant of the human element.

2. 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

Collaborate with Families

and Other Community Members

Respond to Community

Interests and Needs

Mobilize Communit

y Resources

Standard 4.0

Strengths

1. Communication skills.

2. Hard work ethic.

3. Technology skills.

Areas of Growth

1. 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.

Standard 5.0

Acts with Integrity

Acts Fairly

Acts Ethically

“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

1. A solid foundation.

2. Great role models.

3. Strong family.

Areas of Growth

1. Find ways to release stress.

2. 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

Understand the

Larger Content

Respond to the Larger

Content

Influence the Larger Content

Standard 6.0

Strengths

1. My communication skills.

2. Ability to find knowledgeable resources to help me in any given situation.

Areas of Growth

1. Continue to increase my knowledge of laws governing education.

2. Understand the complex diversities in my community.

Plans for Growth: Work to interpret laws and policies ethically by collaborating with professionals.

Standard 7.0

Substantial

Sustained

Standards-based

Real Settings

Planned and Guided Cooperatively

Credit

Standard 7.0

Strengths

1. Creative problem solver.

2. I reflect on my decisions to check their validity.

Areas of Growth

1. More experiences.

Plans for Growth: I will continue working in my school to be an educational leader.

Recap

Key Ingredients for

My Success

Strengths

Areas of Growth

Plans for the Development

Collaboration

Can I answer any questions you might have?

Thank you.