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Wendy PhillipsHighly QualifiedAssistant PrincipalRadford City Public School

Educational BackgroundEndorsement in Educational LeadershipRadford University 2011Master of Science in Reading (Virginia Reading Specialist)Radford University 2005Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (PreK 6) Radford University 1996Virginia Teaching License (PreK-6)Current since 1996

Teaching Experience2010-2011 Montgomery County Schools (Belview Elementary) Reading Specialist (K-5)2008-2010 Radford City Schools (McHarg & Belle Heth Elementary) Substitute Teacher (K-6)2006-2008 Radford City Schools (McHarg Elementry) Homebound Instructor

Teaching Experience1996-2001 Roanoke City Schools (Virginia Heights Elementary)Pre-Kindergarten (1997-2001) Title I Reading, K-5 (1997-2000)Second Grade (1996)Homebound grades 2-3 as needed (1996-1997)Summer School (1997-1999)1994-1995 Giles County Schools (Eastern Elementary) Student Teaching Third Grade - (Spring 1995)1994-1995 Pulaski County Schools (Critzer Elementary)Student TeachingFirst Grade - (Fall 1994)Professional OrganizationsNew River Valley Reading Council - current memberNew River Valley Reading Council - Vice President - 2005- 2007Virginia State Reading Association - current memberInternational Reading Association - current memberSouthwest Virginia For Early Childhood Education - past memberNational Teacher Association - past memberNational Reading Council - past memberPhi Sigma Sigma Sorority - alumniStaff Development Dr. Jean: Rock, Rhyme & ReadOlweus Bullying Prevention ProgramRuby Paynes Understanding PovertyPresenter of Creating Classroom WebsitesPresenter of Word Study InstructionPresenter of Spelling City & Word StudyCoordinator of Commit to Graduate with Pierson PrioleauCoordinator of Word Study with Michelle Picard Getting the Most Out of Your iPad (TTAC)Monthly Literacy Meetings for Elementary Reading Teachers Pals Training Grades 1-3Leveled Literacy Intervention Day 3Leveled Literacy Intervention Day 2Leveled Literacy Intervention Day 1MCPS New Teacher AcademyStaff DevelopmentBlogBook Talk (Caf & Daily Five)Web Page DesignPhotostoryChild AbuseI - SafeTechnology StandardsSmartboardPowerpoint Educational GamesPhoto Editing & File ManagementAnimation ShopView Internet for Educational PurposesStaff DevelopmentSign LanguageHigh Scope Curriculum (all preschool domains) Peabody Picture Vocabulary TestQualitative Reading Inventory - 3 (QRI-3)English Second Language (ESL)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Ganske Spelling InventoryPhonological Awareness Language Survey (PALS)Boehm Test of Basic ConceptsBrigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early DevelopmentTitle I monthly meetings on current issues in educationPreschool monthly meetings on early childhood language & literacy issuesNational Standards for Math & ScienceRoanoke City New Teacher AcademyProfessional DevelopmentTechnology for Administrators EDEL 624 (2011)Intro to School Administration EDEL 612 (2011)Seminar in Problems of Educ.Leadership EDEL 635 (2011)Virginia State Reading Conference (2011) Smartboard & SOL Integration NRCC EDU 195 (20 Technology in the Classroom NRCC ITE 195 (2009)Virginia State Reading Conference (1998-2001) Title 1 State Conference (1997-2000)VA Early Childhood Education Conference (1998-2000 Standard #1I have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of Radford City Schools vision of learning supported by the school community.Standard #2I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by promoting a positive school culture, providing an effective instructional program, applying best practice to student learning and designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff.Standard #3I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by managing the organization, operations and resources in a way that promotes a safe , a efficient, and effective learning environment.Standard #4I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by collaborating with families and other community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.Standard #5I am an educational leaderwsho has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairly and in an ethical manner.Standard #6I am an educational leader who has the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.PhilosophyMy philosophy of education focuses on each individual child and his/her educational needs. As an administrator, my focal point will continue on be on each individual childs strengths and weaknesses based on a variety of continuous assessments to ensure the success of all students.

PhilosophyMy philosophy of learning continues to be built around the foundation that we are all lifelong learners. I make every effort to instill a love for learning in my students as well as in my colleagues. As educators we must strive to continue our focus on professional development and base our instruction and leadership goals on current data and best practices

Vision StatementMy mission is to continue the Radford City Public School tradition of "excellence in education" for every student, every day.