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  • Built partnerships with the Minister of Education and the University of Belize to develop education enhancement courses/programs for the teachers in Belize
  • Advised doctoral students and chaired doctoral dissertations
  • Conducted research pertaining to factors impacting successful matriculation of African American students especially African American males
  • Taught doctoral courses

III. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

Associate Professor and Chair, School of Education (2003-2007)

Responsible for the teacher education program at Kentucky State University—including recruitment, program design, evaluation, certification and quality—including interfacing with College of Arts and Sciences, The Educational Professional Standards Board, the Council on Post-Secondary Education, and The Kentucky Department of Education.

  • Chair, Academic Appeals Committee
  • Organized and conducted a successful NCATE accreditation visit
  • Advised all post-baccalaureate teacher education majors
  • Wrote and implemented the first masters in the school of education (the online masters in special education)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

I. THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (2002-2003)

Director, Educator Recruitment and Retention

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment, retention and induction program for the Commonwealth of Kentucky—including partnerships with all educational partners—e.g., The Education Professional Standards Board, The Kentucky School Boards Association, Kentucky Education Association, Council on Postsecondary Education, etc.

  • Wrote the Minority Superintendent Intern Program (MSIP) which led to Kentucky's first African-American Superintendent
  • Developed more FEA Clubs in Kentucky than any other state in the U.S.
  • Implemented the first MERR Networking Weekend
  • Member, Teacher Quality Committee, Campbellsville University
  • Member, Executive Cabinet
  • Chair, Para-educator Committee
  • Judge, Kentucky Teacher of the Year Competition. 2003
  • Member, Reader's Digest State Agency Leadership Education Program (SALEP) Grant