Sheila W. Burbridge

* **** ******** **. #5-601-***-**** (h)

abpj8u@r.postjobfree.com 601-***-**** (o)

CAREER OBJECTIVES

To continue as the dedicated Principal of Columbia High School through which I have the

opportunity to implement and accomplish the following:

Advocate and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students

and staff.

Develop and monitor procedures and practices that promote a safe school environment.

Assist instructional staff in development and implementation of curriculum, instruction,

and assessment aligned with state and local learning goals.

Manage human and financial resources to accomplish student achievement goals.

Communicate with colleagues, parents, and community members to promote student

learning.

Develop a positive school climate which rewards students for continuous improvement in

academics, behavior, and attendance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal. Columbia High School, Columbia, MS 2002-present

Assistant Principal, Columbia High School, Columbia, MS 1998-2002

Chemistry Teacher/Administrative Assistant, 1997-1998

Hattiesburg High School, Hattiesburg, MS

Chemistry/Biology Teacher, Hattiesburg High School, 1987-1998

Hattiesburg, MS

Biology Teacher, Prentiss High School, Prentiss, MS 1985-1987

Science/Math Teacher, Hopewell Attendance Center, Collins, MS 1984-1985

Reading/Science Teacher, Collins Middle School, Collins, MS 1984

Student Teacher, Provine High School, Jackson, MS 1983

EDUCATION

Masters of Education: Educational Leadership & Administration May 1997

William Carey College, Hattiesburg, MS

Masters of Science, Science Education

Jackson, State University, Jackson, MS August 1984

Teacher s Certification: Biology, Chemistry, General Science May 1983

Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

Bachelor of Science: Biology & Chemistry May 1980

Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS

CONTINUNING EDUCATION

Completed the first Beginning Principal s Cohort 2002

Mississippi Department of Education

Technology Training for Administrators April 2002

Mississippi Department of Education

Orientation for School Leaders II May 2002

Orientation for School Leaders I May 1999

Mississippi Department of Education

Sheila W. Burbridge

2 West Lakeview Dr. #5-601-***-**** (h)

abpj8u@r.postjobfree.com 601-***-**** (o)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attended, Advanced Placement Institute for Principals/Counselors, University of

Alabama, July 2007

Attended, Workshops on Instructional Practices/Best Practices, Legal Issues, Special

Education Issues, Teacher-Support-Team Initiatives, Discipline Issues, Math

initiatives, Curriculum alignment, Tech Prep initiatives, school safety initiatives,

senior project initiatives, team building, etc. training through MDE, GCEIC,

NASSP, MASSP, ASCD, MASCD, SACS, PREPS, SERVE, 2002-present

Attended several Tech Prep National Conferences and High Schools That Work National

Conferences, 1998 - present

Attended, Senior Project Institute, SERVE, Mobile, AL, June 2005

Member of the Mississippi State Department of Education SEMI Advisory Board, 2004-present

Member of the Mississippi State Department of Education Advisory Board for Special

Education 1999-2002; served as chairperson, 2000-2001

Attended National Association of Secondary School Principals National Convention

New Orleans, LA, 1999; San Antonio, TX, 2000; Phoenix, AZ, 2001; Orlando, FL, 2002; San

Francisco, CA, 2005

Attended, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) National

Conference

San Francisco, CA, 2003, New Orleans, LA, 2004; Chicago, IL, 2006; Anaheim, CA, 2007

Attended Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals Summer Conference

Gulfport, MS, June 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003; Philadelphia, MS, June 20004, 2005,

2006

Presented workshop on School Safety, MASSP Conference, June 1999, 2000

Attended conference Discipline with Dignity, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 1999

Attended Law Related Education Workshop on School Law, Jackson, MS, 2000

Attended International School to Careers Conference, Beaver Creek, CO, 2000, 2001

Attended High Schools That Work National Conference

Atlanta, GA, 1999, 2001; Nashville, TN, 2000

Participant, International Chiefs of Police Safe School Workshop,

New Orleans, LA, January 2002

State of Mississippi Representative for the United States Department of Education

Meeting & Training Session on IDEA, Atlanta, GA, March 2000

Presented Workshop for Chemistry Teachers at Mississippi Science Teachers Association

Conference, Biloxi, MS, 1995, 1996

Conducted & Facilitated all Staff Development for Science Teachers, grades 7-12,

Hattiesburg Public School District, Hattiesburg, MS, 1995, 1996, 1997

Co-chairperson, Blue Ribbon School Committee, Hattiesburg High School, 1996

Member of SACS Accreditation Team for various Secondary Schools

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

Member, National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1998-present

Member, Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals, 1998-present

Member, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1999-present

Member, Mississippi Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002-present

Member, Pine Belt Area Principal s Association, 2002-present

Class 3A representative for District 8 of MHSAA, 2003-06

Sheila W. Burbridge

2 West Lakeview Dr. #5-601-***-**** (h)

abpj8u@r.postjobfree.com 601-***-**** (o)

Member, Mississippi Science Teachers Association, 1987 present

Member, American Chemical Society-Chemistry Teachers Division, 1987-98

PROFESSIONAL HONORS

Recognized and Honored for Outstanding Achievement, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling

Company, 2006, 2007

Presently, Columbia School District Administrator of the Year, 2002

Teacher of the Year, Hattiesburg High School, 1996

Nominated, Teacher of the Year, Hattiesburg High School, 1995

Teacher of the Year, Prentiss High School, 1987

Outstanding Young Woman of America, 1990, 1993, 1995

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Watching sports, traveling, listening to music, reading, shopping

References available upon request

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