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Inspiring youth to become the great thinkers and leaders of tomorrow

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PAMELA ROBERTS

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Home: 360-***-****

abpwti@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER GOAL

To support the development of educational programs, which inspire all students to learn and grow to their full potential.

CERTIFICATES

Washington State Continuing Principal Certificate, University of Washington, 2003.

Washington State Continuing Teacher Certificate, University of Washington, 1992.

EDUCATION

Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Washington, 1993.

Teacher Certification in Elementary Education K-8, Music K-12, University of Washington, 1987.

Master’s Studies in Music, University of Washington, graduate study in cello performance, 1978-1980.

Bachelor’s of Music in Cello Performance, Cum laude, University of Washington, 1978.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

WSU Faculty Member, WSU Jefferson County Extension, 2003-2012.

Interim Director, WSU Jefferson County Extension, 2010-2011.

Principal, Quilcene School K-12, 2001-2003.

Assistant Principal, Madison Middle School – Seattle SD, 1997-2001.

Principal, Stevens Elementary – Seattle SD, 1996-1997.

Elementary & Middle School Teacher/Curriculum & Reading Specialist/After School Admin.,

Seattle and Renton School Districts, 1986-1996.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member, 2003-2012

• Developed inclusive and free youth programs serving approx. 900 K-12 youth annually, including

leadership, rocketry, animals, home arts, video, robotics, stewardship, gardening, archery, challenge

course, international exchanges, service learning, Ultimate, website design, and bicycles.

• Provided organizational consulting services and staff development at local, state and national levels.

• Trained and supervised 160 community volunteers and 7-10 teachers and grants coordinators.

• Taught at state teen conferences, including 4-H Know Your Government and Teen Conference.

• Helped lead committee of six faculty statewide to reposition WSU Extension on the Internet.

• Managed over $1million grants for after school and teen works programs.

• Managed over $400,000 grants for youth oyster business in Quilcene.

• Wrote $1million grant requests this year alone for programs for youth, farms, and tourism.

• Helped Higher Education Board procure $2 million for creation of local college center.

• Managed $375,000 departmental budget in collaboration with faculty and staff.

• Served on local nonprofit boards (Sunfield Waldorf School, Jefferson Community School, Port Townsend TV, Summer Institutes).

• Served on regional and state economic development councils.

• Led writing of economic development plan for North Olympic Peninsula.

• Provided e-commerce, marketing and social media training statewide.

• Created promotional videos and websites for schools, businesses and non-profits.

• Led large community events- WSU Farm Tour, Jefferson County 4-H Fair, and Tribal Canoe Journey.

• Presented as keynote speaker for non-profits, Chamber, Rotary, and Kiwanis to name a few.

• Assisted in development and evaluation of the Blue Heron Maritime Program.

• Facilitated collaborations and grants with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Connecting Schools &

Communities), WSU International Programs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, Port

Townsend SD, Audubon Society, Quilcene SD, Rotary, Kiwanis, Chamber, Taylor Shellfish

Company, Chimacum SD, Mobilisa, Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, Jefferson Teen

Center, E3 Washington, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation and Northwest Maritime Center.

QUILCENE SCHOOL K-12

Principal, 2001-2003

• Led Quilcene School to forefront of school design reform with High Tech High and Connecting

Schools and Communities grants from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – over $400,000.

• Developed K-12 program based on WA State’s Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools.

• Supervised and evaluated 25 certificated and classified staff.

• Taught on-site staff development, including peer coaching and explorations of “best practices.”

• Facilitated data analysis and improvement process resulting in 70% increase in targeted area’s scores.

• Established middle school structures based on age appropriate instruction and practices.

• Led elementary school redesign of report cards to align with standards-based instructional practices.

• Created high school pilot in use of block schedules to integrate curriculum across the subjects.

• Provided technology committee needs assessments and goal setting within budget constraints.

• Recruited community mentors to expand School to Work program.

• Clarified Senior Project standards and timelines for student success.

• Wrote needs assessments & timelines for curriculum adoptions.

• Managed school budget, staffing, hiring, stipends, ASB funds, grants, gifts, and cash handling.

• Led planning and training for crisis management, emergency response, and lock downs.

• Supervised and evaluated sports director and coaches, as well as ASB leaders and programs.

• Established weightlifting program following national standards.

• Supervised security team, ticket and concessions systems for sports home games.

• Led ASB Council to facilitate school pride events and service learning projects for entire school.

• Established and enforced behavioral expectations at the school to address chronic issues related to

classroom disruptions, tardiness and campus drug/alcohol abuse.

• Coordinated with courts, health providers, treatment centers, and CPS, for interventions.

• Facilitated successful continuity planning & downsizing in response to declining student enrollments.

• Led Quilcene’s recognition statewide as a school showing significant increases in WASL scores.

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Assistant Principal, 1997-2001

• Led team of six (school administrators, security specialists, counselors) and Seattle Police Gang Unit

to eliminate gang presence in this school of 950 students.

• Supported Madison’s recognition 4 years later within the Seattle SD and state wide as a model school.

• Supported Madison’s structures based on Turning Points guidelines from the Carnegie Council on

Adolescent Development.

• Facilitated $3.2 million budget process with staff, using consensus-based decision models.

• Supervised and evaluated one-third of 50 certificated staff.

• Customized classroom schedules for 950 students, using “School Within a School” model.

• Supervised special education inclusion model and pullout services for 150 students.

• Supported special educational program for students with severe behavior disorders.

• Organized wrap-around services for students facing serious challenges related to behavior, mental

illness, drug/alcohol abuse, abuse & neglect, poverty, homelessness, and disabilities.

• Supported Madison’s “Challenge Curriculum” available to all students.

• Facilitated English as a Second Language instruction and transitions into mainstream classrooms.

• Led strategic planning processes, using Logic Model - goals, objectives & impacts.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Blue Heron Middle School Maritime Program. Assisted development of this community-based

longboat program for middle school students in collaboration with the Northwest Maritime Center. Led

curriculum development, evaluation, staff development, grants, risk management and film production.

4-H Network News. Created youth-run online news service, featuring rural Jefferson County youth

reporters on location in Seattle, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Video interviews included

Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Randy Owen, and elected officials at state and national levels. International

reports - Thailand, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Rwanda, Mexico, and Taiwan. http:// 4-hnews.blogspot.com.

4-H Big Quil Enterprises. Helped create youth oyster business through Bill & Melinda Gates

Foundation Connecting Schools & Communities grant. The Northwest Area Foundation selected this

Brinnon/Quilcene project for its $100,000 “Great Strides Award.” The cash award is given nationally to

only four communities each year in recognition of innovative strides to reduce poverty in communities.

http://bigquil.blogspot.com

4-H Stewardship Program. Established countywide teen workforce development program in

collaboration with U.S. Forest Service to hire youth crews to conduct stewardship projects in the Olympic National Forest. http://4hstewardship.blogspot.com.

Powerful Schools. Chaired Community School Committee for Powerful Schools, a four-school coalition in south end of Seattle School District committed to providing educational opportunities to children and adults, regardless of ability to pay. The Powerful Schools organization received the 1992 Washington State Golden Apple Award in recognition of innovative contributions to education.

Washington Middle School. Led teacher team as science subject matter specialist, utilizing hands-on,

experiential approaches. Accomplishments included establishment of the “Main Stem Forest” tree farm, nursery and garden on the school site.

Renton School District. Wrote and published science and social studies curriculum for district 6th grade classrooms. Projects utilized integration of technology, desktop publishing, scanners, video cameras, LC displays, weather station, digital cameras, etc.

BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

Sunfield Waldorf School and Farm, Grades K-8, Board Member, 2009-2012.

Summer Institutes, Board Member, Continuing Education for Teachers and Principals, 2010-2012.

Jefferson Community School, Grades 6-12. Founding Member, 2004-2009.

Port Townsend TV, Public TV Station, Board Member, 2008-2011.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Budget analysis, communication and prioritization processes.

• Organizational theory and development.

• Group process and facilitation of consensus-based decision models.

• Breaking Ranks guidelines - high school reform; Turning Points guidelines - middle grades reform.

• Standards-based & experiential education, high order thinking skills, instructional rubrics, service

learning and leadership.

• Inclusive education for special education, ESL, and gifted students.

• Internet Safety and online communication systems for business, youth and community development.

• WSU Volunteer Management certification.

AWARDS

• U.S. Forest Service Title II teen works program, 4-H Stewardship Program, $104,000 for 2010-13.

• Greater Puget Sound Youth Ed. (Urban Youth Outdoor Adventure Program), $4000, 2010-2014.

• N.W. Area Foundation for 4-H Big Quil Enterprises youth-led oyster business, $150,000, 2007.

• U.S. Forest Service Title III, 4-H Afterschool Forestry Program, $765,000, 2003-2012.

• Connecting Schools & Communities grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Quilcene High

School/WSU Jefferson County Extension Office/Quilcene community, $400,000, 2003.

• High Tech High grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Quilcene HS, $75,000, 2002.

• AmeriCorps grant for Character Education program at Stevens Elementary, $150,000, 1996.

REFERENCES

Pat BoYes, WSU Director, 4-H, Youth & Families, 253-***-****, abpwti@r.postjobfree.com.

Judy Mackey, Superintendent(ret.), Quilcene School District, 509-***-****, abpwti@r.postjobfree.com.

Stephanie Haskins, Principal(ret.), Madison MS, 206-***-****, abpwti@r.postjobfree.com.

Cheryl Rafoth, 4-H Leader & Teacher (ret.), 4-H Council President, 360-***-****, abpwti@r.postjobfree.com.

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