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Karl Twyner

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Jackson, MS **213

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A proven educator with over 37 years of experience who is highly passionate and committed to students, with a strong commitment to developing innovative, creative, and rigorous learning environments. Team-oriented, attentive to detail, and organized, with a flair for establishing rapport with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Knowledgeable concerning current trends in education and ensuring a stimulating, interactive organization where stakeholders feel involved and inspired.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Consultant/Certified Trainer, Center for Teacher Effectiveness Pastor, Shekinah Glory Baptist Church, Jackson, MS National Speaker, Workshop Presenter-Staff Development for Educators, Peterborough, NH

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Interim Director of Choral Activities 2013 - Current Alcorn State University

Lorman, Mississippi

Mentor/Choral Director 2011-2013

Humphrey County Junior/High School

Belzoni, MS

Coordinator of Staff Development/Advisory Programs 2009-2011 Alcorn State University

Lorman, MS

2007-2010

Headmaster

Ekklesia Christian Academy

Jackson, MS

Choral Director

Piney Woods School 2005-2006

Piney Woods, MS

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Superintendent of Schools 2000-2005 (retired)

Durant Public Schools

Durant, MS

Principal, Rowan Middle School 1992 - 2000

Jackson Public Schools

Curriculum Coordinator 1990 - 1992

Jackson Public Schools

Assistant Principal, Lanier High School 1989 - 1990 Jackson Public Schools

High School Choral Director, Lanier High School 1987 - 1989 Jackson Public Schools

Junior High Music Teacher, Powell Middle School 1985 - 1987 Jackson Public Schools

Director of Choral Activities 1983 - 1985

Paul Quinn College

Waco, TX

Choral Director

Murrah High School 1979 - 1982

Jackson Public Schools

Elementary Music Teacher 1978 - 1979

Jackson Public School

TRAINING

Southeastern Superintendent's Institute, Hilton Head, SC, 2002 - 2012 Selective intensive institute that promotes discussion and provides current information on school issues, sponsored by the University of Georgia's Department of Educational Leadership.

SECME School District - SECME, Washington, D.C., 2000 - 2005. Awarded for guiding a school district of poverty that encourages students to become interested and involved in the field of engineering through 5 first place winners in the national SECME competition.

Awarded “One of Four Best Superintendent’s in Mississippi” (U.S. Department of Education)

Principal's Institute - Harvard Principal's Institute, Jackson, MS, 1997. Learn strategies for effective teambuilding and instructional leadership.

Professional Development Trainer - State Department of Education, Laurel, MS, 1997 Certified trainer in developing effective professional development plans

Writing Thinking Institute - Mississippi Department of Education, Mississippi State University,1994 - 1996. Train administrators to evaluate teachers using effective writing and thinking techniques

Trainer of Trainers - Society for Developmental Education, Chicago, Illinois, 1994 - 1995. Trainer of Trainers certification in block scheduling, cooperative learning, multiple intelligences conflict management, effective leadership, school board training, differentiated learning, 3

student support teams and common core

LICENSES

Administrator - State of Mississippi, Mississippi, 2004 - tenured. Certified administrator for the State of Mississippi

HONORS

Apple Award - Jackson Public Schools, Lanier High School, 1989 - 1989. Presented district-wide to a teacher who demonstrates effective practices and increased student achievement

Gold Apple Award - Jackson Public Schools, Lanier High School, 1989 - 1989. Highest award presented by the school district as teacher of the year.

Superintendent of the Year - National Black Caucus, Washington, D.C., 2001 - 2001. Presented to four Mississippi Superintendents out of 149 by the National Black Caucus based on effectiveness in moving a school district forward in the area of academic success and innovative programs.

Presenter- The Mississippi Policy Commission (Charter Schools), 2007 AFFILIATIONS

Phi Delta Kappa, 1990 Education Organization-selected only based on credentials and achievement

American Association of School Superintendents, 2000 – current

Mississippi Association of School Superintendents, Jackson, MS, 2000 - current

National Association of Secondary School Principals - NASSP, 1992 - 2000

National Association of Staff Development, 1999 – current

American Choral Directors Association-Permanent

Mississippi Music Educators Association-Current

Spencer-Perkins Foundation Board-Member

Big Brothers, Big Sisters Board-Member

100 Black Men (Jackson, MS Chapter)-Member

Education Background

Murrah High School (Diploma, 1974)

1400 Murrah Drive

Jackson, MS

University of Southern Mississippi (Degree awarded, 1978) Bachelors of Music Education

Mississippi College (Degree awarded, 1988)

Master of Music Education

Jackson State University (Certification awarded, 1989) Certified Administrator

Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary (Student, Ph.D. Graduation expected May 2016) Shreveport, Louisiana

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