Special Education Physical

Barry Dunham

Working as a teacher and coach for the last ten years has motivated me to be the type of person who strive to make a difference in the lives of students. For example, my former athletes and their parents have told me that I am a great coach. Also, both my math inclusion classrooms last year exceeded their goal of 90% passing on the end of grade assessment. If I had this type of impact on students and parents as a teacher and coach. I can imagine the impact that I can have as a leader in education. Having great mentors, educating myself, and great teaching experiences has made me a better person. Please allow me to use these great experiences to inspire students to do their best as well.

My philosophy

Transformational leaders have to be able to inspire people to become committed followers. To do this a leader must understand the importance of integrity and that people are only inspired to l

do great things by people they trust. I’ve learned this in my coaching positions working with students, parents, and teachers. It’s important that you earn their trust through a strong moral character, fidelity and hard work. People have to see these values in you before they buy in and accept your vision. To obtain high level of achievement people have to be willing to go over and beyond the call of duty and people only do this at high levels for people they trust.

What type of leader am I?

As a leader, I possess a high level of moral stewardship to carry out the mission of an organization. I’ve been given opportunities to teach health and physical education and special education when I had very little to no experience and I achieved both because I understood stewardship. Whereas, I see education as a moral obligation and an opportunity to serve and help improve people lives.

Barry Dunham 912-***-****

Purpose: Work collaboratively with school leaders to create a culture of excellence.

Certifications

Education Preparation for Specialist Education Leadership (Complete)

Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Exit Course (Passed)

GACE Test for Educational Leadership (Passed)

T5 certificate in Special Education Inclusion

T5 certificate in Health and Physical Education

Leadership

While attending Armstrong Atlantic State University I chaired events such as homecoming and celebrate AASU day where I received an award for best campus activities board leader.

Also, I was one of the seven undergraduates at AASU to work with administration and the Savannah Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. to charter an undergraduate chapter on the campus of AASU.

Won two city championships as a middle school basketball and football coach in Chatham County.

Work with District leaders to create health and physical education student learning objective assessments for all schools in the Chatham County School District.

Education

Ed.S (Education Leadership Specialist) Degree Georgia Southern University

Attended: August 2016- May 2018

Graduated: May 5, 2018

M.H.S (Masters of Health Science Degree) University of Central Florida

Attended: 2000-2004

Graduated: May 1, 2004

B.S(Bachelors of Science in Health Science) Armstrong Atlantic State University Attended: 1994-1999

Graduated: December 04, 1999

Work Experience

1. Bacon County Schools

08/20015 to Present

Special Education Inclusion Teacher 4th & 5th Grade

Principal: Dr. Ellis

Responsibilities

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals and – in harmony with the goals-establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objective of the students to the parents.

Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students as specified by the IEP.

2. Chatham County Schools

08/2008 to 08/2015

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Principal: Mrs. Wells and Mr. Julian Childers

Responsibilities

Instructed grades 6th thru 8th on the negative consequences of bullying, alcohol and drug abuse.

Educated students on factors that increase their risk of death from illness and disease. Instructed students on the rules and skills in team sports such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, and football. Facilitated fitness gram for grades 6th thru 8th grade.

Work with the district leaders to write health and physical education student learning objective assessments for all middle schools in the Chatham County School District.

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