Education Administration, Professional Develop., Learning Management

Name: Dr. Kevin Todd Culpepper

Profile:

Kevin T. Culpepper is an American trained teacher, and technology specialist with 21 years’ experience in the United States at the local school level, district level, and state level. He has extensive experience with teaching History (6-12), English (6-12), career technology courses while integrating technology across the curriculum. He has 5-years’ experience with International Baccalaureate (IB – MYP) Curriculum, 12-years with US Curriculum, and is a Master Teacher with multiple technology endorsements with Intel, E-Mints, and is also an Apple Teacher.

Being trained as a secondary teacher, grades 6-12, Dr. Culpepper understands the importance and need of offering education in a project-based environment while facilitating student growth academically, collaboratively, while promoting higher order thinking skills and group engagement. Kevin believes in promoting students’ interest in their own learning, using cross curricula skills and technology integration to better enable them for real world scenarios and expectations in the workplace or higher education. While at the Magnet IB School in Montgomery, Alabama, Kevin worked with 52 different nationalities while teaching Creative Design, a Career Technology course, due to being state certified in Business Education. Dr. Culpepper has five different state teacher and administrative certifications: History, English, Business Education, Television Production, and Administration (K-12).

Education:

Doctor of Education, Education Leadership, August 2016 University of the Cumberlands, KY

*Dissertation: Virtual Online Schools: Learner Characteristics Affecting Success in Virtual Secondary Education Settings

Education Specialist, Education Leadership/Admin, Sept. 2009 Liberty University, VA

Master of Science, Management, December 2004 Troy University, AL

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, May 1998 Southwestern University, TX

Certifications (Alabama):

Administration (K-12), History, Business/Marketing Education, Television Production, English

Curriculum:

Experienced with curriculum standards based upon US state specific, including Common Core – Alabama

Experienced with curriculum in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP)

Ensured that culturally relevant lessons, materials, and experiences are included in the curriculum development process (International Magnet School).

Leadership and Teaching Experience:

Education Specialist, Alabama State Department of Education, 2018-Present

Oversee Direct Certification project, budgets and staff as related to the United State Department of Agriculture Direct Certification grant ($975,000) services for students age 3-21, 137 school systems and Charter Schools, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and objectives and plan programming/staff so that students’ needs are met.

Led Professional Development training for various federal programs in Child Nutrition.

Plan, budget, and implement all Federal Programs regulations for SNAP, TANFF, Foster, Migrant and FDPIR

to ensure funds are allocated in a manner that best meets the unique needs of our students and provides culturally relevant materials and opportunities.

Provided senior-level consultative services and technical assistance to superintendents, Child Nutrition Directors Managers, and nutrition consultants.

Technology Coordinator, Montgomery Public Schools (Lee High School, Carr Middle IB School), 1998-2003, 2006-2017

Plan budget and oversee implementation of technology support programs – Learning Management Systems, RTI, PBIS, Child Study Teams, Gifted and Talented, Accelerated Learning, College and Career readiness.

Facilitate ongoing development and implementation of local and state technology plans

Coordinate efforts in acquisition of new hardware/software and upgrades for the school network, including manage fiscal budget (Technology, Title I, Title 2, Title 5) and solicitation for budget contracts for all upgrades

Organize and conduct student and staff (130 members) development workshops for effective use of technology in the classroom and to integrate technology into their curriculum

International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidacy Middle Years Program leader for accreditation committee.

Lead educator for AdvancED reaccreditation.

Annual budgeting, Operations, Item Bid Lists, Inventory, school system training, Team management of 64 individuals.

Taught Broadcast Media & Television Production, Web Development and Design (Adobe Master Collection)

After school activities – Designed and delivered after school academic and enrichment programs, including club and class sponsorships.

Education Technology Professional Development Coordinator, Montgomery Public Schools, 2003-2005

Initiated and development of Federally funded Enhancing Education Through Technology grant ($600,000) with 16 public and private schools, 64 participant management, including budget maintenance, teacher selection, professional and curriculum development with global learning

Created and Developed a Dual Enrollment virtual capability between Montgomery public high schools and Auburn University at Montgomery for qualifying high school students.

District-wide education technology trainer for all interactive, online, LMS, and face-to-face professional development.

Procurement – Identified needs, met with vendors, ordered all materials from American vendors, arranged shipment and coordination of necessary training.

Created and initiated the development of local closed-circuit broadcast communication, live feed and streaming.

Other Educational Experience:

High School History Teacher / Career Technology / Club Sponsor / Technology Coordinator 1998 - 2003

Montgomery Public Schools (Education Technology / Trainer / Professional Development) 2003 - 2005

High School Teacher (Career Technology / Television Production) 2006 - 2012

Middle School IB Teacher (Creative Design / Career Technology / Yearbook) (IB Curriculum) 2012 - 2017

Jr. High & High School English (Honors), Career Technology Teacher (Television Prod. / Graphic Design) 2018

**Teaching experience involved U.S. Curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB-MYP) Curriculum

Alabama State Department of Education – Education Specialist 2018 - Present

Professional Development

Education Technology Conference speaker, workshop instructor & trainer for Alabama and Georgia 2003 - Present

Alabama Master Teacher/Trainer for Intel’s Teach to the Future Classroom Technology Integration 2003 - 2006

E-Mints Technology Integration for Classrooms. (50 hours participant & trained instructor) 2017 – 2018

Professional Development Instructor: Presentation skills and interactive speaker/workshop leader for statewide audiences in: Classroom Technology Integration, Learning Management Systems for Schools and Course Development, Interactive 360 Degree Classrooms, Live Classroom Streaming and Student Engagement, and How to Establish Dual Enrollment Courses Simulcast - Step by Step, 2.0 Classroom Environments, 21st Century Learning – Project and Team Based, Creating Your Schools Social Media Presence and Making It Work For You.

Presently seeking Google Educator Certification and Instructor Certification

References

Mr. Jefferson Camp - Asst. Principal/Principal (Retired) – Lee High School / Pintlala Elementary - Supervisor

4107 Ray Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36109; 334-***-****; 334-***-****; *********@*********.***

Randy Skipper, (Principal, Montgomery Public Schools, Robert E. Lee High School)

email: ****************@*****.***; (Mobile: 334-***-****)

Mrs. Jayne Love - Former JAG Director, Robert E. Lee High School

1228 Lyman Court, Montgomery, AL; 334-***-****; email: ***.****@*****.***

Dr. Lesa Keith (Montgomery Public Schools Board Member, Assistant Professor – South University)

217 Wiltshire Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117; 334-***-****; Email: ***********@*******.***

Julie Beard (Activities Director, Teacher) 3816 Cedar Avenue, Montgomery, AL. 36109,

(Mobile: 334-***-****), Email: *****.*****@*********.***

As a professional, I possess a favorable mix of education skill sets, team orientation, strong community roots, and a firm commitment to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. As an accomplished, visionary leader in the academic sector with 21+ years of operational, planning, and program development experience, I am well prepared to significantly contribute to your school’s goals as your next educational or teacher leader.

My expertise lies in overseeing strategic planning, technology integration, professional development, marketing and PR efforts, and academic program coordination to propel academic excellence. From recruiting new staff and collaborating with academic leaders to organizing exams and admissions and piloting community outreach initiatives, I excel at driving goal achievement and improving the student learning experience while communicating openly with faculty, staff, parents, stakeholders, and management teams. I have extensive experience at the local school level, central district office, and state level positions.

Highlights of my experience include the following:

·Initiated, equipped and moderated online distance learning for dual enrollment classes with four county public schools and Auburn University at Montgomery.

·Worked with administration and led faculty as a team leader through re-certification with SACS/AdvancEd accreditation and IB accreditation.

·Holding responsibility for creating and developing curriculum, instruction, fiscal leadership, and professional development throughout my tenure as a Career Technology teacher.

·Spearheading instructional program design, staff training and leadership, technology application, including best practices analyses to drive academic programs in online platforms and learning management systems (LMS).

·Managing multiple federal grants and projects exceeding $1 million, including federal reports.

·Earning a reputation as a student-focused, dynamic leader committed to the academic, social, and intellectual wellbeing of the school community.

·As state personnel, worked with 137 school systems throughout the state, led professional development, including teaching webinars for best practices and federal regulations.

·Seven years’ experience with online course (LMS – Learning Management System) building with Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle for online learning or course enhancement; Secondary and Post-Secondary Level education.

·Designated as a Master Teacher for Intel’s Teach to The Future for the state of Alabama.

·Demonstrated expertise in graphic design, web design and multiple forms of multimedia, including graphics, television, film/video, and more. (Adobe design and multimedia, Apple multimedia software products.)

·Successfully taught courses in History, Business Education, Career Technology courses (Television Production, Multimedia, and Computer Applications), and English as a “Highly Qualified” (HQ) teacher.

My skills in academic operational oversight and directional leadership—along with my expertise in curriculum development, technology integration, and teaching—have been finely honed, and I am confident my strengths will render me an immediate asset at your school. The chance to offer more insight into my qualifications would be most welcome. It is my sincere desire to work with the administrative team. It is my focus to support the principal, the faculty, personnel, and most importantly the students and their families in their educational endeavors. I recognize a team member must stand as a consistent role model of character, strong moral fiber, sincere enthusiasm, and excellence while instilling a sense of purpose and mission within all stakeholders. I feel that I have demonstrated these leadership traits throughout my life, personally, and professionally.

Sincerely submitted,

Dr. Kevin T. Culpepper

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