Adjunct Professor Michigan University

JOSEPH “JB” WATTERS III

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SUMMARY

Throughout my career, I have had a variety of experiences in education. I have worked in large schools and small schools, public and private, traditional and virtual. In every school, I have recruited, selected, and developed strong candidates for teaching and administrative positions. I have been able to lead and motivate teachers toward a productive result. I have created customized presentations, provided training and group facilitation to meet specific professional development needs and have moved teachers to their “learning edge” to develop new thinking and innovative educational practices. In every situation, we established Professional Learning Communities that have the ability and desire to make data driven decisions with regards to the education of the students. Our School Improvement Team was established with the ability to communicate positive vision for school improvement. We have designed and implemented a balanced budget with the emphasis on student achievement.

The most rewarding part of my career has been initiating the STEM program at St. Mary School. The students are excited about learning through hands on activities. Much of the success comes from community involvement in our mentoring program, financial support from local business, and the support of our parents. We have students choose our school specifically for the STEM program. We hosted FTC qualifying events at Ferris State University and FLL here at St. Mary School.

EDUCATION

Sam Houston State University

Master of Education in Administration 2008

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science 1982

Physical Education, Mathematics

CERTIFICATES

Michigan School Administrator Certificate 2012

Texas Principal Certificate 2010

Texas Teaching Certificate –Provisional 1984

Michigan Teaching Certificate –Provisional 1984

GRANTS

General Mills Hometown Grant 2020

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Touchstone Energy 2020

American Aeronautics FLL Grant 2019, 2018

e-NABLE 3d Printer, Touchstone Energy December 2016 FIRST Tech Challenge Grant. FIRST August 2016

Be Nice Program, MCYAC August 2016

Professional Development Grant June 2012-June 2013 Virtual High School Grant, Dow Corning May 2007 – May 2010 Professional Development Grant August 2007 – November 2008 Center for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching August 2008 – November 2008 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ferris State University, Adjunct Professor August 2015-current St. Mary Catholic School, Principal July 2012-current St. Johns School, Principal July 2011-June 2012

Saint Michael the Archangel High School, Principal December 2008-June 2010 All Saints Central High School, Principal August 2006-December 2008 Cy-Fair High School, Academic Achievement Specialist/ Mathematics February 2002-July 2006 Texas Educational Consulting and Software, Owner November 1996-February 2002 Regency Educational Systems, Training, Sales, Support August 1992-November 1996 Houston Independent School District, Technology Trainer/Mathematics August 1982- July 1992 SPECIFIC SKILLS

STEM Related Experience

Supervised STEM program focusing on robotics

Initiated an in-school STEM program

Lead K-8 STEM program, FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST Lego League, FIRST Lego League Jr. Introduced Maker Space which includes two 3D printers Affiliated with the e-NABLE program to print prosthetic hands for disadvantaged youth Participated in the MACUL Student Technology Showcase for the past five years Coached the FTC team 7837. Qualified for State Championship five of seven years Article featuring STEM program in the upcoming March issue of Faith Magazine Awards

Awarded the “Key to the City” for outstanding tests scores Honorable Mention National Catholic High School Honor Roll 2008 Grants from several sources to assist in special projects JOSEPH B. WATTERS III PAGE 3

Curriculum

Analyzed data to determine trends and make predictions about results Coordinated all standardized tests including Advanced Placement Increased test scores at each school as principal

Supervised curriculum development and alignment for all subjects Taught all levels of high school mathematics, including special populations Worked with special education to determine student eligibility and design interventions Development

Participated in Capitol Campaign to fund new Boiler System Applied and received grants for developing special programs Acquired community participation in several major fundraising projects Coordinated nation-wide fundraising effort for new curriculum Established outreach programs with local homeless shelter and nursing homes Human Resources

Analyzed future needs for staffing

Ensure appropriate staffing qualifications including fingerprinting and VIRTUS training Supervise and evaluate teachers on a regular basis. Established opportunities for Individual development of deficient areas Leadership

Lead the successful accreditation team

Promoted the School-wide Stem program

Lead the successful implementation of the parent communication/grade book program Established a Virtual High School lab to address the need for more Advanced Placement Supervised and managed construction project for new classrooms Supervised the development of a School Improvement Team and Plan Professional Development

Established process for continuing professional development Assist teachers in making appropriate opportunities for individual learning differences. Develop the faculty/staff and in particular in the orientation of new teachers and staff members. Developed and implemented Professional Training programs for teachers Developed/encouraged a Professional Learning Communities Facilitated the Protecting God’s Children Program

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of School Administrators

Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development American Education Research Association

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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