Anita M. Lloyd, Ph.D.

adzeni@r.postjobfree.com 770-***-**** 8816 Sundance Place Court, Granbury, Texas 76049

Ph.D. Educational Leadership & Administration

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Program & Curriculum Development • Educational and Fine Arts Community Outreach • Professional Development • Budget and Facilities Management • Student Assessments • Grant Writing

Highly accomplished and skilled educational and fine arts leader, administrator, and online adjunct professor with +25 years of experience improving educational and operational performance through vision, leadership, and team building. Extensive knowledge in grant writing, corporate sponsorships, CVAE, SREB, Fine Arts programs, K-12 education, visual art education, leadership, and administration, coupled with skills in observation and supervision of professionals. Heavily participated in school and community groups dedicated to students’ cognitive development. Dedicated, resourceful professional skilled in building rapport and respect with the community, students, staff, and college personnel. Serving nine years as an adjunct professor for a college in Educational Leadership online programs and 25 years in public education.

Relevant Experience

Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, and Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio

Adjunct Professor (IA: Instructional Associate, Instructional Connections LLC) Fall 2014-2023 Supporting university faculty under the direction of the Instructional Lead Coach reporting to the IC Administrator.

Monitors student engagement, tracks student activity for course requirements, facilitates online synchronous and asynchronous discussions, responds to student questions and concerns within 24 hours, grades student work within 72 hours, and facilitates grade reviews reviewed by faculty professors. Class loads per term vary from 50-150 students for five-week or seven-week increments.

Shorter University, Rome, GA

Adjunct Professor/College of Education/College of Adult and Professional Programs 2011-2014

Actively involved in teaching a cadre of Bachelor of Education courses in Rome, Alpharetta, North Atlanta, and College Park including Educational Foundations, Creative Arts and Health, Classroom Management, and Research Methods. Uses a facilitative teaching style, maintaining a balance between learning activities and lectures. Creates a professional learning environment where students and faculty have a free exchange of ideas and where the student feels value for what he/she brings to class. Utilizes Moodle online course management system and Task Stream for the submission of grades.

Clayton County Schools, Central Office, Jonesboro, GA 2005–2010

Central Office Performing Arts Coordinator/Administrator

Planned, managed, and provided leadership for operations within three theaters comprised of 785,000 square feet and 47 acres of the performing arts center. Directed all visual and performing arts programs for 50,000 student population for 84 schools utilizing the performing arts center. Reviewed and confirmed dates with clients, schools, and other organizations for rental events. Composed Contract Action forms including contact information and extended pricing for events.

Assembled and sent rental contracts to Central Office to receive approval and arranged proper information on the website. Prepared and oversaw addendums, grants, scholarships, yearly budgets, rental contracts, amending original documents, and marketing prices. Created staff schedules for house managers, maintenance and technical staff.

Mundy’s Mill High School, Clayton County Schools, Jonesboro, GA 2002–2005

Assistant Principal

Selected by Superintendent to assist professional staff in opening 300K sq. ft. high school consisting of 2K students. Provided general and specific program management assistance in support of an effective and productive learning environment for students and staff. Directed and supervised 155 teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, staff, and technical career and fine arts administrators, monitoring and evaluating individual performance.

Actively involved in Student Government Association, Parents, Teachers, Students Association (PTSA), National Honor Society, Student and Teacher Recognition Programs, CVAE, Fine Arts, Character Education, and High Schools That Work (HSTW). Managed grants and empowered department chairs and teachers.

Created positive learning environments, ensuring student safety and respect and establishing clear expectations for conduct and discipline.

North Clayton High School, Clayton County Schools, Jonesboro, GA 1999–2002

Assistant Principal

Worked in cooperation with the principal to improve and oversee daily school operations. Managed maintenance of grounds, assisted with curriculum development, monitored budgets, supervised CVAE and Fine Arts programs as well as being a key player in advising teachers, staff, and parents on educational trends. Provided assistance to students regarding career opportunities, goal setting, and academic achievement. Regularly observed classrooms, evaluating teacher performance and providing constructive feedback.

Served as designated acting principal, learning responsibilities and overseeing administrative duties during the principal’s absence.

Clayton County Schools, Jonesboro, GA 1992–1999

Visual arts teacher and Lead Instructor Visual Arts K-12

Appointed to Visual Arts Lead Instructor position based on strong performance in team leadership and course knowledge. Supervised approximately 225 fine arts teachers in the county, overseeing professional development, preparing curriculum, and monitoring budgets for P–12 teachers. Instructed elementary, middle, and high school students on visual arts and art history courses, teaching fundamentals of design, drawing, and painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, and AP Studio Art. Encouraged cooperative learning, peer interaction, and increased achievement levels.

Additional Experience

Proficient with Windows, Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, Moodle, Microsoft Windows 10, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2015, Windows Media Player, Excel, processors of 1.2 Ghz or faster, Excel, PowerPoint, Moodle,,, TK20 and various graphic design and photography programs.

Education & Certifications

Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary and Secondary Administration, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Dissertation: Artful Transformational Leadership: Creating Successful Secondary Schools, 2004

Specialist of Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA, 1995 Master of Arts in Art Educational Leadership, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 1993 Master of Arts in Art Education, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA State of Georgia Certified Art Education Teacher P–12 1990-1991 B.Ed.

Leadership and Administration Certificate, GA

~State of Georgia Teaching and Administration Certificate #370995

Professional Affiliations

Lifetime Member: Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity 1995-present

Presentations & Publications

Dissertation Capella University, 2004

Master’s Thesis, 1993

Summer Enrichment Program Presentation, Board of Educators, 2005 The ARK Recognition Program for Clayton County Employees, 2005 Reducing Dropout Rate in Clayton County Public Schools, 2005

High Schools that Work Presentation, Clayton County Public Schools, 2004 How to Lead the Pack, Mundy’s Mill High School Presentation, 2004

Making Strides in Technology, Clayton County High School Visual Arts Curriculum, 1995

References & Contact Information

Professor Amy Hinz-Horn, Instructional Connections, LLC Vertical Lead Education programs,

P.0. Box 223696 Dallas, Texas 75222 (Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas)

Email: Amy.Horn @iconnect-na.com

Professor Nicole Letchworth, Program Manager Instructional Connections working

with Lamar University and Youngstown University P.O. Box 223696, Dallas, Texas

Email: adzeni@r.postjobfree.com

Professor Bruce Bobick, University of West Georgia, Former Department Chair, Office of Humanities and Art

201 Habersham, Carrollton, GA 30017 Email: adzeni@r.postjobfree.com (Ret)

Dr. Phil Corkhill, Dean of Secondary Educational Leadership, Capella University, Mpls, MN phil.corkhill@ capella.edu

Dr. Morris Blasingame, Director of Human Resources, Jonesboro, GA adzeni@r.postjobfree.com (Ret)

Dr. Debbie Bass, Assistant Superintendent of Learning, 115 Overlook Circle, Forsyth, GA 30129 Phone: 478-***-****

Dr. Glenn Dowell, Director of Youth Empowerment and Former International Liaison Specialist for Atlanta Board of

Education, 2551 Spivey Court, Jonesboro, GA 30236 Phone 404-***-**** (Ret) Email: adzeni@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Janet Grier, Director of Teacher Education, Shorter Education, 1903 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 1950, Atlanta, GA 3034

Director of Education, Brenau University, Fairburn, GA. Phone: 678-***-**** Email: adzeni@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. John Staten, (Present): Montgomery Public Schools/ Assistant Superintendent for Operations, 10990 Oaktree Blvd.,

Christenburg, VA 24073 adzeni@r.postjobfree.com/

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