Executive Leader in Education & Law Enforcement Education

Dr. Herbert Townsend

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Senior educator, administrator, and legal professional with nearly three decades of experience spanning K–12 systems, higher education, and public-sector analysis. Proven record of building programs, increasing enrollment, securing grant funding, improving academic outcomes, and leading compliance-sensitive investigations. Recognized for translating vision into measurable results through curriculum design, faculty leadership, and student-centered innovation.

CORE STRENGTHS

Program Development & Turnaround Leadership

Enrollment Growth & Student Retention

Curriculum Design (STEM, Criminal Justice, Law, Sociology)

Title IX, Student Conduct & Regulatory Compliance

Investigations, Adjudication & Due Process

Grant Writing & Funded Projects

Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring & Evaluation

Dual Enrollment & Pre-College Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEWPORT NEWS PUBLIC SCHOOLS — Hampton, VA

Instructor, Environmental Science & Ecology Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 - Delivered an interdisciplinary environmental science curriculum integrating ethics, social responsibility, and real-world policy issues. - Increased student engagement through hands-on learning, applied projects, and individualized academic support. - Fostered an inclusive classroom environment that supported both academic achievement and student well-being.

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY — Hampton, VA

Assistant Professor, Sociology 2013 – 2020 - Delivered undergraduate instruction in sociology, criminology, criminal law, and social justice, emphasizing critical thinking and applied analysis. - Advised and mentored students, contributing to improved academic persistence and post-graduation readiness. - Integrated legal frameworks and contemporary case studies to connect theory with practice.

Chair, Department of Sociology 2010 – 2013 - Expanded Criminal Justice major enrollment from 20 to 122 students (510% growth) in three years through targeted recruitment, curriculum modernization, and student outreach. - Led departmental operations, faculty coordination, and accreditation compliance for new degree program (BS Criminal Justice). - Designed and launched new courses in Terrorism & National Security, Forensics & Crime Scene Investigation, and Cybersecurity Policy. - Served as liaison between faculty and senior administration on campus climate, equity, and disciplinary matters. - Elected Chair, University Judiciary Committee, overseeing investigations and adjudication of Student Code of Conduct violations, including matters implicating federal, state, and local law.

CADDO PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM — Shreveport, LA

Law & Business Magnet Coordinator / Dual Enrollment Coordinator 2006 – 2008 - Directed growth and operations of the Law & Business Magnet Program at Huntington High School. - Increased magnet program enrollment by 24% in two years through strategic outreach and curriculum relevance. - Leveraged legal background to secure participation from attorneys and judges as guest lecturers. - Coordinated a unique on-campus courtroom experience, including a sitting judge conducting live court proceedings, generating regional media coverage. - Expanded Dual Enrollment participation by 30%, aligning magnet program interest with college-credit pathways.

TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS — Tulsa, OK

Laboratory Consultant / Department Chair, Technology Labs Program 2001 – 2006 - Built and led the district’s Technology Labs Program, including hiring four instructional staff, equipping labs, and developing curriculum in Energy, Robotics, and Advanced Robotics. - Authored and secured a NASA/FIRST Robotics grant under an accelerated submission timeline, enabling student participation in national competition. - Assembled and coached a rookie robotics team that placed 18th out of 54 teams at the Lone Star Regionals in Houston, TX. - Created international collaboration opportunities for students through competition partnerships, broadening global exposure. - Contributed to a reported 104% increase in Reading scores on state assessments, alongside gains across all academic performance metrics, following implementation of the Technology Labs Program.

CITY OF TULSA — Tulsa, OK

Environmental Analyst 1991 – 2000 - Conducted environmental analysis and compliance review supporting municipal planning and regulatory objectives. - Collaborated with city stakeholders on policy implementation and environmental impact considerations.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor — Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Science, Biology — Mississippi Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies — Mississippi Valley State University

CERTIFICATIONS & FUNDED PROJECTS

Oklahoma & Louisiana Teaching Certifications

Grant-Funded Programs: NASA/FIRST Robotics, Boeing Aerospace, CareerTech, Tulsa Public Schools Initiatives

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

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