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    Dr. John E. Ash ‘Curriculum Vitae & Educational Resume sii, 2 Sod EAs ‘+ Researched, Designed, and Implemented Rutherford County's only Magnet High School 1+ NASSP Middle Schoo! Principal ofthe Year for Tennesse, 015, ‘+ Successflly completed the Tennessee School Board Assoision’s Prospective Superintendents Academy 2010 ‘Served on selection committee to determine School Software System for Williamson ‘County Schools ‘+ Served on Middle Tennesse Stato University Insitional Review Board: Reviewed and approved al research using living subjects + Pacticipted in Blue Ribbon Program on Technology in Eduction + Opened ind developed culture of Christiana Middle Schoo! ‘+ Piloted Bring Your Ou Device in Rutherford County, developed policies for Rutherford County Schools ‘+ Served on committee to develop policies and plans for Ruthe-ferd County Schoots in case of andemic ‘+ Fostered partnership between Centnl Magnet School, Chinese Language Couseil International (Hanbon, and the Confcius Insitute a Middle Tennesse State Universiy ‘+ Served on pane o discus isms in education with Americas and Chinese Bdvcators. ‘+ Middle Tennessee Leadership Academy March 17,2015 4 Memberof the Pathways to Prosperity Network Team; Chamber of Commerce, Rutherford County ‘+ Member ofthe Professional Standards Committee ofthe National Association for Gifted Caildren 2016- Present + TSSAA AF Bridges Principal ofthe Year -2017 ‘ski Set Incredible Work Fhie ‘Task Oriented Bxerplary Character Problem Solving Leadership ‘Qualitative and Quantitative Research Verbal & ‘Analytial & Cita! Thinking Wiriten Communication Presentation Experience Organizational inal aspects of Facation ‘Continuous Learee Facilitates Stuctra and Systemic Chan Vision Presentations Professional Learing Communities - Smith County Administrators Effective Middl Schools - Hancock County Administrators Electiveness of Computer Assistant Instruction - San Diego Califor Teachers Using Technology A Principal's Perspective lecronie Gradebooks - Williamson County Schools. Probes ina Science Classroom - Rutherford County Scbools Technology in Bdneation- Smith County Schools ‘Technology in & One Computer Classroom - Sumner County Raising ACT Scores ~ National Association of Secondaty School Principals National Conference 2015 Five presented to many commanity organization cancering the programs at Central Magnet School [ACT Preparation - Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals’ Winter Conference Education Doctor of Kéucation (degree coferred June 2005) ‘Tennessee State University - Nashville DegreeiConcentration: Educational Leadership ‘Educational Specialist (Segre conferred June 2001) “Middle Tennesce State University - Murfreesboro Degree/Concenration: Educational Leadership ‘Masters of Arts ia Education (degre conferred June 1994) “Treveces Nazarene Univesity - Nasbville Degree/Concenutin: Masters of the Ars in Education Bachelors of Selnce (degree confered June 1988) ‘Tennessee Technological University ~ Cookeville Degree/Major: Secondary Bducation/Chemistry ‘Carrent Employment 2009-Present Pricipal Central Magnet School 701 Bast Main Sect Murfreesboro, IN37130 Ranked #1 School in Tennessee by Newsweek, 2016 ‘Ranked #37 in America by Newsweek, 2016 ‘Ranked #10 Magnet School in America by Newsweek, 2016 2015. 2016 Cental was named one of only four Gold Medsl Sols in Tennessee by Newsweek telatonship between Middle Tennesse State University and Central Magnet Improved ACT seore at Cental each year. Class of 2017 ~30.0 average composite score 100% graduation rate ‘Administered 1309 Advanced Placement Tests in 2017 88% received 0 3,4, of Sn Advanced Placement Tests in 2017 First school in Rutherford County to develop a duel enrolment plan ‘© 2015-2016 Offered 9 Duel Enrolment Classes during school day at Cental Magnet School ‘vith to diferent universities co. Students have taken diel enrolment classes with mamerous universities. ‘©. Numerous Central students attend DE Clases at Middle Teanesce State University Campus + Developed a focused environment of sucess forte complete child, "0. Central was the 2015 reipient ofthe Rutherford County ll Sprts Trophy (© Robotics team one ofthe most successful in the country. (© Tremendous Fine Arts Program ‘Numerous student al stat in choi, strings, and instrumental msc ‘© Numerous state championships in athletics. © Very succesful Science Olympiod tan Very succesful Academic Competition teams. Director of Schools: Don Odom Phooe: (615) 893-5812 Email: QMlomD@eschonis net. ‘revious Braployment 2012-2014 Adjunct Professor Mile Tennessee Sate University Middle Tennessee State University “Mucfieesboro, TN 37132 Courses Tags 'SPSE 6450 Flementary and Midle Schoo! Curticulumn 'SPSE 6010 Organization and Administation of Public Schools ‘SPS 6340 Schoo! Finance + Developed all curriculum and materials forthe cass 2003-2009 Principal ‘Christiana Middle Schoo! 4675 Shelbyville Pike (Christiana, TN 37037 + Rutherford County Middle Schoo! Principal PLC Cooedinstor + Consistently in top 10% in Tennessee in all areas of TVAAS a5 2 school. ‘+ Created welzoming and caring envionment that elebratedall successes 1999-2002 Assistant Principal LaVergne High School 1780 Wolverine Trail LaVergne, TN 37086 ‘Responsibilities avilable upon request 2000 Summer Schoo Site Director LaVergne High School 750 Wolverine Trail, LaVergne, TN 37086 19971999 LaVergne High Schoo! 1750 Wolverine Trail LaVergne, TN 37086 Teaching responsibilitics: Chemistry, Physical Science, and Eeology Coaching reponsibilies: Assistant Varsity Fotball, Assistant Basketball Other Responsibilities: ‘Acting Assistant Principal ‘Department Chisperson 1990-1997 Brentwood High Sebool 5304 Murray Lane Brentwood, TN 37087 ‘Teaching responsibilities: Hono Physics, Honors Chemistry, and Advanced Placement Chemistry Coaching responsibilities: Head Varsity Football ‘Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball ead Boys Track Coach-Brentwood Middle Schoot Othe responsibilities: ‘Admisistatve Assistant Netwrk Supevisor -Compuier Systems Coordinator 1989-1990 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN 38505 ‘Teaching responsibilities: reshma chemitsy lab (Organi chemistry nb Coltege Avene Carthage, TN 37030 ‘Teaching responsibilities: Seventh Grade Social Statics Coaching responsibilities: ead Sr. High Baseball Assistant Sr High Basetball, Head Jr. High Football and Basketball Profesional Afitations National Association of Secondary School Principals “Magnet Schools of America [National Association of Gifted Children “Member ofthe Professional Standards Committe Associaton of Supervision snd Curseulum Development ‘References + Harry Gi Clty Manager Smyrna Former Superintendent of Rutherford County Schools Work Phone 618-267-8005 Bimal acry.ll@townofsmyenaong + Sidney MePhee Work Phone: 15-998-2022 Email Sidney. MePhee@imisu eds + Don Odom Director of Schools Rutherford County Schools ‘Work Phone: 615-893-5812 Email: OdomDareschools.net | Principal Siegel High School Work Phone: 15904-3800 Ennai: Creasy @reschools.nt + Phit Doda Member ofthe Rutherford County Commission Call Phone: 615-207-5609 Email Philip daddsOgagmaitcom a ee ‘Anne G. Gare, BAD (CREDENTIAL, North Carolia DS license: Superintendent, Administration, and Currcuun North Carolina DP license: Superintendent, Principal, Supervisor and Curieulum ‘North Carolina G iense: Principe, math and reading "North Carolina licease: Mid grades reading and math EDUCATION EAD. Superintendent, Supervision and Carica Univesity of Nos Carolina at Greensboro éucation Specialist Wester Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina MA. Fa, Superintendent, Administration, Supervision and Middle Grales Westera Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C B.S Middle Grades Education ‘Westem Carolina University, Cullowtes, N.C, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. 2004 to present Superintendent of the Haywood County Schools Waynesville, HC. 1997 to 2004 Associate Superintendent of the Haywood County Schools Waynesville, Ne 1996 to 1997 Principal at Junaluska Elementary School Waynesville, N.C. 1993 to 1996 Principal at Jonathan Valley Elementary School Waynesville, N.C 1991 to 1993 Director of Federal Programs and Cultural Arts Haywood County Schools Waynesville, NC 1989 0 1991 Elementary and Cultwal Arts Supervisor Haywood County Schoc's Waynesville, N.C. 1988 to 1989 Supervisor of Math and Cultual Arts Haywood County Schools Waynesville, N.C 1986 to 1988 Supervisor of Elementary Cutiulum Haywcod County Schools Waynesville, N.C, 1985 to 1986 Principal at Morningstar Elementary Canton, N.C, 1983 to 1985 Assisant Principal at North Canton Flementary Canton, NC. 1982 to 1983 Lead Teacher t Bethel Middle School in Waynesville, NC, 1978 o 1982 Teacher at Bethel Middle School in Waynesville, N.C. BOOKS PUBLISHED FFIVE-MINUTE FILLERS (1987, Upstart Publications) LISTENING SKILLS (1989, pte Publications) ‘TEACH CHILDREN TO SPEAK (1989, suis Publications) GEOGRAPHY ACTIVITIES BOOK (1990, Aquaris Pubticatons) SOCIAL STUDIES ACTIVITY ROOK (190, Aqua Dustin) VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES BOOK (1990, Agsarivs Pblshing) “Assertive Discipline: Portaitof a Eiectv elementary Scho” (1992, KAPPAN) WHAT Do AMERICAN SCHOOLS NEED? 2000, Kosa Publishers) KEEPING AMERICAN SCHOOLS SAFE MePariand, 2001) BULLYING IN AMBRICAN SCHOOLS (MeFutnd, 203) DISCIPLING CHILDREN FROM TODDLERS TO TEENAGERS BULLYING INTHE2I*F CENTURY, (2001, 202, 208, 2007, MeFaland and Compas) DILLY THE BULLY (TBA) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CONTRIBUTIONS, Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Delis Kappa, Noth Caroling Asocition of School and Curriculum Directo, Assocation of School Curicuhims Direcors - Treaster, Co- President, Intruational Association of Cusculum Directors, Board of Directors, Haywood County Principals" Association President, Tar Heel Assocation of Principals and Assistant Principals, North Carolina School Board Assocation, North Carolina Association of School Administrators ~ Board of Diectrs, March foe Babies Board of| Directors, National Association of Educators (State and National), Nh Carolina Parent ‘Teacher Assocation, North Carolina High School Athlete, North Calina School Board ‘Association, Nort Carolina Astocaton of School Administrators and American ‘Assocation of School Administrators, and pas offices Haywood County Chamber of, Commerce Presidert Pres. HONORS (Outstanding Pavcater by American Business Women’s Association, Folkmoot USA, Service Award, United Way Gold Award Recipient, Haywood Couaty Principal ofthe ‘Year, Westera North Carolina Principal ofthe Year, Western Carolina University Pak Performer, Haywooc County Person ofthe Year, Atohassador for March for Babies and CAE North Carolina Superintendent of the Year, Westem Region Superitendents™ ‘Couneil~ Chie, Major Career Accomplishments 1am very fortunate to have many accomplishments and succeses in my career. Working cooperatively with our leadership staf, board members and the community, the following sccomplishments were siccessfilly completed in our schools and coment ‘ Couny Dental and Oratorial contests ‘+ Haywood County Schools Fried Vieual Arts Display ‘+ Hynood Showease for children's act ‘+ Childen's' Christmas Card forthe Board of Edveation ‘© Sixpr-kindergarten Federally funded Chapter I programs ‘Reorganized Chapter 1 programs to serve primary age children ‘+ Franc>-American Student Bxchange Program Network for Migrant Progra ‘+ Folkmoot's Children's Festival ‘Taiwanese student visit and performance ‘+ Completed Jonathan Valley Elementry's physical fitness project ‘Tutoring program forall students + Estabishod a Year Round Schoo! + Established an A Plus Schoo! 4+ Created an SAT Prep Course and afterschool coaching program ‘+ Incresed SAT scores tobe the third highest a the region ‘+ Established an atemative placement for elementary snd mille school students + Reczired a milion dolar rant to establish Haywood Early College * Created an alternative high scoot which leads the state in composite seores + Schoo! resource officers at each ofthe mide and high schools ‘System wide SACS Accreditation ~20 in N.C. and TOO inthe Nation + Developed a Day Care fel for children of our employees ‘+ Built bur new elementary schools, 34 new classrooms, ar conditioning in all, classrcoms, two auxiliary gyms and astro synthetic turf at two high stools Develeped an Barly College Implemented a mentoring program for administrators lectonie cumulative folders and documents Boatd of Education and principal mectings are paperless Dectestd the drop-out rate hy 150 students over three year poiod Received 3.5 million in competitive grants for dropout, early college, technology and Rise tothe Top ‘+ Organized the Haywood County School's Foundation o create 110 scholarships for out students Conduct numerous workshops and in-services on bullying have been resognized as Teacher of the Yeu, Principal of the Year at both the county sand tegional levels, Administrator ofthe Year, Frond of Child Nutton Recipient, an NNCALE, Superintendent ofthe Year, and Region 8 Superintendent ofthe Year. {Also Iva seleted as Haywood County's Person of the Year and Wester Caroling Universiy’s Peak Performer Hall of Fame, ‘Thintoea yeas ago, Haywood County Schools ranked 40" jo North Carolina school Today we are number 11 and this places oor schools in the top ten percent in the North Carolina This has beea the direct result of hing excellent people. A good system has ‘become great system, This was accomplished trough the teamwork of our administators, teachers, students, staff, parents community andthe Board of Education Community Involvement Leadership uvenileCrime Prevention Commiten Roard of Minestore, March fr Rabies Chae an Board of Directors, Folkmoot Intemational Board of Diestrs and Member, United Way Ambassador forthe Haywood County Schools, Day of Service ~ Church Sponsoced vent Coordinator, Involved in Drugs In Our Mist Program, member of the ‘School and Community Health Advisory Council, and Chamber of Commerce Lone, ‘Range Phinning Committe. {have hat numerous readings of my authored books and book signings in my county and ‘surrounding conntes. Also, several books have ben used for workshops and staft

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