1. Improvement Begins with I
By
Jeff Patton
The Measureable Mission of School

2. IWould Lead Based On:
3. Developing and Implementing a Vision and Culture that :
Promotes High Expectations for All Students
Promotes Cultural Diversity
Promotes a Diverse Educational Experience
Is Data-Based and Research-Driven
Involves the Community in School Improvement
4. Providing an Effective Instructional Program Through:
Effective Methodology
Continuous Improvement
Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Diverse Curriculum
The Utilization of Current and Emerging Technologies
5. Properly Managing the Organization and Operation of the School Through:
Research and Data-Driven Decision Making
Effective Management of All Resources
Communicating with the Community
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Using Long-Term Planning and Problem Solving to Increase Academic Achievement
6. Developing and Implementing a Community Relations Plan that Addresses:
Family Involvement
Collaboration with Families in Decision Making
Outreach and Inclusion of Key Community Organizations
Building Positive Relationships with the Media
The Diverseness of the Community
The Use of Both School and Community Resources to Address Student Problems and Advance Achievement
7. Promoting Student Success Through:
Acting with Integrity
Acting Fairly
Acting Ethically
8. Understanding, Responding to, and Influencing the Larger Cultural, Legal, Social and Political Context Through:
Articulating the Larger Context to Stakeholders
Maintaining Open Communication with Leaders of Diversity Groups
The Advocating and Development of Programs that Promote an Equitable Education for ALL students
9. My Current Roles & Responsibilities
Serve as the Fill-In Principal in the Absence of the Principal
Used as a district-wide Administrative Substitute
Testing Administrator for State Subject Area Tests
Highly Qualified Mentor for Beginning Teachers
Social Studies Department Head
Safety Coordinator on Fire and Tornado Drills
Textbook Selection Chairperson
Member of the BHS Leadership Team