Professional Experiences
2001-present- The Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, Florida 32256
- 2004-present- Principal-Central Riverside Elementary, served on Pupil Progression Plan, DESP Board, Principal's Compensation Task Force, NAESP, PDK, ASCD
- 2002-2004-Vice Principal, Chimney Lakes Elementary, webmaster, Secretary, Phi Delta Kappa, participant-Principal Mentoring Program, completed Original Action Research
- 2001-2002 - Assistant Principal, web master, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School, member Pupil Progression Plan, editor AP newsletter
1996-2001 -The School District of St. John's County, Florida, St. Augustine, Florida 32084,
- 1996-1997 - Elementary Principal and Human Resources Coordinator
- 1997-1998 - District Coordinator for Instructional Technology and Internet
- 1998-1999 - Administrator First Coast Technical Institute
- 1999-2001 - District Coordinator for Instructional Technology and Internet
1995-1996 The School District of Osceola County, Florida, Kissimmee, Florida 34744-4495, K-12 Curriculum Design Team Member for Celebration School and District Technology facilitator, authored and designed K-12 Instructional Technology Plan for Osceola County Public Schools
1989-1995 Swampscott Public Schools, Massachusetts, 01907-1795, Principal-Director of Learning, Principal of K-6 school as well as Director of K-12 Technology, K-6 Mathematics, and Social Studies. SysOp electronic bulletin board; television programming, site-based management experience, gender equity trainer, member of Cable Advisory Board, taught technology classes, budget designer, curriculum author all subjects, advisor for academically talented organization, directed and produced musicals, edited yearbook and newspaper, advisor Student Council Association, published author, grant assessor for Federal Department of Education, graduate of state curriculum leadership training, grant writer and implementer, doctoral student.
1984-1989 Virginia Beach Public Schools,Virginia Beach, VA 23456, Assistant Principal, K-6, Streamlined transportation, managed special education programs, created staff development training, designed school business partnerships, taught computer classes, chaired self-study team, worked part-time job, raised a son.
1979-1984 Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, Teacher, grades 4 and 6, Assistant to principal, Published math game, Social Studies teacher of year, conducted course on Textbook Stereotypes, supervised practicum students, science committee, Student Council Advisor, President of PTA, worked part-time second job, raised a son.
1974-1979 Rockingham Cty. Public Schools, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, Teacher, grades 3,4,5,6, Taught in both traditional and open space settings and elected team leader, taught college level science class, editor school paper, yearbook, and musicals, authored local television program, graduate degree, raised a son.
Education
Blacksburg High School, Virginia 1969-diploma
James Madison University, Virginia 1973 B.S. - Elementary Education and Music (GPA=3.5)
James Madison University, Virginia 1978 M.S. - Administration and Supervision (GPA=3.9)
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.1988 - C.A.G.S. Administration and Supervision (GPA=3.9)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell, ABD-Ed.D. - Leadership in Schooling (GPA=3.8)
Certification
FL (# 739410), MA, and VA certificates, K-6 teaching, Administration, School Principal, Supervision, and Leadership
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Professional Affiliations
DESP, NAESP, Jacksonville PDK Chapter Secretary 2002-2004, Phi Delta Kappa Matanzas Chapter former President and webmaster, former president Harvard Chapter Phi Delta Kappa, Service Award bestowed, member ASCD, FASCD, FCTIL, International Association of Web Masters & Design, HTML Writer's Guild, Association of Macintosh Trainers, DeerCreek Women's Alliance, state reading and math associations, DCSAPA Newsletter Editor, Duval County Reading Council, PTAs
Publications
HEAVEN IS WHERE YOU PAINT YOUR OWN STARS
1993 - presenter, International Conference Technology Education, author, CONSORTIUM COMMENTARY
1994 - author, EXECUTIVE EDUCATOR JOURNAL, May, 1994, presenter, National Family Based Services Conference
1995- author, CONSORTIUM COMMENTARY
1996- Author-Osceola County and St. Johns County Instructional Technology Frameworks
1997- author, THE HAPPY MAC GUIDE
1998- presenter, Florida Education Technology Conference
1999- presenter, Wisconsin Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Conference
2001- presenter, Florida Education Technology Conference-Middle School WebQuests
2001- original webquest-GLASS SLIPPERS JUST WON'T DO!
2002- District VII Phi Delta Kappa Leadership Seminar- WHAT'S GOING ON? Building an Internet Presence
Educational Understandings in...
Multiage classrooms, multiple intelligences, teaching for understanding, differentiated instruction, inclusion, team teaching, integrated curriculum, authentic and portfolio assessments, instructional technology, adult learning, family-community spirit, educational leadership, Internet and World Wide Web Integration for problem solving and thinking skills, problem based learning, high performance staff development, Standards-Based Education, vocational education, webquests, organizational leadership
Software Proficiency
If you would like to see a sample of my work, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Proficient in numerous software products and multiplatform computers.
Personal
Own freelance-home-based business SITESBYSHERIDAN.com, attend JAGUARS games, play flute, piano, tennis, sing, bike, hike, travel, juggle, drama, arts and crafts, computer professional, telecommunicate, read for personal and professional edification, theater, symphony, opera, film, ballet, CPR certified, member Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church, husband an attorney in Jacksonville, Florida
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Sheridan L. Brown
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