A Piece of My Mind

My name is Scott S. Floyd, and I live in Gladewater, Texas. I currently serve as the district Technology Curriculum Specialist after ten years in the classroom, mostly teaching middle school reading, English, and gifted and talented. I have also taught first grade self-contained. My current focus is on helping teachers integrate technology tools into their curriculum both in instruction and learning. Educators and students alike can use these tools to manipulate information in a productive and efficient manner.

I have posted my resume below to give you more insight into my background.

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Career Objectives/Goals

I have always felt that God led me into the education so that I can affect positive change for youth. The longer I am in the classroom, the more encouraged I am that I can do more for more kids with my knowledge. I actively lobby on behalf of public schools in Austin during every session. I meet regularly with legislators year round in order to stay abreast of changes and new ideas floating around the Capitol. I have found that I enjoy this larger engagement in public schools. I would like to become a curriculum director in a school district so that I can touch every child in the community educationally. I know that I can work collaboratively with students, parents, and educators to assure that the programs in place are the best available for the district and its needs. When new needs arise, my natural inclination for researching important topics will aid me in recommending the right choice to the committee and/or school board. My dogged determinedness will be an attribute to any school district. Eventually, I would like to be a college instructor where I can train future educators.

Personal Objectives/Goals

My personal goals are intertwined. My leading goal is to have my Lord and savior Jesus Christ reflect in me in every way possible. His guidance and wisdom provided to me will allow me to be the best husband, father, and educator that I can. I continue to try and build a stable, friendly community church as a deacon that will encourage others to live a life reflective of the model Christ has given us.

Education

Masters of Education – Curriculum and Instruction , August, 2006
University of Texas – Arlington

Bachelors of Science – Interdisciplinary Studies, May, 1997
University of Texas at Tyler
Magna Cum Laude, Honors Graduate, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Associates of Applied Arts and Sciences, May, 1989
Kilgore College
Honors Graduate, Who’s Who Among America’s College Students

Certifications

Elementary Education – English/Reading
Gifted and Talented – thirty hour certificate, all grades

Education Work Experience

Technology Curriculum Specialist, White Oak ISD
District-wide – 08/07 – Present

Classroom Teacher, White Oak ISD
First Grade 1997-98
6th Grade English 1998-2002
7th Grade English/Language Arts 2002-2007
Gifted and Talented Coordinator, middle school, 1999– 2007
Technology Applications Readiness Grant (TARGET) Coordinator, 2001 – Present

ESC VII, Kilgore
Contract professional development presenter 1999- present

Other Work Experience

Southwest Electronix Supply Company, Inc., head buyer, sales, technical assistance 1991 – 95

District Committees

Education Improvement Committee – 8/97 – 5/01, 8/03 – 5/04, 8/06 – 08/07
Campus Comparison Group – 3/05-5/05
District GT Committee – 8/00 – 08/07
Campus GT Committee – 08/98 – 08/07
Language Arts Curriculum Vertical Alignment – 2001 – 2006

Professional Development

Under Development

Volunteer Work

Because I Care (bone marrow donor search organization) –
Board of Directors 2003- present
Web Master 2003- present
Chairman of Golf Tournament Fund Raiser 2005-2006

White Oak Community Church –
Member 1999- present
Deacon 2005- present

ATPE –
Local President 1998-present
Region Vice-President 1998-2002
Region President 2002-2003
State Board of Directors 2003 – 2007

Chairman State Membership Committee 2000
Chairman State Legislative Committee 2002
Chairman Legislative Impact Committee 2002

Education Service Center – Region VII –
Gifted and Talented Advisory Board 2002- present

Career Achievements/Awards

2000 UIL 3A Debate State Champions – Coach
2000 White Oak Mayor’s Achievement Award
2001 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2002 Sam Houston Political Involvement Award
2003 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2004 ATPE Secondary Educator of the Year
2004 Sam Houston Political Involvement Award
2004 Grant for Teaching Excellence
2004 White Oak Mayor’s Achievement Award
2005 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
2007 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

Professional Affiliations

Association of Texas Professional Educators 1997 – Present
Texas Computer Educators Association 2006