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Sherry Leonard-Foots
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Skills & Interests
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Education / TeacherEd / Diversity and Multicultural Ed
(Advanced)
I hold a Texas Teaching Certificate, as well as an Educational Leadership Certificate (30 graduate hours), B.A. in Journalism, M.A. in Sociology, and am currently working toward a Doctorate in Education in Higher Education Leadership. I have taught English as a Second Language, (ESL), and have been an ESL Instructional Leader. I'm currently an Attendance Administrator working in the area of Truancy and drop out prevention. - Education / Educational Leadership / Leadership Specialization / Curriculum and Instructional Reforms (Advanced)
Associations
- Texas Association of Truancy and Drop-Out Prevention
Member 05/2012 – Current - Texas Association of School Business Officials
Member 08/2011 – Current - Texas Association of School Administrators
Member 01/2010 – Current
Education History
- Currently Pursuing the Doctor of Education Degree Higher Education Leadership (12/2013)
Texas A&M University - Commerce - Graduate Certificate - Educational Leadership Educational Administration (08/2007)
Texas A&M University - Commerce - Master of Arts Sociology (05/1995)
Prairie View A&M University
Teaching Experience
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Introduction to Sociology
(Summer 2009)
- Everest College – Sociology
- Introductory Sociology course.
Languages
- English
- Speaking level: Superior
- Reading level: Superior
- Spanish
- Speaking level: Intermediate
- Reading level: Intermediate
Presentations
- Strategies for Improving Attedance, 09/14/2011
In response to Texas State Senate Bill 1489, whereby districts must have a truancy intervention plan in place, this presentation addressed these issues.
Positions
- Attendance Administrator (01/2010 – Current) Garland ISD
- Teacher - Segundo Grado Bilingue/2nd Grade Bilingual (08/2012 – 08/2012) Garland Independent School District
- Instructional Support Teacher Leader (08/2008 – 01/2010) Garland ISD