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CJ Huff

Dr. C.J. Huff

1028 Sassafras Drive

Eldon, MO 65026

Home: (573) 392-6516 Work: (573) 392-8000


OBJECTIVE Seeking the opportunity to partner with Corwin Press to provide high quality literature to educational leaders which is grounded in research, practical experience, and common sense.

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS – Fayetteville, AR

May 2003 – Doctorate in Education, Education Administration

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY – Springfield, MO

August 2000 – Specialist in Education, Education Administration

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY – Springfield, MO

May 1999 – Master of Science in Education Administration

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY – Pittsburg, KS

May 1996 – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

CERTIFICATION Missouri Superintendency

Missouri Elementary Administration (K-8)

Missouri Elementary Education (1-8)

PROFESSIONAL Superintendent of Schools 2004 – Present

EXPERIENCE Eldon R-1 School District – Eldon, MO

Principal – Espy Elementary School 2001 – 2004

Nixa R-2 School District – Nixa, MO

Adjunct Professor – Lindenwood University 2002 – Present

Research and Administrative Courses

Principal – Doling/Weaver Elementary Schools 1999 – 2001

Springfield R-12 School District – Springfield, MO

Assistant Principal – Bolivar Intermediate School 1998 – 1999

Bolivar R-1 School District – Bolivar, MO

Fourth Grade Teacher – Bolivar Intermediate School 1997 – 1998

Bolivar R-1 School District – Bolivar, MO

Third Grade Teacher – Pleasanton Elementary School 1996 – 1997

Pleasanton USD 344, Pleasanton, KS

PROFESSIONAL American Association of School Administrators – Member

AFFILIATIONS Missouri Association of School Administrators – Member

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development – Member

PROFESSIONAL l Communicates a vision of learning that is shared and supported by

PROFILE the school community.

· Develops and maintains a climate that is conducive to student learning and the professional growth of faculty and staff.

· Maintains high expectations of self and others.

· Carefully monitors all aspects of the organizational environment and promptly addresses areas of concern.

· Effectively manages and organizes school and district operations and resources in an effort to provide students with a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

· Demonstrates effective leadership in ethical, fair, and constructive manner.

· Meets the diverse needs of students by encouraging collaboration between all members of the school community.

· Experienced grant writer at the local, state, and federal levels.

SPECIAL 2007 – Missouri Powerful Learning Conference Central Office Award

RECOGNITION/ 2007 – Presenter: Powerful Learning Conference – St. Louis, MO

PRESENTATIONS 2007 – American School Board Journal Magna Award

2005 – Contributor: How to Deal With Teachers Who Are Angry, Troubled, Exhausted or Just Plain Confused by Elaine McEwan.

Corwin Press. June 2005

2005 – Presenter: Powerful Learning Conference – St. Louis, MO

2003 – Editorial Advisor: Principal Magazine (1 of 10 in the nation)

2003 – Missouri Department of Education “Top 10” Elementary School

2002 – Missouri Department of Education “Top 10” Elementary School

2002 – Roy B. Allen Educational Leadership Scholarship Recipient

1996 – Pittsburg State University “Family of the Year”

REFERENCES Mr. Greg Jarrett Mrs. Peggy Taylor

Board President Board President

Eldon R-1 School District Nixa R-2 School District

(573) 392-6118 (417) 581-8585

Mrs. Debby Lawson Dr. Stephen Kleinsmith

Director of Elementary Education Superintendent

Nixa R-2 School District Nixa R-2 School District

(417) 725-4061 (417) 725-7400