Dr. Thomas Brittain - Liberty University

Dr. Thomas BrittainDLP FacultySchool of EducationTE 102 582-2445EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDDOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D.), 2003—Educational Leadership—NovaSoutheastern University, FloridaMASTERS OF SCIENCE (M.S.), 1990—Educational Leadership—NovaSoutheastern University, FloridaBACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.), 1978—Secondary Education, Area of focusin History - Liberty University, VirginiaTEACHING/ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCEPUBLIC SCHOOL:Administrator on Special Assignment for Pinellas District Schools . . . . . .1999 to presentNortheast High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/94 – 6/99Assistant PrincipalClearwater High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/84 – 8/94History Teacher, Wrestling Coach, Multicultural SponsorPRIVATE SCHOOL:Southern Baptist Educational Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/78 – 6/84History Teacher, Coach of multiple sportsUNIVERSITY:Argosy University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . presentTeaching Educational Leadership courses at the doctoriallevel as well as chair and member on severaldissertation committeesLiberty University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . presentTeaching Educational Leadership courses at the doctoriallevelPROFESSIONAL LICENSUREState of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator’s CertificateEndorsements: School Principal (All levels)History (Grades 6-12)Expiration Date: June 30, 2010

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONCambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals in Teaching andEducationNational Education Week Award presented by Argosy University School ofEducation. November, 2007Suncoast Football Coaches Association Outstanding Athletic Administrator 2000Inducted into Abington Heights High School Hall of FameTwo-time Christian College National Champion in wrestlingTwo-time Academic All-AmericanSCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: PUBLICATIONSFeature article in Athletic Management magazine Sept/Oct 2006 on effectiveleadershipState of Florida Title IX Gender Equity Report on best practices to increaseparticipationSCHOLARLY ACTIVITY: PRESENTATIONSGuest speaker at the National Intramural/Recreational Sports Association(NIRSA) state workshop. Power point presentation on intramural sports given torepresentatives of sixteen college and universities in the state of Florida.Guest speaker at St. Petersburg College’s senior seminar College of Education.The topic was “How to Get a Teaching Job”.Developed curriculum and produced an effective Extended Learning ProgramDelivered training program on effective bus discipline. This presentation wasgiven on an in-service training day for district bus driversConducting training for the Smaller Learning Communities on Mission, Vision,and Core Values.Presentation to Area 1 Principals concerning the Appraisal Verification Form andusing an effective observation process.

Presentation made sixteen high school administrations regarding the creation anduse of the PCAC Beginning Coaches Handbook.Trainer in Quality Leadership/Integrated Management System (IMS)Planned and organized the curriculum mapping trip to Santa Rosa DistrictSchools. The team produced the format for the use of curriculum mapping in theSocial Studies Department and the short and long-term reading initiative to assiststruggling students.SERVICE: PROFESSIONALSACS/CASI committee member for ten year evaluation of Plant City High Schoolin Plant City, FL.Presently serve as dissertation chair for two Ed.D. candidates as well ascommittee member for four additional candidates.Conducting training for the Smaller Learning Communities on Mission, Vision,and Core Values.SERVICE: COMMUNITYTwo year service as the treasurer of the Pinellas County Foster ParentsAssociationCurrent member and former area representative for the Pinellas CountySecondary Assistant Principal AssociationCommittee chair instrumental in bringing an NFL Europe team city of Dunedin,FL for spring trainingPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSACS/CASI Improvement Model trainingAdministrative Leadership Practices and Procedures trainingCooperative Consultation trainingSupervised teacher evaluations and Individual Professional Development PlansSuccessful completion of Level Quality Ten Leadership Program

Administrative coordinator to establish a mission/vision change modelTraining in ESOL-LEP strategiesPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSMember of the Steering Committee at Argosy University TampaMember of the National Intramural/Recreational Sports AssociationCurrent member of the Florida Association of School AdministratorsCurrent member and former area representative for the Pinellas CountySecondary Assistant Principal Association.