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