SOPHELIA HAWLEY MCMANNEN2184 Elliott Street, Oxford, NC 27565

919.693.8685 * mcmannens@gcs.k12.nc.us

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC May 2014Master of School Administration, Northeast Leadership Academy Fellow

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC May 2000Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education K - 6

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Paid Administrative InternshipAdministrative Intern, Joe Toler-Oakhill Elementary School 2013-2014

Assumed duties of an assistant principal which include conducting formal and informal teacher observations, facilitating professional development, implementing state Read to Achieve Initiative, managing student discipline and serving as testing coordinator.

Technology TeamMember, Joe Toler-Oakhill Elementary 2013-2014

Participated in the planning and facilitating of a school-wide one-to-one initiative. Facilitated technology professional development.

School Improvement TeamMember, Joe Toler-Oakhill Elementary School 2013-2014

Analyzed improvement plan, teachers working condition survey and N.C. school report card data to determine school-wide strengths and areas for improvement.

Developed academic goals and instructional strategies to ensure student academic success.

Curriculum Design TeamMember, Granville County Schools 2012-2013

Developed the third grade math curriculum for the new Common Core State Standards. Participated in editing of third grade math curriculum using feedback from all of the

elementary schools in Granville County.

Testing CoordinatorJoe Toler-Oakhill Elementary School 2013-2014

Administered state mandated tests such as Third Grade Beginning of Grade Test, Read to Achieve Initiative, and End of Grade Test

Facilitated administration of county assessments and benchmark tests.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher (Kindergarten and Third Grade) 2000 - 2013West Oxford Elementary School, Granville County Schools

Planned and implemented rigorous lessons for students. Member of the student assistance team for nine years. Served as grade level chairperson for seven years.

SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

Distinguished Leadership in Practice, 2013 – 2014 Facilitative Leadership, 2013 Crucial Conversations, 2013 Positive Behavior Interventions Support, 2013 FIZZ Flipped Classroom, 2013 EVAAS, 2013 Positive Behavioral Intervention Support, 2013 Understanding by Design, 2012 Digital Storytelling facilitated by the Llano Grande Institute, 2012 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, 2012 EVAAS, 2013

GRANVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS SPECIALIZED TRAININGS

AP Institute, 2013 – Present Artisan Teacher, 2009 - Present Ongoing Balanced Literacy Literacy Collaborative with Lesley University, 2006 – 2008

HONORS

Selected as one of 20 cohort members and rewarded full fellowship with the Northeast Leadership Academy, a highly selective graduate program designed by North Carolina State University to develop school leaders for districts in rural northeastern North Carolina, 2012.

Nominated for West Oxford Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 2006.