Mark E.

Knight
Summary of Qualifications
Professional Preparation
15 years of successful work in educational administration; 24 years overall in the field; 9 years of postbaccalaureate studies in curriculum and educational leadership

Address: 7312 115th Street Court East, Puyallup, WA 98373 Home Phone: (253) 445-5154; Cell Phone: (253) 232-8897 Email: drmeknight@gmail.com

Where And What I Have Studied...

Doctorate of Education
Superintendent Certificate

Principal Certification
Administrator Certificate

University of Washington2009
Leadership for Learning Program Dissertation: The Use of Student Voice to Inform Communities of Practice in the Lesson Design Process: Conclusions for System Leaders Seeking to Increase Student Engagement

University of Washington1999
Danforth Educational Leadership Program Emphasis: Equity/Excellence, Leadership,
Organizational Change, Collaboration, Inquiry and Reflective Practice, Teaching and Learning

Master of Education
Western WA University1993
Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis: Educational Research and Philosophy, Assessment, Instructional Technology

Bachelor of Arts
Teaching Certificate

Knowledge
Strong skill base in the following areas: Curriculum/Instruction Staff Development Diverse Populations Supervision/Evaluation Technology Budgeting Process Facilities Management Emergency Planning

University of Washington1988
History Major/English Minor Emphasis: Teacher Certification

Jobs I Have Enjoyed...

Director of Instructional Leadership
Puyallup School District2012-Present

Athletic Coach
Fife High SchoolTennis2009-10 Anacortes High School
Basketball1990-97 Soccer1991-94 Golf1996-97 Golf1995-96

Principal
Fife High School2007-Present

Strengths
Flexible Calm Demeanor Sense of Humor Personable Problem Solver Forward Thinking Change Agent Listener Team Builder Goal Oriented Strong Work Ethic Technology Oriented

Assistant Principal
Fife High School2001-2007 Puyallup High School1998-2001

Anacortes Middle School

Club Advisor
Fife High SchoolKey Club2002-2005 Anacortes High School
ASB1992-97 Key Club1990-93

Teacher (Social Studies/English/Leadership)

Puyallup High School1997-98 Anacortes High School1989-97

Things I Bring to The Workplace...

A proven track-record of building relationships within the school and greater community

Weekly, monthly, and quarterly newsletters that go to staff and parents outlining the upcoming events and good work taking place in the schoolExample: https://shortlinks.fifeschools.com/tb&g Focus groups involving students and community members or students and staff with the intent of bridging the gap, solving an issue, or designing engaging instruction in the classroom. Member of local Rotary International and Kiwanis groups Regular participation in student leadership activities and meetings Participant in educational program and technology levy campaigns Key voice in local Booster Club and Scholarship Foundation groups Collaboration with local governmental organizations such as city management, police department, and fire department

Personal Information
Family
Married for 27 years with 3 children WifeKim; Andrew21; Rachel19; Melissa13

Statement of Beliefs
Simply put, education is a people business. People are not data points or equipment on an assembly line. People are individuals that come to our schools with a wide array of talents and abilities that need to be harnessed, nurtured and developed. While assessments and the corresponding results are important measures of progress, they are a snapshot in a moment in time. They dont measure the ultimate goal of creating well balanced individuals that can function in our democratic society. The primary responsibility of educators in this people business is to build and develop relationships. These relationships help to build trust with all members of the greater community. When trust is present, parents and school board members become advocates and partners of the schools. Trust allows administrators at the district level to provide the capacity to meet the needs of individual buildings. Trust gives teachers and principals the ability to be leaders in the school and classroom so they can be free to design engaging work for students. The end result is a learning organization that meets the needs of the individualsboth students and staffin the system.

A big picture focus on the issues surrounding the K-12 system of education

Successful experience hiring for teaching and administrative positions as well as handling staffing and personnel issues across multiple buildings Experience administering state and national assessments and the stringent requirements associated with these activities Participant on district collective bargaining teams with the responsibility of negotiating district-wide initiatives in times of limited resources Facilitated nutritional studies and classroom food policies across the district in response to parent and staff inquiries Contributor in a district initiative to implement a new student record system to accommodate the need for accurate and timely student data Generated conversation and action around the growing cultural diversity in the district, especially around ELL populations Implemented action regarding district awareness of the Common Core and the alignment of curriculum and programs across buildings Key player in community-wide conversations and decisions involving athletic configuration across secondary schools Consistent focus and leadership toward increasing student achievement though the emphasis of power standards and common assessments that are aligned to state benchmarks and common core standards Expansion of Career and Technical Education offerings and budget including the integration of STEM programs, marketing programs for business students, third year math options for graduating 11 th and 12th grade students, and board polices to support cross crediting for graduation Emphasis on increased options for students though the growth of both Advance Placement courses (to increase rigor) and Fine Art courses (to enhance creativity) Emphasis on differentiated instruction as a means to provide choice in the classroom

Knowledge of the current trends involving instruction and student achievement

An appreciation and recognition of the diversity that resides within the school, district, and community

Partnership with local tribes to integrate tribal sovereignty, history, and current issues into social studies curriculum Use of student focus groups to identify issues and potential solutions to barriers that exist regarding achievement for students of color Coordinated personnel and budgets to upgrade facilities including bleachers, scoreboards, outdoor electronic reader boards, minor classroom/library renovations, and computer lab additions Strong understanding and management experience of school budgets including instructional, operating, and activity budgets with 100% clean audits

Experience with the management and growth of educational facilities

Successful background in fiscal accountability

My Professional and Recreational Activities...

Professional Memberships and Activities Washington Association of School Administrators
(WASA) Association of Secondary School Principals (AWSP) WA State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (WSASCD) Fife/Milton Kiwanis Fife/Milton Rotary Fife High School Booster Club & Scholarship Foundation Presenter2010 WSASCD/OSPI/WAEYC Annual ConferenceFocus on the Learner: Acquiring and Utilizing Student Voice

Community Activities Puyallup Soccer ClubYouth Soccer Coach Boy Scouts of AmericaCub Scout Assistant
Scout Master

Camp Fire USAVolunteer Outdoor Skill Leader YMCA of Pierce CountyYouth Flag Football Coach Key Club Advisor and Community Liaison (Anacortes/Fife)

Personal Interests
Sports (basketball, football, tennis, weight lifting, skiing, cycling), tech gadgets, reading, music