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Myra I. Whitney, Associate Superintendent

Myra I. Whitney has led the Curriculum and Professional Development staff in re-organization, National Staff Development Audit and the development of the 5 year Comprehensive Professional Development Plan.

Myra I. Whitney is married to Alvin Whitney.  They have three sons, Bryson, a Freshman at Vanderbilt University and twins, Stephen a Junior at St. Benedict High School and Matthew a Junior at White Station High School.

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Education	Harvard University Harvard Summer Institute (PELP) Harvard University The Principals’ Center University of Memphis Master of Education – August, 1982 Major: Educational Administration and Supervision University of Memphis Bachelor of Education – August 1976 Major: Special Education and Rehabilitation            Elementary Education	2004-Present Cambridge, MA 1996-Principal Participant Memphis, TN     Memphis, TN
Employment Experience	2006 – Present Associate Superintendent Curriculum and Professional Development Memphis City Schools	Memphis,TN
	2005 – 2006 Academic Superintendent Elementary Area 3 Schools Memphis City Schools	Memphis, TN
	2004 – 2006 Academic Director Elementary Area 3 Schools Memphis City Schools	Memphis, TN
	1999 – 2004 Principal Crump Elementary School Memphis City Schools	Memphis, TN
	1992 – 1999 Principal Douglass Elementary Memphis City Schools	Memphis, TN

	1991 – 1992 Assistant Principal Grahamwood Elementary Memphis City Schools		Memphis, TN
	1986 – 1991 Assistant Principal Westhaven Elementary Memphis City Schools		Memphis, TN
	1985 – 1986 Assistant Principal Ford Road Elementary Memphis City Schools		Memphis, TN
	1984 – 1985 CLUE Teacher Fox Meadows Elementary Creative Learning in a Unique Environment Memphis City Schools		Memphis, TN
	1984 Teacher Dunn Avenue Elementary Memphis City Schools		Memphis, TN
	1982 -1984 Supervisory Teacher Campus School Lab University of Memphis		Memphis, TN
	1976 – 1982 Teacher Grahamwood Elementary Memphis City Schools		Memphis, TN
Professional Accomplishments	Published Tri-State Defender  February 7, 2008 “Diversity” Published Education Week December 12, 2007 “Coaches” National Staff Development Council National Conference – member of the Tennessee Host Committee (Planning for NSDC National Conference in Nashville, TN December, 2006) Member of the National Staff Development Council Academy Class of 2009 Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Mentor Principal/Administrator for the Memphis Leadership Fellows Program, Center for Urban School Leadership (2003-2004) Presenter on Comprehensive School-wide Reform, U.S. Department of Education’s Regional Conferences on “Improving America’s Schools” (1998) Presenter, Douglass Elementary selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of eight Case Study schools in the Southeast Region for exemplary comprehensive reform efforts (1998) Presenter, Comprehensive School-wide Reform, National Reading Summit, U.S. Department of Education (1998) Presenter, Inclusive Practices in Public Schools, State Supervisor’s Conference (1997) Presenter, New American Schools’ Roots and Wings design, North Carolina Regional Title I Conference (1997) Acquired waivers and implemented Inclusion Program, State Department of Education Memphis City Schools Reform Waivers – Implemented 4.5 Day Week “Enrichment Day” Textbook and funding allocation Presenter of various topics: Creative Writing and Motivating Reluctant Readers Participant, Governor’s Early Childhood Task Force, Nashville, TN (1997) Douglass Elementary Published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Journal (1998) Recipient of PIPE Developmental Disabilities Council Grant (1998) Highlighted as a Case Study School by National Council of Exceptional Children Restructured School Budgeting format Level 3 Inclusion School, Project RISE Recognized in U.S. Department of Education School Dress Uniform Brochure
Additional Training	NSDC Academy 2009 2007-2009 The NSDC Academy is an extended and profound learning experience that models the Council’s vision for professional learning and teamwork in schools. Academy members work collaboratively to learn about and solve significant student learning problems that occur within their school, district, or organization. Educational Leadership Redesign Joint Taskforce – Tennessee State Board of Education   2007 – Present Skillful Teacher Training developed by Dr. Jonathan Saphier, Founder of Research for Better Teaching 2006 – Present Efficacy Institute Training from the Efficacy Institute led by Dr. Jeff Howard, Cambridge, Mass.   2004 – present Harvard University  (PELP) Training for Selected Superintendent Cabinet Members in Public Education and Leadership Project from the Colleges of Education and Business 1996 – present Danforth Foundation Principals’ Academy “Success For All Children Initiative”   1991 Successful completion of Professional Assessment Development and Enhancement Center(PADEC) 1985 Leadership Class for Future Administrators, Leadership Class for Future Administrators Phase A (On American Management) 1983 Supervising Student Teachers Seminar Special Education Graduate Courses (12 hours)		Oxford, OH               Cambridge, MA
Professional Affiliations	National Staff Development Council Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Phi Delta Kappa National Association of Black School Educators Memphis Association of Black School Educators Memphis Public School Principals’ Association Served as Parliamentarian (1990 – 1991) Served as Treasurer (1992 – 1994) Member of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Honors and Awards	Distinguished Role Model Award Memphis Alliance of Black School Educators Cluster Two Leader of 14 Memphis City Schools Member, Superintendent’s Cabinet and Leadership Team Harvard University, Principal’s Center Participant Leadership Memphis Class of 1996 Member, South Elementary Division Principals’ Cabinet Outstanding Special Educator, Council for Exceptional Children	2003 – 2004   1995 – 1999   1995 – 1999   1996   1996 1990 - 1991   1982
References	Available upon request