Buford Griffith, III
Bill Arnold Middle School
Arlington
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Transformational Educational Leader experienced in driving student achievement and developing campus leadership across multi-campus systems. Enhanced academic outcomes and school culture through effective supervision of principals and implementation of district-wide instructional initiatives. Focused on aligning PreK–12 systems, building leadership capacity, and fostering collaborative partnerships to support continuous improvement.
Work History
Teacher (Teen Leadership / College & Career Readiness)
3 Years 7 Months- Delivered engaging leadership and college readiness instruction, fostering student interest and participation in 6th–8th grade.
- Designed curriculum aligned to real-world skills, enhancing student understanding of career exploration and decision-making.
- Utilized technology platforms (Canvas, Google Suite) to promote interactive learning experiences and increase student engagement.
Superintendent of Education
8 Years 2 Months- Led hiring, evaluation, and development of campus administrators, including principals, improving leadership effectiveness and retention to 90%.
- Led hiring, evaluation, and development of campus administrators, including principals, resulting in 90% retention and enhanced leadership effectiveness.
- Directed implementation of instructional programs and improvement plans aligned with student performance data.
- Directed implementation of instructional programs and improvement plans based on student performance data, driving targeted academic advancements.
- Collaborated with principals to enhance instructional delivery, contributing to measurable increases in student achievement outcomes.
- Oversaw a $1.4M organizational budget, aligning financial resources to instructional priorities.
- Provided executive-level reports and recommendations to Board of Education to support strategic decision-making.
Principal
2 Years 11 Months- Led campus-wide instructional improvement initiatives resulting in measurable gains in student performance.
- Supervised assistant principals and instructional staff to enhance teaching quality and student learning outcomes.
- Implemented data-driven systems to monitor academic progress, attendance, and behavior.
- Fostered positive school culture through collaboration with stakeholders and engagement with community.
- Ensured compliance with district policies, curriculum standards, and accountability systems.
- Led campus improvement planning to meet district goals and drive academic progress.
Assistant Principal
8 Years 11 Months- Coordinated campus operations to enhance discipline, instruction, and teacher development.
- Facilitated implementation of instructional strategies aligned with district curriculum to improve student outcomes.
- Analyzed student data to inform and support targeted intervention strategies for at-risk students.
- Supported campus operations including discipline, instruction, and teacher development.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership and Management
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Multi-campus leadership
Program development
Data-driven decision making
Principal coaching
Curriculum Development
Career exploration
Curriculum alignment
Stakeholder engagement
Conflict resolution
Classroom Resource Management
TEKS implementation
Affiliations
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- National Association of Secondary School Principals
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
- Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
- Chairman, Regional Education Superintendent’s Association (2017–2023)
Certification
- Texas Principal Certification Exp. 10/31/2027
- Texas Classroom Teacher: Core Subjects with STR Grades EC – 8 Exp. 10/31/2027
KEY IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS (ALIGNING TO RISD ROLE)
- Supervised multiple campuses and principals
- Led district-level instructional initiatives
- Used data to improve student performance and campus outcomes
- Developed and coached campus leadership teams
- Implemented improvement plans aligned with district vision
- Managed budgets and operational effectiveness
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships across schools and communities
Timeline
Teacher (Teen Leadership / College & Career Readiness)
Bill Arnold Middle School
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Superintendent of Education
Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
06.2015 - 08.2023Read More
Principal
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist
07.2012 - 06.2015Read More
Assistant Principal
Arlington Independent School District
07.2003 - 06.2012Read More
Oakwood University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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Grand Valley State University
Master of Educational Leadership from Educational Leadership and Management
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