Darren Barkett, PhD
Canon City,CO
Summary
Having worked in our public K-12 education system for over twenty-five years, I learned firsthand how crucial effective leaders and impactful teachers can be in building resilient learning communities. From my early struggles as a teacher to the even greater challenges of a K-8 principal, my entire career has been focused on working with others to build capacity and increase impact. In my role as both a K-8 principal and as a district level administrator, I learned how important relationships are in helping others achieve. My time spent as an adjunct professor for aspiring teachers inspired me to shift my focus from administration to teacher development.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Harrison K-8 School
Cañon City, Colorado
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Education Consultant
Helping Teachers Grow
Asheville, North Carolina
02.2008 - Current
- Integrated with educators to create successful teaching aids and instructional materials, assisting learners.
- Provided recommendations for modification, development or improvement of educational programs.
Director of Compliance
Asheville City Schools
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Helped set appropriate school and district goals and plans to achieve targets.
- Provided guidance, advice and training to improve understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
- Improved company policies and standards to outline ethical, safe and efficient procedures.
Director of Safety
Asheville City Schools
Asheville, North Carolina
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety tracking, training and management programs for schools and buildings in the district.
- Managed district-wide COVID-19 response.
Student Services Specialist
Asheville City Schools
Asheville, North Carolina
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Served diverse student needs by collaborating closely with academics and support personnel.
Assistant Principal
Asheville City Schools
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2011 - 06.2018
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Adjunct Professor of Education
University Of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Instructor of EDUC 329, Middle School Principles, Practices, and Materials.
- Taught, advised, and coordinated internship and counseling experiences for 120 students
English Teacher
Various
Asheville, NC
08.1998 - 06.2011
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Education
Ph.D. - Leadership, Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.2019
Masters of School Administration - School Administration
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC2004
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO1994
Skills
- Mission Statement Development
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Program Evaluation
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development Planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
Affiliations
Biltmore Masonic Lodge #446
Timeline
Principal
Harrison K-8 School
07.2021 - Current
Director of Compliance
Asheville City Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Director of Safety
Asheville City Schools
12.2019 - 08.2020
Student Services Specialist
Asheville City Schools
07.2016 - 12.2019
Adjunct Professor of Education
University Of North Carolina Asheville
08.2013 - 06.2016
Assistant Principal
Asheville City Schools
08.2011 - 06.2018
Education Consultant
Helping Teachers Grow
02.2008 - Current
English Teacher
Various
08.1998 - 06.2011
Ph.D. - Leadership, Education
University of The Cumberlands
Masters of School Administration - School Administration
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
University of Colorado At Boulder
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