Dr. Carlton Ford

To obtain a position in leadership focusing on equity for learning in the school system. Utilize my work experiences, interpersonal skills, and educational background to facilitate effective learning, high quality instruction, and valuable student services.

I hold a doctorate degree for innovation in education. Hold a master's degree in education- Administration and Supervision. I hold a Maryland Advanced Professional Certification endorsed as an Admin I/II, Special Education. I have middle school and high school experience in comprehensive, magnet, and alternative settings. Experienced school based leader with a strong command of the school improvement processes. Experienced in developing and coordinating proactive programs and services relative to increasing student success along with professional development. Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.

• Member of the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)
• Member of the National Education Association (NEA)
• Member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
• Member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Former Member at Large for the Secondary Schools Administrator Association (SSAA)

• Chair of the eligibility committee 2005-2015
• Member of the National Association of Black School Educators (NABSE) 2010-2012
• Member of the Student Service Team (SST) 2005-Present
• Member of the Superintendent Advisory Committee 2005-2015
• Serve on the school Safety and Security Committee (SSC) 2006-Present
• Member the Graduation Committee 2005-2015
• Member of Secondary Schools Administrators Association (SSAA) 2015-2019

• Co-creator of the Talented Tenth, the Maryland State Department of Education's Center for Character Education Award- June 2007
• Attended MASSP 2015
• Attended ASCD Conference 2018
• Attend monthly Instructional Leadership Workshops

• Member of the HCPS Education That is Multicultural (ETM) Advisory Committee 2005-2015
• Assistant Recruiter for HCPS' New Teacher Recruitment Program 2006-2015
• Harford Equity Youth Leadership Conference (HELP) Sponsor 2005-2015
• Coordinator for the Talented Tenth and Black Male Initiative Programs 2005-2012

• Doctorate Degree in Education and Innovation, Wilmington University, DE, Doctoral Student, 05/2020
• Master of Science-Administration & Supervision, Loyola College, Timonium, MD, Masters Student, 07/2003
• Bachelor of Science- Special Education, South Carolina State University, Cum Laude, 05/1998