Eric Hardison
Atoka,OK
Summary
Dependable Teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Atoka Public Schools
Atoka, OK
09.2018 - Current
- Responsible for all high school and junior high art classes and head high school boys and girls golf coach. Golf teams have qualified for the state tournament the last 3 years.
- Responsible for coordination of an 8 team boys and girls high school basketball tournament at Atoka.
- Responsible for coordination of high school and junior high boys and girls golf tournaments each spring. We also hosted a boys regional qualifier for the OSSAA golf playoffs this year.
- Recipient of the Oklahoma Art Education Association, Secondary Art Educator of the Year. Also was the Atoka County Teacher of the Month for October.
Youth Athletics Manager
The Chickasaw Nation
Ada, OK
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Organized all youth camps and events throughout the year. Responsibilities included all hiring of camp staff, logistics, transportation and catering. Worked with Winstar Golf Course with two youth golf camps and oversight for The Native American Open Golf Tournament.
- Served as Supervision/Administrator Chairman for OAEA. Also a state recipient of the Supervision/Administrator Educator of the Year for 2016.
Fine Arts Director
The Chickasaw Nation
Ada, OK
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Served as a board member on several Chickasaw committees. Also served as the State Awards Chairman for the Oklahoma Art Education Association for five years.
Teacher/Coach
Kingston And Latta Public Schools
Kingston And Ada, OK
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Teaching responsibilities were art, health and physical education and high school golf and basketball. Other duties included Student Council administrator. Served as the OAEA State Awards Chairman during this time.
Art Instructor
The Chickasaw Nation
Ada, OK
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for coordinating all public school service within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.
- Served on various committees.
- Responsible for area wide high school art show and coordinating with schools. Oversight for hanging of the show and for awards ceremony and reception.
Teacher/Coach/Assistant Principal
Kingston, Atoka, Rock Creek, Bennington, Roff
08.1999 - 05.2007
- Teaching responsibilities during this period were high school and junior high art, high school and junior high physical education, health and humanities.
- Coaching responsibilities ranged from high school basketball, softball, golf and cross-country.
- Served as Assistant Principal at Bennington. Served as Head of Maintenance and Transportation at Roff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Physical Education
East Central University
Ada, OK05.1994
Skills
- Leadership and Communication I have been fortunate to have worked with excellent leaders in the school setting and with the Chickasaw Nation I know to be a great leader you have to be able to communicate and work with others Everyone who has ever worked with me knows that you lead by example and if you show others how hard you work, then they will follow I treat others with the utmost respect and work on building lasting relationships
- Public Speaking I have taken public speaking classes with the Chickasaw Nation so I could go out and speak about our programming and events
- Community Involvement Whether working with the Chickasaws or in the school setting, I have always been a part of the community fabric in some way As Director of Fine Arts, I had the opportunity to travel to Denver, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix and Dallas to meet with Chickasaws in those communities to talk and share about the programming that our division was doing
- Problem Solving and Adaptability As an artist, problem solving and adaptability go hand in hand I ask my students to think outside the box and find other solutions to problems With the Chickasaw Nation, adaptability and flexibility are a must when overseeing large events and gatherings
References
Charles McCall III, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, 131 S. Pennsylvania St., Atoka, Ok. 74525. 580-889-3375.
Scott Bishop, Head Golf Professional, Winstar Golf Club, 10813 Pro Shop Road, Thackerville, Ok 73459. 580-276-6054.
Mark Milligan, Executive Office, Division of Arts and Humanities, 16079 CR 3529, Ada, Ok 74820. 580-272-7132.
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Atoka Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Youth Athletics Manager
The Chickasaw Nation
08.2016 - 08.2018
Fine Arts Director
The Chickasaw Nation
08.2013 - 08.2016
Teacher/Coach
Kingston And Latta Public Schools
08.2009 - 08.2013
Art Instructor
The Chickasaw Nation
07.2007 - 07.2009
Teacher/Coach/Assistant Principal
Kingston, Atoka, Rock Creek, Bennington, Roff
08.1999 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Physical Education
East Central University
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