“Mrs. Estus is a team player who has excellent leadership skills. This has been demonstrated time and time again in her role in assisting in writing common formative assessments for English 10. She is an exemplary teacher in our high school and she carries with her my highest recommendation."
Louis Jensen
Director of Secondary Education
New Albany/Floyd County Schools
“Karen is a strong voice for change in our building. I believe her leadership abilities and experiences make her an excellent candidate for your program.”
Janie Whaley, Principal
Floyd Central High School Plus 30 Principles of Leadership
Indiana Administrator’s License
Dedicated to creating an educational environment that promotes a lifelong love for learning, and an appreciation for discipline and self-respect
Committed to teaching in alignment with the standards set forth by the state of Indiana
Experienced in the collection and analysis of data to improve student achievement
Actively involved in continuing education and professional development
Philosophy of Education and Principalship
I will be an instructional leader who promotes collaboration and accountability with a
focus on learning.. I will maintain the high expectations necessary to ensure high
quality education for myself, my staff, and the students under my care. I will continue
to strive for educational improvement, remain determined in pursuing exceptional
educational opportunities for all students, and continue to research and learn to
promote my students' ability to compete in a global society.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Clarksville High School
07.1998
English Teacher
Floyd Central Junior High School
10.1997
English Teacher
Floyd Central High School
01.2008 - Current
Attend school safety meetings
Plan and implement procedures to increase school safety
Common Formative Assessment Test Writing Committee
English Teacher
New Albany High School
01.1998 - 01.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Indiana University
Master's of Education - undefined
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Licensure Program - undefined
Certified in Secondary Education (5-12) - undefined
New Albany/Floyd County School Corporation Leadership Academy
Bachelor of Science Degree - Secondary English Education
Masters of Curriculum Design/Development Degree - undefined
Affiliations
I am a motivated leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is genuinely interested in students’ cognitive and social development. Committed to creating a comfortable, safe, and challenging learning environment that will prepare students for success in a global economy. I am steadfast in my desire to teach students decision-making skills in order to empower them to make choices that will positively affect their lives and ensure a productive future.
Timeline
English Teacher
Floyd Central High School
01.2008 - Current
English Teacher
Clarksville High School
07.1998
English Teacher
New Albany High School
01.1998 - 01.2008
English Teacher
Floyd Central Junior High School
10.1997
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Indiana University
Master's of Education - undefined
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Licensure Program - undefined
Certified in Secondary Education (5-12) - undefined
New Albany/Floyd County School Corporation Leadership Academy
Bachelor of Science Degree - Secondary English Education
Masters of Curriculum Design/Development Degree - undefined