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Paige Thomas

Summary

With student success at the heart of my educational leadership philosophy, I believe that a successful learning community is built and sustained through setting clear data-driven goals, creating a culture of high expectations, and facilitating collaboration amongst all stakeholders. As a leader, I am committed to empowering others and establishing a climate conducive to continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Manager

Acadiana Center For The Arts
07.2021 - Current
  • Work with the Executive Director & school district leaders to develop & implement educational programming that increases awareness of the value of art in our community & meets the changing needs of all constituents.
  • Design and implement professional development for teachers in partnership with our local University, public school district, and The Kennedy Center, resulting in improved teaching practices
  • Develop arts integrated curriculum
  • Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds towards educational programs and activities
  • Enhance recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as social media and networking events
  • Mentor new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies and effective teaching methods.
  • Research continuing education opportunities and ensure adequate training for teachers in the areas of classroom management, arts integration, lesson plan development, curriculum and other areas of need
  • Work with teachers to create professional goals and evaluate their growth

Teacher

Lafayette Parish School System
08.2014 - 05.2021
  • Taught middle school visual arts with students in the following programs: regular education, gifted & talented, special education, French & Spanish immersion
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected visual arts to other subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Hosted several student teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their future roles successfully.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Served on school committees including the School Environment Action team and the Schoolwide Planning Committee
  • Developed and maintained our schoolwide faculty website and the schoolwide discipline system
  • Worked as a team captain on development and execution of the school crisis management plan
  • Acted as the school liaison for weekly communication with the district Public Information Officer

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2014

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Team Building
  • Educational Technology
  • Program Evaluation
  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Classroom Management
  • Arts Integration
  • Experienced with Windows, MacOS, Microsoft Office, Google's G Suite, and various communication and collaboration tools

Accomplishments

    Louisiana Art Education Association awards

  • Louisiana Art Educator of the Year, 2022
  • Distinguished Service Within the Profession, 2022
  • New Professional Art Educator of the Year, 2015

    • Presentations

  • Cultivating deeper relationships among those involved with student teaching assessment, at the 2015 National Art Education Association.
  • “How to Train Your Teaching Artist” at The Kennedy Center's 2024 National Community Partnerships Convening in February.
  • "Activating Learning through Arts Integration" at the 2024 Teach Out Loud conference in March.

Certification

Teaching Certificate, Level 2

Educational Leadership, Level 1

Timeline

Education Manager

Acadiana Center For The Arts
07.2021 - Current

Teacher

Lafayette Parish School System
08.2014 - 05.2021

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

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