Sabrina M McDonald, Ed.D

Knowledgeable Teacher / Administrator with strong communication skills, drive and leadership background. Specializes in creating stimulating lessons that engage students in learning. Creates environments that help students achieve full potential and develop a love for learning. Well organized and data driven. Analytical problem solver. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• Kappa Delta pi Educational Honor Society
• Phi Delta Kappa Educational Honor Society
• Mu Alpha Theta
• Mississippi Association of Educators
• National Education Association
• Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
• Golden Key Honor Society
• USM Greek Seekers
• USM Greek Council
• USM Student Alumni President (1), Executive Board (2), Ex-Officio (1)
• Delta Delta Delta Sorority - Vice President of Public Relations (2), Fundraising Director (1)
• Student Representative on the USM Alumni Director Search Committee
• Hattiesburg's Miss Hospitality 1996

• School Leader for Tsunami Fundraiser
• School Leader for Katrina Read-a-thon Fundraiser
• Texas PTA member
• Danskin Triathlon Athlete
• Co Chair of the Leander Schools 5K
• Co Chair of Longleaf Elementary Walk, Run, Wag 5K
• Organized community service project for Make A Difference Day for 3 years. Games created by eight first grade classrooms where donated to Breckenridge Children's Hospital each year.
• Baptist Medical and Dental Mission Institute Missionary to Honduras
• USM Regional Science Fair Judge and Personal Assistant to Dr. Larry Bellipani
• Red Cross Relief Volunteer
• Red Cross Instructor Certified CPR, First-Aid, Lifeguard Instructor

Conference Presenter to LISD Educators: "Discipline - A Positive Practical Approach," "Parents Are Like A Box of Chocolates, You Never Know What Kind You'll Get," "Newsletters Gone Green," "Using the Daily 5 in a Primary Grade Classroom," and led campus book talks on best practices with books chosen by the Superintendent

• Attended: Leander ISD Leadership Academy, CGI Fractions Training, Building Champions, Writers Workshop in the Primary Grades, Nature and Needs of Gifted Students, and countless other seminars offered by the school district (can offer a list if needed)
• Teacher Mentor to fourth and fifth grade students with challenging home and school lives
• Certified Orton-Gillingham Instructor
• Certifies in LETRS training
• Certified in Phonics First

1. Mrs. AnnClaire Bennett, Retired Elementary School Teacher and Retired Director of Temple Baptist Church's Learning Depot. I student taught with her and after graduation became her colleague. She has been my teaching and leadership mentor for 25+ years.          Phone Number: 601-297-5550

2. Dr. Ben Burnett, President of William Carey University, Phone Number: 601-318-6051

Dr. Burnett can speak to my successes as a student, a teacher (while he was Superintendent) and as an administrator at Longleaf Elementary School.

3. Mrs. Marcia Line, serves on several non-profit boards within Hattiesburg and surrounding communities. We've served together on the Lamar County Education Foundation. She is President while I've been Vice-President for 10+ years. Phone Number: 601-270-5463