Christopher Harvey, Ed.D

Christopher Harvey

Principal/Adjunct Professor/Researcher

Texas
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AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Teacher & Principal Preparation & Development
  • School Transformation & Turnaround
  • Achievement Gap - (Ethnicity & Subgroup)
  • Diversity in Schools
  • College & Career Readiness
  • Alternative Education Campuses
  • Blended Learning
  • Fiscal Compliance w/Federal & State Programs

Experience

2017 Jan - Present
DAEP Principal
Manor ISD
  • Report to Superintendent
  • Take over DAEP campus and transform culture to include Restorative Practices
  • Reduce DAEP Recidivism Rate
  • Create data collection and monitoring tools
  • Build transition meeting system
  • Develop protocols to identify root causes of DAEP placements, then prescribe an intervention needed for the student, campus, and/or family.
  • Train, monitor, and evaluate Assistant Principals and Principals in discipline related processes and systems
  • Continue to support and evaluate all things related to state and federal legislation, projects, and programs for grant, entitlement, and allocation opportunities relevant to the needs of the district.
  • Coordinate and Evaluate internal and external research requests
2016 Jan - Present
Lecturer
Texas State University / San Marcos, Texas
  • Teach courses offered as part of the of the Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences
  • Work with other professors to evaluate current courses and redesign face-to-face courses and virtual courses (TRACS). o OCED 4350: Adult Development & Career Planning (Undergraduate) o OCED 3310/5310: Human Problems in the Workplace (Undergraduate & Graduate)

Dr. Christopher Harvey

13405 Ring Drive

Manor, TX 78653

(512) 589-0892

Christopher.Harvey@live.com

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Past)

2015 Jan - Present
Adjunct Professor
Concordia University Texas
  • Teach courses offered as part of the of the Masters of Education with Specialization in Educational Administration and Principal Certification
  • Work with other professors to evaluate current courses and redesign face-to-face courses and virtual courses (Blackboard & Moodle). o EDU 6313 Multicultural Experiences (Graduate) o EDAD 5351: Principal as a Diversity Leader - Online & Classroom (Graduate) o MED 5308: Ethics and Leadership - Online (Graduate) o MED 3323: Education Technology (Undergraduate)
2015 Jan - 2017 Jan
AVID District Director
Manor ISD
  • Additional task assigned with Federal & State Programs responsibilities
  • Manage district wide expansion of AVID programs
  • Support AVID National Demonstration School
  • Secure funding for programming
  • Provide professional development opportunities
  • Data-analysis with district and campus site teams
  • Attend AVID District Director trainings
  • Coordinate with AVID and other districts to evaluate district programs

Dr. Christopher Harvey

13405 Ring Drive

Manor, TX 78653

(512) 589-0892

Christopher.Harvey@live.com

2014 Jan - 2015 Jan
Administrative Interventions Coordinator
Manor ISD

Position was designed to support central office Professional Development team, implement district RtI initiatives, and support secondary campus STAAR and EOC intervention needs.

  • Coordinate and facilitate high school education interventions and progress monitoring for students
  • Transition students Manor Excel Academy for Tier III interventions and acceleration
  • Provide professional development for secondary staff in regards to small group instruction, workstations, collaborative projects, differentiation, and more.
  • Design and monitor "push-in" interventions and RtI.
  • Design school-wide discipline systems and policies. Train teachers and oversee implementation of PBIS system.
  • Schedule interventions and track progress for students not meeting EOC standards
  • Interview, hire, supervise, training, and evaluate teachers, tutors, and academic interventionists
  • Supervise and transform the Languages other than English (LOTE) department
  • Oversee the development and growth of AVID as well as implementation of school-wide strategies
  • Supporting hiring and contract termination process for secondary campuses o Help design summer school academic program for PreK-12 and supervise principals
  • District Summer School Administrator - supervise summer school principals/programs o Collaborate with district directors to support curriculum planning, implementation of instructional resources provided by the district, and collecting and monitoring student data for grades 5 & 8. o The lead principal will supervise instruction and provide beginning, middle, and end of summer student performance measures to the Superintendent in to include attendance, behavior, reading, and mathematical data. o Train and communicate with the elementary, middle school and high school summer campus principals/administrators (5) to plan and deliver teacher professional development and monitor student data. Ensure all student data is collected and provided to the home school. o Other Duties:
  • Select & Evaluate Staff
  • Establish, coordinates, and maintains relationship with all community partners
  • Classroom observations and provides leadership with teachers and staff concerning instructional practices.
  • Organize, coordinate, and plan for assigned summer school program.
2012 Jan - 2014 Jan
College & Career Readiness Coordinator
TTIPS Grant
  • Facilitate the creation and implementation of a District College Readiness Plan o 100% high school students from 3 schools accepted to Austin Community College o Educated and informed Manor ISD College & Career Advisory Council (staff, community and business partners) about college readiness data o Served as liaison between Manor ISD and Austin Community College Early College

Start Program and Texas State Technical College o Implemented district's first ACT and SAT preparatory programs o Created and maintained District's College Readiness webpage o Increase efficiency in credit & transcript monitoring systems o Facilitated collection of evidence College & Career Readiness Standards were taught

(lesson plans & student wok samples)

  • Provide leadership and guidance for College & Career Readiness Team @ Manor High School

Dr. Christopher Harvey

13405 Ring Drive

Manor, TX 78653

(512) 589-0892

Christopher.Harvey@live.com o Provided high school campus leadership team training over Texas Education Agency's

Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS) as it pertains to academic performance and college readiness o Facilitated institutionalization of key academic strategies by AVID - (Advancement via

Individual Determination) o Coordinate efforts to meet TTIPS grant goals and objectives related to college and career readiness o Facilitated enrollment, testing, and advising for high school students interested in taking

Dual Credit courses with Austin Community College o Built campus college readiness culture by building shared distribution of leadership responsibilities among administrators, counselors, and teachers o Facilitated the distribution and analyzation of PSAT Score Reports using an iTunes

University iPad course (created by me) during homeroom/advisory class o Advising and career planning with high school students

2012 Jan - 2013 Jan
Superintendent Internship
Salado ISD
  • Met with Superintendent to discuss district needs for a successful bond election
  • Created and completed a facilities assessment
  • Evaluated relevant data and procedures in neighboring districts
  • Observed all district campuses and outdoor facilities
  • Surveyed Salado administrators, staff, and teachers concerning building needs and wants
  • Provide written Summary Report of observations, interviews, recommendations, and strategies
2012 Jan - 2013 Jan
Superintendent Internship
Manor ISD
  • Analyze district and campus college readiness data and make recommendations o Plan included the creation of an Early College High School & certification opportunities
  • Support Career and Technology Education o Develop proposal for CTE and House Bill 5 o Create partnerships with businesses and higher education institutions o Facilitate creation of Mustang radio - online radio station
  • Identify and facilitate grant writing opportunities o Educator Excellence Innovation Program
2010 Jan - 2012 Jan
Campus Principal
Manor Excel Academy - Manor ISD
  • Supervised both the DAEP and AEP employees (40): food services, custodial services, teachers, Para-professionals, nurse, and administrators
  • Discipline Alternative Education Program o Reduced violent behavior & student recidivism o Transferred students to the AEP to recover credits and graduate on time
  • Alternative Education Program o Coordinated services with 11 schools, Travis County Juvenile Justice System, Manor

ISD Special Education Department, MISD Deputy and Assistant Superintendent, Manor

Police Department, Travis County Sheriff's Department, Travis County Precinct 1 Court and Constables Office, Commissioner Precinct 1, and over 36 community and business partnerships o Successful Campus transformation

  • LOWES Grant $5000 (2011):
  • $5000 in services and products donated services by BGLY Architects
  • Combined Technology Grants $10,000 (2010)
  • Authored and Received TTIPS Grant $1.67 Million

Dr. Christopher Harvey

13405 Ring Drive

Manor, TX 78653

(512) 589-0892

Christopher.Harvey@live.com

  • Constructed districts second College & Career Center
  • Implemented AVID program
  • Supervise GED Program & Grant
  • Required College & Career Portfolio for graduation
  • 100% Graduates had admission to a minimum of 1 post-secondary institution
  • Reduced dropout rate from 19% to 7.5%
  • Quadrupled faculty size (4 to 16)
  • Tripled student enrollment (60 to 200)
  • Successful request for building renovations and upgrades to school board
  • Highest number of graduates in school history (51)
  • Graduated 90+ students in 2 years; more graduates than 2001 - 2009 combined
2009 Jan - 2010 Jan
Middle School Assistant Principal
Decker Middle School - Manor ISD

Campus Transformation Project: Science & Discipline

  • Supervise Math/Science Department o Raised science scores from academic low performing 52% to 91% (w/TPM)
  • Developed campus-level professional development academy
  • Served as Discipline Coordinator: Reduced extreme discipline incidents; instituted single gender lunch, raised discipline expectations for students, teachers, and parents; voted safest campus in district
  • Responsible for implementation of AVID and the TAP evaluative system
  • Coordinated: Transportation, Special Ed, PTA, After-School programs, facility maintenance, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), TAKS Administrator, Tier II/III Intervention Camp, Grants, and

Pep Rallies

  • Supervise 7th/8th grade Teacher Teams
  • Administrator for Master Schedule, Special Education, ARDs, and Removal Hearing Chair
2008 Jan - 2009 Jan
Middle School Assistant Principal
Martin Middle School - Austin ISD

Campus Improvement Project: Sixth Grade Academy & Discipline

  • Sixth Grade Academy o Purpose: to change culture and student expectations o Created separate bell schedule o Arranged facilities to separate 6th grade o Arranged staff to form two sixth grade teams o Researched best practice expectations and academic skills o Created protocols and procedures for 6th graders o Implemented a summer 6th grade academy to teach expectations, meet staff, and build relationships between teachers, students, and parents.
  • Discipline o Manage team meetings and grade level assemblies to teach student and staff expectations o Instituted Positive Behavior Support (PBS) to reward students for meeting expectations and change campus culture to proactive approach versus historical residual approach. o Created Early Eagles and After-School programs to provide safe program alternatives for students before and after school o The IMPACT Team was formed to service high needs/Tier III students with "wrap- around" services. These services included programs within school and within the community.
  • Developed campus-based professional development academy for new teachers and staff
  • PDAS evaluated professional and classified staff

Dr. Christopher Harvey

13405 Ring Drive

Manor, TX 78653

(512) 589-0892

Christopher.Harvey@live.com

  • Coordinated: Transportation, Special Education, Parent Connection, PTA, TAKS testing, Transition Camps, Grants, Scheduling, ARD and Removal Hearing Chair, and School

Assemblies

  • Summer School Assistant Principal
2007 Jan - 2009 Jan
Education Consultant
Austin Voices
  • National Trainer of Trainers for Dr. Gilbert Botvin's Life Skills Training (LST) Curriculum;
  • Developed an advisory curriculum/program for middle schools using the LST Curriculum;
  • Trained administrators, teachers, parents, community volunteers, and students in the LST

Curriculum within the advisory period for 19 middle schools of Austin ISD

  • Developed a Campus Coordinator manual and 1-2 hour training manual;
  • Taught advisory program to pilot middle school student groups and presented to Austin ISD
2006 Jan - 2008 Jan
Assistant Superintendent
Middle Schools
  • Assistant Principal Internship 2007-2008
  • Teacher @ Young Scientist Program sponsored by U-Teach @ Uni. Texas @ Austin o Design Pre-AP curriculum for Young Scientist Program.
  • 6th grade team leader (6 team members) & wrote curriculum for 6th grade Summer Camp
  • Taught 6th/7th grade Science, 6th/8th grade Math
  • Developed the Home Base Advisory Period o Trained school staff over 30 weeks of advisory lessons
  • Provided staff development, mentored new teachers, manage discipline issues, and lead home visits.
2004 Jan - 2006 Jan
Program Manager
Communities In Schools

LBJ High School in Austin ISD

  • Wrote grants for projects on campus
  • Attend partnership meetings with Austin ISD staff and CIS staff
  • Attend trainings for personal development and continuing education
  • Created after-school programs
  • Create Saturday tutoring programs
  • Sponsored 2 - Step teams
  • Establish counseling groups (communication, grief and loss, mentoring, leadership, anger management, and college readiness)
  • Data entry for funding reports
2002 Jan - 2004 Jan
Education Specialist (Public Health Technician III)
Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Obtain and maintain National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Certification
  • Train clients to become Child Passenger Safety Technicians
  • Produce Quarterly 157 Report for state and federal grants/funding
  • Complete monthly update on RFP and RFR
  • Design and present education presentations across Texas on Child Passenger Safety
  • State Coordinator of the Texas Survivors Club
  • Respond to Tech calls on Child Passenger Safety
  • Coordinate fitting stations in Texas - teaching parents how to install car seats
  • Established partnership with Texas NAACP branch for statewide campaign to African-American community

Dr. Christopher Harvey

13405 Ring Drive

Manor, TX 78653

(512) 589-0892

Christopher.Harvey@live.com

Education

2011 - 2014
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor-Belton
Ed.D in Education Administration, Education Administration

Ed.D in Education Administration (P-12) - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor-Belton, TX

2007 - 2008
Concordia University
M.Ed. in Education Administration, Education Administration

M.Ed. in Education Administration - Concordia University-Austin, TX

1995 - 2000
Texas State University
BS, Social Work

BS in Social Work - Texas State University-San Marcos, TX

Skills