1. Marshelle Nix Long
mnlong@talladega.edu
Cell: (816) 419-7055 Home: (770) 693-2686
SUMMARY
Self-directed, enthusiastic educator with a passionate commitment to student development and the learning
experience.Skilled in the design of challenging, enriching, and innovating activities that addressthe diverse
interests and needs of students. Possess outstanding communication skills, presents information in a variety
of ways,emphasizing relevance of class material to the world beyond the classroom. Active team member
and player who effectively collaborates with all levels of staffmembersand establishes quality relationships
with parents and students.
Experience in:
Classroom Management Person Centered Learning Curriculum Development
Individual Counseling Cooperative Learning Differentiated Instruction
Administrating Assessment Positive Behavior Support Career Development
Student Intake Grant Writing Program Management
Multicultural Awareness Trio- Upward Bound Parent Education Workshops
Recruiting Coaching/ Mentoring
EDUCATION
Master ofArts Degree: Mental Health Counseling
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
May 1998
Bachelor ofScience: Social Work
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
May 1984

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director ofTRIO Upward Bound March 2014/Present
Talladega College
Mrs. Kimberly Alexander
Phone: (256)761-6201/256-375-6432
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate and manage the implementation of the Upward Bound program, project activities, goals and
objectives.
 Manage annual budget of $1,302,435.00 for UB; prepares annual budget, monitor and approve
expenditures; ensure compliance with relevant federalregulations according to Department of
Education TRIO Program.
 Work closely with Institutional Advancement & Sponsored Program and Title III personnel to
ensure compliance of all Title III regulations for U.S. Department of Education Program Officer.
 Coordinate residential and academic tutorial programs.
 Develop academic circular for high school students enrolled in program.
 Assess students’ academic needs and develop rigorous challenging curricula and courses for
Summer Residential Program and Academic Year.
 Facilitate the hiring of certified staff for Educational Program.
 Collaborate with six high schools administrators and staff to provide student success.
 Provide leadership necessary for host institution, community, and parent involvement.
 Facilitate and manage the development and operation of Parent Advisory Committee.
 Facilitate parent and student orientation meetings.
 Provide students with appropriate career and post-secondary experiences to transition to college.
 Facilitate college /universities tours, plan activities, review graduation requirements, recruit
students and monitor program effectiveness.
 Monitor data for participants enrolled in program.
 Facilitate parental and students workshops to provide knowledge.
 Home visitations
 Provides individual and group counseling to participants enrolled in program.
 Provide educational workshops on completing applications for Financial Aid.
 Provide Boot Camp for ACT/SAT Preparation for National Standardized Test.
 Identify and cultivate relationships with community leaders, educators, organizations and parents
to bring awareness to TRIO educational programs in post- secondary education schools.
 Freedom School Department Defense Grant Funded a Summer Reading Program for elementary
students.
 Increased Standardize tests scores,Retention, and enrollment in post-secondary and completion.

3. Special Education Coordinator December 2001/June 2013
Kansas City Public School District (KCPSD)
Dr. Anthony Lewis
Phone: (816)418-7760
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Coordinator of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Disability Specialist.
 Experience in writing Student Improvement Grant (SIG) to support secondary transition
program.
 Manage staff for Homebound and Transition programs for district.
 Knowledgeable of special and general education compliance on state and district levels.
 Developed and designed the Exceptional Education Department Transition Manual.
 Provided individual and group counseling to students with special needs.
 Worked with exceptional education students and teachers to develop 10 year graduation and
transition plan to meet academic and post-secondary goals.
 Provided students with appropriate career and post-secondary preparation, program and
community services.
 Prepared and scheduled students for the Compass or Entrance exams for prospective
graduating seniors.
 Developed, manage and implemented the S.T.E.P.S. program that offers positive support
from community agencies and job skills training and connecting to community resources for
post-secondary transition (Life Skills, Career Exploration, Resume Writing, Job Application,
Transportation, Financial Aid Assistance and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
 Supervise and identified certified staff to monitor transition programs.
 Served as liaison for district and community programs.
 Coordinated Annual College/Job Fair for over 700 students.
 Connected individual students and their parents to representatives from local agencies.
Program Assistant/Student Advisor 1992-2001
Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
Center for Service Learning and Continuing Education
Duties and Responsibilities:
 Advisor for college students enrolled in Service Learning Classes.
 Assist in establishing Community Partnership with over 150 non-profit agencies.
 Facilitated monthly Adult Enrichment Seminars for residents of Public Housing.
 Assigned students to Service Learning Classes and Volunteer Sites.
 Monitored the progress of students while participating in community service project.
 Developed and Implemented Mentoring Tutorial Program for children in the Baton Rouge
Housing Authority.
 Identify community resources for students and families in need.
 Assisted in writing Conflict Resolution Grant (funded)
Computer proficiencies skills:
Dell/Apple/Macintosh Computers
Desktop Publishing Software (PageMaker)
Email Software (Outlook)

4. Membership: Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) with the Department ofEducation.
Alabama Association ofEducational Opportunity Program Personnel (AAEOPP)
Professional References
Dr. Anthony Lewis, Ph. D
Kansas City Public SchoolDistrict
Phone: (816) 418-7760 work
Kansas City Missouri
Mrs. Janice Beasley MA, LCSW
jbeasley@swopehealth.org
Swope Health Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Phone: (816)923-5800/work
(816)547-1686/cell
Mrs. Peggy Roxbury, Director of Sponsored Programs and Title III
Proxbury@talladega.edu
Talladega College
Phone: (903) 749-6533
627 West Battle Street
Talladega, Alabama 35160
Mrs. Carolyn Morris, Counselor
cmorris@talladega.edu
Phone: (256) 761-6327
627 West Battle Street
Talladega, Alabama 35160