Joan Belle-McGlockton is an experienced educational leader with over 30 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and instructional leader. She has served as principal of several schools, improving student outcomes such as increasing attendance, reducing suspensions, and boosting academic performance. McGlockton utilizes data-driven approaches and collaborative leadership to develop teachers and enhance curriculum. She holds a Ph.D. and several affiliations that recognize her contributions to education.
1. JOAN BELLE-MCGLOCKTON
PROGRESSIVE & DYNAMIC INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER
2405 Oakdale Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 ~ P. (850) 727-8154 ~ E. Mcjteach@aol.com
Core Competencies
Budget Development
Performance Standards
Development
Teaching & Mentoring
School Administration
Plan Implementation
School Security & Safety
Standardized Testing & Scores
Curriculum Development &
Improvement.
Student Focused
Program Evaluation
Leadership & Team Building
Title I, II, & III Programs
Utilize Progress Monitoring
System
Ph.D. Candidate
Membership Affiliation,
Awards, &Recognitions
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND BENCHMARKS
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERISTY, Tallahassee, FL 2011 – Present
Principal, Secondary Administrator, FAMU Developmental Research School
Instructional Program Leadership/ Development
Instructional Leader for middle & high school teachers and students.
Develop short/long range plans, goals and objectives through a systematic
process by enhancing professional practice.
Evolve, maintain, evaluate, implement and enhance curricular, extracurricular
and recognition programs.
Orchestrate individual Professional Development Plans for all staff members.
Interpret, enforce and develop regulations in agreement with Board polices,
University handbook and state and federal law.
Personnel Action Services
Supervise and evaluate staff performance, conduct selective recruitment of high
quality staff and create Master Schedule.
Assist teachers with effective use of technology and best practices for
instructional delivery.
School Operations / Delivery Systems
Conduct daily walkthroughs monitoring instruction and provide feedback to
teachers in a timely manner and implement school-wide monitoring progress
system to track student achievement.
Inform and consult Superintendent regularly on overall day-to-day operations.
Build and create school/community relations by administering a quality
informational system.
GADSEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Quincy, FL 2009 – 2011
Principal, East Gadsen High School
Instructional Program Leadership/ Development
Managed and administered the development, implementation and assessment
of instructional programs. Utilized current research, performance data, trends,
and feedback from students, teachers, parents and community to make
decisions to improve instruction and student performance.
Personnel Action Services
Interviewed, employed and supervised assigned personnel and conducted
annual performance appraisals. Recommended appropriate employment actions
and established job assignments for assistant principals, teachers, and support
personnel.
School Operations / Delivery Systems
Ran orderly movement and safety of transportation services on school grounds.
Managed and directed financial resources, including preparation and
disbursement of school budget and internal accounts. Established accurate
student accounting and attendance procedures.
0
10
Grad Rate Senior Scholarships Early Grads Dually Enrolled
Students
Effective Benchmarks
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
National Association of
Secondary Principals
Association for Supervision and
Curriculum (ASCD)
Florida School Leaders, 2009
National Alliance of Black
School Educators
Clinical Ed Certified ~ Florida
State University 2014-Present
ADVANCED ED School
Accreditation Member, 2012-
Presence
Learning gains were made in math, reading and achieved AYP in Math for 2009-10 and 2010-11. Huge
enhancement in reading proficiency. Reduction of out of school suspensions by 60% and daily attendance
for teachers and students increased by 40%. Parental involvement increased by 65%.
A highly experienced and focused visionary leader with the capacity to optimize human and material resources
available for sustained successful outcomes.
2. JOAN BELLE-MCGLOCKTON
PROGRESSIVE & DYNAMIC INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER
2405 Oakdale Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 ~ P. (850) 727-8154 ~ E. Mcjteach@aol.com
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North
Carolina
Principal’s Executive
Program, (Honors)
David Lipscomb University,
Nashville, Tennessee
Master of Education:
Administration and
Supervision, (Honors)
Florida A&M University,
Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Science: Children
w/Learning Disabilities
RECOMMENDATIONS
“Joan is a student-centered
administrator. Highly motivated
keeping all children successful.”
~ Wilma Flythe, Sr. Director Wake
County Public Schools
“Mrs. McGlockton is very detailed-
oriented and takes an interest in each
child. ~ Ectoria Redmond, General
Assistant, Metropolitan Schools
Recommendations found at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jomac54
ORION ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, Cincinnati, OH 2008-2009
Principal/Superintendent
Highlights and Contributions
Increased student attendance by 40% by implementing School-wide Attendance
Incentive policy for students.
Reduced student discipline rate by implementing a School-wide Discipline Plan.
Improved student reading by implementing Principal’s Reading Club (30%).
Implemented Parent Teacher Organization and held monthly Parent Teacher
Connect meetings.
Created School Leadership Team, Grade Level Teams and Instructional Team
Leaders to address academic performance of students. Produced Professional
Learning Communities with a collaboration to promote student learning.
Bringing Up Grades Initiative, recognizing all levels of student achievement both
academically and behaviorally.
Executed Parent Volunteer program having at least 2-3 parents volunteering
weekly in classrooms.
Initiated school-wide cafeteria lunch program and dismissal procedure to reduce
dismissal time by 50%.
EAST CARY & LEESVILLE ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOLS, (Respectively) Cary, NC,
Assistant Principal 2003-2005
Highlights and Contributions
Established and maintained rapport with staff, students, and parents. Mentored and
led new teachers and interns, ensuring appropriate substitute coverage when
necessary.
Contributed to the academic and social tone of school through consistent
demonstration of professionalism and enthusiasm of school community and upheld
a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an
atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Nashville, TN 1983 - 2002
Curriculum Coordinator, Elementary & Middle School Levels
Itinerant Special Education Consultant, Elementary & Middle School Levels
Former Middle School Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools, 1995-2000
Former Elementary and ESE Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools, 1979-1993
Planned, controlled and directed overall activities for charter school grades K-8 with a student
population of 500+ students and 70+ faculty and staff members. Conducted staff recruitment,
developed and evaluated staff, and practiced fiscal management. Duties involved student discipline,
program initiatives; distributive leadership model, moral focus curriculum, Parent/Teacher
Organization, School Advisory Council while creating a safe, caring and nurturing environment.
Supervised a team of professionals including Para-professionals and support staff. Helped with
overseeing a student body of approximately 1300 learner’s grades 6-8. Devised and coordinated
scheduling for staff members, creating, and tracking work orders for maintenance and repairs. Created
Master Schedule allowing teachers to have common planning times. Served as liaison between cafeteria,
custodians, and maintenance staff on a daily basis with central office.
Played a central role in planning, implementing and evaluating school-wide program. Served as
Instructional Leader at elementary and middle school levels. Oversaw Title I Programs and students-at-
risk, Literacy programs. Worked closely with principal and staff for overall school success. Reviewed
lesson plans, observed teachers and provided feedback to teachers on instructional strategies and best
practices for elementary and middle school teachers.
Recruited by District Special Education Director to handle sensitive Individualized Educational Plan, (IEP)
meetings at local school and district levels. Possessed a great knowledge of Special Ed law and
requirements for students with disabilities and compliance issues.
FELE Review Committee for
Ed Leadership Exam, 2012-
2013
Adjunct Faculty Member,
Vanderbilt University,
School of Divinity, Field
Education, 1994-1996
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc.