1. VITA/RESUME
Dr. Edward Newsome, Jr.
2319 Parkside Drive, Mitchellville, Maryland 20721
Home (301)218-1295 Cell (301-395-5959)
ednewso@yahoo.com
Executive Profile
Administrative, Supervisory, and Teaching Experience- Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Master of
Educational Administration and Supervision – Strong Management Skills – Excellent Leadership Skills –
Effective Communication Skills – Ability to Motivate Others – Excellent Public Relations Skills –
Excellent Organization Skills – Ability to Identify and Solve Problems – Ability to Utilize Available
Resources – Effective Financial Planning Skills – Excellent Decision Maker – Ability to Mobilize
Parents,Community Organizations, Federal Agencies, and Business Toward a Common Goal – Possess
High Level of Self -Motivation – Extensive Knowledge of Education Law – Exceptional Knowledge of
Special Education Law and Policy (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) – Extensive Knowledge
of Virginia and Maryland Education Law (COMAR)
Education
Ed D Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Masters ofEducation
Administration and Supervision
Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland
Bachelors ofScience
Early Childhood Education
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Certification
Maryland State Department ofEducation Commonwealth ofVirginia
Advanced Professional Certificate Virginia Department ofEducation
 Superintendent Division Superintendent License
 Supervisor Postgraduate Professional License
 Elementary-Middle School Principal Admin and Supervision PREK-12
 Generic Special Education 1-8 Early/Primary Education PREK-3
 Generic Special Education 6-Adult
 Early Childhood N-3
 Reading (6)

2. Professional Employment Experiences
 President/Chief Executive Officer-Flight to Excellence Educational Consultants - Present
 Executive Director of Educational Services, Capitol Entertainment Services, Inc.- Present
 Superintendent of Schools, Danville City Public Schools, Danville, Virginia 2013-2014
 Adjunct Professor-Bowie State University and Trinity University, Supervisor of Leadership Field
Experiences: Educational Leadership, Bowie State University -Present
 Assistant Superintendent High Schools and Leadership Development, Assistant Superintendent
Middle Schools– Baltimore County Public Schools 2011- 2013
 Director of School Performance – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) 2006-2011
▪ Principal-Maryvale Elementary School: French Immersion (MCPS) 2004-2006
▪ Principal-Stephen Decatur Middle School-Prince Georges County Public Schools 1999-2003
▪ Chief Educational Administrator/Assistant Superintendent 1995-1999
Surrattsville Community of Schools- Prince Georges County Public Schools
▪ Chief Educational Administrator/Assistant Superintendent
Forestville Community of Schools-Prince Georges County Public Schools
Principal – Forestville High School
▪ Principal-Indian Queen Elementary School-Prince Georges County Public Schools 1991-1995
▪ Vice Principal- Oxon Hill High School-Prince Georges County Public Schools 1989-1991
▪ Teacher-North Forestville Elementary School-Prince Georges County Public Schools 1986
▪ Principal-Calvary Temple Christian School, Sterling, Va. 1985-1986
▪ Head Teacher-NationalChildren’s Center, Washington, D.C. 1980-1985
▪ Developmental Technician-Southeastern Virginia Training Center 1977 -1980
▪ Teacher-J.C. Nalle Elementary School 1974-1977
United States Army: 82nd
Airborne Division, Company C 2nd
325th Airborne Infantry