Updated+Vita+May,+2012

2100 Worth Street, Hemphill, TX 75948 (C) (936) 239-6359; (W) (409) 787-3371 richardm@hemphill.esc7.net, nsudemon36@yahoo.com
 * Daniel Richard Mitchell **

**Education/Certification **
 * M. Ed. **Educational Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX, 2008

 Natchitoches, LA., 1989
 * B.S. **Physical Education, Northwestern State University,


 * Superintendent Certificate **Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, (in progress)


 * Standard Principal Certificate **EC-12, Texas, 2008

 Secondary English (6-12)  Physical Education (PK-12)
 * Teacher Certificate **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Generic Special Education (PK-12)


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">PDAS Certified **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Texas, 2009


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">ILD Certified **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Texas, 2009

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Administrative and Leadership Experience **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Assistant Principal, Livingston High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston Independent School District, **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston, TX, 2009-2011 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Evaluated and provided guidance for a variety of teachers through the school using the PDAS evaluation instrument and informal observations and conferences while carefully monitoring the progress of new and inexperienced teachers

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">S-504 Coordinator for Livingston High School

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">School Safety Coordinator for Livingston High School

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Facilities Manager for Livingston High School

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitored and tracked discipline and tardy records


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Athletic Director/Head Football Coach **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Kemp Independent School District, Kemp, TX, 2002-2005 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Directed and Managed district’s athletic programs and facilities

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Implemented district student/athlete management policies, communicated expected student/athlete behavior, ensured the enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Athletic Handbook

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Administered the athletic budget and ensured that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Enforced physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Implemented the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules as well as local board policy in area of athletics

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Teaching Experience **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">In School Suspension Director **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Hemphill Independent School District, Hemphill, TX, 2011 – present **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement ISS procedures according to district, state, State Board of Education and Federal guidelines

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Coordinate with administration the placement of students into the ISS program

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and track assignments turned in by teachers for ISS students

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and track assignments completed by students in ISS

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and track all discipline issues with students in ISS


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Special Education Teacher, Livingston High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston Independent School District, **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston, TX, 2005-2009 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Taught secondary English to resource students

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitored, implemented and complied with all IEP’s

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Designed and implemented lesson plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitored and tracked progress and success of students

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Attended ARD meetings to design IEP’s for students


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Special Education Teacher, Euless Trinity High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">HEB Independent School District, **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Euless, TX, 1993-1998 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Taught secondary English to resource students

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitored, implemented and complied with all IEP’s

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Designed and implemented lesson plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitored and tracked progress and success of students

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Attended ARD meetings to design IEP’s for students


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Physical Education Teacher, North Natchitoches Elementary School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Natchitoches Parish School Board **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Natchitoches, LA, 1989-1993 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement lesson plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Promote development of physical fitness as well as motor skills in students

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and up-keep of all physical education equipment and budget **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Coaching Experience **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Defensive Coordinator, Head Powerlifting Coach, Hemphill High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Hemphill Independent School District, Hemphill, TX, 2011-present **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement defensive game and practice plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Coordinate drills and techniques taught to defensive players

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and monitor budget for powerlifting program

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement strength and conditioning program for all lifters

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Schedule powerlifting meets, arrange transportation and meals

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Organize and direct Hemphill Powerlifting Championships

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and maintain all weight equipment


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Defensive Coordinator, Head Powerlifting Coach, Livingston High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston Independent School District, Livingston, TX, 2005-2009 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement defensive game and practice plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Coordinate drills and techniques taught to defensive players

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and monitor budget for powerlifting program

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement strength and conditioning program for all lifters

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Schedule powerlifting meets, arrange transportation and meals

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Organize and direct Livingston Powerlifting Championships


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Athletic Director/Head Football Coach **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Kemp Independent School District, Kemp, TX, 2002-2005 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Directed and Managed district’s athletic programs and facilities

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Implemented district student/athlete management policies, communicated expected student/athlete behavior, ensured the enforcement of student discipline in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Athletic Handbook

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Administered the athletic budget and ensured that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Enforced physical and academic eligibility requirements for participation

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Implemented the policies established by federal law, state law, State Board of Education rule, UIL rules as well as local board policy in area of athletics


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Defensive Coordinator/Head Powerlifting Coach, Kemp High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Kemp Independent School District, Kemp, TX, 1998-2002 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement defensive game and practice plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Coordinate drills and techniques taught to defensive players

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and monitor budget for powerlifting program

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Design and implement strength and conditioning program for all lifters

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Schedule powerlifting meets, arrange transportation and meals

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Organize and direct Kemp Powerlifting Championships

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and maintain all weight equipment


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Linebacker Coach/Assistant Baseball Coach, Euless Trinity High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">HEB Independent School District, Euless, TX, 1993-1998 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Responsible for skill/knowledge development of linebackers

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Implement defensive practice plans and game plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Responsible for the development of baseball skills in players

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Assist in the development and implementation of baseball practice schedules

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Assist in baseball game management


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Head Freshman Football Coach/ Head Powerlifting Coach, Natchitoches Central High School **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Natchitoches Parish School Board **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Natchitoches, LA, 1989-1993 **

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Develop and implement all practice and game plans

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Arrange all transportation and meals for athletes

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Develop and implement all workout programs for lifters

¨ <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Monitor and maintain all weight equipment

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Additional Training/Professional Development **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">CDL Certified **


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">CPI Certified **


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">CPR Certified **


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">New Jersey Writing Institute **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">June-July, 1993


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Bullying: Recognition & Responses **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">January, 2009


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">TASSP Summer Workshop **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">June, 2009


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">LPAC Training of Trainers Region VI **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">August, 2009


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">CESD Southwest Section 504 Conference **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Austin, TX, November, 2009


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Region VI – Case Administrators of **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Huntsville, TX, February, 2011
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Special Education, Annual Legal Issues Conference **

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Professional Affiliations **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Association of Texas Professional Educators **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">1993-present


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Texas High School Coaches Association **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">1993-present


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Texas High School Powerlifting Association **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> 1998-present


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> 1998-present


 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Texas Association of Secondary School Principals **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;"> 2009-2011

**<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">References ** <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Mr. Andy Trekell, Superintendent Mr. Marc Griffin, Principal <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Hemphill ISD Hemphill High School <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">P.O. Box 1950 P.O. Box 1950 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Hemphill, TX 75948 Hemphill, TX 75948 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">(936) 409-3371 (936) 409-3371 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">andyt@hemphill.esc7.net marcg@hemphill.esc7.net

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Mr. Ken Stanley, Athletic Coordinator Dr. Darrell Myers, Superintendent <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Hemphill ISD Livingston ISD <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">P.O. Box 1950 P.O. Box 1297 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Hemphill, TX 75948 Livingston, TX 77351 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">(936) 409-3371 (936) 328-1200 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">kens@hemphill.esc7.net dmyers@livingstonisd.com

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Ms. Barbara Shaw, Principal <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston High School <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">P.O. Box 1297 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Livingston, TX 77351 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">(936) 328-1200 <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">bshaw@livingstonisd.com