Lara Lynn McClendon
NBCT EMC Art 2007/2017
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ anticipated 2026
Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership (k-12)
Troy University, Troy, AL 2024
Post- Masters, Gifted Education
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Education Specialist, Educational Leadership 2014
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Master of Arts in Education, Educational Leadership 2010
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education 1993
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ anticipated 2026
Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership (k-12)
Troy University, Troy, AL 2024
Post- Masters, Gifted Education
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Education Specialist, Educational Leadership 2014
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Master of Arts in Education, Educational Leadership 2010
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education 1993
Alabama Teaching Certificates
P-12 Class AA, Instructional Leader
K-12 Art, Highly Qualified Art, P-12
1-6 Elementary Education, Highly Qualified P-8
2007/ 2017 National Board Certification, Early/ Middle Childhood Art
P-12 Class AA, Instructional Leader
K-12 Art, Highly Qualified Art, P-12
1-6 Elementary Education, Highly Qualified P-8
2007/ 2017 National Board Certification, Early/ Middle Childhood Art
EXPERIENCE
Talladega City Schools 2022-present
C.L. Salter Elementary School
Evelyn D. Houston Elementary School
Zora Ellis Jr. High School
Talladega High School
Gifted Specialist
2nd - 12th grade
Jefferson County Board of Education 2021-2022
Centerpoint Elementary School
Minor Community School
Jefferson County Virtual Academy of Learning
Elementary Gifted Teacher
Taught 2nd - 5th grade
South Shades Crest Elementary School, Hoover City School 2020- 2021
Elementary STEAM Teacher
Taught Kindergarten through 2nd grade students
Math Intervention: 1st and 2nd grade
Locust Fork Elementary School, Blount County Schools 2020
5th grade English Language Arts Teacher
Long term substitute
Irondale Middle School, Jefferson County Schools 2020
6th grade Science Teacher
Taught science to 6th grade students
Arrington Elementary School, Birmingham City Schools 2019- 2020
Elementary Art Teacher
Taught kindergarten through fifth grade, 350 students
Paine Elementary School, Trussville City Schools 2016- 2019
Elementary Art Teacher
Taught kindergarten through fifth grade, 550 students
Created and led multiple school-wide integrated art projects
Collaborated with teachers and students for STEAM projects
Visual Arts textbook and Curriculum Selection Committee
Margaret Elementary School, St. Clair County Board of Education 2010- 2016
Elementary Art Teacher
Taught Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, 650 students
Taught fourth and fifth grade technology classes
Reading intervention teacher
Assisted in merging four schools with opening new school
Facilitated the creation of the Art Program
Created and led multiple school-wide integrated art projects
Collaborated with teachers and students in arts integration
Springville High School, St. Clair County Board of Education 2012-2017
Band Volunteer/ Teacher
Instructed music and marching band
Assisted instruction with small groups
Taught private lessons
Springville Elementary School, St. Clair County Board of Education
Elementary Art Teacher 2005-2010
Taught kindergarten through fifth grade, 950 students
Established the Visual Arts Program
Designed and led multiple school-wide art projects
Collaborated with teachers and students in arts integration
Textbook Selection Committee
First Grade Teacher 2002-2005
2005 ARI Certified
2004 Accelerated Reading Trained
Christ Church Pre-School, Inverness, AL, 1996
Director
Accountable for teachers with children ages three months to four years old, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and payroll.
Responsible for teachers’ professional development
North Highlands Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA 1993-1995
Second Grade Teacher
Presented 1994 Louisiana State Chapter I Conference, Integrating the Curriculum
Responsible for writing initial Chapter I School-wide Grant
Talladega City Schools 2022-present
C.L. Salter Elementary School
Evelyn D. Houston Elementary School
Zora Ellis Jr. High School
Talladega High School
Gifted Specialist
2nd - 12th grade
Jefferson County Board of Education 2021-2022
Centerpoint Elementary School
Minor Community School
Jefferson County Virtual Academy of Learning
Elementary Gifted Teacher
Taught 2nd - 5th grade
South Shades Crest Elementary School, Hoover City School 2020- 2021
Elementary STEAM Teacher
Taught Kindergarten through 2nd grade students
Math Intervention: 1st and 2nd grade
Locust Fork Elementary School, Blount County Schools 2020
5th grade English Language Arts Teacher
Long term substitute
Irondale Middle School, Jefferson County Schools 2020
6th grade Science Teacher
Taught science to 6th grade students
Arrington Elementary School, Birmingham City Schools 2019- 2020
Elementary Art Teacher
Taught kindergarten through fifth grade, 350 students
Paine Elementary School, Trussville City Schools 2016- 2019
Elementary Art Teacher
Taught kindergarten through fifth grade, 550 students
Created and led multiple school-wide integrated art projects
Collaborated with teachers and students for STEAM projects
Visual Arts textbook and Curriculum Selection Committee
Margaret Elementary School, St. Clair County Board of Education 2010- 2016
Elementary Art Teacher
Taught Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade, 650 students
Taught fourth and fifth grade technology classes
Reading intervention teacher
Assisted in merging four schools with opening new school
Facilitated the creation of the Art Program
Created and led multiple school-wide integrated art projects
Collaborated with teachers and students in arts integration
Springville High School, St. Clair County Board of Education 2012-2017
Band Volunteer/ Teacher
Instructed music and marching band
Assisted instruction with small groups
Taught private lessons
Springville Elementary School, St. Clair County Board of Education
Elementary Art Teacher 2005-2010
Taught kindergarten through fifth grade, 950 students
Established the Visual Arts Program
Designed and led multiple school-wide art projects
Collaborated with teachers and students in arts integration
Textbook Selection Committee
First Grade Teacher 2002-2005
2005 ARI Certified
2004 Accelerated Reading Trained
Christ Church Pre-School, Inverness, AL, 1996
Director
Accountable for teachers with children ages three months to four years old, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, and payroll.
Responsible for teachers’ professional development
North Highlands Elementary School, Baton Rouge, LA 1993-1995
Second Grade Teacher
Presented 1994 Louisiana State Chapter I Conference, Integrating the Curriculum
Responsible for writing initial Chapter I School-wide Grant
Presentations
Alabama MEGA Conference
Robots and Drones in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Alabama Education Association Accomplished Teaching Academy
STEAM in Elementary School, plan lessons using state standards and backward design
Alabama Education Association, Teacher Leader Academy
Using Robotics for Problem Solving in STEAM
Alabama Educational Technology Conference
Robotics and Coding for STEAM: Sphero
STEAM implementation for elementary teachers
Alabama National Board for Certified Teacher (NBCT) Network Annual Conference
STEAM in Elementary Classroom, creating lesson plans using state standards
Integration of technology and art into core curriculum using Augmented Reality, research methods,
student use of multiple presentation programs and applications
Introduction innovative technology
Collaborative STEAM projects
Robots and Drones in the Classroom for Problem Solving
CORE Academy, Jacksonville State University
How teachers can incorporate STEAM teaching into an Elementary Classroom
Guidance in using Alabama Course of Study to create STEAM lessons
Programming Robotics for STEAM lessons
Alabama NBCT Network EdCamp
STEAM in the Elementary Classroom: Methods for elementary teachers to incorporate STEAM
teaching strategies
Renewal for National Board: Examine the process for NBPTS renewal
Integration of technology using programmable robots
St. Clair County Board of Education Technology Conference
Integration of innovative technology and art into core curriculum using Augmented Reality, research
methods, digital microscope, music lessons, student organization methods, student use of
multiple presentation programs and applications, and student writing enhancements
Introduction to iPad for new teacher users: multiple presentations due to popularity
Alabama Art Educator Association
Organization for Art Teachers- regarding high numbers of students and multiple classes
Integration of Fine Arts into core curriculum, including community art projects
STEAM for art teachers: How are teachers can support STEAM projects
Jacksonville State University Teacher Continuing Education program
Integrating Art and the Media Center to enhance the curriculum
St. Clair Leadership Coalition
Information regarding support for National Board for Professional Teaching Certification
School wide art/ science/ social studies Rain Forest Project
Alabama MEGA Conference
Robots and Drones in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Alabama Education Association Accomplished Teaching Academy
STEAM in Elementary School, plan lessons using state standards and backward design
Alabama Education Association, Teacher Leader Academy
Using Robotics for Problem Solving in STEAM
Alabama Educational Technology Conference
Robotics and Coding for STEAM: Sphero
STEAM implementation for elementary teachers
Alabama National Board for Certified Teacher (NBCT) Network Annual Conference
STEAM in Elementary Classroom, creating lesson plans using state standards
Integration of technology and art into core curriculum using Augmented Reality, research methods,
student use of multiple presentation programs and applications
Introduction innovative technology
Collaborative STEAM projects
Robots and Drones in the Classroom for Problem Solving
CORE Academy, Jacksonville State University
How teachers can incorporate STEAM teaching into an Elementary Classroom
Guidance in using Alabama Course of Study to create STEAM lessons
Programming Robotics for STEAM lessons
Alabama NBCT Network EdCamp
STEAM in the Elementary Classroom: Methods for elementary teachers to incorporate STEAM
teaching strategies
Renewal for National Board: Examine the process for NBPTS renewal
Integration of technology using programmable robots
St. Clair County Board of Education Technology Conference
Integration of innovative technology and art into core curriculum using Augmented Reality, research
methods, digital microscope, music lessons, student organization methods, student use of
multiple presentation programs and applications, and student writing enhancements
Introduction to iPad for new teacher users: multiple presentations due to popularity
Alabama Art Educator Association
Organization for Art Teachers- regarding high numbers of students and multiple classes
Integration of Fine Arts into core curriculum, including community art projects
STEAM for art teachers: How are teachers can support STEAM projects
Jacksonville State University Teacher Continuing Education program
Integrating Art and the Media Center to enhance the curriculum
St. Clair Leadership Coalition
Information regarding support for National Board for Professional Teaching Certification
School wide art/ science/ social studies Rain Forest Project
Leadership
Alabama Network to Transform Teaching (NT3)
NBPTS Candidate Mentor
Alabama Department of Education Selection Review Committee
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Alabama Grant
School Wide Art Integrated Events
Coordinate with classroom teachers, a single theme, based in the core curriculum to build a school
wide art show. This theme is used in all grade levels to unite subject area study.
Maintain websites to support each event
St. Clair County National Board Certified Teacher Network
Designed and implemented support network for NBPTS candidates in St. Clair County
Provided training for Candidate Support Providers
Secured funding for network activities
Recruited teachers to participate in National Board Certification
Continued sharing of information about National Board Certification with stakeholders
Continued support of NBPTS Candidates both Nationally and throughout Alabama
Leadership Committee, Margaret Elementary School
Suggest teaching strategies, professional development, and budget requirements
Develop schedules, plan school events
Address teacher, student and curricular needs
Continuing Improvement Plan Committee, Margaret Elementary School
Created a plan, implemented action steps, and collected evidence to support this plan to reach
AYP requirements
Alabama Network to Transform Teaching (NT3)
NBPTS Candidate Mentor
Alabama Department of Education Selection Review Committee
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Alabama Grant
School Wide Art Integrated Events
Coordinate with classroom teachers, a single theme, based in the core curriculum to build a school
wide art show. This theme is used in all grade levels to unite subject area study.
Maintain websites to support each event
St. Clair County National Board Certified Teacher Network
Designed and implemented support network for NBPTS candidates in St. Clair County
Provided training for Candidate Support Providers
Secured funding for network activities
Recruited teachers to participate in National Board Certification
Continued sharing of information about National Board Certification with stakeholders
Continued support of NBPTS Candidates both Nationally and throughout Alabama
Leadership Committee, Margaret Elementary School
Suggest teaching strategies, professional development, and budget requirements
Develop schedules, plan school events
Address teacher, student and curricular needs
Continuing Improvement Plan Committee, Margaret Elementary School
Created a plan, implemented action steps, and collected evidence to support this plan to reach
AYP requirements
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
EdTPA Regional Conference
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Candidate Support Training
Alabama Reading Initiative
Alabama Reading First
Accelerated Reader
EdTPA Regional Conference
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Candidate Support Training
Alabama Reading Initiative
Alabama Reading First
Accelerated Reader
