LARA MCCLENDON
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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
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   
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
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
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
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
EdTPA Regional Conference                                                                   
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: Candidate Support Training
Alabama Reading Initiative
Alabama Reading First
Accelerated Reader

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    • Robots and Drones Presentation
    • Sphero Unplugged Presentation
  • Art
    • Student Art Awards
    • Community Art Projects
    • Clay and Pottery