Timothy J. Callahan
Instructor
College of Education
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Office: (719) 255-4995
E-mail: tcallaha@uccs.edu
PROFILE
Tim Callahan has an extensive background as P-12 public school educator. He has been a teacher of both primary
and intermediate grade students. For twenty five years he served as an elementary school principal. He brings a
wealth of practical experience to his role of instructor and site professor in the UCCS Teacher Education and
Licensure Program (TELP).
EDUCATION
University of Colorado, Boulder, 1981. Master of Arts in Educational Administration, Supervision and
Curriculum Development.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, 1977. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with minors in
Special Education and Mathematics.
Additional coursework and training, 70+ post-graduate college/inservice course hours in leadership,
organizational, group development, goal setting and measurement in a non-profit environment, Continuous Quality
Improvement, the Malcolm Baldridge Model of Organizational Excellence, professional development, personnel
management, supervision and evaluation.
TEACHING
Teachers touch the future. As an instructor and site professor at UCCS, it is my goal to prepare educators who have
the ability to promote the learning and achievement of all students in diverse classroom environments.
Courses taught at UCCS include:
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CURR 4800/5800 Schools, Society and Diversity
T ED 3010 Early School Diversity Practicum
T ED 4580 Elementary Curriculum Instruction & Classroom Management
T ED 4600 Elementary School Experience
T ED 4630 Elementary Student Teaching
ID 1010 Freshman Seminar
Design and present engaging and interactive early-education program experiences designed to help students
understand the roles, responsibilities, and duties of the teacher in a democratic classroom. Mid-program intensive
programming on theory of classroom management and initial theory-into-practice training. Teacher Education and
Licensure Program training and mentoring of students during Fall and Spring in-school training program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Instructor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2008 - present
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Principal, School District Eleven, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1987 - 2008
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Principal, South Routt Public Schools, Oak Creek, Colorado, 1984 - 1987
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Teacher, St. Vrain Valley Public Schools, Longmont, Colorado 1977 - 1984
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
High impact instructional leader with a strong commitment to academic excellence and growth of each student.
Results-driven focus with the ability to identify and implement systems to accomplish a school’s mission, vision,
objectives and measures of success. In-depth knowledge of curriculum development and program design. Proven
experience with instructional improvement, staff development and supervision. Outgoing, relationship-based
communication style, balanced with strong situational leadership skills.
Implemented high-leverage, best-practice strategies to align curriculum, instruction, assessment and reporting.
Developed and implemented all school schedules, communication procedures in school environments. Provided
constructive, professional feedback, coaching, mentoring and support for staff members and stakeholders.
Collaboratively, planned school budgets to support identified educational goals and objectives. Worked with staff to
promote professional growth related to attainment of instructional goals. Implemented exemplary English Language
Learner and Early Childhood Education Programs. Drove fundraising efforts, raising over $1.2 million additional
cash funds and in-kind donations. Pioneered extensive use of educational technology in a school environment.
Promoted strong parental, community and stakeholder involvement.
Results include recognition for increasing student achievement as a “Gain Maker School” by the Colorado
Department of Education. Utilization of a marketing plan lead to the highest percentage of permitted students (35%
CHOICE enrollment) of 60+ District Eleven Schools. Maintained active community support and involvement in
school environments. Recognized by Colorado Department of Education for implementing an exemplary Colorado
Preschool Project Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) early childhood education and a center-based English
Language Learner (ELL) Program. School Library/Technology/Media Center has met the rigorous criteria to be
designated a “Colorado Power Library” by the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Library
Association. Recognized by the Colorado Springs Arts, Business Education Consortium as an administrator who
effectively integrates art’s education throughout the curriculum.
Mentored/coached numerous teachers, administrators and managers helping them create successful units within
various organizations. Served on district committees, including budget, accounting/fiscal practices, accountability,
drop-out prevention, arts in education, special education inclusion, expansion of district/community early childhood
education programming.
CURRENT AND PAST SERVICE
Member of UCCS College of Education Student Recruitment and Retention Committee
Member of UCCS College of Education Distributed Studies Major Committee
Assisting w/ UCCS College of Education Early Childhood Education Program Initiative
Assisting w/ UCCS College of Education Online Program Design Improvement Effort
Member of Colorado Association of School Executives, National Association of Elementary School Principals,
Colorado Springs Principal Association
Member of D-11 Teacher Contract Negotiation Team
Member of D-11 Joint Council (link between Colorado Springs Education Association and BOE)
Member of D-11 Budget Committee
Member of Northwest BOCES team to develop and implement an inclusive model of service deliver for rural school
districts in northwest Colorado
Chairman, South Routt County Public Schools Re-3 Accountability, Accreditation Team
Developed and implemented a SoRoCo K - 12 Teacher Evaluation Process per State of Colorado regulations
AWARDS
Recipient, Outstanding Instructor Award—UCCS College of Education
Recipient of the Arts, Business Education Consortium Administrator of the Year Award
Recipient of Colorado Department of Education “Gain Maker School” Award
Recipient of Colorado Springs District Eleven “Overall Student Performance” Award
Recipient of Colorado Library Association “Power Media and Technology Center” Award