Margaret A. Scott, Ed.D.
Work
College of Education
Educational Leadership, Research, & Foundations
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway  Colorado Springs, 80918
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Mscott6@uccs.edu
Profile
Education
Home
139 Merrimac St.  Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Cell (520) 444-1189
rwmascott@msn.com
 Research interest-communication, implementation, and use of classroom walkthroughs with a
focus on reflective practice; the role of classroom observation, feedback, and teacher evaluation
in instructional improvement
 Experienced administrator in a diverse, large urban public school system
 Facilitator of professional development
 Reflective practitioner interested in new ideas in education
Ed.D, Educational Leadership, University of Arizona, 2012
Dissertation: The Role of Dialogue and Inquiry in District Implementation of Classroom
Walkthroughs at Four Elementary Schools
Committee: Kris Bosworth, Ph.D., Advisor
Ronald Marx, Ph.D., Dean, College of Education, Committee Member
Rose Ylimaki, Ph.D., Committee Member
M.Ed., Bilingual Education, University of Arizona, 1988
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Northern Arizona University, 1982
Minor in Spanish
Awards/Honors
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Arizona School Administrators Higher Education Outstanding Dissertation Award 2013
Recipient 2009-10 Ora Bretall Scholarship
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Northern Arizona University, 1982
Leadership
Experience
Principal, Cragin Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
 Coordinate school improvement efforts for a school not meeting AYP
TUSD2002-2012
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Hire staff, manage school budget, monitor and implement school
programs, supervise and evaluate employees
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Coordinate and provide professional development.
Principal, Lineweaver Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
 Provide instructional leadership to a certified staff of 27 and management
of all aspects of an elementary school.
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2006-2010
Provide professional development.
Assistant Principal, Grijalva Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
Assistant Principal, Reynolds Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
 Support and assist the school principal.
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2010-2012
Supervise teachers and staff, monitor language acquisition programs, and
provide professional development.
2003-2006
2002-2003
Professional K-12
Teaching
Experience
Teacher, Grades 1-3, Dunham Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
Teacher, Grades K, 2, Reynolds Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
Teacher, Kindergarten, Tolson Elementary School, TUSD, Tucson, Arizona
1992-2002
1987-1992
1982-1987
TUSD1982-2002
Academic
Presentations
Doctoral Student Dissertations-Arizona School Administrators Summer Conference
The Role of Dialogue and Inquiry in District Implementation of Classroom Walkthroughs
June 2013
UCEA Convention 2012, Denver
Classroom Walkthroughs From District Initiative to Implementation at the Elementary School
November 2012
Professional
Affiliations
AERA
CASE (Colorado Association of School Administrators)
ASCD
Learning Forward
Other Experience
Professional Development
 Facilitate principals’ understanding and expertise observing teachers in mathematics
Instructional Supervision
 Supervise and evaluate certified staff.
 Create, implement, and monitor professional development.
 Ensure compliance with federal and state mandates for student assessment and intervention.
 Meet with grade level teams to plan for and monitor curriculum implementation.
 Monitor lesson plans, grades, and assessment for certified staff.
 Coordinate services to students.
 Stay current with educational research.
 Participate in Exceptional Education review and planning sessions.
Management
 Direct recruitment and retention of teachers and staff of 42 employees.
 Supervise and evaluate classified staff.
 Monitor budget.
 Communicate with community, parents, staff, students, and district personnel.
 Establish and maintain effective discipline.
 Comply with district, state, and federal guidelines.
Professional
Activities
Facilitator, Lenses on Learning Supervision in Mathematics, TUSD, 2008
Participant, Observing and Analyzing Teaching I & II, TUSD, 2007
Participant, Principal Study Group, TUSD, 2006-present
Lenses on Learning Supervision Institute, EDC, July 2007
TUSD Administrator Seminar, 2003
CORE Curriculum Revision, TUSD, 2001
Curriculum Liaison, Dunham Elementary School, 1998-2001
Technology Trainer, Dunham Elementary School, 1992-2002
Member, Performance Standard Setting, Arizona State Department of Education, 2000
Presenter, Do Math Summer Institute, TUSD, 1999
Facilitator, Technology Institute, TUSD. 1999
Supervising Teacher, TUSD & The University of Arizona, 1994, 1996
Presenter, Tucson Teachers Applying Whole Language, 1996
Kindergarten Mentor Teacher, TUSD
Other Honors &
Awards
Scholarship Recipient, Educational Leadership, The University of Arizona, 2009
Principal Lineweaver, Excelling School, , AZLearns, 2007
Quality Educator, Tucson Education Association, 2000-2001
Teacher Recognition Award Nominee, Educational Enrichment Foundation, 2000
Grant Recipient, First Page Literacy Fund, 2000
University
Teaching
LEAD 5070 Human Resource Development
Online graduate course
In this course, students explore personnel practices, the development of personnel policies, and the
employee-employer relationships. Topics included are employee contracts, due process procedures,
collective bargaining, performance appraisal of licensed and non-licensed employees, hiring and
dismissal processes, staff development, and induction of new employees. The legal implication of
ADA, affirmative action, and sexual harassment are explored. Fieldwork is included in the
requirements for this course.
LEAD 5700 Introduction to Research and Statistics
Online graduate course
In this course, students learn concepts and skills related to educational measurement, research
design, statistics, program/policy evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative methods of research.
The goal is to learn these concepts within an applied context so that students are more empowered
to research and create studies that answer important educational questions in the field. Some
course topics include: (a) reviewing and synthesizing educational research, (b) introductory level
statistics, and (c) evaluating published research.