Expertise:
Curriculum; Motivation in developing teacher leaders
Major Product/SVS:
Educational administration
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Movies
Education Degrees:
Ed.D. in Leadership and Curriculum, University Alabama at Birmingham (2007); Master of Science of Education in Elementary Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham (1979); Diploma in History, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (1975)
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, National Association of Elementary School Principals; Teacher Consultant, Alabama Geographic Alliance; Evaluator, Teachers Professional Educational Evaluation; Alabama Association of Elementary School Principals; Delta Sigma Beta Sorority
Charity:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; American Red Cross; Delta Sigma Beta Sorority
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance and hard work; educational service is like a ministry to her.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because when she went to school, she had great mentors and teachers.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Woods Toles, the principal at Donehoo Elementary School, has served as a Title I reading teacher, a third-grade teacher and a history teacher. She was a reading teacher at Ohatchee Elementary School for many years.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving as an instructional leader, responsible for curriculum, parent-principal conferences and classroom observation; Ordering textbooks; Organizing programs, such as the Million Fathers March; Handling disciplinary actions, budget planning, faculty and data meetings, faculty book studies and recommendations for hiring or nonrenewal of teachers
Education Certifications:
Certification in Administration, Jacksonville State University
Awards/Honors:
Teacher of the Year, Gadsden City Schools; Principal of the Year, State of Alabama
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Woods Toles plans to work overseas in educational administration for underdeveloped countries.