About me

Penrod Vladyka                                                                    

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penrod.vladyka@yahoo.com 

Art Maui 2005
National Air and Space Museum Exhibit
Images displayed at the Institute for Astronomy, Maui, Hawaii
(IFA Images by Penrod Vladyka)

My Resume


Mathematics Teacher/Grades 6-12   Science Teacher/Grades 6-12   Special Education Teacher/Grades 6-12   Administrator/ Grades PreK-12

Kalama Intermediate School: Hawaii Department of Education, Makawao, HI                    2000 to Present

Vice Principal

Lead Vice Principal for 11 years.  Primary areas of responsibility were student achievement, campus safety, and teacher supervision.

Hawaii Department of Education, Maui County                                                                     2003 to 2004

Autism District Educational Officer

Provided professional support and training to administrators, teachers and parents.  Collaborated with and monitored private service providers.

Laupahoehoe High School: Hawaii Department of Education, Laupahoehoe, HI                     1998 to 2000

Interim Principal and Vice Principal

Vice Principal focusing on student achievement, school safety, teacher supervision, and school wide discipline.  Wrote two Even Start grants that were funded and established and Even Start program on campus for two years.  Conducted program evaluations for grants, supervised teacher training and educational aide training of program.

Konawaena High School: Hawaii Department of Education, Kealakekua, HI                           1995 to 1998

Science Teacher and administrator in training

Provided instruction to high school students in physical science, Earth Science, Hawaiian Plants and Animals, and technology courses.

Internship as an Elementary Vice Principal for one semester and one semester as a Behavioral Specialist.

Humble ISD, Humble, TX                                                                                                    1991 to 1995

Special Education Coordinator

Monitored and provided technical assistance to the district's program for students with severe/profound disabilities.  Wrote a literacy grant that was funded providing computerized software to support reading fluency and comprehension.  Supervised the Special Olympics program for the district.  Established a program with the local community college for graduating students to continue their education at the next level.

Humble ISD, Humble, TX                                                                                                    1990 to 1991

Vocational Adjustment Coordinator

Supervised the job sampling and on the job training for students with severe/moderate disabilities.

Atascocita Middle School, Humble ISD, Atascocita, TX                                                       1985 to 1990

Teacher of Gifted and Talented

Earth Science teacher of the Gifted and Talented, 8th grade.  Academic competition coach (Odyssey of the Mind).

Education

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas                                                                 1989

M.Ed., Education

3.92 GPA

Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas                                                                              1985

Bachelor of Arts, Geology, Minor: Math

GPA: Graduated Cum Laude.

Certifications

•     Texas Professional Mid-Management Administrator (Grades PK-12) Issue Date: 07/05/1992   Expiration Date:  LIFE

•     Texas Provisional Secondary Generic Special Education (Grades 06-12) Issue Date: 02/29/1992   Expiration Date:  LIFE

•     Texas Provisional Secondary Mathematics (Grades 06-12) Issue Date:  08/17/1985 Expiration Date:  LIFE

•     Texas Provisional Secondary Earth Science (Grades 06-12)  Issue Date:  08/17/1985  Expiration Date:  LIFE

•     Texas Education Agency Teacher Appraiser Certification Endorsement  1990-1991

•     Certificate of NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher (State of Hawaii):  Science, grades 7-12

•     Hawaii Administrator Certification (1998)