Bio - President

Melissa A. Jones
110 S Stadium #V1
Alice, Texas 78332
214-725-4788
mjones@aliceisd.net

Education

 

1999-2001          University of Central Oklahoma              Edmond, OK

  1. M.A. Museum Studies, History
  2. Graduated magna cum laude (3.9 GPA)

1985-1991           North Texas State University                    Denton, TX

  1. B.S. in Ed. History and Dance with English minor (3.396 GPA)

 

Work Experience

 

2007-2008            Alice High School                                       Alice, Tx

  1. Teacher/Director

World History – sophomores
Dance
Southern Pride Strutters
2004-2007          The Colony High School                       The Colony, TX
Teacher/Director

  1. Restructured dance curriculum for Lewisville School District.
  2. Instructed Dance I-IV and Drill Team.
  3. Coordinator for afterschool fitness program.
  4. Coordinator for teacher grade book systems.
  5. Senior Class sponsor
  6. Teacher of the Month committee head

2002-2004          DaVinci Institute                             Oklahoma City, OK
Executive Director

  1. Coordinate meetings, conferences, speakers and events.
  2. Maintain all administrative databases, records and budget.
  3. Design and maintain website.
  4. Develop and implement organizational marketing plans.
  5. Develop advocacy relationships with business and community.
  6. Write all requests for grants, sponsorships and other support.
  7. Produce all materials relating to promotion and public relations.
  8. Implement all projects and programs.
  9. Develop and implement strategic and long-term plans

 

 

2000-2002       Oklahoma City Community College    Oklahoma City, OK
Assistant to Dean Cultural Programming

  1. Coordinate conventions, conferences and festivals.
  2. Coordinating public relations programs and advocacy.
  3. Grant writing for programs of the department.
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1999-2001          University of Central Oklahoma              Edmond, OK
Graduate Assistant

  1. Developed tests and activities for Department of History.
  2. Coordinated Phi Alpha Theta programs and events, receiving chapter of the year award recognition..
  3. Maintained history department website for all professors.
  4. Provided instruction upon absence of professors.
  5. Organized Social Science Fair for elementary schools.
  6. Part-time assistant in the Laboratory of History Museum.

1999-Present       Showtime International                        Lago Vista, TX
Choreograper/Adjudicator/Instructor

  1. Instruct private camps for high schools across Texas
  2. Choreograph routines for football and contest
  3. Judge for contests, auditions and specialty teams.
  4. Provide instruction for summer training camps.
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1991-1999           The Colony High School                       The Colony, TX
Teacher/Director

  1. Developed dance curriculum for Lewisville School District.
  2. Instructed History, Theatre, Government, Dance and Drill Team.
  3. Director three time national championship drill team.
  4. Coordinator for afterschool fitness program.
  5. Coordinator for teacher grade book systems.
  6. Sponsored various organizations including senior class and student council
  7. Representative for teachers at Secondary School Principals conference.

 

Volunteer experience

 
  1. Drill Team Directors of America President (2007-2008)
  2. Drill Team Director’s of America President Elect (2006-2007)
  3. Drill Team Director’s of America 2nd Vice President
  4. Oklahoma History Day, judge (2001 – present)
  5. Oklahoma Community College Arts Festival (2002-present)
  6. Edmond Historical Society (2000-present)
  7. Vietnam Wall Experience, Edmond (2000)
  8. Daniels Story, Omniplex (2000)
  9. Septemberfest, Governor’s Mansion (2000, 2001)
  10. Oklahoma Arts Festival (1999-present)
  11. Red Earth Festival (1999)
  12. Oklahoma Paseo Arts Festival (1999)

 

Honors and awards

 
  1. Top Ten Director of the Year (2007)
  2. Who’s Who Among American High School Teahers (1996, 1999, 2001, 2006)
  3. Brock International Award Distinguished Discussant (2004)
  4. Cambridge Who’s Who (2007)
  5. Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of History (2002)
  6. Outstanding Graduate Student, Phi Alpha Theta (2001)
  7. Outstanding Graduate Paper, Phi Alpha Theta Conference (2001)
  8. President’s List (2001, 1999, 1991, 1988)
  9. Dean’s List (2000, 1990)
  10. Beta Sigma Phi, Beta Iota Nu, Woman of the Year (1999)
  11. Beta Sigma Phi, Order of the Rose (1999)
  12. Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001)
  13. Teacher of the Year, The Colony High School (1996)
  14. Outstanding College Students of America (1989-1991; 1999-2001)
  15. Who’s Who Among Professional Women (2000-2006)

 

professional affiliations
  1.  
  1. DaVinci Institute 2001
  2. Allied Arts 2000
  3. Oklahoma Museum Association 1999
  4. Edmond Historical Society 1999
  5. American Association of Museums 1999
  6. Oklahoma Museum Educators 1999
  7. Oklahoma Historical Society 1999
  8. Beta Sigma Phi 1997
  9. Phi Alpha Theta 1999
    Vice President 2000
    President 2001
  10. Texas Dance and Drill Team Educators Association 1991
  11. Drill Team Director Association 1991
  12. Phi Theta Kappa 1990
  13. Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Iota Chapter 1989
  14. Gamma Beta Phi 1988
    Treasurer 1989
  15. American Historical Association 1989
  16. National Trust for Historic Preservation 1988
  17. Smithsonian Institute Society 1986

 

References

Brent Davis – Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Alice High School
Work – (361) 816-7242

Joey Guzman – Head Atletic Trainer, Alice High School
Work – (361-816-7242)

Beverly Skipper – Owner and CEO Showtime International, Lago Vista, Texas
Work – 1-800- 776-5425

Michelle McGaughy – Director/Teacher, Wylie High School
Work –

 

 

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