Tonya D.

Jones
Licensed School Executive
1420 West Chaloner Drive, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 308-6977 (home) (252) 532-7039 (cell)
Email: tdjones9@ncsu.edu Twitter: @tdjones05
Website: http://nela5-jones.weebly.com

EDUCATION
May 2017 North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) - Master of School Administration

2011 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC

Post-Masters Certificate in Advanced School Counseling

2006 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA

Master of Education - School Counseling

2001 Saint Pauls College Lawrenceville, VA

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

1997 Halifax Community College Weldon, NC

Associate in Arts

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2016 - present Northwest Halifax High School Littleton, NC
Hollister Elementary School Hollister, NC
Principal Resident - Full Time Administrative Internship
Assumes the duties of a school administrator including conducting formal and informal teacher
observations; Works with staff on building relationships and promoting student academic
achievement; Collects and analyzes student academic and behavioral data; Assists with the
implementation of school and district-wide initiatives; Serves on the hiring committee.

2016 Hannahs Place - Domestic Violence Shelter Roanoke Rapids, NC

Community Internship
Worked with program staff to build the positive presence of the shelter within the local community,
including facilitating collaborative relationships with local schools to educate students on dating
violence, signs of abuse for students, and supports for families of abuse; Developed activities for
Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Assisted with grant writing; Assisted with coordination of
services at Hannahs Store, which assists with financial support for the shelter

2014 - 2016 William R. Davie Middle School Roanoke Rapids, NC

School Counselor, Lead District Counselor
Facilitated counseling services with students based on their academic and/or behavioral needs;
Coordinated services with community resources to assist students and families; Developed and
implemented a comprehensive counseling program aligned to state and national standards;
Collaborated with stakeholders to support students; Collected and analyzed student data to guide
the programs goals and services; Facilitated staff development for staff and district counselors;
Adhered to the laws and ethical guidelines of the school counseling profession

2013 - 2014 Warren County High School Warrenton, NC

School Counselor (11th/12th Grades)
Scheduled and maintained academic transcripts of 11th and 12th grade students; Managed the
student database (PowerSchool) regarding current and historical student grades; Assisted with
development of the master school schedule; Monitored the students academic transcripts and
courses in compliance with local and state graduation requirements; Assisted students with
developing academic and career goals and plans; Collaborated with stakeholders to assist
students; Participated in school and district professional development

2004 - 2013 Aurelian Springs Elementary School Littleton, NC

School Counselor
Facilitated counseling services with students based on their academic and/or behavioral needs;
Coordinated services with community resources to assist students and families; Developed and
implemented a comprehensive counseling program aligned to state and national standards;
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Collaborated with stakeholders to support students; Collected and analyzed student data to guide
the programs goals and services; Facilitated staff development for staff and district counselors;
Adhered to the laws and ethical guidelines of the school counseling profession; Led and/or assisted with the
schools Testing Team to ensure compliance in the administration of district and state assessments

CERTIFICATIONS
2016 North Carolina Provisional Licensure: School Administration
2009 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: School Counseling: Early Childhood/Young
Adulthood
2004 North Carolina Licensure: School Counselor (K-12)

HONORS
Awarded a full-time, paid fellowship through North Carolina State Universitys Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA). This highly-
selective graduate program leads the nation in its development of school leaders. NELA is one of only five programs recognized by
the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) as the top principal preparation program in the United States. In 2016,
NC State was one of seven universities selected by The Wallace Foundation to participate in a $14 million initiative to improve how
aspiring principals are trained.

SPECIALIZED SKILLSETS and TRAININGS

E-portfolios
SMART Goals
How to Maximize Your Experience as a Principal Resident
Grading and Homework Policies
Continuous Improvement in Practice
Using Data to Improve Schools
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen; How to Listen So Kids Will Talk
National Rural Education Association Convention and Research Symposium (Columbus, OH)
PowerSchool
Instructional Rounds
Dale Carnegie Skills
Distinguished Leadership in Practice (Strategic Leadership for High Performing Schools, Maximizing Human Resources for Goal
Accomplishment, and Building a Collaborative Culture)
Grant Writing
Community Engagement
African American Women in Leadership
Developing Emergency Operations Plans
Time Management
Social Justice Retreat (Franklinton Center at Bricks, Whitakers, NC)
Educational Policy
Leverage Leadership
No Kid Hungry Conference (Chapel Hill, NC)
Flipped Classroom Training
Poverty with Renowned Author Jonathan Kozol
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
School Culture Professional Development (Dr. Cathy Williams, Muriel Summers, Dr. Jim Argent)
Facilitative Leadership
Crucial Conversations
Understanding by Design
Ron Clark Academy Visit (Atlanta, GA)
Digital Storytelling (Ocracoke, NC)
Coveys Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
North Carolina Observation Calibration Training
How to Turn High Poverty Schools into High Performing Schools (ASCD Webinar Series)
Multi-Tiered System of Supports

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Jones, T. (August 2016). SMART Goals and NCEES. Presentation at Halifax County Schools Beginning of Year Professional
Development. Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Jones, T. (October 2016). Digital Storytelling. Presentation during NELA Cohort VI Digital Storytelling Retreat. Ocracoke, NC.
Holmes, P. and Jones, T. (March 2017). Collaborative Educational Leadership: Building the Professional School Counselor/
Administrator Relationship. Presentation to NELA Cohorts V and VI. Rocky Mount, NC.
Byrd, S. and Jones T. (April 2017). Leverage Leadership. Presentation to NELA Cohort VI. Rocky Mount, NC
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Licensed School Executive

1420 West Chaloner Drive, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 308-6977 (home) (252) 532-7039 (cell)
Email: tdjones9@ncsu.edu Twitter: @tdjones05
Website: http://nela5-jones.weebly.com

REFERENCES
Mr. Mark Barfield
Principal, Northwest Halifax High School
8492 Highway 48
Littleton, NC 27850
(252) 586-4125
barfieldm@nw.halifax.k12.nc.us

Dr. Bonnie Fusarelli

Director, Northeast Leadership Academy
North Carolina State University
608D Poe Hall
Campus Box 7801
2310 Stinson Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
(919) 631-2026
bonnie_fusarelli@ncsu.edu

Mrs. Melissa Richardson

Principal, Hollister Elementary School
37432 Highway 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
richardsonm@ho.halifax.k12.nc.us

Dr. Cathy Williams

Executive Coach, Northeast Leadership Academy
North Carolina State University
608P Poe Hall
Campus Box 7801
2310 Stinson Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
(919) 812-6703
ccwilli3@ncsu.edu