John M. Calandro
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
Principal Santa Lucia Middle School 7/2009-Present
- Successfully implemented first fully integrated 1:1 iPad program in county
- Instrumental in developing Summer Youth Institute, named most successful replication site
- Largest gain in API for any Middle School in SLO county 2010/2011 school year
- Closed achievement gap for hispanic, low income, and EL populations
- Built a highly effective and functional teaching team.
Assistant Principal Templeton High School a California Blue Ribbon School 8/2007-6/2009
- Coordinated and conducted all aspects WASC self-study and co-authored WASC document
- Headed ROP program, supervised teachers and students and managed budget
- Organized and supervised all security for co-curricular and extra-curricular events
- Refined and implemented school discipline policies and SARB procedures
Principal Eagle Canyon High School 9/2007-1/2008
- Improved articulation between high school and alternative program
- Focused program for continued improvement
Assistant Principal Templeton Middle School a California Distinguished School 8/2006-7-2007
- Authored Templeton Middle School’s Distinguished Schools application
- Authored Templeton Middle School’s Safe School plan
- Improved student performance and work completion through guided study
- Coordinated summer school program for grades 2-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Grizzly Youth Academy
- Literature and Art Grades 10, 11, 12- Field Trip Coordinator 7/2003– 6/2006
- Developed effective communication and collaboration between teaching and military staff
- Improved student higher-order reading and reasoning skills through use of CSU current recommended practices
Templeton Middle School
- Grade 7 Social Studies, Grades 7, 8 Language Arts- Department Head 8/2001–6/2003
- Led development of department curriculum and collaborated with high school in vertical alignment
- Mentored colleagues in developing curriculum and more effective teaching methods
C. L. Smith Elementary
- Grade 6- School Site Council & Management Team representative 1/2000–6/2001
- Coordinated Intermediate Math Mania Night, C.L. Smith Elementary 2001
- Improved student behavior and achievement of emotionally disturbed students in the regular education classroom
Carissa Plains Elementary School
- Grade 6, 7, 8 combination class- Head Teacher 2/1995–6/1999
- Created comprehensive, progressive three-year curriculum to challenge multi-year students
- Assured positive interdistrict and intradistrict relations through community involvement and participation in district committees
CREDENTIALS:
Administrative Services Credential Tier 2, Exp. 2016
Secondary English Clear Credential, Exp. 2016 SB395 (satisfies CLAD certification), 2005
Multiple Subjects Clear Credential, Exp. 2016 Technology Certification Levels I and II 2003
EDUCATION:
MA Psychology 2002 Chapman University Vandenberg AFB, CA
Teaching Credential 1995 Chapman University Vandenberg AFB, CA
BA Psychology, Specialty: Developmental Disabilities 1991 University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
Child and Family Development 1986–1988 Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA
ACHIEVEMENTS:
ACSA Leadership Matters Award Region XIII 2013
Presenter ACSA Technology Workshop 2013
Apple Demonstration Site 2012-2013
Presenter, California League of Schools 2012
ORGANIZATIONS/AFFILIATIONS:
ACSA Region XIII member 2009-Present
ACSA Ed Options Committee Regional Representative 2012-2013
ACSA Middle Grades Committee Regional Representative 2013-Present
YMCA of SLO County Board Member 2012-Present
California League Of Schools Region 8 Representative 2009-Present
Phi Delta Kappa Member 2006-2009