With a passion to provide all students an incredible and valuable learning experience I started teaching World and US History in 1996. A few short years after I found myself within the ranks of school administration hoping to make a difference on a larger scale. That desire and pursuit continued as I worked as a principal for seven years striving to reach two major goals: One, give teachers the best scenario to perfect and practice their craft; Two, provide students every opportunity to learn in a secure, enriching environment. As a school we made great strides and received various awards and accolades that enabled us to grow even stronger as a school community. Being the first high school in Delaware to receive the academic achievement award for closing the achievement gap was a hallmark of our relentless pursuit. My efforts continue now in a central office role as I oversee assessment and accountability. The combination of precision, best practices, and passion forges my educational ideals and provides me a clear path to reach our goals. Educationally, I believe my time spent within the walls of schools has been my best teacher. However, formally I was fortunate to complete my doctoral studies as the University of Delaware with a concentration in Educational Leadership.If you want to learn more about my daily leadership practices, who inspires me, and some of my educational ideas, you can find me on Twitter @josephjonessr