Diana Peer
Master Principal Leader
Arkansas Leadership Academy
Curriculum and Instruction
316 West Avenue Annex
Phone: 479-575-8491
dpeer@uark.edu
Degrees:
- Ed.S., Arkansas Tech University, educational leadership, 2004
- M.Ed., University of Arkansas, instructional resources, 1990
- B.A., Hendrix College, music education, 1976
- University of Central Arkansas and University of Arkansas, coursework for Arkansas principal licensure, 1996-1996
- Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, United Methodist Church music director certification, 1988-1994
Professional Biography:
Arkansas Teaching and Administrative Licensure:
- District Administrator, P-12#
- Elementary Principal, P-8#
- Library Media Level I, K-12#
- Vocal Music, P-8 and 7-12#
Professional Experience:
- 2009-present Master Principal Leader, Arkansas Leadership Academy
- #1998-2009# Principal, Parkview Elementary, Van Buren
- #2005-2008# Adjunct professor for Ed. Leadership, CLL - Arkansas Tech University
- #1987-1998# Library Media Specialist, Parkview Elementary, Van Buren
- #1985-1987# Library Media Specialist, Sophia Meyer School, Van Buren
- #1976-1982# Choral Music Director, Darby Junior High, Fort Smith
Professional Associations:
- Phi Delta Kappa
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
- Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators
- Arkansas Association of Curriculum and Instruction Administrators
- Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education
- Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals #
- National Staff Development Council
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Leadership and service on district level committees and study groups: #
- Facilities Planning, Personnel Policies, Health and Safety, Standards Based Report Cards, #Technology, Teacher Evaluation, Education Foundation, Professional Development for #curriculum areas and grade level teams, Board Policy revisions, Textbook Selection
- Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Board –## 2004-2008 Newsletter Editor and Chair of Communications Committee
- Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals Board–currently Western Zone Director
- University of Arkansas Educational Leadership Program Development Team
- Performance Coach for Master Principal Program participants
- Mentor for Administrative Interns (U of A, ATU, and Harding)
Academic Interests and Accomplishments:
Professional Recognitions:- #2007# Master School Principal designation
- #2007# Principal of the Year Finalist, AAESP
- #2005# Principal of the Year Finalist, AAESP
- #2004# Principal of the Year Finalist, AAESP
- #2002# Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar
- #2001# Van Buren PTA Council Administrator of the Year
School Recognitions and Grants:
- #“Just for the Kids” (NORMES) Arkansas Best Practice School#
- National PTA Parental Involvement School of Excellence
- Learn and Serve America Grant
- MPH Award, Arkansas Department of Education
- Milken Family Foundation’s Teacher Advancement Program #
- Arkansas A+ Schools Network
- Numerous community based grants (Van Buren Education Foundation, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Walton Family Foundation, and from several local Partners in Education)
Publications/Presentations:
Publications, Presentations, and Service:- Author, “Reframing Assessment and Reporting Systems”# AASCD Focus, vol. 1, no. 1 (2004)#
- Guest Facilitator and part of the curriculum design team for the Deep Knowledge of #Teaching and Learning Team Institute, Arkansas Leadership Academy
- Scored portfolios for Master Principal Institute and designee candidates
- Service on the Professional Development Cabinet and the Professional Development Design #Team, Arkansas Department of Education #
Numerous national and state conference and workshop presentations for:
- National Association of Elementary School Principals
- Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators
- Arkansas Department of Education
- Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- National Core Knowledge Foundation
- Learning 24/7
- National School Boards Association Technology and Learning Conference
- Arkansas School Boards Association
- Milken Family Foundation’s Teacher Advancement Program
- American Association of School Administrators