Craig H. Garrison M.Ed
Welcome to my site. I am a California Certificated Administrator and Credentialed Teacher for the K-12 environment with considerable international experience.
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Introduction
I am always ready to express my interest in working as an effective Administrator or outstanding Teacher in any subject area or location. I am available for interview online or in person. I hold a California Administrative Services Credential and a California Professional Clear Teaching Credential. I have over 20yrs experience and I am a professional in the field of education. One that truly believes there are no barriers to achievement when you have a vision to help build successful programs at any level, at any school, through hard work. commttment, and passion.
Education
I attended many schools growing up in my early years due to the same economic hardships that families endure even today. I was fortunate enough to graduate from high school and then put myself through college. The following institutions are written in the order of degrees received.
1983 OCC Orange Coast College California: Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Athletic Training. 1988 CSULB California State University Long Beach School of Applied Arts and Sciences: Bachelors Degree B.A. Physical Education -Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. 1991 CSULB California State University Long Beach Graduate school of Education: Professional Clear Teaching Credential Secondary Education K-12. 2009 CSUN California State University Northridge: Masters in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies M.A 3.97 GPA Graduated Honors and Distinction: University California Riverside 2018 Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development Certificate.
I take great pride in knowing that education was a key to my survival and success. I often worked up to four jobs at one time while going to school to insure that I would complete my education. The challenges I faced growing up helped instill the passion that drives me to help others along the same path today.
Experience
My previous positions include; Principal, Assistant Principal, Acting Commissioner of Education, Department Chairperson, and Teacher in the areas of Science, Physical Education, and Health. Positions are listed below beginning with last position held. Descriptions of recent positions are available in the portfolio link on the CV Resume. *During the summer of 2009 I held the position of Acting Commisioner of Education which is not listed due to its temporary role. Student Teaching was performed in Wales, Unitied Kingdom on exchange with CalState Long Beach.
- 2.0 years: Physical Education Specialist, Riverside County, California
- .6mos: Head of Secondary School(Temp), Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
- 1.0 year: Assistant Headmaster, Ibn Khuldoon National School, Bahrain
- 1.5 years: Assistant Principal, The Hayward Center for Education & Careers, California
- 15.0 years: Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher, Northern Mariana Islands
- 1.0 years: Teacher, Universal American School , Kuwait
Portfolio
CV Resume'
My Resume covers 20+yrs experience in education with positions held both internationally and in the mainland U.S.
Masters Degree
My Masters Degree was earned in Educational Administration at CalState University Northridge. With Honors and Distinction at the top of my class 3.97GPA.
M.A. Transcript
Graduate Transcripts include all work performed at CSUN School of Education in the Michael D. Eisner Center for Educational Policy Studies.
Administrative Credential
I am a Certificated Credentialed Administrator in the state of California. My current administrative credential has no expiration.
Teaching Credential
I am a Certifcated Credentialed Teacher in the state of California. My current teaching credential expires 09-01-2023.
Bachelors Degree
My Bachelors Degree was earned at CalState University Long Beach. Physical Educ. and Secondary Education major/Teaching Credential program.
B.A. Transcripts
Undergraduate transcripts include all work performed for the Bachelors Degree and Associates Degree work from Orange Coast College transfer records.
Reference Contacts
All References include; name, address, phone number, email, place of work, position title. Some references located in US schools overseas. Attention when calling.
Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development Certification
My Certification in Teaching Speakers of Other Languages was earned at University California Riverside.
U.S. Congressional Commendation
In November of 2009 I was awarded a United States Congressional Commendation for my work as a school administrator in the Pacific among other accolades.
Administrator of the Year
I was selected as the 2010 Administrator of the Year for the CNMI-PSS school district for Distinguished Service and Exemplary Performance.
Philosophy of Education
My Philosopohy of Education describes an indepth point of view that speaks to the heart of education in todays 21st Century.
Letter of Reccommedation #1
This Reccommendation was written by Ms. Jocelyn Manibusan on March 24, 2018. Ms. Manibusan is the current Assistant Principal at Hopwood Junior H.S.
Letter of Reccommedation #2
This Reccommendation was written by Dr. Kamal Abdel-Noor on May 16, 2015. Dr. Abdel-Noor is a President of IBN Khuldoon National School.
Letter of Reccommedation #3
This Reccommendation was written by Mr. Ayman Zanoun on May 15, 2015. Mr. Zanoun is Curriculum Coordinator at IBN Khuldoon National School.
Letter of Reccommedation #4
This Reccommendation was written by Mr. Michael Lowery, February 2, 2018. Mr. Lowery was the Headmaster at Lucaya International School.
Letter of Reccommedation #5
This Reccommendation was written by Mr. Peter James Le'au May 15, 2018. Mr. Le'au is a former Associate Commissioner of Education.
Letter of Reccommedation #6
This Reccommendation was written by SFC (Retired) Richard Clinton Haugh, June 11, 2018. SFC Haugh is currently the IB-MYP Language Acquisition Educator at I-Shou International School in China.