1. Job Objective
To obtain a leadership role that supports and fosters teacher and student growth.
Education
 Carson Newman: Doctorate of Education in Administrative Leadership
 Carson Newman: Education Specialist in Administrative Leadership
 Lincoln Memorial University: Master of Arts, Education Administration and Supervision. Post
Baccalaureate Licensure Program
 Tusculum College: Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management
 Pellissippi State Technical Community College: Associates of Applied Science, Management.
Certificate in Supervision
Skills
Adapting and implementing new procedures and policies, coordinating and administering programs,
understanding in budgeting, analyzing data, decision making, leadership, grant writing, meeting
deadlines, organizational, prioritizing tasks, problem-solving, technology (MS Office, internet, research),
and time management.
Responsibilities
 Serve as Instructional leader as needed, department chair, Leadership team, TEAM and TAP
evaluator, support and monitor students at all academic levels, participate in all school meetings
(Steam, IEP, PLC’s, PIT, cluster, TLT), provide professional development for teachers, develop
curriculum, support and coach teachers, participate in many school level activities, club sponsorship,
create a high school master schedule, organize several events for teachers, students, and community,
write and receive grants, develop and implement intervention programs for at risk students, provide
parents with support and information.
Work Experience
Knox County Schools
Kelley Volunteer Academy August 2016 – Present Business Teacher
South Middle School June 2012 – May 2016 Mentor Teacher/Lead Teacher
Tennessee Department of Education
TEAM Training Summer 2015 TEAM Trainer
Knox County Schools
South Doyle High School August 2011 –June 2012 Interim Assistant Principal
Central High School August 2009 – August 2011 Graduation Coach
August 2004 – July 2009 Business Teacher
Night Alternative Program August 2006 – May 2011 Administrator
Karns High School January 2003 – May 2004 Business Teacher
Campbell County Schools
Stoney Fork and CCHS Sept 2002 – January 2003 Business Teacher
Recognition: Karns High School 2003 Technology Teacher of the Year
Certification: TEAM and TAP evaluator, CIW, Adobe Flash 8, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, WBL Coordinator
Professional Development:TEAM and TAP evaluator, Adaptive Schools, Cognitive Coaching, AMLE
Conference
Dr. Michelle Keaton
7411 Beavers Bend Lane
Corryton, TN 37721
865.679.9435
michelle.keaton@knoxschools.org