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Don Allen, Ed. S., M.A.Ed., MAT

Don Allen, Ed. S., M.A.Ed., MAT

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Academic Officer; Superintendent at LoveWorks Academy for Arts (Doctoral Student-Hamline University)

  • Education

    • Hamline University School of Education

      2022 - 2023
      Educational Leadership and Administration, General

      Activities and Societies: Starting dissertation phase for Ed. S. Fall 2023. Today (August 3), I will be a licensed superintendent in Minnesota. After completing my Feild Experience III Exit Interview (defense) with my panel: Dr. Woolverton (Anoka Hennepin School District Associate Superintendent) and Dr. Jinger Gustufson (Professor, Hamline School of Education), and of course me, I'm just waiting for the paperwork. A special thank you to my mentor, Dr. Stacie Stanley - Superintendent, Edina Public Schools, and Isreal Moses, Chief Academic Officer KIPP MN. I am ready; I… Show more Today (August 3), I will be a licensed superintendent in Minnesota. After completing my Feild Experience III Exit Interview (defense) with my panel: Dr. Woolverton (Anoka Hennepin School District Associate Superintendent) and Dr. Jinger Gustufson (Professor, Hamline School of Education), and of course me, I'm just waiting for the paperwork. A special thank you to my mentor, Dr. Stacie Stanley - Superintendent, Edina Public Schools, and Isreal Moses, Chief Academic Officer KIPP MN. I am ready; I am prepared. Give me the challenge on behalf of our children. Show less

    • Hamline University

      2022 - 2024
      Doctor of Education - EdD Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

    • University of St. Thomas

      2017 -
      Doctorate in Education Secondary Education and Teaching K-12 (Adult)

      Activities and Societies: On behalf of the University of St. Thomas’ Department of Educational Leadership, I am pleased to offer you acceptance into our Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Learning program (Ed.D.), Cohort 2, beginning July 2018. We are very excited to begin working with you and look forward to our partnership together. I’m transferring to my favorite university after the COVID19 opportunity is finished.

    • Hamline University

      2015 - 2016
      Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) (Earned) Secondary Education, Communications Arts/Literature 5-12, Curriculum Development, Teaching & Methods

      Activities and Societies: Veterans Affairs Organization HUSC

    • Hamline University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) English English

      Activities and Societies: HU Veterans; Hamline University Black Student Union; Senior Columnist for the Oracle.

    • Hamline University

      2016 - 2017
      Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (Earned) Communications Arts/Literture 5-12 (ELA) 4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Working to create a new deal in urban education for all my students. Worked by butt off with a 4.0 GPA per semester to make sure I have a solid argument when I'm talking about best practices to teach students in the K-12 system, moreover, First and Second Year college students. Education is nothing to play with; some people are true Artisans when it comes to teaching, I feel as if I have gained the organizational designs to put systems in motion that will self-correct within a construct with the least intrusive methods of change, therefore keeping the people in… Show more Worked by butt off with a 4.0 GPA per semester to make sure I have a solid argument when I'm talking about best practices to teach students in the K-12 system, moreover, First and Second Year college students. Education is nothing to play with; some people are true Artisans when it comes to teaching, I feel as if I have gained the organizational designs to put systems in motion that will self-correct within a construct with the least intrusive methods of change, therefore keeping the people in the building (students too). I'm tested and collaboration ready; but don't step too lightly or weak. Show less

    • Minnesota State University Moorhead

      2020 - 2021
      18 GRAD-LEVEL COMM Communication and Media Studies

      As an English teacher in Minnesota public schools, you are required to have 18 Graduate Level COMM credits to teach College in The Schools Public Speaking.

    • Hamline University

      2022 - 2024
      Education Specialist Educational Leadership and Administration, Superintendent Licensure A

      Finished Ed. S. Program on 3/3/24.

  • Experience

    • KATZ Radio

      Mar 1987 - May 1989
      Manager's Assistant

      Worked very hard for Ms. Judy Houston.

    • INETGLOBAL SOLUTIONS

      Mar 2003 - Dec 2008
      Six Sigma Organizational Design Team Alpha

      Lead sharp team of corporate design fixers for online marketing, in-house style process, design-flaw reorganization and reset, revenue reset.

    • Independent Business News Networks | Our Black News

      May 2005 - Nov 2023
      Senior Editorial Columnist

      Investigative reporting, assignment editor, and web content manager.

    • New Perspectives Housing Alliance

      Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
      Development Director

      I worked for more than 5 months writing programming, articles of incorporation, bylaws, IRS form 1023 and the supplementary narrative for someone who I believe will get the job done. In November, the IRS granted New Perspectives Housing Alliance tax-exempt status. The mission of NPHA is to end homelessness in Minnesota for Veterans, Individuals and Families. I just got done with their website."New Perspectives Housing Alliance is designed with one purpose in mind: that is to provide individuals who are in need of chemical dependency treatment with a foundation that will assist them in developing a stable foundation that will assist them to be productive men and women. The skills taught and information shared will assist participants in making rational decision as they are presented with various situations in their daily lives. New Perspectives Housing Alliance program facilitators consist of licensed, degree and skilled psychologist, social workers, counselors, college interns, other professional and paraprofessionals. Each facilitator has their own unique style of presenting information and engaging participants. Our combined mission is to end homelessness in Minnesota. "http://www.newperspectivessupportivehousingalliance.org/hom… Show less

    • Multi

      Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
      Teacher

    • Teachers On Call, a Kelly Services® Company

      Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
      Short-Call Substitute Teacher K-12

      Teachers on Call is a substitute teacher service in Minnesota and WI.

    • Dunwoody College of Technology

      Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      English/Communications Adjunct Faculty

      Lecturing on Business Communication, English 1100 including short stories, fiction, nonfiction, horror. film/theater reviews - just the best to start critical thinking, writing and reading.

    • Seeing Red | Murder Calls | Investigation Discovery GO

      Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
      Guest Host - Murder Calls: The Weepy Voiced Killer

      This originally aired, Sunday, January 15 at 11pm (EST) on the Discovery ID Network. Paul Michael Stephani was an American serial killer. He was also known as the Weepy-Voiced Killer due to a series of telephone calls he made to police, anonymously reporting his crimes in a histrionic and high-pitched voice. Don Allen was the was the guest narrator for this great program.

    • Humboldt High School

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
      Communication Arts/Literature Teacher 5-12

    • Saint Paul Public Schools

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2022

      Humboldt High School I was hired by the St. Paul Public Schools to make a difference where it is needed the most. I am SPPS: I will be doing 2016 EDL at Crossroads Elementary (math and reading). I was hired by s local school in the district on Wednesday 11.2.16.

      • Evening High School - Gordon Parks High School

        Nov 2016 - Jun 2022

      • English Language Arts Teacher

        Jul 2016 - Jun 2022

      • English Teacher (9-12)/Core Subject 7-8

        Nov 2016 - Sept 2018

      • Extended Day Learning Grade 5 Teacher Reading/Math

        Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

    • Gordon Parks High School

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
      Summer School Teacher ELA

      Teaching: Rhetoric, Post Modernism, Character Analysis

    • University of Minnesota

      Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
      Teaching Specialist

      College in the School certified. Writing 1201 for College in the Schools.

    • Hamline University

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      New Teacher Mentor

      Hamline University's School of Education and the Center for Excellence in Urban Teaching is committed to assisting new teachers naviagate a terrain that sometimes is filled with the unknowns. As a new teacher mentor, it is my role to first listen, then discuss great old and new topics with new teachers to make sure HU continues to have Minnesota's #1 teacher training program.

    • North Central University

      Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
      Adjunct Instructor

      Teaching: COMM291: DIGITAL REPORTING & STORYTELLING

    • Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication - University of Minnesota

      Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
      Lecturer

      Fall 22:• JOUR 3279W Professional Writing for Strategic Communications (3 sections)Spr 23:• JOUR 1001 Media in a Changing World

    • KIPP Minnesota

      Feb 2023 - Nov 2023
      Middle School Lead Teacher

      Working with middle school students, so they have the ability to read, write, and discern information.

    • LoveWorks Academy for Arts

      Nov 2023 - now
      Chief Academic Officer; Superintendent

      To provide educational leadership and administrative direction to the Charter School district and their authorizer Pillsbury United Community in support of the policy decisions of the School Board. To represent the district's educational program within the community and to serve as a communication link with citizens, parents, staff, and Board. To provide operational leadership in such a way as to enhance the morale of school district personnel and promote the overall effectiveness of the school system. To work with curriculum and programs in order to maximize the educational opportunities and benefits available to each individual student. Responsible for the efficient and economical management of business affairs of the school systems. The major portion of this responsibility lies in the area of financial accounts, planning, records and audits, budget preparation, contracting for services, payments and payrolls, negotiations and purchasing. The Superintendent must work closely with all members of the administration and school staff to insure smooth and effective operation of the total educational program. Responsible for the effective management of the support service departments of transportation, buildings and grounds, and food service. The Superintendent will work closely with building leaders and the board to facilitate this task effectively. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • District Superintendent Licensure

      Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
      View certificate certificate

    • Modern Classroom Project - Black Educator Cohort 2020-21

      The Modern Classroom Project
      Nov 2020

    • ELA Teacher Tier 4 Comm Arts/Lit 5-12

      Minnesota department of ed
      Oct 2016

    • Short Call Substitute

      Minnesota Department of Education
      Oct 2015
      View certificate certificate

    • Change Leadership: Strategic Route Analysis with Miro

      Coursera
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Public Speaking (concurrent enrollment instructor)

      Minnesota State University, Mankato
      May 2020

    • ENVOY certified Teacher

      MIDWEST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING AGENCY INC.
      Apr 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • CPI

      Teachers On Call, a Kelly Services® Company
      Oct 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Don Allen, Ed. S., M.A.Ed., MAT
      2019 Fellow Black Teacher Project Oakland, CA. Mar 2019 Black Teacher Project 2019.
    • Awarded to Don Allen, Ed. S., M.A.Ed., MAT
      Earl E. Craven Prize in Journalism Hamline University May 2014 Saint Paul, Minn. - In May 2014, Hamline University celebrated the achievements of their students in the areas of English, Journalism and Communications. Veteran Don Allen, a student at Hamline University and the president of the Hamline University Veterans Affairs Student Organization has been awarded two prestigious awards as a result of his written work. The first award is the Earl E. Craven Prize in Journalism award for a student who is a staff member of a campus publication who has… Show more Saint Paul, Minn. - In May 2014, Hamline University celebrated the achievements of their students in the areas of English, Journalism and Communications. Veteran Don Allen, a student at Hamline University and the president of the Hamline University Veterans Affairs Student Organization has been awarded two prestigious awards as a result of his written work. The first award is the Earl E. Craven Prize in Journalism award for a student who is a staff member of a campus publication who has raised the standards of campus journalism. Show less
    • Awarded to Don Allen, Ed. S., M.A.Ed., MAT
      Eliza A. Drew Prize in Communications for Best Editorial (2014 and 2015) Hamline University May 2014 The second award to Allen was the Eliza A. Drew Prize in Communications for Best Editorial, “Hoodlum Manifesto of the Achievement Gap,” which was Allen’s take on the current fail in public education for K-12 students.Both awards began in 1913, this is the first time in more than 25 years a Veteran has won both awards. ​