Penny Neufeld
http://neufeldpd.weebly.com/
19 Burris Pointe Lacombe, Alberta, T4L 0A2
Home 403-782-9761, Cell 403-357-7268
neufeldpennydale@gmail.com or penny.neufeld@wolfcreek.ab.ca
@PennyDNeufeld on Twitter
Education
Masters of Educational Studies, focused on Leadership and School Improvement, University of Alberta 2009
Bachelor of Education – Middle Years focus, University of Alberta, 2002
Social Work Diploma, Red Deer College, 1991
Personal Vision Statement
Partnering with parents, colleagues, and community organization to provide an
Additional References unsurpassed loving and nurturing, extended-family environment through which
all learners will be ensured of having the greatest educational opportunities to
“Penny would be an excellent become responsible members of their own families and leaders in our society.
addition to any staff that would
welcome an innovative educator Professional Recognition
intent on providing all students Distinguished Leadership Award
with the highest quality of Central Alberta Regional Council on School Administration
educational experience.” November 2010
Brian Celli
Superintendent Profession Involvements & Development
Wild Rose Public Schools Enthusiastically became a member of the Administrators Executive for Wolf
Creek Public Schools (current position), AISI Leadership position;
“When I think of things that a representative and project lead for the Wolf Creek Public Schools U21C
worthy candidate should have (Understanding 21st Century Learning) initiative; involved in CARC (Central
for such a position, I think of Alberta Regional Consortium) presentations on inquiry based learning,
responsible, wise, caring, able to leadership, technology integration, and understanding 21st century skills;
assess situations, and an member of the One-to-One Community of Practice for Alberta Learning;
authority figure who others feel mentoring new administrators through the Wolf Creek Administrators
comfortable talking to. Mrs. mentorship program. Some additional professional activities include: Special
Mueller suits all this criteria and Education Conference, Western Canadian Administrators Conference, ATLE
so, so much more.” and ISTE Technology Conferences, Leading and Learning, Reaching and
Michael Lawlor Teaching, Banff Leadership Conference, and Coaching with Jim Knight.
Former Students
Professional Experience
“After 24 years of teaching, I Wolf Creek Public School, Ponoka Alberta
have dealt with quite a number Principal – Crestomere School August 2008 – Current
of administrators and I believe
Penny ranks amongst the best. Plan, control, and direct the overall activities for a K-9 21st Century School with
Her collaborative, efficient and 140 students and 20 staff members. Scope of position include: staff recruitment,
professional style has development, and evaluation; fiscal management; school improvement and
encouraged our school to thrive innovative programming; community advocate; collaborative decision-making;
like never before. She has shown vision conception and change agent; student discipline; proposal writing;
us to be caring, understanding, creating and maintaining a safe, respectful and fair environment.
and respectful while dealing Embraced the utilization of 21st Century Learning and Digital
honestly and openly with Citizenship into the learning environment by successfully having Crestomere
concerns and problems. She has school selected as a leading school in the division to research, implement, and
questioned, given feedback and share our ‘Understandings of 21st Century Learning’
advice, but also expected it in Modeled instructional leadership with a strong commitment to
return.” educational pedagogy in inclusive practices and programming.
Frank Tschabold
Teacher
“Penny’s leadership strengths Clearview Public Schools, Stettler Alberta
are enhanced significantly by her Vice-Principal – Stettler Middle School August 2007- June 2008
exemplary interpersonal skills,
her tremendous work ethic and Assist with the overall activities for a Middle School with 300 students and 30
her genuine commitment to staff members. Scope of position includes: student discipline; staff professional
doing what is in the best interest development, supervision of inclusive education programs, PAT exams, family
of students. We are very proud school liaison, and parent councils; awards ceremony; assemblies; student’s
to have Penny on our team. I union.
congratulate her on a highly Organize and participated in a variety of extracurricular activities and
successful leadership transition school recognition programs.
in Crestomere School.” Coordinate community partnerships with various agencies.
Jayson Lovell Contact and work with parents to improve student behavior and
Assistant Superintendent classroom success.
Wolf Creek Public Schools Assist with creation and implementation of staff and student schedules.
“She has a great sense of Clearview Public Schools, Stettler Alberta
responsibility, she is fair and has Classroom Teacher / Guidance Counselor
always shown the greatest Stettler Middle School August 2002- June 2008
respect for everyone at our
school.” Enthusiastically assumed all responsibilities of a dynamic classroom teacher
Alana Skocdopole including: professional development; curriculum design and lesson
Student development; differentiated instruction; cooperative learning; student motivation
and engagement; classroom management; inquiry based learning; student
“As a parent I felt very assessment and whole group learning.
comfortable with Penny as a Launched the use of student portfolios and student lead conferences.
leader. If I ever had a concern Incorporated constructivism philosophy of teaching into education
she was very approachable and environment.
she worked until there was an Integrated technology into various classroom activities.
amicable solution.” Established and maintained positive relationship with all students,
Adrienne Rowan parents, and colleagues, fostering an environment of clear support and
Parent communication.
Created a positive and supportive school-counseling climate.
Initiated a conflict resolution action group for students.
What excites me in the Collaborated with community health and school liaison personnel to
Future of Education provide appropriate services for students and families.
Curriculum Redesign and 21st Related Experience and Skills
Century Learning -Engaging Worked in the field of Social Work from the years of 1991 through to 1995.
curriculum that inspires every During this time, I held responsibilities in areas such as: child welfare, family
student, every day. counseling, intake social worker (AHP), and children services worker (Big
Brothers and Sisters). I actively collaborated with several different
Action on Inclusion -A multidisciplinary teams to assure that all needs of clients and children were
collective practice to build an being met.
inclusive education system in Professional Reading
Alberta. Recent professional readings include: 21 Century Skills, Learning for life in our
times, Bernie Trilling & Charles Fadel; Inclusive Leadership, James Ryan;
Interests Instructional Coaching, Jim Knight; Influencer & Crucial Confrontations,
Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, David Maxfield, Ron McMillan & Al Switzler;
Skiing, sailing, golfing, fishing, 360 Degree Leader, John C Maxwell; School Leadership that Works, Robert
reading, volunteering, politics, Marzano, Timothy Waters & Brian McNulty; The Life World of Leadership,
and of course inspiring others to Thomas Sergiovanni; The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni;
seek happiness and success in Reinventing Project Based Learning, Suzie Boss & Jane Krauss
their lives
Personal Reflection- On
Professional References
Leadership
It was Socrates who said, “Follow the smart people.”
“In my work I get to think critically,
collaboratively, and reflectively to
ensure that I lead in the right
direction. My measure is ensuring I Jayson Lovell
consistently surround myself with Superintendent of School
people and situations that allow me Wolf Creek Public School
to think freely and do what I believe 6000 Highway 2A, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P6
is best for students, communities, and (403) 341-4153
the greater society.” jayson.lovell@wolfcreek.ab.ca
Penny Mueller
Principles of My Brent Galloway
Educational Vision Coordinator, U of A B.Ed.
Collaborative Program
-Development of the community, (403) 357-3634
by the community, for the brent.galloway@rdc.ab.ca
community
-It’s a process- includes a plan,
identifies strengths and assets and
decides how these can be used to help Corrine Thorsteinson
the educational community become Assistant Superintendent of School
stronger educationally, socially, and Wolf Creek Public Schools
economically 6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P6
-It’s long term- success means that (403) 396-6758 (cell)
people stay involved cthorsteinson@wolfcreek.ab.ca
-It’s a holistic approach- people, the
community, their culture, all focus on
goals Sheri Harink
-It’s inclusive- different interests, Teacher – Crestomere School
different needs, and a plan that Wolf Creek Public Schools
meets the needs of the whole RR 3, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 2N3
community
(780) 387-6510 (cell)
-Development of people- committed
to growing leaders and community
sheri.harink@wolfcreek.ab.ca
members
-Focus on sustainability- can
initiatives be sustained educationally Rory Whitbread
and economically Teacher – Crestomere School
-It’s innovative- this means finding Wolf Creek Public School
new ways to use the resources we RR 3, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 2N3
have, find new ones and dive into the (403) 302-2391
21st Century
-Aims for diversification- being
committed to creating/finding
opportunities in a variety of ways,
with a variety of tools
-It’s collaborative- building
partnerships with communities,
other educational organizations,
government, parents, and students
