Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search

“Candidates Day in the District”
Focus Group Vita Information

May 3, 2016 –Teresa A. Lance
Career Highlights
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Education – Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership candidate, University of
Phoenix; Superintendent Licensure, University College at Colorado; Graduate
Certificate, School Administration and Supervision, Johns Hopkins University;
Master of Science in Education/Health Education, State University of New York at
Cortland; Bachelor of Science in Education/Physical Education, State University
of New York at Courtland.

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Experience - Currently School Leadership Officer (Assistant Superintendent),
Secondary Schools – Colorado Springs, CO
- Has been an Adjunct Instructor – Argosy University, Denver, CO; Senior
Turnaround Consultant, American Institutes for Research , Naperville, IL;
Educational Specialist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX; Principal –
Community Education Partnership (Grades 6-12), Houston, TX; Principal
-Harlem Park Middle School (Grades 6-8), Baltimore, MD; Principal – Augusta
Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts (Grades 9-12), Baltimore, MD;
Assistant Principal – Walbrook High School, Highland Town Middle School,
Thurgood Marshall Middle School (Grades 9-12 and 6-8); Facilitator, Team
Leader, Health Educator – Baltimore, MD.

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Service - Currently or has previously received awards, was a member or
participant of community, civic, and professional organizations such as:
Principal’s Induction Institute; American Stellar Educators’ Mayor’s Citizen
Citation for Lifetime Recognition; Governor’s Citation for Impressive Dedication;
Chief Academic Officer Leadership Retreat; District Liaison for Harrison School
District Two and local community colleges; Harvard School Leader’s Program;
Board of Directors for Urban Peak, Colorado Springs, CO