Adam J.

Kent
6201 EP True Parkway Apt. 9309 West Des Moines, IA 50266
adamjeffreykent@gmail.com (515) 570-7521

Iowa License:
Folder: 996526
PK-12 Principal and PK-12 Supervisor of Special Education
Teaching Endorsements: Biological Science, Chemistry, General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Education:
Drake University Des Moines, Iowa
M.S.E. Education Leadership: GPA 4.0 2017
Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
M.A.T. Science Education: GPA 3.79 2011
B.S. Biology: GPA 3.47 2010

Teaching Experience:
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School West Des Moines Community Schools Since 2011
Science Communication project-based, co-taught physical science/speech/business class
General Science and Biology traditional science classes
Mentor Teacher for one first-year teacher, one student teacher, and three practicum students

WDMCS Leadership:
Effective Grading Practices Task Force 2016-2017
Science Department Chair 2014-2017
WDMEA Secretary 2014-2017
Online Learning Committee 2014-2016
Demonstration Teacher Since 2014
Building Leadership Team & Site Improvement Team Since 2014
WDMEA Building Representative Since 2013
Building Principal Hiring Committee 2013
Superintendents Policy Advisory Committee Since 2011

Clinical Experiences
Garton Elementary School Des Moines Public Schools 2017
Mentor: Renita Lord, Principal
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School West Des Moines Community Schools 2016
Mentor: Mitch Kuhnert, Principal

Publication:
Woestman, M. and Kent, A. (2011). Learning Under Pressure: Teaching Boyles Law Through Inquiry. Iowa
Science Teachers Journal, 38(2).

Textbook Review:
Wenning, C. and Vieyra, R. (2015). Teaching High School Physics (Vols. 1-4). Kindle Direct Publishing.

Additional Professional Activities:

Girls Volleyball Line Judge Since 2012
IHSSA Large Group Speech Director 2011- 2015
Research Participant for two dissertations 2011-2013