Dr. Patrick J. Valdez
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DR. PATRICK VALDEZ
Principal, Academy of Creative Education
Title IX Coordinator, Campus Behavior Coordinator
210-407-0740 pvalde@neisd.net
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Zoology – Texas A&M College Station
- Master of Arts, Counseling – University of Texas at San Antonio
- Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Administration – Texas A&M College Station
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – North East ISD (26 Years)
- 2017 to Present – Director, Academy of Creative Education (ACE)
- 2006 to 2017 – Assistant Principal, Douglas MacArthur High School
- 2005 to 2006 – Lead Counselor, Douglas MacArthur High School
- 2003 to 2005 – Counselor, Douglas MacArthur High School
- 1999 to 2003 – Science Teacher, Academy of Creative Education (ACE)
- 1997 to 1999 – Special Education Teacher, Winston Churchill High School
- 1994 to 1997 – Special Education Teacher, Theodore Roosevelt High School
- 1999 to Present – Presenter and Co-Presenter at numerous conferen
Implemented innovative teaching and learning strategies at ACE, including:
- Project-Based Curriculum
- Restorative Discipline Processes
- Growth Mindset Practices
- Social Emotional Learning Training
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- 2010 – Nominee, Outstanding Young Educator Award – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- 2010 – MacArthur Academy of Creative Education (MACE) Program emulated District-Wide
- 2009 – Finalist, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Conference
- 2007, 2006, 2005 – City Proclamations, MacArthur Academy of Creative Education
- 2005 – State Proclamation, MacArthur Academy of Creative Education
- 2004 – Design Team Leader, MacArthur Academy of Creative Education Program
- 2003 – Teacher of the Year, Academy of Creative Education
- 2003 – District Semi-Finalist, Secondary Teacher of the Year
- 1994 – Nominee, Sallie Mae Outstanding First-Year Teacher Award
FAMILY & INTERESTS
- Wife, Debbie, is an Elementary School Teacher. Daughter, Samantha, is a recent UT Austin grad.
- Life Long Learner with a passion for reading.
- Avid Cyclist and Runner.