Education Consultant

Personal Details
Dr. John Branch, EdD
Spring, TX 77388
Cell: (832) 236-3713
E-mail: nwjohn@gmail.com
Experience Summary
35 years of teaching and/or training experience
20 years management experience
14 years of information technology management experience
8 years of project management experience
10 years of human resources experience
Education and Certifications
Doctorof Education. Stephen F. Austin State University 2017 - Educational Leadership (Curriculum and Instruction Cognate)
Master of Education University of Arkansas 1989 -Educational Technology/Adult Education - Other Fields of Study: Statistics, Math and Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts Hendrix College 1986 - Psychology - Other Fields of Study: Math and Philosophy
Principal Certification Texas Education Agency 2014
Secondary II Teaching Credential American Montessori Society 2011
Secondary I Teaching Credential American Montessori Society 2010
Secondary Science Certification Texas Education Agency 2010
Secondary Mathematics Certification Texas Education Agency 2009
Relevant Work Experience
St Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 2021 -present
Adjunct Professor, Montessori Education
- EDUC 6670: Introduction to Action Research
- EDUC 6760: Integration Seminar
Integration Seminar
School of the Woods Houston, TX 2009 – present
Mathematics and Science Teacher (Algebra 2, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Forensic Science)
- Created curricula for each class
- Standardized curricula and aligned curricula with TEKS
- Added biotechnology component to science classes
- Obtained over $20,000 in external funding for science laboratory improvements
- Responsible for recruiting and mentoring new teachers
- Unofficial Assistant Principal when Principal was out of the office (average 2 days/week)
Educational Consultant Houston, TX 2002 – 2009
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
- Recruiting and mentoring of new real estate agents and brokers
Champions School of Real Estate
- Development and teaching of ten different online and face-to-face real estate classes
e-Publishing Corporation Houston, TX 2000 – 2001
Regional Director of Operations
- Opened offices in offices in Houston, Texas and Saint John, New Brunswick
- Created standard office startup procedures
- Management and recruitment of salespeople, technical writers, and other staff
Sprint e-Solutions Houston, TX 1995 -- 2000
University of Excellence Account Manager (1995 – 2000)
- Professional development and training design, implementation, delivery, and management for over 2,000 employees
- Human resource development
- Senior IT project management prior to moving to professional development
Brazos County Bryan, TX 1993 – 1995
Network Management Specialist
- Design, installation, and maintenance of computer networks
- Design and delivery of IT training courses
- Mentoring and supervision of employees
Hearne Independent School District Hearne, TX 1990 – 1993
Director of Adult and Continuing Education
- Management of adult education (GED), adult ESL, community education, and alternative high school programs
- Hiring and supervision of teachers
- Budgeting and payroll for program
- Participation in weekly district planning meetings
- Coordination between local businesses and the school district
Peer Reviewed Publications and Presentations
Branch, J. A. (2017). Transdisciplinary education: Applying Montessori philosophy to secondary curriculum [Webinar]. AMS Professional Development Series.
Branch, J. A. (2017). The poetics of place [poster session]. Poster presented at the meeting of the Texas National Association for Multicultural Education
Branch, J. A. (2017). Rethinking grading at the secondary level. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Montessori Society, San Diego, CA.
Branch, J. A. & Leigh, M. M. (2017). Patterns of failure in Texas urban improvement required schools: An equity audit expansion. School Leadership Review, 12(1).
Branch, J.A. (2016). The story of AJ: A case study in critical perspectives of leadership. Scholar-Practitioner Quarterly, 10(3-4).
Branch, J. A. & Leigh, M. M. (2016). Patterns of inequity: Using QCA in equity audits of improvement required schools. Paper presented at the meeting at the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
Branch, J. A., & Leigh, M. M. (2015). Equity audit: Texas schools system of accountability in an urban independent school district. Scholar-Practitioner Quarterly, 9(3).
Branch, J. A. (2015). Writing effective essential questions: Preparing the secondary environment. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Montessori Society, Phildelphia, PA.
Branch, J., Brannon, M., Granger, E., & Johnson, S. (2015). Student views of balancing project based learning, state standards, and accountability. Paper presented at the meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
Branch, J. & McAvey, V. (2014). Making mathematics memorable. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Montessori Association, Dallas, TX.
Professional Activities and Memberships
AMS Secondary Credential Task Force 2017 – present
Journal of School and Society, editorial board member 2015 - 2017
John Dewey Society 2014 - present
American Montessori Society 2009 – present
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2009 - present
National Science Teachers Association 2009 – present
Houston Association of Realtors Education Committee 2004 - 2009
Hearne Area Economic Development Team, 1990 – 1993
WalMart Corporate Scholarship Selection Committee (Chair) 1989