Kelly+A.+Schloss

**Short Biography** ==== Kelly Schloss started her career in the field of education in 1998. She graduated from Buena Vista University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. In 2004 she completed a Master of Arts in Education, Middle Level Emphasis, and in 2010 Mrs. Schloss finished work on an Advanced Studies Certificate in Pk-12 Principalship. Her graduate degrees are both from the University of Northern Iowa. Mrs. Schloss's career includes 6 years in the classroom, 4 years as a Mathematics Specialist for Great Prairie Education Agency, and 7 years of school administration. ====
 * Resume**

==== Mrs. Schloss has a strong background in curriculum and professional development. She provided professional development for 13 school districts while serving Great Prairie AEA. She has spoken at state and national conferences. Presentations include "Problem-Based Instructional Tasks: Helping Close the Achievement Gap" and "Geometry! It's in the Back of the Book." Mrs. Schloss continues her work with mathematics assessment, especially as it relates to special education and tiered intervention strategies. ====

**Philosophical Foundations**

**Critical Element Papers - Presented to the University of Northern Iowa, December 2009** - My Philosophy of Educational Leadership - Role of the Leader of Service - Leader's Role in Educational Change - A Reflective Practitioner as the Leader of Learning - The Role of Leaders of Learning in Professional Development which is Designed for the Improvement of Learning for Students and Adults