Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Experience
References
Professional Memberships
Timeline
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Douglas Wayne Thornton Jr.

Raleigh

Summary

Versatile educator and coach with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional design. Proven ability to lead educational programs, exemplified by awards for outstanding contributions to the Junior FFA Livestock Program and a commitment to student achievement in agriculture.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Coach, and FFA Advisor

Smith County Schools
Raleigh
01.1998 - Current
  • Honored with the Paul F. Newell Award for leadership in the Junior FFA Livestock Program in Mississippi and the Outstanding FFA Beef Program Award presented by the Mississippi Cattleman's Association.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices across multiple grade levels.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans and instructional strategies that improved student engagement.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management and teaching methodologies, fostering a supportive learning environment.

General Laborer, Operator, and Crew Foreman

J&H Construction
Raleigh
01.1992 - 01.2005

Education

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
08-2009

B.S. - Elementary Education

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS
05-1999

Education Major -

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
05-1997

High School -

Raleigh High School
Raleigh, MS
05-1994

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Instructional design
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Educational technology

Extracurricular Activities

I enjoy farming and equine sports with my family. 

Volunteer Experience

  • Member of the Center Hill Baptist Church where I am honored to serve as a Deacon
  • Smith County Livestock Association Director
  • Past president of Smith County Cattlemen Association

References

  • Jody or Jerry Houston, J&H Construction and Roofing
  • Miles Butler, Raleigh High School
  • Joey Childs, Roseburg Forest Products

Professional Memberships

  • Mississippi Cattleman’s Association
  • Smith County Cattleman’s Association
  • MSAAE member

Timeline

Teacher, Coach, and FFA Advisor

Smith County Schools
01.1998 - Current

General Laborer, Operator, and Crew Foreman

J&H Construction
01.1992 - 01.2005

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

William Carey University

B.S. - Elementary Education

William Carey University

Education Major -

Jones County Junior College

High School -

Raleigh High School
Douglas Wayne Thornton Jr.