Meet Dr. Calvin Lawrence
“‘Live your best life!”
“To be successful in this modern world, one must be committed to diversity and inclusion.”
Dr. Calvin
Relationships are at the foundation of any great diversity success model. I base this belief on years of experience, as well as the latest research on the subject. With regards to school/educational diversity, I think the effort to establish and maintain good, healthy relationships is even more essential. On a smaller scale, you can observe the impact and significance of relational diversity in any classroom. The teacher who has laid the “relationship foundation” will inevitably be more successful than the one who has not.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Doctorate in Education, Ed.D. - Education Administration, Baylor University, Waco, TX. 2005 (GPA 3.76). Dissertation Topic: “The Influences On College Choice For Male Athletes At Eight Selected Division I Universities.” 3- weeks International Educational Studies in China and Thailand- Summer 1999.
Master of Science - Adapted Physical Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX. 1990
Texas certification in Physical Education and Special Education at the elementary and secondary levels. (GPA 3.0)
Bachelor of Science- Physical Education, minors in Special Education, Biology, and Coaching, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. 1983 (GPA 3.0)
CERTIFICATES/LICENSURES
Certification of Mid-Management Administration
Texas Woman’s University-1997, Denton, TX. (GPA 4.0)
Professional:
Mid-Management Administrator (Grades PK-12) - 1997
SBEC Principal Standards: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Provisional:
Secondary Health Education (Grades 6-12) - 1991
Emotionally Disturbed (Grades PK-12) - 1991
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Education Consultant, Leadership and Diversity – 2018 to Present.
Dean for Developmental Studies, Ranger College in Ranger Texas, August 2014 – 2018.
Director of Education & Related Programs, Southwest Metroplex Center in Fort Worth, Tarleton
State University, September 2008 – May 2014.
Assistant Professor/tenure track, Educational Leadership, Tarleton State University, September 2006- May 2014.
Interim Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), Tarleton State University, October 2009- August 2010.
Director of Southwest Metroplex Programs and Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University, March 2007- October 2009.
School Director/Principal for a public charter high school grades 9-12, Richard Milburn Academy, September 2003- June- 2006.
High School Assistant Principal, Crowley Independent School District, September 1997- December 2002.
Middle School Assistant Principal grades 7-9, Arlington Independent School District, August 1996- July 1997.
Middle School Assistant Principal grades 6-8, Fort Worth Independent School District, August 1993- May 1996.
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director, Fort Worth Independent School District, August 1990- August 1993.
Mentor/Instructor, TCU Graduate Assistant, Texas Christian University, August 1988-May 1990.
Counselor, Upward Bound Summer Program, June-July 1989-1992.
Physical Education Teacher/Coach, Portsmouth Public School System, September 1983-1988.
PUBLICATIONS
Lawrence, Calvin H. (2005). “The Influences On College Choice For Male Athletes At Eight Selected Division I Universities”.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to students and faculty at Shaanxi Education College in Xian, China (1999)
Research Presentation delivered at the Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association’s Annual Conference- Granbury, Texas (2006)
Research Presentation delivered at the National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates (NAAAS) Annual Convention - Baton Rouge, LA (2006)
Research Presentation delivered on Brain based research at the NAAAS Annual Convention – Baton Rouge, LA (2007)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Texas Association of School Administrators
National Alliance of Black School Educators
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society
Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration
National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates
Membership Chairman for TCCTA