Carlos M. Azcoitia
Chicago Campus
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603
P 312 261 3121
F 312 261 3121
carlos.azcoitia@nl.edu
Professional Statement
It is my intent to prepare, influence and support educational leaders who will transform educational environments by exemplifying the attributes of instructional leadership, quality management, and interpersonal effectiveness. Educational leaders who are committed to achieve 100% graduation and post secondary education. This goal can be achieved by uniting efforts with school, family and community and capitalizing on the assets of a neighborhood. I will influence the adoption of innovative models of schooling with a coherent focus of instruction among all grade levels and also allowing teacher creativity to fluorish. Successful educational experiences occur inside and outside the school so it is most important to partner with families and bring community resources to achieve academic success.
Employment History
- Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, National-Louis University (present)
- School Achievement Coach, New Leaders for New Schools (present)
- Principal , John Spry/Community Links High School Pre-K to High School (2003-2007)
- Deputy Chief Education Officer, Chicago Public Schools (1997 to 2003)
- Adjunct Faculty, Northern Illinois University, De Paul University, Concordia University, and Governors State University (Graduate Courses in Education)
- Assistant Superintendent, Chicago Public Schools, (1995-1997)
- Principal, John Spry Community School (1990-1995)
- Director, Vocational Support Services (1987-1990)
- Administrator, Department of Career Vocational and Technological Education (1983-1986)
- Teacher, Kosciuszko School, Grades 7 and 8 (1973-1982)
- Adult Instructor, City Colleges of Chicago, General Educational Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) (1976-1983)
Education
- Doctor of Education, Northern Illinois University, De Kalb, IL (1989)
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- Major: Educational Administration
- Master of Education, National-Louis University, Evanston, IL (1975)
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- Major: Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Puerto Rico (1973)
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- Major: Social Sciences/Secondary Education
Certificates
- Superintendent
- General Administrative (Type 75)
- Spanish K-12
- Teaching Certificate (Type 09)
- Endorsements in Language Arts and Social Science
- Bilingual Education Approval/Spanish
- English as a Second Language Approval
Areas of Expertise
- The Principalship
- School and Community Relations
- Administration and Supervision
- Bilingual Education – English as a Second Language - Spanish
Current Courses Taught
- Education 510 – Leadership and Organizational Development of Schools
- Education 512 – Communication and Technological Skills for School Leaders
Other Courses Taught - School and Community Relations
- Organization and Administration of Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Policy Analysis for School Administrators
- Organization of Schools and Management of Human Resources
Research Interests
- School Retention/Dropout Prevention, School,Family and Community Connections, Leadership and Community Schools, Innovative Models of Schooling,
- Career Education,School Culture and Data Driven Instruction
Presentations
•Boeing Corporation- (2008)
•Multilingual Chicago Forum- (2008)
•Principal Leadership in Community Schools- Portland, Oregon, (2008)
•Education Reform - International Education Conference, Monterrey, Mexico, (2008)
•Aspiring Principals- Northeastern Illinois University, (2008)
•PTA Parent Summit – Field Museum- (2008)
•Principal’s Development Seminar – Ustron, Poland (2007)
•Seminar on Developing Responsible Students – Bangkok, Thailand (2007)
•Presentation on Equity and Quality – Ecuador Foundation – Quayaquil, Ecuador (2007)
•School Reform – Developing New Models – Purdue University, Distinguished Lecture Series (2007)
•Reviewer and Panelist – Consortium Report on High School Post-Secondary Culture-University of Chicago (2008)
•LULAC Annual Convention – Chicago, 2007
•Coalition of Community Schools, Baltimore (2005-2008)
•Small Schools National Conference, St. Petersburg Florida (2005)
•National Community Education Association, Austin TX, (2002)
•National Conference for Educating Hispanics, San Antonio, Texas (2001), Miami, FL (2002)
•Service Learning Conference, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL (2001)
•Chicago School Reform, The Open University, Cambridge, England (2000)
•Interpersonal Effectiveness, Chicago Principals and Administrators Association (CPAA), Chicago, IL (1998-2000)
•Aspiring Principal Training, LAUNCH/CPAA, Northwestern University (1999) (2000) (2001)
Publications
- Azcoitia, C. (2006, February). A New Model for Student Success. The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Ed,
- Azcoitia, C. (2005, September). A New Vision of Community Schools. CATALYST, September, 17
- Azcoitia, C. M. (Winter 2003). Student Mobility and Local School Improvement in Chicago. The Journal of Negro Education, 72(1), 158-164.
- Azcoitia, C. M. (2002, Spring/Summer). Service Learning in the Chicago Public Schools: A Status Report . . . Fall, 2001. The School Community Journal, 12(1), 133-136.
- Azcoitia, C. M. (2002, Spring/Summer). Comprehensive Community Schools: A Status Report . . . Fall, 2001. The School Community Journal, 12(1), 137-141
- Azcoitia, C. (1993, November). Reform Must Spread to Other Institutions. Catalyst, November, 20-21.
- Azcoitia, C., Sloan, C.A. (1990, August). Successful Peer Tutoring for Vocational Education. The Journal of the Illinois Vocational Association, 2(3), 16-17.
- Azcoitia, C., Sloan, C.A. (1990). Peer Tutoring for Vocational Students. Illinois Schools Journal, 70(1) 31-33.
- Azcoitia, C.,Viso, P.A. (1987 March). Dropout Prevention Chicago Style. Vocational Education Journal, 33-34.
Recognitions
•“Una Presencia Activa” Award – Alivio Medical Center (2008)
•Telemundo Channel 44 Educator Award (2007)
•After School Champion Award – Chicago Public Schools (2007)
•Chicago City Council Recognition (2007)
•National-Louis University – Alumni Award (2006)
•Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning – U of I – Chicago (2005)
•Little Village Chamber of Commerce – Education Leadership Award (2005)
•St. Anthony Hospital Award Outstanding School Partnership – Chicago Public Schools (2005)
•School of Distinction (2005)
•New Leaders for New Schools – Mentoring (2004)
•Rising Star Schools – Chicago Public Schools (2004)
•Small Schools Workshop – Community Links H.S. (2004)
Community Projects
•High School Instructor in Foreign Languages- Summer 2008
•Chicago High School for the Arts- Board of Directors
•Post Secondary Scholarship Fund - Spry/Community Links High School
•Pilot Site for CPS Principals regarding implementation of PreK –HS Model
•Principal Mentor – New Leaders for New Schools
•Technical Assistance to Community Schools – Polk Brothers Foundation
•Board of Trustees – Northeastern Illinois University
•Phi Delta Kappa - Chicago Chapter
•Governor’s Task Force on Educational Accountability
•Illinois State Board of Education, Bias Review Committee for Teacher Certification
•Teach for America Steering Committee Member
•Coalition of Community Schools – Executive Committee, Washington D.C.
•Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning – U of I Chicago
•Catalyst Editorial Board
•MIKVA Challenge – Advisory Board Member
Personal Interests
Tennis, racketball, reading, writing, international travel, music, theater and movies
Last modified on
October, 2008
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