Air Force JROTC Arlington Independent School District Instructors Senior Master Sergeant Jeff Willie
Instructor Jeff Willie Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (ret) April 19, 1977 October 31, 2002 A.A.S. Degrees - Security Administration, Instructor Technology, Personnel/Human Resources Mgt. - Community College of the Air Bachelor of Applied Studies Corporate Training & Development Abilene Christian University, TX Master of Science Organizational & Human Resources Development - Abilene Christian University, TX Graduate Certificate Conflict Mediation Abilene Christian University, TX Doctoral Student Educational Leadership University of Phoenix Honor Graduate, Human Resources Manager s Academy
Instructor Paul Anderson Master Sergeant, USAF (ret) April 29, 1984 September 30, 2004 Bachelor of Science Occupational Education & Business Wayland Baptist University, TX 2002 A.A.S. Degrees - Instructor Technology & Military Science, Education & Training Mgt, Criminal Justice Community College of the Air Force 2002 Computer Based Training Management Senior NCO Academy by Correspondent Non-Commissioned Officer s Academy Non-Commissioned Officer s Leadership School Non-Commissioned Officer s Preparation School
Instructor Thomas Sitzer Master Sergeant, USAF (ret) April 9, 1984 April 30, 2006 Teaching Certification, ELA New Mexico Bachelor of Science Political Science/History State University of New York, NY, - 1980 A.A.S. Degree - Human Resources & Personnel Management. - Community College of the Air Force - 1993 Non-Commissioned Officer s Academy Non-Commissioned Officer s Leadership School Non-Commissioned Officer s Preparation School
Instructor s Years of Experience Military Experience : 68 Years Junior ROTC Experience: 28 Years Total Years of Experience: 96
Instructors All JROTC instructors are school district employees and work for the principal Must meet AF standards for fitness and professionalism Must meet Principal standards for teacher performance Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) Officer AFJROTC Department Head, reports directly to principal Is responsible for and manages the overall operation of the unit Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) Usually Enlisted, but may be an Officer works for the SASI Normally teaches the Leadership curriculum
Instructor Qualifications Retired military w/20+ yrs military training, education & experience Officers (Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain): 100% have a Bachelors degree 95% have a Masters+ 2-3 years of full-time study in military doctrine, leadership, etc Enlisted (Chief/Senior Master/Master/Technical/Staff Sergeant): Required to have a Bachelors degree 45% have a Masters+ Graduated courses of study of leadership & management principles Specialized Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Initial: Intensive 2-week course of instruction to include: Instructional competencies, teaching methods, communicating effectively, developing lesson plans and learning objectives Recertification every 5 years after initial certification Intensive 1-week course Professional Development: teaching techniques, curriculum, computer and web portal skills
Instructor Certification/ Course Credit ESEA (formerly No Child Left Behind Act ) requires Highly Qualified instructors to teach core academics: Highly Qualified requires BA/BS and demonstrated competency 100% officer instructors have a bachelor s degree 95% Masters+ Current Air Force certification includes: Four college-level, distance learning education courses DoE recognizes AFJROTC certification authority for JROTC instructors School administrations accept AFJROTC certification and DoE recognition of certification for elective credit Must evaluate curriculum and instructor qualifications for core academic credit