https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About Based in Redlands, California, Dr. John Black currently serves as the head of school at Valley Preparatory School, which serves 160 students from preschool through eighth grade. Since taking on this role in Redlands, California, in 2015, he has implemented an IB-PYP and STEAM program and transitioned the school to a standards-based grading format. Previously, Dr. Black functioned as principal of St. Rita School in Fairfax, California. He stayed with the school until it closed, and helped manage the school’s merger with another independent school. Dr. John Black also spent 5 years in overseas leadership positions. He served as the principal of Nibras International School in Dubai, where he helped grow the student body from 250 to more than 400 students. He also served as headmaster of Noblesse International School in the Philippines, where he implemented the IB-Diploma program. Dr. Black holds a BA in math and economics from Bethany College, an MA in education from the University of New Orleans, and a PhD in education from California Coast University. en-us 2020-05-16 04:37:09 UTC 2022-04-13 05:10:27 UTC hello@padlet.com JohnBlack https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/843450111 John Black, Ed.D, serves as the Head of School for Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California, and has 20 years of educational leadership experience that includes both teaching and administration. Last year, Dr. John Black helped pilot the school’s IB and STEAM programs.]]> 2020-10-20 03:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/843450111 JohnBlack https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/868260598 An educator and administrator with more than 20 years of experience, John Black has served as the head of school for Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California, since 2015. John Black has helped implement an International Baccalaureate (IB) program that emphasizes common humanity and an appreciation for various cultures.]]> 2020-10-28 03:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/868260598 JohnBlack https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/892642489 John Black, Ed.D, heads the Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California. Recently, Dr. John Black was responsible for transitioning the school to standards-based grading, and for piloting the new IB program.

]]> 2020-11-05 03:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/892642489 JohnBlack https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/2106340531 California Coast University offers multiple doctorate degrees in the field of education. The university’s degrees help students who are passionate about education develop professional skills to advance their careers in different work environments.]]> 2022-03-22 00:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/2106340531 JohnBlack https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/2124835893 With more than 20 years of leadership experience, John Black, Ph.D. is the head of Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California. In addition to his graduate studies in education, John Black successfully obtained a doctorate in education from California Coast University.

]]> 2022-04-01 04:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/2124835893 JohnBlack https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/2141936563 Head of School at Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California, John Black is an experienced educator whose industry experience spans more than two decades. With a doctorate in education, he has served in key school leadership positions in the United States and overseas. Among his accomplishments, John Black led the transition to a standards-based grading format.]]> 2022-04-13 05:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/JohnBlack/About/wish/2141936563