
Educational leadership embraces a collaborative approach in which every stakeholder shares the responsibility of educating our youth to ensure that high levels of achievement are attainable for ALL children.
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Every person involved in the life of a student has a direct impact on that student’s educational preparation for the future. Integrating research-based strategies, technology innovation, and global readiness skills into the curriculum is an essential but monumental task that must be accomplished for the success of our future generations.
It is my belief that no matter what our individual roles are in this process, we must be dedicated educators and lifelong learners committed to opening as many doors as possible for our young people. This collaborative effort will prepare them to become contributing members of a rapidly changing global society.
Donald G. Benton, Ed.S. - Vita and Information
I currently live in Hot Springs, Arkansas with my beautiful wife, Brandie Benton, Ph.D. We have 2 children and a grand baby.
Brandie and I share a passion for fun and adventure. We love to travel abroad and take our youngest daughter with us every opportunity we have in an effort to expose her to the great big world outside of our home town.
Education
Ed.D. Candidate - Boise State University
Ed.S. - Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership - Henderson State University - 2013
M.S.E. - Masters of Science in Education - Educational Leadership - Henderson State University - 2003
B.S.E. - Bachelors of Science in Education - Vocational Business Education - Henderson State University - 1994
High School - Barton High School - Barton-Lexa, Arkansas - 1988
Licensure/Certification:
Educational Leadership – Building Level
Building Administrator – Primary – 8th grade
Building Administrator – 7th grade – 12th grade
Vocational Business Education – 7th grade – 12th grade
German Language – 7th grade – 12th grade
Business Technology – 7th grade – 12th grade
Employment/Positions Held
* Assistant Commissioner - Research and Technology, Arkansas Department of Education
* Henderson State University - Adjunct - Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
* Hot Springs Technology Institute - Former Director - http://hsti.hssd.net
* Schools Without Walls - Founder/Former Director - http://www.schoolswow.org
* DB Consulting - Educational Technology Services Provider - bentond75@gmail.com