CURRICULUM VITAE

James E. Corbett 1606 Norman Drive

Valdosta, GA 31601 Phone: 229-460-0664

Email: valdostamac@gmail.com

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Statement of Teaching Philosophy As an educator, I find joy and pride in helping students find success through education based on their individualized and personalized goals. By educating a single individual student, a ripple effect is felt

throughout society; from individuals to families to communities. Educated students are empowered, more effective in the workplace, have greater confidence and offer more useful and purposeful skills to employers with overall greater lifetime earnings and lower job unemployment rates.

Using the scientific method as an approach to inquiry, I enjoy helping students solve real world problems by thinking critically. I use my professional and life experiences to freely share, ask relevant and timely

questions, and keep students engaged. Personal attention, even in a large online classroom, is vital to retaining students and keeping them focused on the course objectives and guiding them to success. As the individual primarily responsible for student understanding in the classroom, I use effective tools and

strategies to provide learning activities to reinforce ideas, assess learning with exercises and thorough feedback for improvement, and act as a coach and cheerleader to students who may be struggling.

Personal Attributes Qualified educator with college-level teaching experience.

Experienced leader well versed in leading and mentoring students in highly competitive situations.

Dedicated instructor highly skilled in creating a positive and challenging learning environment to optimize student learning.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively explain complex ideas to a myriad of learners.

Expertise in vocational education and agricultural education, with the desire and knowledge to share my experiences with students.

Provide the highest level of curriculum and instruction; professional expertise coupled with research experience and success.

Teaching Experience Adams State University January 2015 – Present

Adjunct Instructor, Alamosa, CO

Courses Taught:

BUS 105 - Introduction to Agribusiness This is a very broad, practical course for those interested in agriculture as a career choice. This

course encompasses a variety of topics and issues related to the agribusiness and agriculture industry.

BUS 364 - Agribusiness Management This is a very practical and applicable course for those interested in or already involved in production agriculture and/or those businesses supporting production agriculture. This course

encompasses a variety of topics and issues related to the management of agribusinesses. Other Service:

BUS 105 - Introduction to Agribusiness, Course Development

BUS 364 - Agribusiness Management, Course Development

Lowndes High School July 1998 – Present

Teacher of Agriculture/Past Department Chair, Valdosta, GA

Courses Taught:

Agricultural Leadership and Personal Development 1.012 Provides for the in-depth study and development of skills in leadership, citizenship and communications necessary to participate in agricultural and community organizations and to

becoming contributing members of society. Emphasizes communications and speaking skills, leadership qualities, democratic processes, problem solving and decision making, leadership styles, goal setting, self concepts, small and large group dynamics, school-to-work transition skills

and personal financial management. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Plant Science and Biotechnology 2.441 Plant science is a basic component of the agriscience pathway. This course introduces students to the scientific theories, principles, and practices involved in the production and management of

plants for food, feed, fiber, conservation and ornamental use. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Animal Science Technology/Biotechnology 2.421 As part of the Agriscience pathway program of study, this course is designed to introduce

students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, production

technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Basic Agricultural Science and Technology 2.471 This course is designed as an introduction or support course for the Agriscience Pathway

Program of Study. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented

through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. Natural Resources Management 3.411

This course introduces conservation management and maintenance of natural resources and good stewardship of air, soil, water, land, fish, and wildlife resources for economic, recreation,

and health purposes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Forestry Science 3.451 This course provides entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry and for further study. The course covers establishing forests by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying

forests, identifying and protecting trees, practicing silviculture, measuring trees and land, mapping, preparing for timber sales and harvest, employing multiple-use resource management, keeping records, and figuring taxes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented

through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. Wildlife Management 3.453

This course introduces students to the principles of wildlife management and conservation and to opportunities for further education and careers in the field of wildlife biology. The course includes instruction in the history of wildlife management, ecological concepts, habitat assessment, habitat

management techniques for wildlife, population dynamics, predator-prey relationships, wildlife species biology and identification, human-wildlife conflict resolution, the role of hunting in conservation, game and fish laws and regulations, hunters safety, and the application of scientific

principles to managing wildlife habitat and populations. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

General Horticulture and Plant Science 1.461 This course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture/Plant Science Pathway Program of

Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Floriculture 1.462 This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of floriculture

production. Students will develop floriculture skills and the basic understanding necessary to be successful in entry-level positions in the floriculture industry. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and

activities. Landscape Design and Management 1.463

Introduces students to the principles of design, methods of establishing and maintaining landscapes and landscape business management procedures. Includes arranging plants, objects and earth in the landscape; covers culture and maintenance of plants. Classroom and laboratory

activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Agricultural Mechanics I 1.422 This laboratory course is designed to provide students with introductory level experiences in selected major areas of agricultural mechanics technology which may include small engine

maintenance and repair, metal fabrication, wood working, electrical wiring, and maintenance of agricultural machinery, equipment, and tractors. Learning activities include information, skill development, and problem solving.

Agricultural Animal Production and Management 1.4325 The goal of this course is to provide all students instruction in establishing and managing

agricultural animal enterprises; includes instruction in selecting, breeding, feeding, caring for, and marketing beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, and poultry. Classroom and laboratory

activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Floral Design 1.466 Introduces systematic business procedures, design principles and production techniques used in

retail and wholesale floral businesses. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Valdosta State University January 1994 – May 1997 Adjunct Faculty and Instructor, Valdosta, GA

Courses Taught: Introduction to the Martial Arts PE 315B

Course was designed to give students a broad introduction to the martial arts. Cognitive content covered multiple disciplines of empty hand and weapons based martial arts. Students were trained in Shorin-Ji Kempo, Kenpo Karate, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques.

Martial Arts Continuing Education Department Course allowed students to continue training in the martial arts, after having taken PE 315B as an

introduction.

Lowndes Middle School August 1989 – June 1998

Teacher, Valdosta, GA

Courses Taught:

Exploring Agriculture Grade 6 2.012 Exploring Agricultural Education analyzes the different aspects of the agricultural industry. This course is designed to give students a general understanding of the importance of the agricultural

industry. Upon completion of this course students will be able to analyze different aspects of the agricultural industry and how it affects their daily lives. Students will have a working knowledge of American agricultural history, Georgia agriculture, and the significance of the agricultural

education program. Students will be aware of the various career opportunities in the agriculture industry.

Exploring Agriculture Grade 7 2.013 Exploring Agricultural Education analyzes the different aspects of the agricultural industry. This course is designed to introduce students to the vast opportunities available in Agricultural

Education. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how agriculture and agribusiness affects their daily lives. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities. Upon completion of this course students will be able to analyze different aspects of the

agricultural industry and how it affects their daily lives. Students will have a working knowledge of Georgia.

Exploring Agriculture Grade 8 2.014 The goal of this course is to provide middle school students with an introduction to agricultural leadership by developing work ethic, communication, critical thinking, and team building skills.

This also reinforces the FFA mission statement of promoting “premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education”. In this course, middle school students will build a knowledge base for the Horticulture/Plant Science Pathway Program of

study. The major concepts of plant and horticulture science are introduced.

Treutlen High School July 1988 – July 1989

Department Chair, Soperton, GA

Courses Taught:

Basic Agricultural Science and Technology 2.471

This course is designed as an introduction or support course for the Agriscience Pathway Program of Study. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural

science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Natural Resources Management 3.411 This course introduces conservation management and maintenance of natural resources and good stewardship of air, soil, water, land, fish, and wildlife resources for economic, recreation,

and health purposes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Forestry Science 3.451 This course provides entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry and for further study. The course covers establishing forests by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying

forests, identifying and protecting trees, practicing silviculture, measuring trees and land, mapping, preparing for timber sales and harvest, employing multiple-use resource management, keeping records, and figuring taxes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented

through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. General Horticulture and Plant Science 1.461

This course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture/Plant Science Pathway Program of Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and

leadership programs and activities.

Agricultural Mechanics I 1.422

This laboratory course is designed to provide students with introductory level experiences in selected major areas of agricultural mechanics technology which may include small engine maintenance and repair, metal fabrication, wood working, electrical wiring, and maintenance of

agricultural machinery, equipment, and tractors. Learning activities include information, skill development, and problem solving.

Entrepreneurial Experience

Blogsavy.com April 2007 – Present

Blog Publisher, Valdosta, GA Researched internet search traffic, targeted keywords, developed 130 blogs as a Google

Publisher. Valdosta Martial Arts Center December 1997 – November 2012

Owner/Head Instructor, Valdosta, GA Established a multi-disciplined martial arts school. Taught classes to adults and children. Martial

arts taught included: MSC Kickboxing, Shin Shin Jujitsu, Arnis, Judo, and others. Coached and managed amateur and professional MMA fighters: Winner of first live MMA match on Showtime, UFC 47, Internationally in Costa Rica, Russia, and Puerto Rico.

Heat Promotions June 1999 – February 2012 Promoter, Valdosta, GA

Promoter of multiple amateur and professional mixed martial arts and kickboxing events.

Ring and Cage Rental.

JKJM Properties, Inc. May 2004 – August 2011 Owner/Head Instructor, Valdosta, GA

Researched GIS information, acquire undeveloped lots, sold lots at a profit to investors.

Formal Education

EdD, Vocational Education 1996 Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

EdS, Agricultural Education 1992 University of Georgia, Athens, GA

MEd, Agricultural Education 1991 University of Georgia, Athens, GA

BS, Agricultural Education 1988 University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Educational Training and Certifications Director of Vocational Education 1996 – Present Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Hunter Education Instructor 1988 – Present Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Business/Technical and Military Training and Certifications

Professional T-7 1996 – Present Georgia Professional Standards Commission

The Standard Professional teaching certificate is a Georgia professional certificate issued to educators who have completed all requirements for professional certification in a teaching field and applicable Special Georgia Requirements.

Memberships and Affiliations

Member 1998 - Present Professional Association of Georgia Educators

Member 1994 - Present Georgia FFA Alumni Association

Member 1989 - 1998 Georgia Association of Educators

Member 1998 - Present Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association

Member 1998 - Present

Park Avenue United Methodist Church

Associate Member 1990 - Present Springhead United Methodist Church

Community Service and Leadership

Chairman 1992 – Present

Lowndes Area Market Hog Show. Organize and promote show for approximately 130 students annually

Volunteer 1989 – Present Hunter Education Instructor, Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Volunteer 2012 House of Joy Church Fundraiser

Volunteer 2000 – 2003 Friends of the NRA, Banquet Committee Member

Academic Service and Leadership

Selected Student Achievements:

Georgia House of Representative and Georgia Senate 2015 Nine students recognized in the Georgia Legislature by Resolutions for excellence in

academic competition. Equine Science Proficiency – National Winner 2014

Camille Schroer, student. Logged over 5,000 hours training horses and managing a farm. Specialty Crop Production Proficiency – National Winner 2014

Sam Herring, student. Logged over 4,000 hours working in flue-cured tobacco production. Environmental Systems, Division IV. Agriscience Fair – National Winners 2014

Hunter Corbett and Emily Warren, students. Does Cotton Gin Trash Improve the Efficiency of Alcanivorax Borkumensis in Bioremediating Oil Spills?

Food Systems, Division IV. Agriscience Fair – National Winners 2014 Chance Hingson and Callie Warren, students. The Impact of Growing Environment on Blueberry Sugar Content.

Social Systems, Division IV. Agriscience Fair – National Winners 2014 Chandler Kudyk and Jackson Sumner, students. Does Practice Help the Retention of Hunter

Education Concepts? Animal Systems, Division II. Agriscience Fair – National Winner 2014

Brinson Coggins, student. Can Cattle Perform Well on Carrot Based Feeds Versus Standard Feeds?

Plant Systems, Division I. Agriscience Fair – National Winner 2013 Chance Hingson, student. Can Soil Temperature Be Used to Control Stem Internode Elongation Like Chemical Growth Regulators?

The American Star in Agriscience – National Winner 2013

Jacob Schindler, student. Discovered a method to eradicate kudzu, a virulent weed that can grow 1 foot/day. Attempted control and damage costs are up to $15 billion annually in

Georgia alone. No other control method is available. Designed a delivery system. Both the technology and delivery system are patented.

Food Systems, Division II. Agriscience Fair – National Winner 2013 Callie Warren, student. The Impact of High Tunnels on Blueberry Sugar Content.

Environmental Systems, Division I. Agriscience Fair – National Winner 2012 Hunter Corbett, student. Is Cotton Gin Trash, an Agricultural Waste Product, an Effective Oil Spill Cleanup Material?

Plant Systems Research Proficiency – National Winner 2012 Jacob Schindler, student. See above.

Power, Technical, and Structural Systems, Division II. Agriscience Fair – National Winner 2012 Reaud Sims, student. The Design, Fabrication, and Evaluation of an Agricultural Desalinator.

Emerging Agricultural Technologies Proficiency – National Winner 2011 Jacob Schindler, student. See above.

Environmental Science and Natural Resources Conservation Proficiency – National Winner 2010 Ben Bennett, student. Implemented a series of riparian buffer strips, exclusionary fencing,

and alternative water sources which were proven to reduce fecal coliform contamination in farm ponds from 20,000.0 to >10.0 MPM in one year.

Emerging Agricultural Technologies Proficiency – National Winner 2009 Courtney Curlin, student. Designed and fabricated a filter which was proven to be capable of removing 15,000 tons of particulate matter from tractor exhaust emissions in the US annually.

Agriscience Student of the Year – National Winner 2008 Nicholas Worley, student. Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Forest

Products to Produce Fuel Ethanol: Can Unmerchantable Biomass from Georgia’s Forests Yield Substantial Quantities of Ethanol?

Agriscience Student of the Year – National Winner 2004 Paul Ruddle, student. An Early Growth Study on Possible Photosynthetic Variances in Transgenic Plants: A Fourth Year Study.

Emerging Agricultural Technologies Proficiency – National Winner 2004 Paul Ruddle, student. Compared the rate of photosynthesis of standard plants to genetically

modified plants to evaluate the impact of biotech engineering on basal metabolic processes. No difference was found.

Plant Systems, Division I. Agriscience Fair – National Winner 2002 Paul Ruddle, student. An Early Growth Study on Possible Photosynthetic Variances in Transgenic Plants: A Second Year Study.

Committee Service

Georgia Agricultural Education Legislative Committee. 2007 and 2012 Made presentations to members of the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate on Agricultural Education issues.

Wildlife Management Career Development Event 2003

Led a committee and promoted the first wildlife management technical skill competition in Georgia.

Professional and Scholarly Presentations

Southern Regional Agricultural Education Research Meeting (42nd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, April 4-5, 1993). Perceptions of Georgia High School Agricultural Education Instructors Regarding the Hunter Education Program.

Conferences Attended

Summer Conference. Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teacher’s Association. 1989 – Present. Mid-Winter Conference. Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teacher’s Association. 1989 – Present.

Publications

Wildlife Management curriculum. 2001. Authored Georgia’s first complete wildlife management curriculum.

Agricultural education curriculum. 1997 – present. Multiple lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and other teaching aids. Published on gaaged.org.

The Development and Implementation of Middle School Agricultural Education Modules. 1996. Major Applied Research Project/Dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. 748 pp.

Development of a Proposal for A Natural Resources Instructional Area. Practicum/Thesis. Nova Southeastern University. 1994.

Corbett, J. (1993, November) Hunter education: a natural complement to agricultural education. The Agricultural Education, Volume 66, Number 5, pages 18-23.

An Introduction to the Martial Arts. Textbook. Valdosta State University Bookstore. 1994-1997. Printed by Allied Duplicating, Inc.

Development of a Curriculum Guide for an Introductory Martial Arts Class. Practicum/Thesis. Nova Southeastern University. 1994.

The Development of a Handbook for an Exploratory Agriculture Program. Practicum/Thesis. Nova Southeastern University. 1994.

Validation of the Hunter Education Program of Lowndes Middle School Through the Assessment of Retention. Practicum/Thesis. Nova Southeastern University. 1993.

The Utilization of Hunter Education within Agricultural Education. Thesis. University of Georgia. 1992. https://archive.org/stream/ERIC_ED361576/ERIC_ED361576_djvu.txt

Awards and Honors

Honorary American Degree 2014 Awarded by the National FFA Organization

Award Nominee 2014 GREAT Award, Lowndes County Schools

Award 2014 Certificate of Excellence for Coursework in TEED589 - From the Classroom to the Web

Honorary State FFA Degree 2013 Awarded by the Georgia FFA Association

Highly Competent Subject Matters Software:

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems:

Blackboard

Subject Matter Expert:

Vocational Education

Agricultural Education Higher Education Education

Middle Grades Education Leadership Methods of Instruction

Human Resource Development Research Methods in Vocational Technology Social Factors Affecting Education

Governance and Management Trends and Issues Agricultural Mechanics

Agricultural Construction Aquaculture Forestry Science Wildlife Management

Plant Science Soil Science Animal Science

Livestock Production Dairy Science Public Speaking

Agricultural Research Horticulture Soil Science

Parliamentary Procedure Event Promotion Applied Research

Environmental Science

Research Projects in Areas of Subject Matter Expertise

Environmental – Natural Resources Systems Plant Systems Animals Systems

Power, Technical and Structural Systems Food Systems

Social Systems Equine Science

Specialty Crop Production Emerging Agriculture Technology Environmental Science and Natural Resources Conservation

References

Quinton Hadsock Agriculture Department Chairman

Lowndes High School 1606 Norman Drive Valdosta, GA 31601

229-251-6629 quintonhadsock@lowndes.k12.ga.us

Kip McLeod Principal Hamilton County High School

5683 US Highway 129 S Jasper, FL 32052 386-792-6540

kip.mcleod@hamiltonfl.com The Honorable Ellis Black

Georgia State Senator 5900 Jumping Gully Road Valdosta, GA 31601

404-656-0028 blackellis@bellsouth.net

Andy Foster Executive Director California State Athletic Commission

2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 2010 Sacramento, CA 95815 916-263-2195

andy.foster@dca.ca.gov