EDUCATION
Notre Dame of Maryland University, Ph.D.
Northern Illinois University, M.S. Ed.
Towson University, B.S.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elementary Principal
Implementing the goals and objectives of the district related to the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. Fostering school-based staff development that optimizes the strengths of teachers in meeting the needs of their students.
United States Peace Corps Volunteer in the West Indies (1987-89)
Served as a member of an education team assigned to the island of St. Kitts.
AWARDS
- Nationally Certified Mentor Principal, NAESP
- 2019 nominee for the Anne Arundel County Council of PTAs Founders Day administrator award
- Past selection as an editorial advisor for Principal magazine
- Maryland Demonstration School Designation MAHPERD 1998
- Simon McNeely Merit Award MAHPERD 1997
PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL BOOKS & ARTICLES
Serving Those Who Serve, Principal, March/April 2020, co-authored with Erica Natalicchio
Building A Culture of Numeracy, Principal, May/June 2019, co-authored with Kim VerMerris
Growing Sustainable Teacher Leadership, Principal, September/October 2014
Exploring a New Paradigm for Teacher Evaluation, NAESP Conference News Online, July 2013
What K-8 Leaders Must Know About Their Role In Ensuring Equity, Principal, September/October 2008
Meeting Students Where They Are, Educational Leadership online, April 2008
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Building A Culture of Numeracy MAESP 2020 Conference w/Kim VerMerris
Building Resilience & Grit in Children, November 2019
Using Social Media to Enhance Student and Adult Learning, MAESP conference, April 2015, concurrent sessions presenter
UDL in C&I Classes at McDaniel College, February 2014
Shifting the Monkey, presented at Edcamp Baltimore, November 2013
Guest lecturer at Anne Arundel Community College on School/Community Partnerships
Adjunct Instructor at McDaniel College, Teacher Leadership: Basic Principles
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Editorial Advisor for Principal magazine 2013-2016, 2020-2023
Manuscript reviewer Corwin Press & Solution Tree Press
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals
State of Maryland Literacy Association
International Reading Association
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education
Certification
Maryland Certification: Superintendent
chdobkin@gmail.com Have you ever run a marathon in 4 hours?
Ha! 4:02 to be exact, thanks to you!
Chris impressive work you have shared with others, My only response which comes close to what you have become is WOW. In laughter, compassion and peace Craig
Thanks, Craig! It all started at TSU 🙂