MAEL Internship Proposal
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The document describes Matt Hise's proposed internship at Maria Immacolata Catholic School in Houma, Louisiana. The 180 student K-8 school opened in 1965 and is staffed by licensed educators after initially being run by nuns. Goals include providing a well-rounded education and strong faith formation while working with limited resources. As an intern, Matt would help prepare for accreditation, inventory supplies, and assist administrators with various tasks. He expects to gain leadership and administrative skills to benefit students and the school.
MAEL Internship Proposal
- 1. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Internship Proposal Matt Hise
- 2. • Name: • Maria Immacolata Catholic School • Type: • Parochial • Location: • Houma, Louisiana • Enrollment: • 180 Students Internship Agency
- 3. • History: • Opened in 1965 • Initially staffed primarily by nuns; has since transitioned to licensed educators • Works in conjunction with the Diocese of Houma- Thibodaux and the Maria Immacolata Church parish • Non-profit • Management Structure: • One administrator, one administrative assistant, 20 faculty and staff members Internship Agency
- 4. • Goals: • To provide each and every student with a well- rounded instructional program and a strong faith- based religious education that will prepare our students for years to come. • To work together for the common good of all – students, parents, and teachers. • Challenges: • Small operating budget • Limited physical space for expansion Internship Agency
- 5. • Nature of work activities • Preparation for renewal of AdvancED SACS Accreditation • Inventory of textbooks and workbooks • Various administrative tasks as assigned • Expected Contributions • I anticipate to contribute to this institution by applying leadership skills to aid and improve upon the current educational climate • Expected Gain • I anticipate to gain an increased knowledge of administrative school duties Internship Synopsis
- 6. • Administrative skills to be acquired: • Enhanced communicative skills between faculty, staff, students, and parents • Improved understanding of individual employee skill sets • Increased knowledge of money management and book keeping • Extended range of problem-solving and conflict management • Individual goal-setting for faculty and staff • Knowledge of effective instruction evaluation Internship Synopsis
- 7. • Justification for choice of institution: • Need-based • Many administrative tasks that need to be covered • Limited amount of funding to afford those with administrative skill sets • Internship provides opportunity to current administration to alleviate stress, and provide necessary focus to other aspects of the institution Internship Synopsis
- 8. • Justification for choice of institution: • Experienced administration • Both members of administration have 30+ years of educational leadership experience • Location • As I am currently employed by this institution, tasks can be quickly and easily handed down • This maximizes efficiency and decreases time required for task completion Internship Synopsis
- 9. • Justification for choice of institution: • Experienced administration • Both members of administration have 30+ years of educational leadership experience • Location • As I am currently employed by this institution, tasks can be quickly and easily handed down • This maximizes efficiency and decreases time required for task completion Internship Synopsis
- 10. • Revamped school mascot • Set up an online marketplace • Acquired “No Cell Phone” street signs • Sought wireless solution for outdated intercom system • Quoted $5,000 less than previous estimates • Brainstormed a number of new fundraising events • Researched various grant opportunities Completed Projects
- 11. • Pursue new school signage • Acquire a display case • Acquire scrolling LED banner • Acquire dry-erase thermometer for fundraisers • Various parking lot upgrades • Update “What’s New” part of webpage • Utilize new trophies for award program • More in the works! Future Projects