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Portrait of Tommy Silas

Honor Society® member

Tommy Silas

Dean of Student Discipline at Duval County Public Schools

  • University of Texas at Arlington
  • Education (Curriculum and Instruction - Math)
  • Class of 2015
  • Jacksonville, Florida

Member since December 2014

About

I am an educational leader with nearly 20 years experience, which includes metal health therapy, college minority recruitment programs, teaching, athletic coaching and school-level administration.

Education

  • University of Texas (Arlington)

    Curriculum and Instruction (Math)

    2013 – 2015

  • University of Phoenix

    Organizational Management

    1999 – 2000

  • University of North Florida

    Psychology

    1984 – 1990

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am currently the Dean of Student Discipline, however the positions Middle School Math Director, Elementary/Middle School Principal, and University Professor/Department Chair (Math Education) are within my scope for the next 5-10 years.

Graduate school interests

I am entering into the final semester of my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (Math) at the University of Texas (Arlington). I will continue to a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (Fall 2016).

Experience

  • Dean of Student Discipline

    Duval County Public Schools

    Aug 2014 – Jun 2015

  • Assistant Principal

    Duval County Public Schools

    Aug 2013 – Jul 2014

  • Teacher/Math Coach

    Duval County Public Schools

    Sep 2004 – Jul 2013

Additional information