Barbara L. (Bobbie) Plough, Ed.D.

16529 Arena Drive

Ramona, CA 92065

951-990-2552

Education

  • Ed.D. Educational Leadership, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
  • M.A. Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
  • B.A. Social Science, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professional Experience

Associate Professor,Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education and Allied Studies, California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA, 2013 – present

  • Responsible for teaching courses in the doctoral and administrative credential Tier I program, serving on dissertation committees, advising students in their doctoral residency, assisting the department with administrative and/or committee work, and representing the department at the college and university level

Director, Center for Research, Equity and Collaborative Engagement (CRECE), Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education and Allied Studies, California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA, 2013 – present

  • Responsible for development and implementation of a new research center focused on research and implementation of meaningful and sustainable change in public K-12 education in collaboration with Bay area school districts

Academic Program Coordinator, Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Social Justice (ELSJ), Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education and Allied Studies, California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA 2014 – present

  • Under direction of the ELSJ Director, responsible for academic aspects of the doctoral program, such as developing curriculum, monitoring students’ major milestones, and creating student support plans

Lecturer, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education and Allied Studies, California State University East Bay, 2012

  • Taught two courses in the doctoral program, Leadership for Systemic Reform (EDLD 8030) and Leadership for Educational Accountability (EDLD 8041)

Superintendent

  • Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara, CA, July, 2011-June, 2013
  • Natomas Unified School District, Sacramento, CA, July, 2010-June, 2011
  • Romoland School District, Homeland (Riverside County), CA, 2007-2010

Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services & Human Resources

  • Romoland School District, Homeland (Riverside County), CA, 2004-07

Principal

  • San Pasqual Academy, San Diego Juvenile Court and Community Schools – San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA, 2001-04
  • Montecito High School/Future Bound Independent Study/Ramona Adult School, Ramona Unified School District, Ramona, CA, 1997-2001
  • Lemon Avenue Elementary School, La Mesa Spring Valley School District, La Mesa, CA, 1993-97

Assistant Principal

  • Parkway Middle School, La Mesa Spring Valley School District, La Mesa, CA, 1991-93

Substance Abuse Prevention/At-Risk Program Specialist

  • Grossmont Union High School District, La Mesa, CA, 1990-91

Teacher

  • Grades 10-12, Social Sciences, Helix High School, Grossmont Union High School District, La Mesa, CA, 1983-90; San Marcos High School, San Marcos Unified School District, San Marcos, CA, 1977-81
  • Grades 7-8, Social Sciences, San Marcos Junior High School, San Marcos Unified School District, San Marcos, CA, 1981-83

Related Experience

  • Secretary-Treasurer, CAPEA (California Association of Professors of Educational Administration), 2014-15 Term
  • ACS - WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Visiting Committee Chairperson, 2001-present, Visiting Committee Member, 1998-2000
  • Vice President, Legislative Action, ACSA (Association of CA School Administrators) Region 19 – WRCASM Charter, 2005-06
  • Vice President, Legislative Action, ACSA Region 18, 1998-2001
  • SARB (School Attendance Review Board) Chairperson, Ramona Unified School District, 1997-2001; Grossmont Union High School District, 1990-91
  • Trainer, Total Quality Education, La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, La Mesa, CA, 1997-98
  • Trainer, CSLA (CA School Leadership Academy), San Diego County Office of Education, 1994-98
  • Coach/Advisor, Varsity and JV Cheerleaders, Helix High School, Grossmont Union High School District; San Marcos High School, San Marcos Unified School District, 1979-90
  • Mentor Teacher, Grossmont Union High School District, 1988
  • Title I Coordinator, San Marcos Junior High School, San Marcos Unified School District, San Marcos, CA, 1981-83

Honors/Recognitions

  • California State Assembly Resolution presented by Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski in commendation of service to public education, June, 2013
  • City of San Jose Commendation for contributing to the education of future leaders and assistance to the community, 2013
  • City of Santa Clara Proclamation in recognition of service to the Santa Clara Unified School District and community, 2013
  • Santa Clara Unified Council of PTA Very Special Person Award for volunteer service to the PTA, 2013
  • County of San Diego Proclamation presented by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for service to education and the youth of San Diego County, 2001
  • Administrator of the Year – Alternative Education, ACSA (Association of CA School Administrators), Region 18, 2001
  • Dwight E. Stanford Fellow, awarded for outstanding contributions to Lions Clubs Multiple District Four, California-Nevada, 1996
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member, 1991 – present
  • National Science Foundation Grant Recipient, Psychology Summer Seminar, CSU Chico, Chico, CA, 1979

Presentations

  • Explore and Fail Fast: Leadership Lessons from a Successful Technology Implementation, November 22, 2014, UCEA (University Council of Educational Administration) Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Ethical and Reflective Leadership, Association of California School Administration, (ACSA) Superintendents Academy, Burlingame, CA, March 21, 2014
  • What Does it Take? Presentation to GAINS (Girls Achieving in Non-Traditional Subjects), Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara, CA, February 12, 2014
  • School Board Members: Can They Provide 21st Century Leadership? October 11, 2013, CAPEA (CA Association of Professors of Education Administration) Annual Conference, Oakland, CA
  • School Board Governance and Student Achievement: School Board Members’ Perceptions of Their Behaviors and Beliefs, November8, 2013, UCEA (University Council of Educational Administration) Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Publications

  • Plough, B. (2014). School Board Governance and Student Achievement: School Board Members' Perceptions of Their Behaviors and Beliefs.Journal of Educational Leadership and Administration: Teaching and Program Development. January/February 2014.
  • Garcia, R. & Plough, B. (Under Review) Sustained whole school English learner reform: A heuristic approach to professional learning in middle schools. Journal of Education for Students Placed At-Risk.
  • Plough, B. (2011). School board governance and student achievement: School board members’ perceptions of their behaviors and beliefs (Doctoral dissertation). San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professional Development

  • CSBA (California School Boards Association) Masters in Governance, 2008-09
  • Inland Personnel Council Quarterly Conferences, 2004-07
  • Annual ACSA Personnel Institute, Cal Poly Pomona, 2005-07
  • ACSA Personnel Academy, Escondido, CA, October, 2004-05
  • ACSA Special Education Academy, Riverside, CA, October 2003-04
  • Total Quality Management Training, La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, 1996

Community Activities

  • Mission City Community Fund Board of Directors, 2011-2013
  • Rotary Club of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA, 2011-2013
  • Menifee Kiwanis Club Member, 2009-2010
  • Ramona High School Booster Club Secretary, Ramona, CA, 2001-03
  • Ramona Rotary Club Member, Ramona, CA, 1998-2001
  • Ramona PONY Baseball League Board Member, 1995-98
  • La Mesa Lions Club Member, La Mesa, CA, 1993-97
  • Barnett Elementary School PTA, Founding Board Member, 1992-93
  • Girl Scout Leader, San Diego-Imperial Council, 1986-88

Educational and Professional Certification

  • Administrative Services (CA: renewal 2017)
  • Single Subject: K-Adult, Social Science (CA: issued for life)
  • Certificate of Completion of Staff Development: authorization toteach Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English (SDAIE) to English Learners
  • So. California Risk Management Certificate for Sexual Harassment Documentation and Interview Procedures Certified Trainer,