James Dillon is a highly experienced, certified school administrator and teacher with a broad background in staff development, curriculum and instruction, and special education. This grounding in practice forms the core of his expertise in providing targeted, technical assistance that meets the needs of educators. He has conducted numerous workshops and been an invited presenter at regional, state, and national conferences.

 

Expertise

K-20 Education

• Principal of the Year (2007), Greater Capital District Principal Center, NY

• Authored The Peaceful School Bus, published by Hazelden, that is implemented in schools across the country to reduce and prevent bullying on the school bus

• Administrative Leadership Award, Character Education Program, Sage College, NY

• Educating the Whole Child for the 21st Century Award, NYS ASCD

• Instruction, behavior management, leadership and supervision

 

Education

• M.S. (1978), Special Education, University at Albany

• B.A. (1974), English Education, University at Albany

• Certified Olweus Bully Prevention Program Trainer