JASON EDWARDS
Benton
Summary
Student-centered school leader and instructional strategist serving as Principal of Plain Dealing High School (PreK–12) in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, orchestrating campuswide improvement initiatives centered on essential standards, data-driven instruction, and robust systems for culture, attendance, and student engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Plain Dealing High School
Plain Dealing
07.2024 - Current
Providing instructional and operational leadership to ensure a safe, supportive, and high-expectations learning environment. Leads schoolwide improvement efforts centered on grade-level instruction, rigorous Tier 1 teaching and learning, and data-driven decision-making through ILT structures, teacher collaborations, classroom walkthroughs, and timely feedback. Develops and coaches staff through observation cycles, targeted professional learning, and individualized support aligned to district frameworks and campus goals. Oversees master scheduling, intervention/enrichment structures, duty assignments, and daily campus operations to protect instructional time and improve student outcomes. Manages Title I planning and budgeting with strong attention to compliance and documentation, strengthens student engagement through expanded programs and partnerships, and collaborates with families, district leaders, and community stakeholders to sustain a cohesive culture of belonging and achievement.
Assistant Principal
Benton High School
Benton
07.2015 - 07.2024
Supported all aspects of school management, including student discipline, master scheduling, supervision of staff, and campus safety drills and protocols. Strengthened PBIS systems, redefined expectations, established student panels, and cultivated community and higher-education partnerships to support STEM initiatives and broader school goals. Supervised transportation and custodial staff, coordinated traffic plans, managed bus operations and payroll, hosted driver in-services, organized evacuation drills, and maintained facility work orders and key inventories. Expanded school financial practices by securing higher-yield accounts and implementing digital bookkeeping.
Accountability and School Improvement Coach
Benton High School
Benton
08.2014 - 07.2015
Led data-driven school improvement efforts, embedding PLCs and RTI into the schedule, coordinating EOC, ACT, WorkKeys, AP, and other assessments, and implementing interventions that contributed to gains in SPS, EOC, and ACT performance. Expanded AP and dual enrollment offerings, organized AP/Dual Enrollment Nights and parent events, and developed ACT-prep systems and technology tools for data tracking, walkthroughs, and electronic inventories. Analyzed school-wide performance data to identify priority needs, coached teachers on data use and instructional strategies, and supported the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan.
Teacher
Benton High School
Benton
08.2004 - 08.2014
Taught Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP mathematics using standards-based, technology-rich instruction that emphasized problem solving and critical thinking. Used assessment data to differentiate instruction, mentored new teachers, and contributed to curriculum work, PLCs, PBIS, Senior Project, accreditation, and other leadership committees. Sponsored the National Honor Society and served as a member of the School Building Level Committee (SBLC) to support student success and school improvement initiatives.
Teacher
Ringgold High School
Ringgold
08.2003 - 08.2004
Taught secondary mathematics, computer science, and Spanish courses designing lessons aligned to state standards and focused on foundational skills and conceptual understanding. Sponsored the yearbook and coordinated the Junior Ring Ceremony, fostering school spirit and student leadership. Collaborated with colleagues to support student achievement and classroom management, and began developing instructional practices that later informed leadership work in curriculum, assessment, and data use.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Scientific Inquiry
Louisiana Scholars’ College, Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05-2003
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Financial management
- Staff recruiting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Affiliations
• Louisiana Association of Principals, 2015–Present
• Bossier Association of Principals, 2015–Present
• American Consumer Council, 2023–Present
• Bossier Association of Principals, 2015–Present
• American Consumer Council, 2023–Present
Certifications And Professional Leadership
2025 – Parish Proficiency Test Creator (Mathematics, Grade 8)
2025 – Purple Star School of Distinction, Plain Dealing High School
2025 and 2024 – Top Gains Honoree, Plain Dealing High School
2025 – Buckle Up, Phone Down, Destination Zero Deaths & Louisiana DOTD
2024 – Teacher Leader Workshop (LEADS), Louisiana Department of Education
2019 – Google Certified Educator — Level 1 Certification
2014–2015 – Important Issues in Special Education
2014 – Science and Math STEMspiration, LATM/LSTA Joint Conference
2012–2015 – Senior Project Faculty Council — Member
2011 – Bossier Parish Schools Prospective Administrators Leadership Seminars
2011 – AP Statistics Institute, University of Texas at Dallas
2010–Present – Building Level Committee (Benton High School & Plain Dealing High School) — Member
2010 – Benton High School Teacher of the Year
2009 – Advisor, Advanced Math Curriculum (Cyber Innovation Center & Louisiana Tech)
2007 – SACS Accreditation Administrative Team — Member
2006 – Math Art: Using Mathematica
2005 – Topics for Algebra Leaders and Instructors (TALA), Northwestern State University
2005 – Texas Instruments T³ (T-cubed) Teacher Leader Cadre
2005 – Concord Consortium: Teaching Online
2004–2014 – Pacing Guide Revision Committee Member, Bossier Parish Curriculum Department
2004 – BPSB Mathematics Textbook Adoption Committee Member
2003–Present – Ethics Training for Public Servants
Community Service & Volunteer Leadership
- 2024–Present — Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (Shreveport, LA)
- 2024–2025 — Coats for Kids Volunteer
- 2023–Present — Member, Knights of Columbus
- 2023–Present — Salvation Army Bell Ringer
- 2023–Present — Volunteer/Supporter, Susan G. Komen (Breast Cancer Foundation)
- 2022–Present — Angel Tree Volunteer
- 2018–Present — Volunteer, Bossier Parish Schools Day of Service
Grants And Funding
2025 – $3,000, Elevate & Excel — Implementing “Achieve - Grow - Thrive” Curriculum through Mastery Prep
2025 – $3,000, Surfaces for Success: Inspiring Math and Science Through Collaboration
2025 – $3,000, From Numbers to Meaning: Transforming Learning with TI Technology
2024 – $77,000, Plain Dealing High School Baseball & Softball Facility Improvements
2024 – $3,000, Expanding Horizons: Virtual Reality Field Trips for K–12 Students
2024 – $3000, ACT Success: Empowering Students with Magoosh Prep, Cati Wall
2009 – $14,303, 8G Grant, Project STEM Pathways
2007 – $2,400, Bossier Parish Optimist Grant — Navigating Our Way to an Increase in Rigor, Retention, and Relevance
2005 – $1,400, Bossier Parish Optimist Grant — Graphing Your Way to Mathematical Success
Selected Writings and Presentations
- Edwards, Jason; Mosura, Kristin; Tolar, Kristin. (2025). Culture drives success: Navigating school excellence through shared vision and collective efficacy. Teacher Leader Summit presentation proposal, submitted to the Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit.
- Edwards, Jason. (2025). Detailed report: Impact of the Air Reading intervention on third grade Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills scores. Internal report, Plain Dealing High School, Bossier Parish Schools, Plain Dealing, Louisiana.
- Edwards, Jason. (2025). Statistical report on the effectiveness of Air Reading and Response to Intervention in first grade: Plain Dealing High School—2024–2025 academic year. Internal report, Plain Dealing High School, Bossier Parish Schools, Plain Dealing, Louisiana.
- Edwards, Jason. (2025). Evaluating the impact of AIR Reading: A statistical analysis of student reading performance. Internal report, Plain Dealing High School, Bossier Parish Schools, Plain Dealing, Louisiana.
- Edwards, Jason; Tolar, Kristin. (2024). Data-driven pathways: Unlocking student & teacher potential through Instructional Leadership Team, cluster, exit tickets, and huddle meetings.Teacher Leader Summit presentation proposal, submitted to the Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit.
Timeline
Principal
Plain Dealing High School
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Benton High School
07.2015 - 07.2024
Accountability and School Improvement Coach
Benton High School
08.2014 - 07.2015
Teacher
Benton High School
08.2004 - 08.2014
Teacher
Ringgold High School
08.2003 - 08.2004
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Scientific Inquiry
Louisiana Scholars’ College, Northwestern State University