Derrick Meador Education Expert Education M.Ed., Educational Administration, Northeastern State University B.Ed., Elementary Education, Oklahoma State University Introduction A school administrator who has worked in education for more than 15 yearsTaught middle school science for seven years and has been a principal in both middle and elementary school settingsHas written extensively about the characteristics of effective school leaders Experience Derrick Meador is a former writer for ThoughtCo who contributed articles about school administration and teaching. Derrick has more than two decades of experience in the field of education. He is the superintendent for Jennings Public Schools in Oologah, Oklahoma. Derrick taught middle school science and acted as the basketball coach for seven years. He was a principal for nearly 10 additional years. Derrick's work also appears on websites targeted to parents and educators such as TeachersTools.com. Articles from other educators and universities frequently cite his ThoughtCo articles. They also appear as referenced works in books and journals. Derrick holds Oklahoma teaching credentials for elementary education, middle-level science, and physical education. Education Derrick Meador earned a Masters in Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Administration from Northeastern State University in 2005. He also holds a Bachelors in Education (B.Ed.) with a focus on Elementary Education and Middle-Level Science from Oklahoma State University. ThoughtCo and Dotdash Meredith ThoughtCo, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is an award-winning reference site offering education content created by experts. ThoughtCo reaches 13 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Derrick Meador A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Roles of School Personnel 5 Interactive Social Studies Websites for Every Classroom School Issues That Negatively Impact Student Learning School Communication Policy Developing a Complete Student Code of Conduct A Complete Guide to First-Year Teaching Interactive Programs to Promote School Pride The Increasingly Important Role of Athletics in Schools Essential Standardized Test Taking Tips for Parents A Review of Reading Eggspress What Teachers Do Beyond the Classroom When No One Is Looking A Teacher's Basic Guide to Making a Referral The Ultimate Teacher's Guide to Discipline Referrals 5 Interactive Math Websites 20 Things Your School Principal Wish You Knew Arizona Education and Schools 24 Simple Rules All Teachers Should Live By Effective Strategies to Increase Parental Involvement in Education The Role of the Principal in Schools Developing an Effective Policy to Deter Fighting in School An Overview of the American Federation of Teachers Middle School Students and Their Various Personalities How Depth of Knowledge Drives Learning and Assessment Sample Complete School Retention Form