Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Jim Scharff

Clinician

Educational Administration

Educational Leader shipand Policy Studies N229-ELagomarcino Hall

Email: jscharff@iastate.edu

 

Educational Background

B.S. - University of South Dakota , Vermillion, So. Dakota

Major - mathematics Minor - social studies

M.A. - University of South Dakota , Vermillion, So. Dakota

Major - secondary administration

CAS - Iowa State University , Ames , Iowa

Major - educational administration for certification as school superintendent

School Business Management Academy Certification

Iowa Association of School Business Officials

Ph.D. - Iowa State University , Ames , Iowa

Major - educational administration

Jordan-Larson Award Recipient as Outstanding Education Graduate Student

 

Research and Dissertation

An analysis of public school financial allocation policy alternatives as supported by selected education groups in Iowa

 

Professional Experience

High School Mathematics Instructor, Rock Valley Community Schools, Rock Valley , Iowa

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, State of Iowa Department of Public Instruction

Jr.-Sr. High School Principal, Primghar Community Schools, Primghar , Iowa

Superintendent/Elementary Principal, Primghar Community Schools, Primghar , Iowa

Superintendent of Schools, Laurens-Marathon Community Schools, Laurens , Iowa

Director of Finance and Support Services, Mason City Community Schools, Mason City , Iowa

Clinician - Education Leadership and Policy Studies, Iowa State University

Executive Director, Iowa Association of School Business Officials

 

Areas of Interest and Teaching

Leadership

Ethics

School Finance and Support Services


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