 David HornakHorizon Elementary Principal |
Name:Hornak David
Date of birth:
Address:
Phone:(724)-964-6767
Email:davidghornak@gmail.com
Website:https://twitter.com/horizon48842
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Early Child Development major with ZA endorsement
Elementary Physical Education minor
Elementary Teaching Focus
Twenty-two Post Graduate Credits
Educational Leadership Focus
Central Office Certification
2007-Present Holt Public Schools, Holt, MI
Elementary Principal/Lead Learner
2015-Present National Association of Year-Round Education
Executive Director
2008-Present Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Adjunct Faculty Member: Physical Education and Sport & Teacher Education
1994-2007 Holt Public Schools, Holt, MI
Elementary Teacher/High School Soccer Coach
Young Fives-First grade teacher
High School men’s and women’s soccer coach
Certified Reading Recovery® Teacher
Mentor Teacher 2005-2006
Interim Principal Spring 2005
Cooperating Teacher for CMU student teachers 2004-2005
Initiated “Talk with me Tuesday” Parent/Principal communication sessions
Established a Little Free Library in two locations in our Community
Established the Horizon Scholarship for Holt High School graduates who attended Horizon
Caberfae Peaks: Ski/Snowboarding Saturday (Annual School Community Trip)
Delhi Township: Sidewalk Enhancement Project
Delhi Township: Food Recycling Project
Annual 5K Run, Walk, and Roll for Education
Wellness Initiative Sponsors: Aldi & Kroger
Michigan Fitness Foundation Partnership
Original Okinawan Karate of Holt (After School Martial Arts)
Michigan State University (Spanish Enrichment After School Program)
Central Michigan University Reading Clinic (Summer Reading Assessments and Case Studies)
Rush Capital Area Soccer Club (After School Soccer Program)
2014-15 MASA Courageous Journey, Superintendent Endorsement (at completion)
2015 Joint Evaluation Committee: Selecting the next Standardized Test Vendor for the State Assessment
2007-Present, Fitness Activity Coordinator and 5K Chair, Holt, MI
2007-Present, Instructional Leader (Principal), Horizon Elementary, Holt, MI
2005-2007, Wellness Chair, Sycamore Elementary, Holt, MI
2004-2007, Developer and Director, Holt Junior Rams Soccer League, Holt, MI
2003-2007, Community Education Soccer Instructor, Holt, MI
1998-2007, Developer and Director, Holt Youth Soccer Camp, Holt, MI
1998-2007, Developer and Director, Holt Soccer Golf Outing, Holt, MI
1997-2007, Coordinator of 36-team high school soccer scrimmage, Holt, MI
1997-2007, Summer Soccer Camp Counselor, Michigan State University
1997-2007, Helped raise over $100,000 for the Holt Soccer program, Holt, MI
Superintendent’s Cabinet Member
Negotiating Team Member: Administration v Holt Education Association
Interviewing Team
New Principal Mentor
Student Success Team Program Development Committee Member
Teacher Evaluation Process Committee Member
District Level Wellness Team Committee Member
2014 Michigan Fitness Foundation, co-author, $25,000 district grant
2013 Michigan Fitness Foundation Grant, $1642
2012 Michigan Fitness Foundation Grant Extension from 2011, remainder of $4500
2012 MDOT Sidewalk Enhancement Project Grant, co-author, $207,000
2011 Michigan Fitness Foundation Grant, $4500
2010 National Safe Routes to School Grant, $1000
2009 Safe Routes to School Grant, $1000
2005 Holt Education Foundation Grant, Literacy Works, $1250
1999 Capital Region Community Foundation Grant, Light the Field, $6000
1999 Holt Education Foundation Grant, Nursery Rhymes, $400
1998 Capital Region Community Foundation Grant, Life Cycle of a Frog, $225
2014 Excellence in Teaching Nomination, Central Michigan University
2013 Governor’s Council Champion of Health Award, State of Michigan
2012 American Association of School Administrators (AASA): Pursuing Excellence Award, National Award
2008 Outstanding School Employee
2006 Honored Teacher in Who’s Who Among American Teachers
2005 Honored Teacher in Who’s Who Among American Teachers
2004 Honored Teacher in Who’s Who Among American Teachers
2003 Honored Teacher in Who’s Who Among American Teachers
1994 Central Michigan University Varsity Soccer Spirit/Hustle Award Winner
1989-1992 Central Michigan University Varsity Soccer Letter Winner
2015 Clinton County RESA Community Conversation: Set the Stage for Learning: Alternative Calendar Presentation
2015 Ionia County ISD: Set the Stage for Learning: Alternative Calendar Presentation
2015 Eaton RESA: Set the Stage for Learning: Alternative Calendar Presentation
2015 I Am a Teacher Expo: Michigan State University Kappa Delta Pi
2015 Clinton County RESA: Set the Stage for Learning: Alternative Calendar Presentation
2015 Addison Public Schools: Site Visit and Presentation
2015 Panelist: Michigan State University Kappa Delta Pi
2015 Lakeview Public Schools: Site Visit and Presentation
2014 Mock Interviewer: Michigan State University Kappa Delta Pi
2014 Baldwin Public Schools: Year Round Education Works!
2014 Au Gres-Sims Public Schools: Year Round Education Works!
2014 Belding Public Schools: Year Round Education Works!
2014 Boomers Rock Radio Show: Cross Generational Unification to Support Local Schools
2014 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2013 Michigan Fitness Foundation: Walking School Bus
2013 Greenville Public Schools: Year Round Education Works!
2013 Montcalm/Ionia Superintendent Association: Year Round Education Works!
2013 Mt. Pleasant Public Schools: Year Round Education Works!
2013 In the Arena Radio Show: Wellness and Education
2013 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2012 Clare/Gladwin RESD: Year Round Education Works!
2012 Genesee County Superintendents: Year Round Education Works!
2012 Boomers Rock Radio: Wellness and Education
2012 Boomers Rock Radio: Walking School Bus
2012 Youth Movement Radio: Wellness and Education
2012 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2011 Central Michigan Works: Engaging your School Community
2011 Michigan House of Representatives Education Reform Committee: Year Round Education Works!
2011 Focal Point: Walking School Bus
2011 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2010 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2009 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2008 Central Michigan University: Transitioning from Student to Intern
2015 NAESP: Calendar Reform/Balanced School Calendar: The Impact of Summer Recess on Mathematical Learning Retention
2015 MAPEA Virtual Research Symposium: The Impact of Summer Recess on Mathematical Learning Retention
2014 MEMSPA Conference: Calendar Reform: Balanced School Calendars
2014 CATALYST: Capital Region Prosperity Summit—Keynote Speaker, Literacy Counts: A Vision for a Literate Society
2013 MEMSPA Conference: Job Embedded Professional Development
2013 NAESP Conference: Making the Most of your Minutes: Impacting Students Even Before the First Bell Rings, National Conference
2013 Transportation Bonanza: Safe Routes to School: Tips for Success
2012 Transportation Bonanza: Safe Routes to School: The Walking School Bus
2012 MEA Conference: Job Embedded Professional Development
2012 MEMSPA Conference: Autism: How Prepared is your School?
2011 TEDx Presentation: Engage your School Community: A Local Story
2011 MEMSPA Conference: Engaging your School Community
2010 MEMSPA Conference: Oh no, no one ever taught me that!
2009 MEMSPA Conference: Year Round Education Works!
2008 MEA Conference: Year Round Education Works!
Hornak, D. G., & Jensen, E. (1999). The school-home literacy connection:
Making your minutes count. Michigan Reading Journal, 31(4).