HELLO! I’M JOHN TROUPE
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BIO
History, Economics, Public Policy, Philosophy, Ethics, Technology, Nutrition, Anthropology, Science, Geography, Music, Religion, Art...I have a diverse array of interests, and I'm driven to solve problems and answer tough questions. In the classroom, I challenge students to be their best selves. I collaborate with colleagues to bring the best content and strategy possible to my students. As a leader, I bring my people the best resources I can find and then encourage them to find a way to make great things happen.
What I’ve Learned
EDUCATION
M.ED, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
August 2013
summa cum laude
B.A. COMMUNICATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
2005
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, summa cum laude
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Assistant Principal for Northside Middle School
Administrator for the Muncie Virtual Academy
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
I used to list all of the EdTech tools that I used in the classroom, but two trends are making me rethink technology in the classroom. Firstly, AI continues to evolve and few people can claim to have mastered this new set of technologies. It will change the way we do nearly everything that involves computers. Secondly, the research shows the negative impacts of too much screen time on adults and children alike. Where do we go from here? I believe we are going somewhere new and exciting.
CS CONCEPTS
Familiarity with computer programming concepts and languages including: C,
Python, JavaScript, Typescript, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress
Experience
Assistant Principal, Northside Middle School
August 2021-Present
Instructional leader, Problem-Solver, School/Parent Liaison, 504 Coordinator, Alternative Education Coordinator, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (Ross Greene), Restorative Practices, Systems and Processes
Administrator, Muncie Virtual Learning Program
July 2020 - August 2021
Deeply involved in the creation and operation of this fully virtual program, designed to address the unexpected need in the 2020-21 school year. We served over 2,000 unique students in the first year.
Teacher, Fulton High School
January 2014 - May 2018
I taught Economics, Personal Finance, US History and AP US History at Fulton High school in Knoxville, TN. It was an incredible experience with great students, a fantastic team, and a very supportive school structure.
