Todd Clark was born and raised in The Quiet Corner of Connecticut. At the age of 13, Todd accepted the free gift of Jesus Christ after hearing the testimonies of several reformed convicts at a 4th of July gathering. They shared how God transformed their lives and gave them peace. Todd was moved by their stories and embrace Jesus Christ. Todd was put into a special education class for two hours a day from elementary through middle school. He refused to special education classes in high school. He struggled through high school and didn’t graduate with his class. Nevertheless, he finished high school by taking summer school. The only reason he completed school was his involvement in music and sports. Without these two activities, he may not have graduated. Higher education was rarely if ever talked about in the Clark household. After high school and through the age of 30, he dabbled in an eclectic aria of occupations in the blue-collar variety.
After enduring two major operations, he and his family decided to attend Liberty University to establish a challenging career in education. He felt he needed to use his brain rather than his body to make a living. Liberty University made a positive impact on his life. He learned to study effectively, think critically, and solve problems decisively. In 2002, he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree with teacher licensure (P-12) and received the National Collegiate Education Award and All-American Scholar Collegiate Award.
Todd packed up the family and moved to Georgia to teach general music to children in grades K through 5. He taught in DeKalb County Public Schools for three years in two different schools. In 2005 to present, he has been working in the Gwinnett County Public Schools teaching general music to 1,300 to over 1,950 students per year. After five years of teaching, he decided to pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree for Administration and Supervision (P-12) with licensure in 2009. He became grade level chairperson for several years starting in 2009, and immediately pursued an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Teaching and Learning (2010) and finished his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Teaching and Learning in 2014.
Todd recognized the benefits of self-directed learning starting in 2007. His Master’s, Specialist’s, and Doctorate’s degree programs were self- directed learning programs that encouraged self-discipline and achievement. There were opportunities to communicate with fellow students and professors through discussion forums, emails, and videoconferences. He learned more through research and seeking answers on his own, than sitting in classrooms listening to lectures. Todd understands the struggles and problems in the educational system, and he has found many solutions to academic, spiritual, financial, and sovereign issues.
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