MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1- 523.01), and pursuant to section 211 of the District of Columbia Health
Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6- 99; D.C. Official Code § 3-
1202.11), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
Mr. Louis Ferguson
Morse Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 5)
for reappointment as a consumer member of the Board of Psychology, for a term to end November 30,
2024.
Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please do
not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
at the request
of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
14 To confirm the reappointment of Mr. Louis Ferguson to the Board of Psychology.
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16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Psychology Mr. Louis Ferguson Confirmation
18 Resolution of 2023".
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20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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Mr. Louis Ferguson
Morse Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 5)
27 as the consumer member of the Board of Psychology, pursuant to section 211 of the District of
28 Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D. C. Law 6-99;
29 D.C. Official Code§ 3-1202.11), for a term to end November 30, 2024.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Louis H. Ferguson
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science degree in Administration from Trinity College; After-
School for All Program Coordinator; elected Building Representative of
school chapter for WTU, administrative internship at Wilson Senior High
School; chair of discipline committee, knowledge and understanding of
student growth and development based on graduate and
undergraduate studies, as well as practical classroom experience;
knowledge and understanding of organizational systems based on
being an elected member to the Local School Restructuring Team
(LSRT), elected member to School Chapter Advisory Committee (SCAC),
and practical classroom teaching experience; knowledge and
understanding of the dynamics of a diverse student population,
neighborhood community, and diversity within the work force of an
urban setting for over fourteen years, as well as, numerous
conferences ad special events involving multi-cultural awareness and
sensitivity.
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Administration, May 2002, Trinity College
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, June 1979,
University of Maryland
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2009---Present
Retired
October 2007—October 2009 (RIF)
Assistant Principal, Leckie Elementary School (ES)
• Monitor instructional implementation of curriculum through
routine informal and formal classroom observation; assessed
and evaluated teaching strategies and effective practices;
advise and support teachers elevate practicing “best practices;”
• Collaborate with Principal, teachers and, support staff to
support student achievement by insuring quality of instruction
was present, appropriate supervision by designated personnel of
students were in place, observing, monitoring, and
implementing the application of Chapter 25 related to student
discipline to insure a healthy learning classroom environment
exist;
• Analyze DC CAS data to understand and develop strategies to
improve student achievement implemented through after-school 2
tutorial supplemental services, systematic grade-level weekly
sessions addressing students’ strengths and weaknesses; etc.
• Interview, recommended prospective candidates for hire, and
managed staff of educators and support staff related to
classroom environment and instruction, and office procedures
and practices;
• Assist Principal to facilitate faculty and staff meetings, LSRT, and
SCAC meetings;
• Supervise in the management and operation of the school’s
Administrative Office in relations to support staffs’ duties and
responsibilities, i.e. typing and filing operation, servicing the
faculty and students, and parents to supervising custodial staff
related to cleaning and repairs to insure that a safe and
conducive environment exist for optimum teaching and learning;
and
• Engage in parent conferences to develop a working partnership
for the effort to establish mutual academic and behavioral goals
related to the ultimate success of the student/child; and
• Administrative liaison to America’s Choice Reform Model
personnel and local school personnel;
• Coordinate, collaborate, and facilitate developing academic
strategies with Testing Committee to improve students’ test
scores;
• Review, assimilate, and compile data for America’s Choice
Reform Model Reports.
August 2006 – October 2007
Assistant Principal, Anacostia Senior High School (SHS)
• Monitor instructional implementation of curriculum through
routine informal and formal classroom observation; assessed
and evaluated teaching strategies and effective practices;
advise and support teachers elevate practicing “best practices;”
• Collaborate with Principal, teachers and, support staff to
support student achievement by insuring quality of instruction
was present, appropriate supervision by designated personnel of
students were in place, observing, monitoring, and
implementing the application of Chapter 25 related to student
discipline to insure a healthy learning classroom environment
exist;
• Analyze DC CAS data to understand and develop strategies to
improve student achievement implemented through after-school
tutorial supplemental services, systematic grade-level weekly
sessions addressing students’ strengths and weaknesses; etc.
• Interview, recommended prospective candidates for hire, and
managed staff of educators and support staff related to
classroom environment and instruction, and office procedures
and practices; 3
• Assist Principal to facilitate faculty and staff meetings, LSRT, and
SCAC meetings;
• Supervise in the management and operation of the school’s
Administrative Office in relations to support staffs’ duties and
responsibilities, i.e. typing and filing operation, servicing the
faculty and students, and parents to supervising custodial staff
related to cleaning and repairs to insure that a safe and
conducive environment exist for optimum teaching and learning;
and
• Engage in parent conferences to develop a working partnership
for the effort to establish mutual academic and behavioral goals
related to the ultimate success of the student/child; and
• Administrative liaison to America’s Choice Reform Model
personnel and local school personnel;
• Coordinate, collaborate, and facilitate developing academic
strategies with Testing Committee to improve students’ test
scores;
• Review, assimilate, and compile data for America’s Choice
Reform Model Reports.
December 2005—August 2006
Assistant Principal, M.M. Washington, Career Senior High School
(CSHS)
• Monitor instructional implementation of curriculum through
routine informal and formal classroom observation; assessed
and evaluated teaching strategies and effective practices;
advise and support teachers elevate practicing “best practices;”
• Collaborate with Principal, teachers and, support staff to
support student achievement by insuring quality of instruction
was present, appropriate supervision by designated personnel of
students were in place, observing, monitoring, and
implementing the application of Chapter 25 related to student
discipline to insure a healthy learning classroom environment
exist;
• Analyze DC CAS data to understand and develop strategies to
improve student achievement implemented through after-school
tutorial supplemental services, systematic grade-level weekly
sessions addressing students’ strengths and weaknesses; etc.
• Interview, recommended prospective candidates for hire, and
managed staff of educators and support staff related to
classroom environment and instruction, and office procedures
and practices;
• Facilitate faculty and staff meetings, LSRT, and SCAC meetings;
• Assist in the manage of the operation of the school related to
the Main Office’s duties and responsibilities, i.e. typing and filing
operation, servicing the faculty and students, and parents to
supervising custodial staff related to cleaning and repairs to 4
insure that a safe and conducive environment exist for optimum
teaching and learning; and
• Hold parent conferences to develop a working partnership for
the effort to establish mutual academic and behavioral goals
related to the ultimate success of the student/child; and
• Review, assimilate, and compile data for LEA Annual Report.
September 2000—November 2005
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Grade Mathematics Teacher, Macfarland Middle School
• Instruct, facilitate, observe, assess, evaluate, and counsel
students and parents regarding academic concepts, skills, and
principles related to mathematic discipline
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of the school’s
disciplinary policy, practices, and procedures with voluntary
faculty and staff;
• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and practices with
the testing committee to increase student test scores;
September 2004—Present
Building Representative for Chapter Unit, Macfarland Middle School
• Represent and present teacher concerns, relating to Union
contractual compliances, to administration through oral dialogue
and written communications;
• Facilitate oral and written communication with administrative staff
and SCAC during monthly meetings addressing faculty concerns, as
well as, monthly Chapter meetings with faculty;
• Counsel teachers concerning appropriate procedures related to
work issues, etc.
October—June 2003
After—School for All Evening Program Coordinator, Macfarland Middle
School
Design evening program containing work schedule for facilitators;
rotational schedule of activities for students containing snacks,
academic tutorial study sessions, and recreational activities, i.e.,
computer science, soccer and basketball, arts and crafts
components, and mathematics workshops. This program also
included a special partnership with the Building School Program
which allowed students to integrate their creative talents with the
practical applications of mathematics and design, as well as, a
separate parent partnership component to increase parent
involvement with the collaboration with the school social worker.
February—April 2002
Principal Internship, Stephen Tarason, Principal, Woodrow Wilson
Senior High School
• Observe, analyze, and evaluate District high schools operating
instructional programs through scheduled collaborative sessions
cited as, citywide focus walks;
• Observe and analyze local school budget committee operating
procedures and dynamics related to critical line-item dialogue,
deliberation, and methods of aligning priorities; 5
• Assist in principal’s staff meeting with presentations and
discussions;
• Assisted in principal’s unstructured, structured, and mid-year
conferences (with the consent of willing staff) related to
classroom observations;
• Attended superintendent staff meetings;
• Attended, observed and evaluated principal mid-year
performance review with supervisor;
• Observed, analyzed, and evaluated administrative negotiation
skills and style related to local school stakeholders and
department meetings, i.e., Wilson’s Cabinet Meeting, SCAC, and
faculty meetings, etc., and
• Participated in community ties with multi-cultural constituents
involving scheduled evening community events to build
community and parental support and involvement.
• Drafted professional instructional staff bulletins (Macfarland MS)
September 1998—June 2000
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Grade Social Studies Teacher, Macfarland Middle School
• Instruct, facilitate, observe, assess, evaluate, and counsel
students and parents regarding academic concepts, skills, and
principles related to mathematic discipline
• Collaborated in the design and implementation of the school’s
disciplinary policy, practices, and procedures with voluntary
faculty and staff;
• Collaborated in the design, implementation, and practices with
the testing committee to increase student test scores;
September 1990—June 1998
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Grade Classroom Teacher, Barnard Elementary
School
Instructed, facilitated, observed, assessed, counseled, and
evaluated students’ academic understanding of the concepts
and skills related to their studies in reading, language arts,
mathematics, science, and social studies.
OTHER EXPERIENCES
• Trained and supervised volunteer teachers as Co-director of
Sunday School; Unity Church of Washington, D.C.
• Participated as usher and member of choir, Unity Church of
Washington, D.C.
• Designed and instructed program curriculum as Co-director of
Sunday School;
• Assessed, analyzed, evaluated management concerns related to
employee behavior or
• Observed, assessed, analyzed, evaluated and classified job
descriptions related to their scope, complexity, and 6
responsibility of work assignments, as Classification Specialist,
Department of the Navy;
• Assessed, analyzed, evaluated, and interviewed applicants
related to job vacancies to determine qualifications and
respective recommendations for most qualified candidates for
certification, as Staffing Specialist, Department of the Navy;
• Veteran: United States Navy
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
• DCPS Administrative Services Credential Standard Professional
• DCPS Professional Teaching License
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION
• Member, Phi Delta Kappa, George Washington University
Chapter
• Member, The American Association of School Administrators
(AASA)
• Member, American Federation of Teachers
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Louis Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson is currently retired and recently finished a term on
the Board of Psychology. He has also served on the Board of
Massage Therapy.
In his recent work experience, Mr. Ferguson was an Assistant
Principal at Leckie Elementary School in the District. He was
responsible for monitoring the successful implementation of
curriculum through classroom observations for collaboration with
the principal, teachers, and external stakeholders. This was to
support and enhance student achievement, as well as to evaluate
and assimilate data toward student goals. Mr. Ferguson was also
previously the Assistant Principal at Anacostia and M.M.
Washington Career Senior High Schools. In all, he was a teacher for eight years prior to serving
in an administrative capacity.
A Ward 5 resident, Mr. Louis Ferguson earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
from the University of Maryland and his Master of Science in Administration from Trinity College.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: July 31, 2023
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Louis Ferguson, Dr. Anthony
Jimenez, Dr. Joette James, and Dr. Jeremy Kozne as members of the Board of Psychology
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-724-1303, or me at 202- 724-7681.
______________________________ Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish