Christopher Kirill Sokolov, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I'm thrilled to start 2020 at Town School for Boys where I'm serving as Technology & Research Consultant in a great technology team surrounded by a curious and joyful faculty and staff community -- not to mention the young learners! I'm looking forward to helping grow the rich array of opportunities for engineering thinking and problem-solving here.

As dean, I lead Holy Trinity Cathedral in worshipping God according to the Holy Scriptures and Holy Traditions of the Orthodox Christian Church, encouraging union with God and among the faithful, coordinating educational and charitable efforts, and ministering to the congregation and wider community.

As Chancellor, I assist the Archbishop of the Diocese of the West, Orthodox Church in America, in a role akin to COO or chief of staff. It is a great honor to serve and help lead the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the 59 parishes and eight monasteries that make up our diocese in Montana, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I am honored to teach classes in the Educational Technology Program of the School of Education at University of San Francisco!This semester, I am teaching the course Digital Leadership Lab (ETK 602-01 Hybrid & ETK 602-50 Online). Digital technologies do not just open up opportunities; they also raise new problems and challenges. In this lab course, we explore how to efficiently and ethically establish an intentional digital presence within your learning environment and the wider professional community. We also explore how to teach our students similar, age-appropriate skills. Finally, we grapple with the systemic inequities that digital technologies can reveal as well as mediate.In May of 2017, I taught a seminar, "Coding for Educators" (ETK698-01). In this seminar we will consider how educators integrate coding into their classrooms. What are the benefits to students? How much of the coding movement is hype? What are the barriers to access and how can we overcome them as individual educators and in society? We will model how to teach and learn the kind of coding that will empower every educator to integrate coding into any subject area and a variety of learning goals. We will immerse ourselves in a number of engaging tools including Hopscotch, Scratch, different robots, Minecraft, and even languages that will push the most accelerated learners. The day-long format of each class session will allow us to learn, try, share, and reflect deeply on this expressive literacy. Students will leave this course ready to integrate and teach coding at age-appropriate fluency.

Syosset, Ny, Us

Leads the educational and formation process of diaconal candidates throughout North America as they seek to serve as ordained deacons in the Orthodox Church in America. Current efforts focus on redesign of curriculum and e-learning pilot courses.

San Francisco, California, Us

The Director of Innovation & Technology is charged with providing strategic, visionary, educational, and infrastructure leadership in all areas of educational technology and other innovative learning and teaching efforts. The director builds the capacity of teachers to integrate and utilize technology and other innovative tools and strategies into their practice. Both a big-picture thinker and a hands-on implementer, the director leads a direct team of four and works closely at all school levels at a 400-person independent K-8 school. In addition to implementing his second expansive one-to-one iPad program, current projects and duties include:o Member of the key leadership administrative team and curriculum committeeso Advocates for and implements STEM initiatives across the curriculum in keeping with the Strategic Plan’s goals of fostering the school’s Habits of Mind and Artistic Mindseto Develops and teaches “Identity” weekly cornerstone class to 6th and 7th graders, “coding” electives, robotics, and e-portfolio classeso Works closely with Division Heads to promote cross-curricular project challengeso Supports teachers in professional development and teacher coachingo Partners with other school leaders in strategic planningo Works closely with Development department and trustees on fundraising projectso Articulates to admissions and other audiences how innovation, creativity, and technology are integrated into the daily experience of an SF Day student.o Establishes and oversees annual technology budgetso Supports master facilities planning process and other Board-level initiativeso Participated in WASC/CAIS visiting team and other educational community effortso Member of Schoolwide Advanced Learners Taskforce

San Francisco, California, Us

An interim leadership position (scheduled completion June 2015) that worked directly with the Head of School who who was simultaneously the interim Head of Upper School following a mid-year departure. Provided day-to-day leadership by overseeing student life, faculty efforts, and administrative structures to ensure continuity, consistency, and coordination of the Upper School (Grades 5-8) program. Supported the Head in management of the educational program, faculty, students, scheduling, and community communication. Among other duties: o Worked closely with and coordinated agenda in the Upper School leadership team (Dean of Students; 8th grade Chair; 7th grade Chair; Learning Resource Director) o Chaired job searches (HS Placement Director; US Counselor; 8th Gr. English; 6th Gr. History; US Math; US Latin; 6th Grade Science; 7th Grade Science; Technology Teacher & Coach) o Participated as member of the Upper School Head search o Managed staffing and budget day-to-day o Supported Team Chairs and Advisors in interacting with families o Represented Upper School and Administrative Team at Admissions, Development, major facilities, and other school events, conversations, meetings o Member of Schoolwide Advanced Learners Taskforce o Member of Schoolwide Diversity Committee o Led faculty and student gatherings and meetingsChristopher also served as the 6th Grade Team Chair and a 6th Grade Advisor until June 2016.

San Anselmo, Ca, Us

The Director of Technology at San Domenico School oversees all aspects of educational technology systems and applications that enhance teaching, learning, and business operations. • Dynamic, innovative technology educator• Creative administrator and team leader across organization departments• Infrastructure expert with proven management and professional development credentials.• Key member of the Head of School's CabinetThis position approximates SAGE Level IV Senior System Administrator.This position requires a blend of technological expertise and leadership skills. The Technology Department supports all internal clients and end users (faculty, staff, and students).Under Christopher's leadership, the Technology Department has become a trusted partner in all aspects of institutional life. In 2011-12, San Domenico School became Marin's first one-to-one (1:1) iPad school. In June 2012, San Domenico hosted iTeach 2012, a professional development conference for 150 educators, school leaders, and technology professionals. In December 2012, Apple, Inc., recognized San Domenico as an Apple Distinguished School -- joining a cadre of 103 leading schools nationwide bearing this distinction.

Yonkers, New York, Us

In a role that provided for institutional transition and growth blending Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsibilities with Operations leadership, I coordinated technology, physical plant operations, administrative, and Press/Bookstore fulfillment operations.Also served as Lecturer in Liturgics and Archdeacon at the Seminary and in the Orthodox Church in America.

Bronxville, Ny, Us

Co-taught "Writing for the World Wide Web" with Dr. Kate Behr.

La Jolla, Ca, Us

Led student employees providing excellent customer support at the highest levels of technical excellence; created web and print resources for entire University community.

Ed.D., Organizational Leadership

M.Div., Theology

Ba, History With Distinction And Minor In Russian Literature

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