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Highland, Ny, Us

Stamford, Ct, Us

• Manage IT, Computer Science, Library Media, and Innovation departments, expanding and developing Computer Science curriculum to ensure forward-thinking instruction-focused implementation of technology • Developed K-8 technology curriculum to integrate ISTE and AASL, partnering with Director of Innovation Space to promote program and Security and Facilities Directors to develop cost-effective technology efficiencies • Assessed technology contracts to reduce expenses and enhance services, and established Technology Committee

Fairfield, Ct, Us

• Teach Education Technology to grad students online, and develop leadership, tech, and learning design courses • Designed and taught transformational culture, technology innovation, and educational technology in K-12

Highland, New York, Us

• Teach QiGong, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Meditation • Provide Life Coaching, Awareness Mentoring, and Energy Healing

Purchase, New York, Us

• Instruct students in online, hybrid, and traditional settings, infusing 21st century skills into curriculum • Support introducing of Google Apps for Education

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• Managed IT, Education, Technology, and Library Media, enhancing learning commons in each school, supporting implementation of grade-appropriate flex-space/devices, and delivering technology resources to support technology-integrated lessons • Partnered with operations/facilities teams for seamless implementation of new security systems district-wide, overseeing security team and coordinating security committees with leadership to ensure regulatory compliance • Supported Girls Who Code Program through website development training and created Ethical Hacking Club • Trained in one-on-one program in intermediate and middle schools using Chromebook • Designed devices-on-demand program using iPads for elementary school, established high school Bring-Your-Own-Device program, and created Common Elements of Learning, merging ISTE and AASL standards

• Managed IT, Education Technology, Library Media, and Security, implementing new security protocols and infrastructure enhancements, coordinating security committee, including contracted security guards • Strengthened infrastructure stability by engineering new Network Operations Center, Enhanced server and desktop virtualization projects, and re-engineered school perimeter security • Created strategic integration of technology and curriculum, developing technology-integrated lessons and plan for Library Learning Commons and assistive technology plans for Special Education • Saved $100K with new print management program • Established Elementary Skype Classrooms and implemented BYOD initiative–Chromebooks for all grades levels • Implemented new information system Power School and integrated into website with Google Apps for Education

Monroe, Ct, Us

• Managed Facilities, HR, IT, Finance, and Library Media, overseeing town-wide shared services program, administering $MM self-insured health benefits program, representing district at First Selectman’s meetings • Boosted efficiency by streamlining employment processes for HR/Finance overflow and customer satisfaction through performance management, collaborating in labor negotiations with professional/paraprofessional staff • Created technology-integrated lessons for 8-12 curriculum, co-instructing across multiple subjects • Oversaw town-wide shared services program and fostered feedback and parent/staff engagement • Fostered feedback and parent/staff engagement through implementation of suggestion box • Established new K-8 typing curriculum and new K-12 internet safety curriculum using iSafe • Reduced software licensing costs with open-source software, created student email program with Google Apps, and implemented online work order process/tracking

Monroe, Ct, Us

• Managed shared services IT Department for town, police, and public schools to reduce and control expenses, establishing advisory board for program curriculum and developing technology-integrated lessons • Reduced costs by $600 per new computer through vendor negotiation, resulting in $120K savings annually • Advocated for SMART Boards, created IT Internship Program, and migrated district from SASI to PowerSchool, enabling parent access functionality for improved communication • Reduced response time from 72 to within 24 hours for 90%+ of system requests for higher technician productivity • Rewrote district acceptable use policy aligned with 21st-century social skills and technologies • Enabled distant learning in high schools and middle schools, and access to education channel for all schools • Reduced costs for town, police, and schools through shared services and vendor negotiation • Decreased electrical costs and requirements through N-Computing thin client technology in classrooms

• Upgraded Pegasus email to Microsoft Exchange Server, installed financial system, and created new town website • Increased efficiency and equipment uptime by implementing server monitoring system • Improved IT support response time by enabling remote access support • Led $140K project to relocated primary network operations center to standalone building

• Developed new police department website and trained in NIMS • Installed and configured AFIS and implemented “Code Red” town-wide emergency notification system

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• Instructed students in online, hybrid, and traditional settings in multiple courses • Developed new course curriculum for traditional and online classes

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• Developed class schedules and faculty teaching assignments, guiding management styles through observation • Led 3 departments with 28+ educators, continuously enhancing curriculum in collaboration with faculty

• Led development of educational standards in new technologies and teacher technology resources • Created infrastructure design, classroom management, and multi-cultural education development • Evaluated curriculum and technical structure of middle schools and implemented new security policies • Administered 2 donation-based student technology awards and acquired $2.45M+ in grants/donations • Improved student to computer ratio from 7:1 to 4:1, surpassing state requirements • Chaired Superintendent’s Advisory Council and co-chaired district committee on No Child Left Behind • Reduced department budget spending in 1st year by $1.2M+ • Negotiated with district board for multi-year contracts for Information Systems staff • Implemented security policies to comply with regulatory guidelines for data security and child protection

• Developed class schedules and faculty teaching assignments, guiding management styles through observation • Led 3 departments with 28+ educators, continuously enhancing curriculum in collaboration with faculty

Doctor'S Degree, Computer Science

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education

Master Of Arts - Ma, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology