Jill R. Brown Phd Email & Phone Number

As the Director of Professional Learning, this role leads and manages initiatives to provide resources, tools, and professional development for district technology leaders. The focus is on strategic execution, collaboration, and delivering impactful, aligned learning solutions.Development of Resources Creates and disseminates publications, blogs, webinars, and online tools supporting AI, Cybersecurity, K-12 EdTech Innovation, Network and Systems Design, and Student Data Privacy. Develops learning opportunities across online, facilitated, and in-person formats.Committee, Program and Project LeadershipOversees committees such as AI, Professional Learning, EmpowerED Superintendents, CTO Academy for K-12 Early Career and Aspiring CTOs, Cybersecurity, and CTO Council. Manages meetings, rosters, reports, marketing resources, and conference submissions to ensure smooth operations with project directors and volunteer members.Collaboration and Stakeholder EngagementWorks with the Director of External Relations on sponsorship and in-kind deliverables. Collaborates with the Communications Department to promote learning opportunities and aligns resources and events with strategic goals.Event CoordinationPlans and implements Annual Conference content, including planning, scheduling, presenter selection, and resource updates to meet organizational priorities.Grant OversightMonitors deliverables, supports pre-award planning, and integrates grant-funded projects with existing programs.Content ManagementOversees updates to documents and website content, ensuring accuracy and addresses helpdesk inquiries promptly.Evaluation and Improvement Evaluates learning offerings, incorporates feedback, and designs courses with subject matter experts to meet evolving needs and advance organizational goals.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for district technology leaders. For nearly 25 years, CoSN has provided leaders with the management, community building, and advocacy tools they need to succeed. Today, CoSN represents over 11 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. - See more at http://www.cosn.org/about-cosn#sthash.R2gkLT2c.dpuf

Http://Nmste.Org

Presenter at ISTE ‘11, 14, '21, '22, '23Co-founded NMSTE, an ISTE and CoSN affiliate for New Mexico, to further ISTE and CoSN's missions at the state level.President of the NMSTE board. (Fall ’07-July '11; July '16-Aug '18)NMSTE conference committee, program coordinator, treasurer support, and communications. ('09-'18)CoSN Advisor Emerita; Co-Founder; Exec. Committee; Past Chair; ISEN's Outstanding Educator Awardee at ISTEReviewer for ISTE Conference Sessions '10, '16, '19, '20Presenter for NMSTE Conferences. '08-'16Presenter for New Mexico Technology in Education (NMTIE) Conference. '08-'09, '13 & '15Founded initial EdCamp New Mexico. ('13)

Independent and International Schools Educators Network (IISN; formerly ISEN and SIG IS)Named IISN Advisor Emerita ‘19Co-founded ISEN. An Independent Schools Professional Learning Network, within ISTE. ‘07Chair ('09-'11), past chair (’12)Organizer of the 1:1 Snapshot survey to gather and share data about current practices in 1:1 planning and implementation in over 450 schools and districts worldwide.Facilitate meetings, and help organize "meet and greets" at ISTE conferences.Facilitate monthly board meetings with educators in the US and abroad.Help build volunteer capacity, teamwork, and sustainability.Organizer and host for several webinars and twitter chats.Organized ISTE ‘14 presentation "ISTE PLN Resources to Help With Your 1to1 Program Implementation" remotely with three other PLN leaders.

Denver

Regional Program Chair for selection and implementation of all workshops for ISTE 2016 in Denver.ISTE 2015 statistics: Total attendees: 15,738Total exhibiting personnel: 4,933 Total attendees and exhibitors: 20,671 Tweets and retweets (using #iste2015): 149,006Instagram photos (using #iste2015): 3,980Social media reach: 40,691,644 people worldwide

ATLiS, founded in 2014, is a national professional association, offering targeted professional development, an already-celebrated mentorship program, resources and networking for members, and the extended community. As of June 1, 2018, ATLIS includes over 160 member schools seeking to share knowledge and resources with colleagues throughout the US.Co-Author of "Faculty Readiness Considerations for Campus Reopening"; As schools look at the many factors they must consider before reopening their campuses in the fall, teacher preparedness has moved center stage. ATLIS Think Tank members Dr. Jill Brown of Albuquerque Academy, NM, and Natalia Walchli of Gulliver Schools, FL, have compiled a checklist of concerns schools may wish to address. This crowdsourced list, presented here as an infographic, as well as a more detailed checklist, received feedback from the ATLIS Think Tank as a whole, is meant to create a starting point for conversation and planning. (A direct link is available in the Publications section.)Mentor for the ATLIS Leadership Institute Fellows program. EdTech Stories Vlog Contributor: Susan Davis, Professional Development Director at ATLIS, invites you to follow this new vlog series where EdTech leaders tell their stories of integrating technology, coaching teachers, and improving learning at the independent schools where they work. Contributed December 2019: https://youtu.be/TqKrwlfc7J8

Albuquerque Academy

Global Online Academy was started by 10 leading independent schools with the goal of bringing the benefits of online learning to their teachers and students and preparing students for a global future.Facilitate registration, outreach, parent communication, and ongoing support for onsite GOA students and instructors. Completed GOA "1:1 IMPLEMENTATION" Course '14Hiring committee for Director ('11), pre-GOA conference attendee, and adviser.

Tedxyouth@Albuquerqueacademy

TEDxYouthDay licensee, site coordinator, and school coordinator for a student-led TEDx event.Presented about TEDxYouthDay at ISTE '15 & '16 and NAIS '16.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque Academy is a non-denominational, coeducational, independent college-preparatory day school serving approximately 1,150 students in grades six through twelve. Responsibilities include:Educational Technology support for 150+ faculty and 1,150+ students (face-to-face, blended, and online) including professional development, coaching, problem-solving, collaborative lesson design and curriculum development, solutions and training for administrative needs, evaluation, support, and training for academic hardware and software. (i.e., Learning Management System Canvas, Google, Turnitin, SurveyMonkey, Office 365, and more).Director of Educational Technology from '99-'13, until schoolwide reorganization. As Director, responsibilities included developing a vision for a brand new department, managing personnel (initial screening, organize interviews, and make final recommendations for hiring), managed the departmental budget, teamwork, and reorganized the schoolwide Educational Technology budget process, facilitated regular department and intra-departmental faculty/staff meetings.Co-designer of a robust faculty evaluation systemCommittees: Professional Growth and Development, 10-12 Division Faculty Advisory, Schoolwide Technology, Senior Projects.Site Coordinator for the Global Online AcademyAdvanced Placement Exams CoordinatorCommunity Day Committee support (formerly known as Diversity Day)Assist with schoolwide academic budget requests and purchases.TEDxYouthDay and Hour of Code organizerCompleted training in “Inclusivity: Embracing diversity with compassion and courage.” August ’16 and March ‘16. Attended Gender Sexuality Diversity presentation by Dr. Jennifer Bryan.Educational Technology expert on several ISAS accreditation review teams, most recently in October 2019.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Family Team Coach chair, organize and recruit volunteers to mentor other family team leaders to increase revenue and participation in the annual walk.Assist JDRF with the recruitment of New Mexicans to help with national and state advocacy efforts to support the mission of JDRF. Assist in stewardship efforts for volunteers and donors.Organize successful school, family, and organizational walk teams and fundraising for the yearly walk and other events throughout the year — lead organizer for the Kids Korner at the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes.

Contributor to the 'Online Learning Guide' 'Stories of Excellence' and 'Principals of Good Practice: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age.'Presenter at NAIS Annual Conference '08 -'16 (official blogger '11)Co-facilitator 'Teachers Unplugged' Unconference, 'Speed Innovating,' and Maker Space area.The Task Force evolved from a formal group to a staff position at NAIS in June 2017, and past members will support specific initiatives for the organization as needed. Co-author Online Learning Guide: http://www.nais.org/Articles/SiteAssets/Pages/Online-Learning/OnlineLearningGuide10-5-11.pdfFormerly known as "21st Century Curriculum/Technology Task Force."

The mission of NMANS is to be an advocate for all children attending nonpublic schools in New Mexico. Its purpose is to assure that these students receive the benefits of diversity, free choice, and excellence in education through collaboration and communication.Improved and enhanced our electronic communications as Secretary ('05-'10). Established and maintained online applications, surveys, registrations, and website.Organized a partnership with the New Mexico Educators Conference for 2014. Helped organize and facilitate the annual conference ('05-'12)Presenter at annual NMANS conferences. ('05-'12)

New Mexico

Innovate+Educate is a "think & do" leader implementing research-based strategies to close the national skills gap and bridge the opportunity divide. Our vision is that all individuals have multiple pathways to learning and employment that result in economic success.Educational expert for the Mobile Learning Partnerships.Past project manager and online course facilitator for Intel Teach Elements.Education Advisory Board Member for Innovate+Educate 2008 – 2010.Judge for Century Link Technology grants.

New Mexico Ped

The New Mexico Council on Technology in Education The 1994 Technology for Education Act established a seventeen (17) member council on Technology in Education, which was appointed by the State Board of Education in June 1994.Assist in educating legislators of initiatives during legislative sessions, bring information of interest to the council, help with conferences and discussion sessions, evaluate district technology plans, and general support of the council in its ongoing efforts.Present to state legislative committees, the State Board of Education and coordinated the efforts of state technology leaders in schools.Lead team member for revision of State Technology Plan; Professional Development Section.Authored legislative proposals resulting in grants totaling $50,000 from the New Mexico Legislature for implementation of educational technology.

New Mexico

NMSU Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) program is a statewide partnership charged with further developing the capacity of New Mexico's school districts to integrate technology into classroom instruction by facilitating improved student learning through hands-on enrichment of teacher pedagogical and technological skills. Design and deliver online technology-integration courses to classroom teachers.A key contributor to the development of a statewide curriculum focused on technology integration in the classroom.Implement curriculum through organization and delivery of workshops in 12 districts via on-site workshops using available resources to meet individual and collective needs in ongoing professional development.Train administrators in data-driven decision making and evaluation with the Bill and Melinda Gates Leadership Grant.

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. ISTE represents more than 100,000 education leaders and emerging leaders throughout the world and informs its members regarding educational issues of national and global scope.Executive Committee and Board Treasurer ('08-'10)Oversaw an annual budget of approximately 14-16 MMembership Committee member ('06-'10 and Aug. '12)Accreditation and Standards Committee member ('06-'09)Contributor to the National Educational Technology Standards for Students, Teachers and Administrators (NETS-S; NETS-T; NETS-A)ETAN member and active advocate ('06-'13)ISTE member ('98-Present)ISTE Denver 2010 Conference Committee; Model Classrooms Coordinator where more than 17,500 educators and exhibitors attended ISTE Denver 2010

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Girl Scout Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.Created and organized a Girl Scout troop for girls from Petroglyph Elementary School.Coordinated with Girl Scouts of America and girls' families to coordinate events and experiences to help promote the Girl Scout Mission.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Formerly Applying Computers in Education (ACE)- The goal of the Intel Teach to the Future Program was to train teachers in integrating computers into their existing curriculum. The Intel Foundation hoped that the project would serve as a model for training teachers throughout the country.Albuquerque Academy was awarded the Intel Teach to the Future grant as an LEA for the New Mexico Nonpublic Schools Consortium that trained approximately 200 New Mexico teachers.As the author, recipient, and the lead contact person for the New Mexico Nonpublic Schools Consortium, I managed the LEA's 5 Master Teachers, assisted in recruiting and in the management of the 200 Participant Teachers.Trained, taught, and mentored practicing teachers in the development of technology integrating lesson plans.Received numerous positive reviews from participants and private sector sponsors with expectations of continued support.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Determine, plan, develop, and implement technology integration support needs for five APS/UNM Partnership Programs consisting of approximately 150 graduate students and support teachers. Provide, plan, and implement staff development for UNM College of Education faculty and staff.

Taught CIMTE 365: Microcomputers in Schools Teaching assistant for the required course for preservice teachers introducing the use of technology in the classroom. Developed and implemented the use of a blended curriculum, including an online syllabus and course materials. Mentor, advise, and teach preservice teachers in theories, practical applications, logistics, equity, and ethical considerations and evaluation that surround the integration of technology in the classroom. Implement lessons as a catalyst teacher for the New Mexico Media Literacy Project.

Double Eagle Elementary

Provide hardware, software, technical assistance, staff development, mentoring in classroom integration for school personnel in both PC and MAC platforms. The administrator of funds and facility planning for technology. Authored legislative proposals resulting in grants totaling $50,000 from the New Mexico Legislature for implementation of educational technology. Appointed chairman of the Technology Committee, responsible for the development and implementation of the school’s Technology Plan. Network administrator for a 78-machine Local Area/Wide Area Network.

Rio Rancho, New Mexico And Santa Clara, Ca

Hired as a summer faculty intern to complete various projects and serve as an expert in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Developed a Technology Skills Model of teacher competencies, which later transitioned to an Intel-funded research grant in support of my doctoral research (see education section of resume for more information). Provided consultative feedback on technology integration on a variety of projects under investigation and implementation.

Glenwood Elementary

Successfully participated as an active faculty member and second-grade teacher, Aug. ’92 – June ‘94. Actively participated in many school committees; mini-course, school renewal, student recognition, postal, library facilitation, test improvement, and PTA. Selected to represent the school at a district Technology Links to the Curriculum Workshop. Developed and implemented a yearlong integrated curriculum as a member of a grade level cooperative team. Attended workshops and implemented a hands-on, manipulative math curriculum. Experienced teaching grade levels K-8 as a substitute for VBPS from Oct. ’91 – June ’92.

Lake Weston Elementary

Successfully participated as an active faculty member and first-grade teacher, Jan. ‘90 – June ‘90. Gained experience teaching grades K-8 and Special Needs classes as a substitute for OCPS from Oct. ’89 – Dec. ’89, while our U. S. Navy family was stationed in Orlando, Florida.

Hillrise Elementary

Successfully participated as an active faculty member and second-grade teacher. Gained experience working on a grade-level team to develop and implement the curriculum. Successfully implemented a Whole Language, Language Arts program.

Phd, Educational Technology; Multicultural Childhood And Teacher Education

Dissertation title, "Skills' Teachers Need to Effectively Integrate Technology into the Classroom".

Ma, Curriculum And Instruction

Activities and Societies: NMSU/LCPS Graduate PartnershipCompleted action research on Whole Language: Reading and Writing Instruction

Ba, Elementary Education; Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha