Sean Nash Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Basehor, Kansas, United States

Biology Teacher at Basehor-Linwood School District in Kansas. Bobcat. Ask me about empowering scientifically literate humans via Honors Biology, Zoology, and the new Honors Scientific Research program.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

•Designs, organizes, and coordinates the alignment of comprehensive curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development efforts.•Identifies, delivers, and promotes PreK-12 next practices in the area of Science.•Provides support for school improvement through district-level and site-based training to equip staff with necessary information, skills and/or processes that allow for intentional instructional decision-making.•Coordinates and supports content learning communities as they work with the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum.•Leads and supports Teaching and Learning Coaches to facilitate implementation of district strategic initiatives.•Leads and supports science-supervising building administrators to facilitate implementation of district strategic initiatives in science.•Provides oversight for other special projects as they relate to curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development as they relate to science, instructional coaching, and the induction of teachers new to the district.•Designs, organizes, and delivers professional development for district staff members that enables the acquisition of the Board of Education goals and district strategic initiatives.•Supports the strategic 1:1 computing environment and the integration of technology as part of the curriculum and classroom instruction.

Kansas City, Missouri Area & Statewide

To provide extraordinary educational experiences for students and staff. To develop a shared vision for expanding learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting. To provide leadership and professional development for online/blended learning opportunities for students and staff in the district.• Supervises online classes, course development, and course enrollment for online learning that will enhance current offerings as well as expand offerings for students. • Coordinates the creation of blended classes and assists building leadership with implementation to extend the traditional classroom.• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of eCampus students. • Communicates between building administrators and counselors on student progress and needs. • Maintains high standards for student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to district policy and due process rights of students. • Supervises eCampus professional, administrative, and support personnel. • Participates in the process to recruit, screen, hire, train and assign eCampus staff. • Coordinates existing resources and works to expand potential eLearning opportunities. • Communicates to and conducts meetings for staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the online learning program. • Provides technology training to support district programs.• Supervises online learning initiatives during Summer School. • Works with outside agencies to offer courses beyond current student population in North Kansas City Schools. • Represents North Kansas City Schools in the Northland Online Learning Consortium. • Supervises the day-to-day operation and function of the district’s learning management program. • Provides support for the district’s learning management system and the strategic planning and communications of upgrades and new functions. • Assists the Professional Development department in electronic delivery of training.

Kansas City, Missouri

•Identifies, delivers, and promotes Pre K-12 next practices.•Coordinates and supports content learning communities as they work with the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum.•Provides support for school improvement through district-level and site-based training to equip staff with necessary information, skills and/or processes that allow for intentional instructional decision-making.•Designs, organizes, and delivers professional development for district staff members that enables the acquisition of the Board of Education goals and district strategic initiatives.•Supports and develops Curriculum Council members to lead their colleagues through the understanding and implementation of district strategic initiatives.•Provides oversight for special projects as they relate to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.•Supports the 1:1 computing environment and the integration of technology as part of the curriculum.•Assists and supports administrator collaborative teams to facilitate implementation of district strategic initiatives.•Assists and supports Teaching and Learning Coaches to facilitate implementation of district strategic initiatives.

Saint Joseph, Missouri

This was a newly-created position in the SJSD. The District Instructional Technology Specialist reports to the Associate Superintendent in charge of Curriculum & Instruction. Duties include: •Planning and implementation of professional development for district administration team •Shaping of various SJSD policies regarding technology •Leading district teams and individuals toward technology integration projects •Providing input into districtwide laptop “image” for staff and students prior to to 1:1 implementation •Filling integral role on newly-formed “Technology Task Force” •Acting as an important liaison between Curriculum & Instruction and IT

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Courses taught: Honors Biology, Honors Marine Biology, Honors Zoology, Honors Botany, Science Investigations (independent and original student research program). Benton High School Department Chair from 2003-2008. Selected as first district classroom to adopt 1:1 computing with laptops, 2005.

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Duties as building-level generalist instructional coach include conception and delivery of large-group staff development, facilitation of professional development for departments and other small focus groups, and ultimately one-to-one reflective coaching cycles for faculty on an opt-in basis and some district-level PD. As a result of personal strengths and affinities, my work toward the end of this period was allowed to shift toward the “T” (technology) in the TPACK framework.

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Courses taught: Seventh Grade Science, 7th & 8th Grade Odyssey (District Multidisciplinary Gifted Program) Program components: 2/5 Literature, 1/5 Science Research, 1/5 Math Investigations, 1/5 Future Problem Solving

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology

Activities and Societies: MWSU Distinguished Alumni Award, 2005. Tri-Beta Honor Society. Student Regent. Biology Club.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Wrestling, Cross Country, Golf