Create teaching and learning experiences focused on STEM disciplines and emerging technologies. Develop nurture partnerships that promote the development of computational skills, machine learning and other related STEM competencies.

Provide Senior Leadership for the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Inquiry and Innovation. Increased the scale and reach of IMSA Fusion STEM Curriculum and Kits from serving Illinois to serving over 25 states nationwide with kits and teacher training.Developed the culture and strategy of Innovation for the academy.Developed international partnerships providing teacher training and unique student experiences.

•Manage and lead in the planning, development, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of the Robotics and Engineering Design Curriculum Project. Developed sustainability plan for use by the Georgia State Department of Education. Author and present research regarding STEM education and implementation of STEM integrative curriculum at local and national conferences. •Design long term and short term professional development experiences for teachers focused on problem based learning pedagogy using technology such as robotics, computing and 3-D design/prototyping tools. •Develop and assess curriculum according to state and national science, mathematics, and technology standards such as the Robotics and Engineering Design Curriculum for 8th Grade CTAE•Develop and assist in the development of proposals to external funding sources including private, state, and federal agencies.• Teaching Responsibilities1. Instruct Robotics Certificate Series (Courses 1-4) NASA Electronic Professional Development Network courses nationally.2. Instructed Robotics Course 1 Race To The Top/Electronic Professional Development Network courses to Georgia Teachers. 3. Provided training on the use of SolidWorks/3-D printing for instructional purposes.

Manage K-12 Outreach Programs in Robotics and Engineering. Assist in the administration of the Georgia First Lego League Competition. Design and write curriculum for high school engineering classes for the department of education of Georgia. Implement professional development for teachers interested in Robotics per the initiatives of Race to the Top.

8th grade Mathematics Teacher

Aerospace Education Specialist for NASA Glenn Research Center employed by Pennsylvania State University

Managed and developed curriculum for Calculus AP and Algebra

• Planned and facilitated professional development for educators internationally on effective use of inquiry based activities to increase performance and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics using NASA resources.• Conducted student programs and demonstration lessons modeling effective classroom instruction.• Consulted with national, state, and local education leaders to facilitate systemic change.• Collaborated with Kentucky State of Education leaders to provide professional development for school administrators.• Formed partnerships with NASA scientist and engineers, university partners and school districts to facilitate and promote STEM programming.• Designed and facilitated community outreach programs for Centennial of Flight Celebration, AirVenture Oshkosh and NASA 50th Anniversary at Adler Planetarium.• Partnered with NASA mission directorates, education projects and the astronaut office to facilitate NASA Explorer Schools Kickoff Community Events. • Integrated the use of instructional technology.• Developed and trained new Aerospace Education Specialists.• Designed and implemented assessments of programs and resources.• Served as Director for the Urban Rural Community Enrichment Program.• Served as an adjunct professor.