Patrick Higgins Email & Phone Number

Patrick Higgins, Jr. has been a teacher of English and Social Studies, a technology coordinator, and an administrator at various schools in New Jersey. Additionally, he has consulted in public and private schools across the nation. In his current position as Assistant Superintendent at the Rockaway Township School District, he focuses on developing curriculum to meet the needs of today's students, coordinating professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators, and facilitating change through innovative programs. He has presented on topics such as Workplace Mental Health, Leadership for Today's Students, Creating Personal Learning Environments, Writing for Authentic Audiences, and Revitalizing Traditional Learning Environments. His focus within the past year has been on introducing teachers to the disruptive nature of social technology and the pedagogical shifts they bring about. He has been an adjunct professor at St. Elizabeth's University and St. Peter's University. He has been a contributor at Chalkdust101, and Edsocialmedia, and is a contributor to Technology and Learning Magazine. He was the 2015 ISTE Making IT Happen Award Recipient.

Listed skills include Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, and 19 others.