Ryan Erickson Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

- Developed and taught coding curriculum, teaching students the basics of statically typed languages- Implemented the use of an Augmented Reality Sandbox using Ubuntu and compiled on Unix CLI- Produced activities, lessons, and units for K-6 STEM students integration the use of 3D printers -Developed a Digital resource guide for other buildings implementing Makerspaces-Produced Makerspace curriculum through curation of content from online and offline sources-Created K-3 student 3D printing guide and distributed it through presenting at TIES 2015-Gave and developed Professional Development to District 196 staff around Makerspace tech. tools-Managed Makerspace initiative and subsequent equipment, tools, curriculum, and budgets -Collaborate with teachers around MakerSpace project ideas and technology integration -Conduct outreach to teachers to encourage use of the space through Professional Development to the faculty and staff page.-Developed partnerships with local business to provide additional funding to the Makerspace.-Manage daily operations of the MakerSpace.

-As part of Stratasys commitment to develop 3D printing technology in education, it assembled a diverse team of educators from the United States and Canada to create the Stratasys NA Education Customer Advisory Board (eCAB) -Judge for GrabCAD Extreme Redesign 2017-Designed educational curriculum for Stratasys Education for use in K-12 schools and Higher Education. - Consulted on multiple projects with the goal of bringing the power of 3D printing to more students across the country and globe. -Created educational 3D printing modules for Learning Blade STEM education

TIES MN Conference - Dec. 2015 - K-3 use of 3D Printing in the ClassroomNSTA National Conference - May 2016 - Implementing 3D printing across the K-12 CurriculumISTE National Conference - July 2016 - Fostering Creativity in MakerspacesISTE National Conference - July 2016 - Implementing 3D printing across the K-12 CurriculumMN NSTA - Oct. 2016 - Laser Cutters + 3D Printers + Vinyl Cutters = Bolstered K–3 Math CurriculumNSTA National Conference - May 2017 - Implementing 3D printing across the K-12 CurriculumNSTA National Conference - May 2017 - K-3 3DP Best Practices

Apple Valley, Mn

Produced K-12 STEM alignment guides for 3 STEM schools inter DistrictImplemented and developed STEM curriculum utilizing technology tools and resources Developed K-12 STEM relationship with Stratasys leading to an ongoing partnership

Crossroads Elementary

Used inquiry based teaching throughout year round schedulePlanned hands on Engineering lessons to meet MN Standards for 1st through 6th gradeImplemented lesson to teach MN State Science Standards to KindergartenDesigned and implemented integrated curriculum that effectively engaged studentsReceived EcoLab Grant which provided for STEM unit materialsPracticed Responsive Classroom Techniques with all studentsParticipated in district wide PLC’sSupported classroom teachers in school wide iPAD implementation

Center For Stem Education

Developed an engineering design-based curricular units focused on science concepts, meaningful data analysis, and measurement for 4th grade students.Completed research to enhance the understanding of best practices in STEM education, and on the development and implementation of standards-based engineering curricular units for students in 4-8th grade.The curricular unit is going through an extensive design research cycle to ensure a quality product and then will be submitted to TeachEngineering ( http://www.teachengineering.org ), an online peer-reviewed digital library, for use across the United States and beyond.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

Flew over 500 hours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Collaborated with Iowa and California counterparts over a year long deployment to Iraq. Performed air crew-member duties. Performed maintenance operational checks. Performed maintenance test flights. Diagnosed and troubleshoot malfunctions in aircraft subsystems. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections. Maintained and updated aircraft logbook forms and records.

Master'S Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology

I am passionate about authentic implementation of technology into the K-12 learning environment. I believe that technology can be used.

Bachelor'S Degree, Education And Teaching

Attained my Bachelors degree Education all while serving my country as a Chinook Helicopter Flight Engineer. My time at Bethel sparked my.