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Menomonie, Wisconsin

EDUC 656 Bullying and Cyberbullying in SchoolsOnline Course Issues, educational interventions and instructional strategies for creating a safe learning environment. Develop practical instructional strategies to break the cycle of bullying and cyberbullying when students use text messages, personal websites, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and other social networks to harass peers. Explore policies, procedures, climate and culture for providing positive, safe and respectful schools.EDUC 660 Teaching for Creativity and Innovation: The Maker CultureOnline Course Learn evidence-based instructional strategies that support building models, prototypes, inventions and innovations and encourage creative problem-solving and team collaboration across a wide range of subject matters and all grade levels. Applications of learning theory and assessment strategies will be employed to create K-12 interdisciplinary inquiry-based maker experiences.EDUC 645 School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)Online Course Principles of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). Roles and functions of the school-wide PBIS team, action planning for sustainable practices, data management systems/tools, and data analysis for planning three-level interventions and monitoring progress.

Bohemia, Ny

Develop and teach a number of Professional Development courses geared toward teachers in the K-12 setting. Current course offerings include: Literature outside of the English Classroom, Incorporating Cell Phones in the Classroom, BYOD - Mobile Learning in the Classroom, Google Apps for Beginners, Google Apps Intermediate - Apps for Assessment, Apps for Google Apps - Increasing Productivity and Creativity, Assessment Made Easy, iPad Presentation Methods, iPad Assessment Methods, A+ Online Tools for every educator, DASA - Dignity for All Students Act

I review new and existing educational technology products for Tech & Learning Magazine. I also occasionally write feature articles, and have been a judge in their Awards of Excellence Program.

Albany, Ny

Albany, Ny

College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cyber Security

Yorktown Heights, Ny

Created a student-run Tech Support DeskBuilding a MakerSpace (one is never done!)Responsible for the day to day operation of the library media centerChair of the High School Technology CommitteeCo-teach multiple technology enhanced units with classroom teachersResponsible for student and faculty training in various technology toolsCoordinator of the BYOD Pilot at the High School

Write a monthly Tech Tips newsletter for college instructors, K-12 educators, and instructional designers Research, evaluate, select, cite and annotate online resources regarding current and emerging technologies

Moderate community forums and produce a monthly blog post that ties Common Core Standards to Technology.

Pawling, Ny

Responsible for the day to day operation of the library media centerDesigned and piloted an online Contemporary Literature/Information Literacy CourseDesigned and Co-taught portions of AP English Language onlineCo-taught various technology enhanced units with classroom teachersTaught numerous technology related Professional Development Courses

New Lebanon, Ny

Responsible for the day to day operation of the library media centerDesigned and co-taught multiple units in Blackboard with English TeachersOrganized two Superintendent’s Conference Days on TechnologyCo-Author of Questar III BOCES Regional Information Literacy CurriculumImplemented 7-12 Information Literacy Classes

Philmont, Ny

Responsible for day to day operations of the library and budgetConducted Basic Computer Classes for community membersImproved and maintained the quality of library services to the residents

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Information Science/Studies

Professional Development Certificate, Elearning And Online Teaching, 4.0

Master’S Degree, Curriculum Development And Instructional Technology, 4.0

Master'S Of Library Science, School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist, 3.96

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Science And Policy, 4.0

Certificate, Music Performance, General, 3.85