Passionate Technology Integration Specialist with 15+ years of experience designing and delivering vibrant learning solutions for elementary students, teachers and computer science practitioners. Dynamic collaborator adept at building strong connections across statewide education. Built a reputation as a leader in developing innovative teaching solutions, earning the prestigious Presidential Science and Math Teacher of Excellence Award for the state of Massachusetts in 2018. Possesses a deep passion for optimizing teacher’s aptitude in using technology to cultivate new and innovative learning for their students. WHAT SETS ME APART:► Redefining Technology: Transforms students from consumers to producers by enabling learners to collect data and conduct testing to inspire students to use technology to create simulations. ► Leading Professional Development: Facilitates workshops and optimizes learning management systems to activate digital literacy and redefine computer science. Integrates technology utilizing 3 essential E’s - engage, enhance and extend technology. ► Thought Leader: Go to person for information, inspiring educators to integrate computer science and digital literacy into the curriculum and supporting more substantial global and sustainable projects like Global Read Aloud, renewable energy impact globally and locally, and problem/project based learning.► Curriculum Design: Designs and implements curriculum that is closely aligned with digital literacy and computer science literacy standards for the state of Massachusetts. ► Culturally Responsive Teaching: Models for instructors proven techniques and strategies to incorporate design elements that create equitable and responsible learning environments.