Brian Whitson Email & Phone Number

Salisbury, NC, US

Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

Taught General Chemistry I & II Labs, Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab

China Grove, North Carolina, United States

North Carolina

Taught online Honors Chemistry to students from around North CarolinaServed as Chemistry Course LeadCompleted Curriculum Revisions

North Carolina

Instructional Leader for Instructional Technology at North Carolina Virtual Public SchoolAssist in creating instructor support resources (newsletters, videos, etc)Assist in solving problems to improve instructor efficiency

North Carolina

Serve as an instructional leader for Professional Learning Duties included Professional Learning in Copyright/Intellectual Property, Micro-credentialsProvided leadership to facilitate professional development to instructors at NCVPS

China Grove, NC

I am excited about working with both teachers and students in implementing Design Thinking, Problem Based Learning (PBL), and Challenge Based Learning (CBL) to prepare students for anything that they will experience in the future. I am inspired by the amazing work occurring at North Rowan High School as they help students find their "True North." I also.

Spencer, NC

I will work collaboratively with other educators to integrate Design Thinking, Challenge & Problem Based Learning, and the Core Curriculum in innovative learning opportunities for the amazing students at North Rowan High School.

North Carolina

Created and delivered professional development tied to the NC Digital Learning Competencies (DLC) for educators across the state. Provided training on the DLCs to all Instructional Technology Facilitators in Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Created two different sessions as part of my duties. Created a Digital Citizenship Session and a Data Tools for Assessment.

China Grove Middle School

• Served as main coordinator for 1 to 1 initiative where all students were issued iPads for instructional purposes
• Responsible for managing, enrolling, and inventory of iPads
• Provided training for using technology including Achieve 3000, MobyMax, MathSpace, Schoology, ActivInspire, webpage design, and other applications in addition to blended and digital learning
• Provided trouble shooting for student and staff technology issues
• Developed and implemented technology plan to… Show more
• Developed and implemented technology plan to update school’s technology and infrastructure

Salisbury High School

• Teacher – Honors Virtual Reality I & II (Locally Developed STEM courses); Chemistry; Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry; Honors Chemistry II; Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science
• Created Virtual Reality I and II curriculum with district support (3-d animation & video game design)
• Planned and created engaging lessons based on Essential Standards and AP Curriculum while maintaining student discipline and monitoring student progress
• Developed positive relationships with… Show more
• Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Served as member of Instructional and School Improvement Teams to increase student achievement and success

Charlotte, NC

• Engaged members and organized local affiliates to promote public education
• Provided individual member consultation regarding professional and work issues
• Promoted leadership development among educators
• Conducted professional development sessions pertinent to educators

Salisbury High School

• Teacher – Chemistry; Honors Chemistry, Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry; Honors Chemistry II; Physical Science; North Carolina Teacher Cadet
• Initiated AP Chemistry and NC Teacher Cadet Program
• Planned and created engaging lessons based on Essential Standards and AP Curriculum while maintaining student discipline and monitoring student progress
• Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Chair, Science Department

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Media (Instructional Technology)

Graduate Student in Educational Media (Instructional Technology)

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry, Science Education

Activities and Societies: North Carolina Teaching Fellow, CRC Freshmen Chemistry Award, Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Studied both.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, Science Education

Undergraduate student; major in Chemistry & Science Education; minor in Anthropology