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ABOUT ME

I have a long history within education. I have been teaching in multiple capacities for over 30 years. I absolutely love the work that I do and have found a passion for how technology is changing the landscape of education for students of all ages.  I have trained multiple school districts around the world on how to approach a 1:1 initiative, along with the utilization of Google Workspace.

Professional Experience

Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Sheboygan Area School District                                 August 2013-Present

  • District leader of instructional technology PK-12

  • Responsible for the new district 1:1 initiative which includes over 9000 Chromebooks and 1000 iPads

  • Oversees Library Media Specialists and a team of Technology Integration Coaches

  • Responsible for organizing Google Workspace staff PD trainings

  • Policy and handbook development

  • Responsible for teacher workstation replacement and training

 

Technology Integration & Instructional Specialist, Fond du Lac School District                         August 2009-August 2013

  • District leader of 1:1 computing initiative

  • State and nation-wide technology presenter  

  • Developer of specialized trainings for over 500 staff members

  • Specialized trainings for over 2200 students

  • Expert in device review and selection

  • Creator of district level 1:1 website

  • Communication specialist as seen through nationally written articles, interviews, and webinars

  • Development of nationally recognized professional development website for teachers

  • Volunteer with Google to help improve the Chromebook in Education program

  • National Webinar Presenter for Google in Education Team

  • Presented to the Wisconsin State Education Committee about Fond du Lac’s 1:1 Initiative

 

Secondary Education Teacher(Broad Field Social Studies, Fond du Lac School District            August 1994-2011

  • Broad Field Social Studies teacher with psychology emphasis, grades 8-12

  • Project based learning integration

  • Effective use of active learning strategies

  • Response to Intervention training

  • Leader in Social Studies curriculum revision

  • Differentiated instruction for all learners

Qualifications

Teacher of the Year, 2010-2011

Teacher of the Year nominee, 2011-2012

Teacher of the Year finalist, 1998

Social Studies Department Team Leader, 2004-2011

GPA: 3.80, Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Google, Haiku Learning Management System, Apple applications testing; Chrome Operating System, MAP Testing System, Skyward SIS

Google Certified Innovator and Google Education Trainer, Google Geo Summit Attendee,  Jim Knight Instructional Coaching trained,

CUE Lead Learner

Google EDU Team Members

 

 

                            Michael Jaber      James Leonard      Mike Schwab

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