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