August, 2003 - Present
Howell Public Schools Howell, MI

Technology Teacher (Grades 6-7-8)

• Develop and deliver grade-level, and standards-based curriculum
• Manage classroom and records for 640 students per year
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents and peers
• Serve on District Curriculum & Assessment Committee
• Serve on District Technology Committee
• NCA "At-Risk" Chair (2008-2007)
• Climate and Culture Facilitator
• Assist staff with technology related instruction (Teacher Tech Camp)
• Initiate collaboration with numerous core and encore area teachers

July, 2000 - June, 2003
Howell Public Schools Howell, MI

Instructional Technology Specialist

• Developed and delivered technology integration curriculum for teachers (T4: Tomorrow’s Technology/Today’s Teachers)
• Planned and delivered staff development for Professional Development Days
• Developed and delivered technology instruction to all teachers and staff in the use of all district software packages
• Developed and delivered instruction for all staff in the use of digital hardware
• Consulted with and assisted teachers directly to integrate technology within their individual curriculum
• Guided teachers through TTI process
• Guided teachers through ITTI (NETg On-line Training)
• Developed and maintained training web page (www.colburnscorner.com)
• Developed and published monthly technology newsletter (HPS TECH TIMES)
• Developed and delivered weekly “Technology Tips” e-mail to all staff
• Collaborated on writing technology grants
• Investigated and evaluated effectiveness of emerging technologies for district use
• Implemented and maintained MOUS Certification Testing Center

1998-2000
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
East Lansing, MI

Senior End-User Instructor

• Attended, prepped and delivered training (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels) in over 50 different software programs to thousands of adults including, but not limited to the following:
  • Microsoft Word 2000, 97, 95, 6.0
  • Microsoft Excel 2000, 97, 95, 5.0
  • Microsoft Power Point 2000, 97, 95, 4.0
  • Microsoft Access 2000, 97
  • Microsoft Outlook, 2000, 98, 97
  • Microsoft Project 98
  • Corel WordPerfect 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.1
  • Windows 2000, 98, 98 Second Edition, 95, NT, 3.1
• Consulted exclusively with both small and large organizations and companies to achieve successful software migration (Sparrow Health System, GM Powertrain Plant, Consumer’s Energy)
• PC Applications Help Desk Specialist (contracted with Consumer’s Energy)
• Technology migration specialist

1995-1998
Tahquamenon Area Schools
Newberry, MI

Substitute Teacher

• Taught K-12 all subjects, all grade levels

(June 2006-present) University of Phoenix Online

ADM 535 Educational Leadership: Issues for Women (June 2006)
CED 540 Presentation Pizzazz (June 2006)
EDU 585 Introduction to Middle School Curriculum and Instruction (Ends July 2006)

1998 - 2003
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Master’s Degree in Educational Technology
(Emphasis on Teaching and Learning with Technology)

• Conferred August, 2003
• Cumulative GPA 4.0

Educational Technology Certificate

• Earned June 2000
• Cumulative 4.0 GPA

1980-1982
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

• Graduate Assistant in Theatre
• Began graduate courses in Education

1974-1979
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

BS in Education

• Major in Speech
• Minor in English
• Minor in Theater
• Four year member of Forensics Team
• Forensics Team finished 7th and 5th Nationally (1978-1979)

• International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)
• Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL)

• Mayor of Village of Dansville from March 2000-present
• Village of Dansville Trustee from July 1999-February 2000
• Member of Toastmaster’s International from 1989-2002
• Professional speaker for 15 years

Professional
Certifications

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate
  • Certified 7-8 all subjects
  • Certified 9-12 BX Endorsement
• Online Teacher Certification: Michigan Virtual High School (July 2003)
• MOUS Certified in: Outlook 2000, Word 2000, Power Point 2000, Excel 2000
• Certified Teach For Tomorrow Facilitator
• Certified Best of Practices Facilitator

• 2008 Microsoft Inpiring Teacher Grand Prize Winner
• 2007 ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) "Outstanding Teacher of the Year"
• 2006-2007 MACUL "Outsanding Technology Teacher of the Year"
• 2006 Microsoft Innovative Teacher Forum winner
• 2005-2006 MACUL First Runner Up "Outstanding Technology Teacher of the Year"
• 2005-2006 MACUL Grant Winner:
• 2003 Education Excellence Award (State Association of School Boards) for T4: Tomorrow’s Technology/Today’s Teachers
• 1999 Employee of the Month (Oct.) at New Horizons for high achievement on evaluations and leadership
• 1999 Instructor of the Month (March, April, July) at New Horizons for high achievement on evaluations
• 1998 Division International Speech Contest Champion (Toastmaster’s)
• 1996 Region VI Evaluation Contest Champion (Toastmaster’s)
• 1994 through 1998 District international Speech contest Finalist (Toastmaster’s)
• 1992 District 62 Club President of the Year (Toastmaster’s)
• Hundreds of awards for public speaking

• (2007) Educational Technology Coordinator’s Conference “Innovating for Success: The Power of Collaboration”
  
  
• (2007) Speaker: Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) "Innovating for Success: Leveraging Best Business Practices in Education"
  
  
• (2006) Speaker: Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference
  “Computers and Plaster: Making Connections Not Thought Possible”
  
  
• (2005) MACUL Student Technology Showcase PROJECT: SHARC (Student’s Helping the American Red Cross)
  
  
• (2003) Speaker: Howell Public Schools Professional Development Day "George Lucas and a Couple of WISE-Guys: A Guide to Simple Ideas for Project-Based Learning"

• (2003) Speaker: Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference "Project-Based, Inquiry-Based and Problem-Solving Learning: A Great Way to Engage, Excite and Enthuse Your Students"
  
  
• (2002) Speaker: Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  "T4: Tomorrow's Technology/Today's Teachers: A Model Technology Integration Staff Development Program"