August, 2003 - Present
Howell Public Schools Howell, MI

Technology Literacy Teacher (Grades 6-7-8)

• Developed and delivered grade-level, and standards-based curriculum for grades 6-7-8
• Managed classroom and records for 165 students per quarter
• Established positive relationships with students, parents and peers to ensure forward progress is made in the area of technology literacy
• Speaker/Presenter at 2005 MEA/MACUL Student Technology Showcase
• Presented professional development workshops for teaching staff

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, coordinated and delivered staff development programs for over 700 employees
• Developed and delivered technology instruction to all teachers and staff in the use of all district software packages including Microsoft Office applications as well as DreamWeaver, SASI, Class XP, Integrade Pro, ABACUS and numerous others
• Developed and delivered instructional workshops for over 700 staff members in the use of digital hardware such as cameras, Smart Boards, scanners, printers and PDA's
• 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)
• Wrote technology curriculum for students (based on Michigan Curriculum Framework and National Technology Standards and Benchmarks)
• Developed and maintained training web page
• Developed and published monthly technology newsletter (HPS TECH TIMES)
• Developed and delivered weekly “Technology Tips” e-mail to all staff
• Wrote technology grants
• Investigated and evaluated effectiveness of emerging technologies for district use

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

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

• Education Excellence Award 2003 (State Association of School Boards) for T4: Tomorrow’s Technology/Today’s Teachers
• Employee of the Month (Oct. 1999) at New Horizons for high achievement on evaluations and leadership
• Instructor of the Month (March, April, July 1999) 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

• Speaker: Michigan Association for Computer-related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference 2002 "T4: Tomorrow's Technology/Today's Teachers: A Model Technology Integration Staff Development Program"
• Speaker: Howell Public Schools Professional Development Day October 24, 2003 "George Lucas and a Couple of WISE-Guys: A Guide to Simple Ideas for Project-Based Learning"
• Speaker: Michigan Association for Computer Related Technology Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference 2003 "Project-Based, Inquiry-Based and Problem-Solving Learning: A Great Way to Engage, Excite and Enthuse Your Students"