Technology+&+Innovation

=INTRODUCTION=

For many years, I've worked to articulate and define my desired legacy in education. I've taught many things to many people throughout my years in the profession, but never could articulate my vision for the work I want to impact students. Now, I am able to say I fully commit to enthusiastically encouraging teachers to take risks in the practice. Please read on to learn how I'm hoping to make my mark in education. I am at a stage in my career where I am not afraid to take risks with my professional learning and engagement with schools in a way that will move student achievement or make things “better.” I enthusiastically embark on new adventures in technology with eagerness. As a result, I have learned a great deal about technology, it’s effective use for communication, and its endless potential for use in education.

Additional qualities included, but not limited to the following: · Technology trend setter and leader in AEA and among area schools; · Comfortable working with all people as trainer, collaborator, or facilitator; · Possess zest and passion for education; · Understand the urgency and need to prepare students in 21st Century; · Futuristic thinker with an ability to make connections between available technology and it’s effective use in education; · Positive attitude towards new learning; and, · Consistent with delivery of quality services to clients as reflected in evaluations.

=TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE=

**Intel "Thinking With Technology" Senior and Master Trainer**
Train teachers in "Thinking with Technology" Unit Design & Project Based Approaches; specifically, using the Visual Ranking, Seeing Reason, Showing Evidence, and Seeing Reason Tools.

**Adobe Connect Webinar Provider**
Conduct monthly sessions with Iowa Core participants via Adobe Connect

**Transitioning Schools into 21st Century**
Participated in staff development with CASTLE group (Scott McLeod) to further abilities

**University of Wisconsin-Stout, Graduate Course in Technology**
Learned effective use of a multitude of Web 2.0 tools and policy and research for successful use of technology in schools

**Alignment Technical Training**
Administer training to districts in the "Iowa Curriculum Alignment Toolkit" (Outcome 4 of Iowa Core)

**21st Century Technology**
Lead & inspire colleagues to use Web 2.0 resources in the classroom in ways that will effectively increase 21st Century Skills in students

**EdTech Grant: Social Studies**
Participated in a series of on-line facilitation classes and course development for the State of Iowa on-line eCurriculum