2020-current
Trumansburg Central Schools
Tenured STEAM Collaborator:
2016-2020
TST BOCES
Technology Integration and Curriculum Specialist:
Serve as technology leader for 9 districts in order help teachers to maximize student learning environments. Focus on PBL, New York Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), Computer Science for All Consortium, asynchronous learning and ePortfolios. Awarded $600,000 Learning Technology Grant from New York State to fund the Teknologia Project which is designed to engage educators in a supportive environment where they are encouraged to explore areas of interest and/or passion to grow their pedagogical and leadership skills. Planned and developed the “Library of Things” which is a lending library of technology tools for classroom educators. This resource provides over 500 tools, from drones to 360 cameras and robotics, that are supported by our technology integration specialist.
2012-2016
Dryden Central Schools
Tenured Teacher Dryden High School:
Created and facilitated student-centered lessons for Regents Earth Science and Environmental Science. Developed non-regents skills-based curriculum for lower level students that focused on use of technology for critical thinking and problem solving skill development. Continued development of inquiry-based learning, such as the use of case studies, problem and project based learning and the use of electronic portfolios.
2004-2012
Groton Central Schools
Tenured Teacher Groton High School:
Developed and implemented enriching, student-centered lessons for Regents Earth Science (9 years), environmental science-based courses (2 years), and Astronomy (1 year). Proven ability to develop high-quality differentiated instruction to accommodate a range of learning styles and abilities. Strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning, such as the use of case studies, problem and project based learning, and the use of electronic portfolios. Developed curriculum incorporating technology as a tool in and outside of the classroom resulting in observed student excitement toward discovery and learning. Created a positive learning environment grounded in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
2003-2004
Lakeshore Central Schools
Long Term Substitute:
Created and facilitated student-centered lessons for Regents Earth Science and Environmental Science. Developed non-regents skills-based curriculum for lower level students that focused on use of technology for critical thinking and problem solving skill development. Continued development of inquiry-based learning, such as the use of case studies, problem and project based learning and the use of electronic portfolios.