Career Summary

Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems effectively. Creative instructor capable of breaking down complex problems into understandable parts and associating the learners’ knowledge with the subject matter being taught.

Professional Experience

School District of Beloit		08/00 to present
Instructional Technology Specialist in Professional Developoment TEACH WI Grant Project Manager for the School Districts of Beloit and Janesville Special Education Program Coordinator / Assistive Technology Program Coordinator / Diagnostician / Special Education Web Site Designer / Computerized IEP		01/04 to Present 01/01 to 12/03 08/00 to 01/01
Green Bay Area Public Schools		01/90 to 08/00
Green Bay Area Public Schools Technology Coordinator Washington Middle School Learning Disabilities teacher Eisenhower Elementary Emotional Disturbance teacher Jackson Elementary Emotional Disturbance teacher Eisenhower Elementary Emotional Disturbance teacher		12/99 to 08/00 09/95 to 12/99 08/92 to 08/95 09/90 to 08/92 01/90 to 06/90

Technology/Presentation Experience

• Presented at Connected Math User's Conference Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 2006
• Presented at State Education Conference Milwaukee, WI 2006
• Presented at Wisconsin Math Council Conference Green Lake, WI 2005
• Presented at Governor's Wisconsin Educational Technology Conference (GWETC) Madison, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Dells, WI 2002-2004
• Designed district-wide Individualized Education Program (IEP) using FileMaker Pro
• Designed district-wide Mileage Claim Database using FileMaker Pro
• Planned and implemented numerous staff workshops on the Computerized IEP Program
• Led District web site task force and authored web page procedures
• Co-Authored and programmed Oakfield High School attendance database using FileMaker Pro
• Planned and implemented numerous staff workshops on HyperStudio
• Planned and implemented staff workshops on using our District Network
• Planned and implemented staff workshops on Science Software integration
• Planned and implemented numerous staff workshops on ClarisWorks
• Instructed students and staff in the use of computer software packages including: FileMaker Pro, ClarisWorks, Avid VideoShop, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, HyperCard, HyperStudio, Creative Writer/Fine Artist, Netscape, Adobe Golive, Eudora, MultiMedia Encyclopedias, Microsoft Office, Inspiration, Painter 6 and several Secondary and Elementary curriculum adopted software packages
• Created desktop publishing applications for teachers with ClarisWorks, FileMaker Pro, Photoshop
• Authored and maintained Washington Middle School web site since January, 1997
• Established Washington Middle School Web Page Club, Rocket Fuel
• Coordinated and led workshop for training of workshop leaders
• Performed as building Assistive Technology Liaison from 1996 to 1998
• Installed elementary computer labs which included installing and testing software, educating staff and students to ease the transition from Macintosh to Windows platform, and troubleshooting equipment problems
• Researched and tested many software packages to make educated recommendations to curriculum and technology committees

• First place winner in the International HyperStudio Multimedia Contest, teacher division, 1998
• Developed and maintain Math Magic, CMP & Investigations web site; QuickTime streaming of middle school math lessons
• Assisted in creation of Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue homepage
• Previously ran software company Teachers’ Pet Productions; create special education IEP software for school districts www.teacherspetproductions.com
• Currently own media production company Media Paws, LLC ; video production, web site creation, multimedia design and pet photography www.mediapaws.com
  

• Local, Regional and National Presentations including: NCTM Regional Conference, 2006; Michigan State Users Conference, 2006; Wisconsin Education Conference, 2006; Wisconsin Math Council, 2005; and co-presented with Apple Computer at Governor's Wisconsin Education Technology Conference 2002, 2003, 2004.
• Integrated technology into five or more educational units throughout each school year, using computers, TVs, digital cameras, Alpha Smart Keyboards, projection systems, scanners, video devices, tape recorders and numerous software packages.
• Co-Founded the Orange Wednesday Club which contributed to positive staff morale through weekly participation.
• Designed and implemented a successful LD resource program at the middle school level.
• Coached sophomore block college students in implementing language arts and math lessons to students with learning disabilities.
• Designed and implemented a Structured Behavior Management Program, which rewards student success and provides consequences for inappropriate actions. Program cited for excellence within the Green Bay district. Demonstrated and coached beginning ED teachers in implementing this successful program.
• Built close interaction with parents through home visits. Planned individualized strategies for behavior management in school as well as in the home and community.
• Led staff development regarding ED inclusion. Consulted, collaborated, and problem- solved with affected staff members.
• Orchestrated weekly LD/ED team-teaching. Developed "Specials" program, which provided multi-sensory, hands-on approach to learning.
  
  

• Final Cut Pro Training, Nexus, Janesville, WI 2001
• iTech Conference. Apple, Milwaukee, WI 2001
• Integrating Technology. Compaq and T.H. E. Institue, Green Bay, WI 2000
• GWETC Technology Conference. Milwaukee, WI 1999-2004
• TIES Computer Conference. Minneapolis, MN 1991, 1995, 1997
• District Internet Training. Green Bay, WI 1997
• Computer Networking and NetCloak. Graham MicroAge, Oshkosh, WI 1996
• HyperStudio for Teachers Workshop. Green Bay, WI 1996
• HyperCard for Teachers Workshop. Green Bay, WI 1991
• Koehn Institute for Technology. UW-Oshkosh, WI. 1992, 1993, 1995
• Special Education Conference. Oshkosh, WI 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999
• Emotional Disturbance Conference. Madison, WI 1992
  
  

• OS: Windows 95 through Windows XP, Macintosh OS 7 through OS X
  
  
• Programs: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Adobe Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, Final Cut Studio, iMovie, HyperStudio, Adobe ImageReady, QuickTime.

• WI Teaching Licenses: K-6 Elementary Education; ED, LD, CD grades 1-8.
  
• Masters of Education: Lesley College, Cambridge, MA, 1998
  Master: Computers in Education/Instructional Technology
  
• Bachelor of Science: UW-Oshkosh, 1989
  Major: Special Education, Elementary Education.