Director of Learning and Content

• Dec 2021 - Present

Senior Education Consultant

• 2016 - Present

As a Senior Education Consultant with Meucci and Company, I complete numerous projects and hold different roles depending on the project and customer needs. My versatility and expertise position me to be a vital member of the Meucci Team as a project manager, strategic planner, instructional designer, curriculum developer, and training specialist. I have had opportunities to strategically plan and manage projects with various customers such as Microsoft Worldwide Learning, Defense Acquisition University, American Baccalaureate School, Idaho State Department of Education, and Cheyenne Public Schools. While the project's specifics vary, my team delivered each project within budget, scope, and delivery dates. I design training and skilling materials to deploy Microsoft Fundamentals certifications, Microsoft Learn, and Microsoft Learn for Educators resources in K12 and higher education. I designed and developed course curriculums for the Microsoft Imagine Academy. These courses included various materials, including syllabus, pacing guides, evaluation criteria, implementation strategies, supplemental resources, and instructor training materials for a global market. I plan, design, and deliver in-person and virtual training worldwide to trainers and end-users. I work directly with customers to understand and adapt training to meet their particular needs and audience, analyzing data throughout sessions to provide the most successful training experience and outcomes possible for attendees. I regularly present at conferences such as the International Society for Technology in Education, Microsoft E2 Educator, Southern Business Education Association, and Idaho Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conferences. Show less

Senior Collaborator

• 2016 - Apr 2022

I deliver in-person and virtual professional development sessions worldwide on new and relevant topics, including but not limited to Microsoft Teams, OneNote, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, Microsoft Accessibility features, Surface integration, and educational apps. Consult and collaborate with education partners, trainers, and customers to develop technology integration strategies and training plans for the most effective use of technology to meet the goal of increasing productivity and meeting the needs of individual organizations. I have had the opportunity to present at conferences such as Computer Science for Georgia, Alabama Career and Technology Education, Kansas Career and Technology Education, and South Carolina Business and Information Technology throughout my time at Educational Collaborators. Show less

Business and Information Technology Teacher

• 2003 - Jul 2017

This position allowed me to build my skills as an exceptional classroom teacher, mentor, professional development facilitator, instructional designer, and curriculum development expert. In the classroom, I worked with various students, including gifted, special needs, autistic, deaf and hard- of-hearing, low-income, and military families. Since I worked with a wide range of students, it was essential to identify individual needs and adjust my approach to their educational, social, and emotional needs. Offering students after-school activities improves academic achievement and is proven to assist in emotional stability and overall happiness. My school needed a field hockey coach, dance team leader, and Future Business Leaders of America advisor, and I ecstatically stepped up the fulfill those needs. These opportunities were as beneficial for the students as they were for me. I enjoyed leading them to explore new interests and build relationships deeper than possible in the classroom setting. As I grew as a teacher and gained expertise in my skill set, I began stepping up as a leader for my peers within the city and the state. I collaborated with other professionals on textbook adoption committees, instructional design and curriculum development projects. I also shared my knowledge by planning and conducting professional development sessions in my school, city, and state. As a veteran teacher, I mentored other teachers entering the field by working with them as they completed their educational requirements. Show less

Business and Information Technology Teacher

• 2001 - 2003

As I finished my education and transitioned out of the Air Force, I was in search of a profession that supported my family's needs, gave me satisfaction, and challenged my skills. Baltimore City Public Schools had a shortage of teachers and offered a career switchers program to get professionals into the classroom. This opportunity was just what I was looking for, a schedule great for my family's needs and the ability to give back to a community in need. I was introduced to the teaching profession and spent my first year in a low-income community and my second year with troubled youth in an alternative education setting. To say this was a growth opportunity for me is an understatement. While neither of these settings is easy, it was tough as a new teacher, but I knew I found my calling. Show less

Survival Equipment

• Mar 1994 - Jul 2001

The Air Force was the beginning of my adult life. This experience made me grow as a person and a professional. I was able to gain not only job-specific skills but also positive personality traits. I served as a Parachute and Fabrication Specialist. I inspected and repaired life-saving aircraft equipment including ejection seats, parachutes, rafts, and life preservers. As I progressed through the ranks, my responsibilities also grew. As a section leader, I coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance, and enforced disciplinary action for subordinates. My efforts and leadership did not go unnoticed when a special detail position opened. The Squadron commander identified me to fill that need. I conducted training on proper handling, storage, and disposal of classified information in this squadron-level position. Show less