Jon Pennington, PhD
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Patti Almirez-Taglianetti
Jon models professional excellence at Assets School. He has been instrumental in helping our school achieve high level technology certifications and awards while delivering a world class, cutting edge education to our students. Jon works as a bridge enriching our curriculum with technology enhancements while creatively collaborating across many departments to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life benefiting our students, families, faculty, and staff. As a colleague, Jon is a team player who gives generously and graciously of his time and talents often exceeding expectations. It's an honor and a pleasure to work with Jon in advancing our school's mission.
Jyo Keakealani Bridgewater
Jon's expertise, accurate analysis, and ability to work with anyone, make him an exceptional education technology consultant. His approach is always effective, efficient, and trustworthy, focusing on educating as well as advising. Careful listening and a genuine interest in solutions guarantee a positive outcome when working with Jon.
Patti Almirez-Taglianetti
Jon models professional excellence at Assets School. He has been instrumental in helping our school achieve high level technology certifications and awards while delivering a world class, cutting edge education to our students. Jon works as a bridge enriching our curriculum with technology enhancements while creatively collaborating across many departments to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life benefiting our students, families, faculty, and staff. As a colleague, Jon is a team player who gives generously and graciously of his time and talents often exceeding expectations. It's an honor and a pleasure to work with Jon in advancing our school's mission.
Jyo Keakealani Bridgewater
Jon's expertise, accurate analysis, and ability to work with anyone, make him an exceptional education technology consultant. His approach is always effective, efficient, and trustworthy, focusing on educating as well as advising. Careful listening and a genuine interest in solutions guarantee a positive outcome when working with Jon.
Patti Almirez-Taglianetti
Jon models professional excellence at Assets School. He has been instrumental in helping our school achieve high level technology certifications and awards while delivering a world class, cutting edge education to our students. Jon works as a bridge enriching our curriculum with technology enhancements while creatively collaborating across many departments to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life benefiting our students, families, faculty, and staff. As a colleague, Jon is a team player who gives generously and graciously of his time and talents often exceeding expectations. It's an honor and a pleasure to work with Jon in advancing our school's mission.
Jyo Keakealani Bridgewater
Jon's expertise, accurate analysis, and ability to work with anyone, make him an exceptional education technology consultant. His approach is always effective, efficient, and trustworthy, focusing on educating as well as advising. Careful listening and a genuine interest in solutions guarantee a positive outcome when working with Jon.
Patti Almirez-Taglianetti
Jon models professional excellence at Assets School. He has been instrumental in helping our school achieve high level technology certifications and awards while delivering a world class, cutting edge education to our students. Jon works as a bridge enriching our curriculum with technology enhancements while creatively collaborating across many departments to bring fresh, innovative ideas to life benefiting our students, families, faculty, and staff. As a colleague, Jon is a team player who gives generously and graciously of his time and talents often exceeding expectations. It's an honor and a pleasure to work with Jon in advancing our school's mission.
Jyo Keakealani Bridgewater
Jon's expertise, accurate analysis, and ability to work with anyone, make him an exceptional education technology consultant. His approach is always effective, efficient, and trustworthy, focusing on educating as well as advising. Careful listening and a genuine interest in solutions guarantee a positive outcome when working with Jon.
Credentials
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NJ State Principal's License
NJ State Board of EducationFeb, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
NJ State Spanish Teacher's License
NJ State Board of EducationSep, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Hawaii State Spanish Teacher's License
Hawaii State Department of Education
Experience
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Mid-Pacific
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Educational Technologist
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Assets School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructional Technology Specialist
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Jun 2012 - May 2022
Partners with teachers and students to use technology to improve learning. Partners with teachers and students to use technology to improve learning.
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Le Jardin Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design Technology Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
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Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Spanish
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Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
Developed a project-based curriculum to bridge the Middle Year and Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs. Instructed MYP and DP Spanish (grades 7-12). Founded the school’s first student exchange program. Developed a project-based curriculum to bridge the Middle Year and Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programs. Instructed MYP and DP Spanish (grades 7-12). Founded the school’s first student exchange program.
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The College of New Jersey
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor of Spanish
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2010
Redesigned the curricula of SPA 103 and 203 to incorporate student communication with native Spanish speakers living abroad. Partnered with the technology team to customize a new language lab. Built a blog where students upload recordings of themselves speaking with native speakers with a focus on the perspectives of each culture. Redesigned the curricula of SPA 103 and 203 to incorporate student communication with native Spanish speakers living abroad. Partnered with the technology team to customize a new language lab. Built a blog where students upload recordings of themselves speaking with native speakers with a focus on the perspectives of each culture.
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Hunterdon Central Regional High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Spanish Teacher
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2010
Built and coordinated a full student exchange program with a high school in Argentina in 2010 as a result of successive videoconferences and one to one student language exchanges. Developed a new student centered curriculum to develop 21st century proficiencies. Formed partnerships with schools on three continents to create an academic social network for collaboration on projects and authentic language learning . Built and coordinated a full student exchange program with a high school in Argentina in 2010 as a result of successive videoconferences and one to one student language exchanges. Developed a new student centered curriculum to develop 21st century proficiencies. Formed partnerships with schools on three continents to create an academic social network for collaboration on projects and authentic language learning .
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Education
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2014 - 2020
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Learning Design and Technology -
2006 - 2006
Universidad de Alcalá
Teaching Certificate, Methods of Foreign Language Acquisition -
2000 - 2004
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business
B.S., Finance -
2000 - 2004
Arizona State University
B.A., Spanish -
2006 - 2009
Centenary University
Master's of Arts, Educational Leadership
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