Experience

Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Professional Learning

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Past-President of NMSTE; CoSN Chapter for New Mexico; CoSN Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductee

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for district technology leaders. For nearly 25 years, CoSN has provided leaders with the management, community building, and advocacy tools they need to succeed. Today, CoSN represents over 11 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. - See more at http://www.cosn.org/about-cosn#sthash.R2gkLT2c.dpuf



ISTE

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• NMSTE Past-President; Co-Founder; President; Communications Chair; Conference Committee

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  Co-founded NMSTE, an ISTE and CoSN affiliate for New Mexico, to further ISTE and CoSN's missions at the state level.President of the NMSTE board. (Fall ’07-July '11; July '16-Aug '18)NMSTE conference committee, program coordinator, treasurer support, and communications. ('09- present)CoSN Advisor Emerita; Co-Founder; Exec. Committee; Past Chair; ISEN's Outstanding Educator Awardee at ISTEReviewer for ISTE Conference Sessions '10, '16, '19, '20Presenter for NMSTE Conferences. '08-'16Presenter for New Mexico Technology in Education (NMTIE) Conference. '08-'09, '13 & '15Presenter at ISTE ‘14 "ISTE PLN Resources to Help With Your 1to1 Program Implementation"; "Youth Sharing their Inspiration Globally: Bring TEDxYouthDay To Your School" and "SIG PLN Maker Playground and Agile Learning Spaces."Founded initial EdCamp New Mexico. ('13)Presenter for ISTE '11 “Online Learning and Collaborations." Show less

• IISN Advisor Emerita; Co-Founder; Exec. Committee; Past Chair; ISEN's Outstanding Educator Awardee

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  Independent and International Schools Educators Network (IISN; formerly ISEN and SIG IS)Named IISN Advisor Emerita ‘19Co-founded ISEN. An Independent Schools Professional Learning Network, within ISTE. ‘07Chair ('09-'11), past chair (’12 - present)Organizer of the 1:1 Snapshot survey to gather and share data about current practices in 1:1 planning and implementation in over 450 schools and districts worldwide.Facilitate meetings, and help organize "meet and greets" at ISTE conferences.Facilitate monthly board meetings with educators in the US and abroad.Help build volunteer capacity, teamwork, and sustainability.Organizer and host for several webinars and twitter chats.Organized ISTE ‘14 presentation "ISTE PLN Resources to Help With Your 1to1 Program Implementation" remotely with three other PLN leaders. Show less

• Program Chair - ISTE Denver 2016

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Regional Program Chair for selection and implementation of all workshops for ISTE 2016 in Denver.ISTE 2015 statistics: Total attendees: 15,738Total exhibiting personnel: 4,933 Total attendees and exhibitors: 20,671 Tweets and retweets (using #iste2015): 149,006Instagram photos (using #iste2015): 3,980Social media reach: 40,691,644 people worldwide

• ISTE Treasurer and PK-12 Board Representative 2006-2010

  • 2005 - Jun 2010

  The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving learning and teaching by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. ISTE represents more than 100,000 education leaders and emerging leaders throughout the world and informs its members regarding educational issues of national and global scope.Executive Committee and Board Treasurer ('08-'10)Oversaw an annual budget of approximately 14-16 MMembership Committee member ('06-'10 and Aug. '12)Accreditation and Standards Committee member ('06-'09)Contributor to the National Educational Technology Standards for Students, Teachers and Administrators (NETS-S; NETS-T; NETS-A)ETAN member and active advocate ('06-'13)ISTE member ('98-Present)ISTE Denver 2010 Conference Committee; Model Classrooms Coordinator where more than 17,500 educators and exhibitors attended ISTE Denver 2010 Show less



Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ATLIS Publications Advisory Board, Think Tank & Pillar Awardee

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  ATLiS, founded in 2014, is a national professional association, offering targeted professional development, an already-celebrated mentorship program, resources and networking for members, and the extended community. As of June 1, 2018, ATLIS includes over 160 member schools seeking to share knowledge and resources with colleagues throughout the US. Co-Author of "Faculty Readiness Considerations for Campus Reopening"; As schools look at the many factors they must consider before reopening their campuses in the fall, teacher preparedness has moved center stage. ATLIS Think Tank members Dr. Jill Brown of Albuquerque Academy, NM, and Natalia Walchli of Gulliver Schools, FL, have compiled a checklist of concerns schools may wish to address. This crowdsourced list, presented here as an infographic, as well as a more detailed checklist, received feedback from the ATLIS Think Tank as a whole, is meant to create a starting point for conversation and planning. (A direct link is available in the Publications section.) Mentor for the ATLIS Leadership Institute Fellows program. EdTech Stories Vlog Contributor: Susan Davis, Professional Development Director at ATLIS, invites you to follow this new vlog series where EdTech leaders tell their stories of integrating technology, coaching teachers, and improving learning at the independent schools where they work. Contributed December 2019: https://youtu.be/TqKrwlfc7J8 Show less



Global Online Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Director (GOA)

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2021

  Global Online Academy was started by 10 leading independent schools with the goal of bringing the benefits of online learning to their teachers and students and preparing students for a global future. Facilitate registration, outreach, parent communication, and ongoing support for onsite GOA students and instructors. Completed GOA "1:1 IMPLEMENTATION" Course '14 Hiring committee for Director ('11), pre-GOA conference attendee, and adviser. Global Online Academy was started by 10 leading independent schools with the goal of bringing the benefits of online learning to their teachers and students and preparing students for a global future. Facilitate registration, outreach, parent communication, and ongoing support for onsite GOA students and instructors. Completed GOA "1:1 IMPLEMENTATION" Course '14 Hiring committee for Director ('11), pre-GOA conference attendee, and adviser.



TED Conferences

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• TEDxYouthDay Site/School Coordinator; Licensee

  • Mar 2010 - Jun 2021

  TEDxYouthDay licensee, site coordinator, and school coordinator for a student-led TEDx event. Presented about TEDxYouthDay at ISTE '15 & '16 and NAIS '16. TEDxYouthDay licensee, site coordinator, and school coordinator for a student-led TEDx event. Presented about TEDxYouthDay at ISTE '15 & '16 and NAIS '16.



Albuquerque Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Educational Technologist

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2021

  Albuquerque Academy is a non-denominational, coeducational, independent college-preparatory day school serving approximately 1,150 students in grades six through twelve. Responsibilities include: Educational Technology support for 150+ faculty and 1,150+ students (face-to-face, blended, and online) including professional development, coaching, problem-solving, collaborative lesson design and curriculum development, solutions and training for administrative needs, evaluation, support, and training for academic hardware and software. (i.e., Learning Management System Canvas, Google, Turnitin, SurveyMonkey, Office 365, and more). Director of Educational Technology from '99-'13, until schoolwide reorganization. As Director, responsibilities included developing a vision for a brand new department, managing personnel (initial screening, organize interviews, and make final recommendations for hiring), managed the departmental budget, teamwork, and reorganized the schoolwide Educational Technology budget process, facilitated regular department and intra-departmental faculty/staff meetings. Co-designer of a robust faculty evaluation system Committees: Professional Growth and Development, 10-12 Division Faculty Advisory, Schoolwide Technology, Senior Projects. Site Coordinator for the Global Online Academy Advanced Placement Exams Coordinator Community Day Committee support (formerly known as Diversity Day) Assist with schoolwide academic budget requests and purchases. TEDxYouthDay and Hour of Code organizer Completed training in “Inclusivity: Embracing diversity with compassion and courage.” August ’16 and March ‘16. Attended Gender Sexuality Diversity presentation by Dr. Jennifer Bryan. Educational Technology expert on several ISAS accreditation review teams, most recently in October 2019. Show less



JDRF International

• United States
• Fundraising
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Advisory Board Member; Stewardship; Advocacy Recruitment Leader; Family Teams Committee Chair (JDRF)

  • 2007 - 2019

  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Family Team Coach chair, organize and recruit volunteers to mentor other family team leaders to increase revenue and participation in the annual walk. Assist JDRF with the recruitment of New Mexicans to help with national and state advocacy efforts to support the mission of JDRF. Assist in stewardship efforts for volunteers and donors. Organize successful school, family, and organizational walk teams and fundraising for the yearly walk and other events throughout the year — lead organizer for the Kids Korner at the annual Walk to Cure Diabetes. Show less



National Association of Independent Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Innovation Task Force (NAIS)

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2017

  Contributor to the 'Online Learning Guide' 'Stories of Excellence' and 'Principals of Good Practice: Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age.' Presenter at NAIS Annual Conference '08 -'16 (official blogger '11) Co-facilitator 'Teachers Unplugged' Unconference, 'Speed Innovating,' and Maker Space area. The Task Force evolved from a formal group to a staff position at NAIS in June 2017, and past members will support specific initiatives for the organization as needed. Co-author Online Learning Guide: http://www.nais.org/Articles/SiteAssets/Pages/Online-Learning/OnlineLearningGuide10-5-11.pdf Formerly known as "21st Century Curriculum/Technology Task Force." Show less



New Mexico Association of Nonpublic Schools

• Board Member; Conference Committee; Past Secretary (NMANS)

  • Aug 2006 - May 2016

  The mission of NMANS is to be an advocate for all children attending nonpublic schools in New Mexico. Its purpose is to assure that these students receive the benefits of diversity, free choice, and excellence in education through collaboration and communication. Improved and enhanced our electronic communications as Secretary ('05-'10). Established and maintained online applications, surveys, registrations, and website. Organized a partnership with the New Mexico Educators Conference for 2014. Helped organize and facilitate the annual conference ('05-'12) Presenter at annual NMANS conferences. ('05-'12) Show less



Innovate+Educate

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Expert; Project Manager; Innovation Award Recipient

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  Innovate+Educate is a "think & do" leader implementing research-based strategies to close the national skills gap and bridge the opportunity divide. Our vision is that all individuals have multiple pathways to learning and employment that result in economic success. Educational expert for the Mobile Learning Partnerships. Past project manager and online course facilitator for Intel Teach Elements. Education Advisory Board Member for Innovate+Educate 2008 – 2010. Judge for Century Link Technology grants. Show less



New Mexico Public Education Department

• New Mexico PED

• Past Chair; Legislative Policies and Proposals; Alternate (NM CTE)

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2011

  The New Mexico Council on Technology in Education The 1994 Technology for Education Act established a seventeen (17) member council on Technology in Education, which was appointed by the State Board of Education in June 1994. Assist in educating legislators of initiatives during legislative sessions, bring information of interest to the council, help with conferences and discussion sessions, evaluate district technology plans, and general support of the council in its ongoing efforts. Present to state legislative committees, the State Board of Education and coordinated the efforts of state technology leaders in schools. Lead team member for revision of State Technology Plan; Professional Development Section. Authored legislative proposals resulting in grants totaling $50,000 from the New Mexico Legislature for implementation of educational technology. Show less



New Mexico State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Curriculum Developer/ Trainer/ Online Educator/ Coach (NMSU RETA)

  • Nov 1996 - Aug 2010

  NMSU Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) program is a statewide partnership charged with further developing the capacity of New Mexico's school districts to integrate technology into classroom instruction by facilitating improved student learning through hands-on enrichment of teacher pedagogical and technological skills. Design and deliver online technology-integration courses to classroom teachers. A key contributor to the development of a statewide curriculum focused on technology integration in the classroom. Implement curriculum through organization and delivery of workshops in 12 districts via on-site workshops using available resources to meet individual and collective needs in ongoing professional development. Train administrators in data-driven decision making and evaluation with the Bill and Melinda Gates Leadership Grant. Show less



Girl Scouts of the USA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Group Leader

  • Aug 1999 - Jul 2005

  Girl Scout Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Created and organized a Girl Scout troop for girls from Petroglyph Elementary School. Coordinated with Girl Scouts of America and girls' families to coordinate events and experiences to help promote the Girl Scout Mission. Girl Scout Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Created and organized a Girl Scout troop for girls from Petroglyph Elementary School. Coordinated with Girl Scouts of America and girls' families to coordinate events and experiences to help promote the Girl Scout Mission.



Intel Corporation

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intel Teach to the Future Master Teacher and LEA Administrator for New Mexico -Summer Faculty Intern

  • Jul 1998 - Jan 2003

  Formerly Applying Computers in Education (ACE)- The goal of the Intel Teach to the Future Program was to train teachers in integrating computers into their existing curriculum. The Intel Foundation hoped that the project would serve as a model for training teachers throughout the country. Albuquerque Academy was awarded the Intel Teach to the Future grant as an LEA for the New Mexico Nonpublic Schools Consortium that trained approximately 200 New Mexico teachers. As the author, recipient, and the lead contact person for the New Mexico Nonpublic Schools Consortium, I managed the LEA's 5 Master Teachers, assisted in recruiting and in the management of the 200 Participant Teachers. Trained, taught, and mentored practicing teachers in the development of technology integrating lesson plans. Received numerous positive reviews from participants and private sector sponsors with expectations of continued support. Show less



The University of New Mexico

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technology Integration Coordinator and Coach/ APS/UNM Partnership Programs

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 2000

  Determine, plan, develop, and implement technology integration support needs for five APS/UNM Partnership Programs consisting of approximately 150 graduate students and support teachers. Provide, plan, and implement staff development for UNM College of Education faculty and staff.

• Instructor; Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 1996 - Jun 2000

  Taught CIMTE 365: Microcomputers in Schools Teaching assistant for the required course for preservice teachers introducing the use of technology in the classroom. Developed and implemented the use of a blended curriculum, including an online syllabus and course materials. Mentor, advise, and teach preservice teachers in theories, practical applications, logistics, equity, and ethical considerations and evaluation that surround the integration of technology in the classroom. Implement lessons as a catalyst teacher for the New Mexico Media Literacy Project. Show less



Albuquerque Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technology Coordinator and Coach

  • Aug 1997 - Feb 1999

  Provide hardware, software, technical assistance, staff development, mentoring in classroom integration for school personnel in both PC and MAC platforms. The administrator of funds and facility planning for technology. Authored legislative proposals resulting in grants totaling $50,000 from the New Mexico Legislature for implementation of educational technology. Appointed chairman of the Technology Committee, responsible for the development and implementation of the school’s Technology Plan. Network administrator for a 78-machine Local Area/Wide Area Network. Show less



Intel Corporation

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Faculty

  • Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

  Hired as a summer faculty intern to complete various projects and serve as an expert in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Developed a Technology Skills Model of teacher competencies, which later transitioned to an Intel-funded research grant in support of my doctoral research (see education section of resume for more information). Provided consultative feedback on technology integration on a variety of projects under investigation and implementation. Hired as a summer faculty intern to complete various projects and serve as an expert in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Developed a Technology Skills Model of teacher competencies, which later transitioned to an Intel-funded research grant in support of my doctoral research (see education section of resume for more information). Provided consultative feedback on technology integration on a variety of projects under investigation and implementation.



Virginia Beach City Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Oct 1991 - Jun 1994

  Successfully participated as an active faculty member and second-grade teacher, Aug. ’92 – June ‘94. Actively participated in many school committees; mini-course, school renewal, student recognition, postal, library facilitation, test improvement, and PTA. Selected to represent the school at a district Technology Links to the Curriculum Workshop. Developed and implemented a yearlong integrated curriculum as a member of a grade level cooperative team. Attended workshops and implemented a hands-on, manipulative math curriculum. Experienced teaching grade levels K-8 as a substitute for VBPS from Oct. ’91 – June ’92. Show less



Orange County Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• First Grade Teacher

  • Oct 1989 - Jun 1990

  Successfully participated as an active faculty member and first-grade teacher, Jan. ‘90 – June ‘90. Gained experience teaching grades K-8 and Special Needs classes as a substitute for OCPS from Oct. ’89 – Dec. ’89, while our U. S. Navy family was stationed in Orlando, Florida. Successfully participated as an active faculty member and first-grade teacher, Jan. ‘90 – June ‘90. Gained experience teaching grades K-8 and Special Needs classes as a substitute for OCPS from Oct. ’89 – Dec. ’89, while our U. S. Navy family was stationed in Orlando, Florida.



Las Cruces Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Second Grade Teacher

  • Aug 1988 - Jun 1989

  Successfully participated as an active faculty member and second-grade teacher. Gained experience working on a grade-level team to develop and implement the curriculum. Successfully implemented a Whole Language, Language Arts program. Successfully participated as an active faculty member and second-grade teacher. Gained experience working on a grade-level team to develop and implement the curriculum. Successfully implemented a Whole Language, Language Arts program.