Experience

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  Plymouth State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH

    • Sep 1996 - Present

    Active facilitator of instructional development teams, working with educators to effect connections among learning styles, teaching strategies, information communication technologies, curriculum, instruction, and assessment through collaborative leadership teams and professional learning communities (PLCs).Expertise in planning, developing and implementing K-12 information library technology media and technology systems with supporting resources that are fully integrated into the schools’ curriculum and central to the learning process.Instruct Online SE5581 Technology for Diverse Learners (Summer Course Offering)Instruct (on campus) ED2800 Inclusive Education and Technology (Fall Course Offering)

  • University Supervisor for the Teacher Education Program

    • Jan 2022 - May 2023

    The Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation offers part-time University Supervisors for the Teacher Education program. University Supervisors are skilled practitioners familiar with state and national standards, qualified, and able to make a part-time commitment to evaluate teacher candidates in the classroom.

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  Waterville Valley Elementary School

  • Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States

  • School Library Media Specialist

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States

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  Campton Elementary School

  • Campton, New Hampshire, United States

  • School Library Media Specialist

    • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Campton, New Hampshire, United States

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  SAU #48

  • Plymouth, New Hampshire

  • Assistant Superintendent

    • Jul 2003 - Jun 2019
    • Plymouth, New Hampshire

    *Facilitate curricula committees (Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Science) aligned with Common Core State Standards and National Standards; K-12 Competencies development*Facilitate K-12 Library Media Specialists professional learning; training components for online catalogs with Follett Destiny Quest web-based software; K-12 Competencies development*Implement K-12 Electronic Portfolio development with technology educators and classroom teachers; K-12 ICT SAU #48 Plan with Technology Integrationists*Implement professional development opportunities for SAU #48 educators, administrators, and paraprofessionals with My Learning Plan web-based software*Coordinate development of SAU #48 Professional Learning Master Plan *Facilitate Curriculum Mapping, Performance Pathways, Competencies workshops for SAU #48 schools*SAU #48 grant writer (Title grants and competitive) with curriculum and technology integration connections; professional learning (online and blended) opportunities through grants*Title I Project Manager (SAU #48) for six elementary schools and one high school*Mentor NH Alternative 4 (critical shortage) & 5 teacher candidates through the process from assisting with plan completion to plan approval*Online course developer and facilitator

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  Campton Elementary School

  • Campton, New Hampshire

  • School Principal and Technology Integrator

    • Jul 1996 - Jun 2003
    • Campton, New Hampshire

    Campton Elementary School (Grades K-8)Technology Integrator 1996-1999School Principal:1999-2003

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  Plymouth Regional High School

  • Plymouth, New Hampshire

  • Library Media Specialist

    • Jul 1990 - Jun 1996
    • Plymouth, New Hampshire

    Media collection development with emphasis on multimedia, library automation, digital photography, and information systems; team taught with math and science teachers; taught black and white photography elective courseFacilitated students and faculty with training for video productions: local cable access channel, promotion of Technology Center, performance assessment, and School Board presentationsActive role in planning, developing and implementing an instructional curriculum computer labDeveloped Network/Internet Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Designed, implemented, and led grant writing workshops for faculty with technology emphasisSchool-To-Work and Service Learning grant writer; planning, developing and implementing systemic school change process; Artist in Residence grant writer and program coordinatorCoordinated public relation materials for local newspapers, cable, and NEASC site visit (articles, photographs, slides, video, multimedia) for PRHS faculty and studentsCoordination of distance learning programs via satellite and telecommunications (Here, Thayer & Everywhere); professional development leadership and Internet training for faculty and students

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  Randolph, MA & Franklin, NH Public Schools

  • Library Media Specialist

    • Jul 1987 - Jun 1990

    Library Media Specialist 1987-1990:Library Media Specialist (Grades K-8) 1987-1989 at Randolph Public Schools, Randolph, MAMiddle School (Grades 5-8) Library Media Specialist 1989-1990 at Franklin Middle School, Franklin, NH

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  John F. Kennedy Elementary School

  • 339 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA 02343

  • Elementary School Teacher

    • Jul 1983 - Jun 1987
    • 339 Plymouth Street, Holbrook, MA 02343

    Preschool - Grade 2 Teacher