Experience

Ann Arbor Public Schools

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

• Media Specialist

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Growing Makerspace, L.L.C.

• Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Founder

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Growing Makerspace is a consulting business that specializes in coaching schools and libraries through the steps needed to build, or enhance an already existing makerspace, at the K-8 level. Growing Makerspace is a consulting business that specializes in coaching schools and libraries through the steps needed to build, or enhance an already existing makerspace, at the K-8 level.



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• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Media Specialist, Makerspace Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2021

  • Served as “Specials” (Media, P.E. Art, Music and World Languages) Department Head• Building leader for online learning template utilizing Canvas• Designed and created a makerspace from the ground up• Procured funding and materials for the makerspace through grants• Developed goals and policies of the media center and makerspace to align with mission and goals of Creekside school and Dexter Community Schools• Member of the technology committee; representing the school’s technology needs and uses at the district level• Coordinated all library services including instruction, acquisitions, cataloguing, reference, circulation and reserves• Developed curriculum and contributed expertise on copyright, plagiarism, creative commons and fair use• Developed online and hybrid courses through Edmodo, Google Classroom and Canvas• Supervised volunteers and guest teachers in processing, shelving and other library tasks• Planned and facilitated professional development for district media specialists• State of Michigan Professional Teaching Certification in Library Media (K- 12), Psychology (6-12), and Anthropology (6-12)• Evaluated as "Highly Effective" • Raspberry Pi Certified Educator• Level 1 Google Certified Educator Show less

• Young Adult Services Librarian

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Administered all purchases related to the “Teen” collection, programming• Created the Dexter District Library Facebook page• Updated library website• Designed, maintained and delivered a monthly Young Adult electronic newsletter• Created, marketed and implemented all teen programs for the library • The Summer Reading program experienced a 300% increase in participation



Washtenaw Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Exercise Instructor

  • Jul 2012 - May 2020

  • Taught and developed exercise classes to university students and other club members• Total Body, Tone & Stretch, Balanced and Cardio Dance including Fandansetique™• AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) group exercise certified• Fandansetique™ certified• First Aid/CPR/AED certified

• Computer/Internet Instructor

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2017

  • Designed and taught non-credit courses • Course topics included utilizing social media for networking, marketing and e-commerce

• Online Learning Instructional Designer-TAACCCT Grant

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Designed the online portion of blended computer science courses with HTML5 and CSS3 -Our courses were upheld by the Department of Labor as a model for best practices• Adapted course design for use in Blackboard• Assisted in the rollout of a new iteration of Blackboard at Washtenaw Community College• Experience with badging• Helped design methodology to streamline and accelerate blended course development• Quality Matters “Standards for Competency Based Courses” trained: -Applying the QM rubric, Designing Your Blended Course, Addressing Accessibility & Usability Show less



Way Program - Widening Advancements for Youth

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

• Project W-A-Y Mentor

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Collaborated with subject area experts, team leaders and other mentors • Supervised at-risk teenagers and assisted them in obtaining high school diplomas • Collaborated with subject area experts, team leaders and other mentors • Collaborated with subject area experts, team leaders and other mentors • Supervised at-risk teenagers and assisted them in obtaining high school diplomas • Collaborated with subject area experts, team leaders and other mentors