Katie Gardner
Technology Education Teacher at West Orange School District- Claim this Profile
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Daniel Menelly
Katie Gardner’s work adapting technologies for learning and envisioning data-enabled program models in both formal and informal learning environments is exceptional. She has a thoughtful, deliberate approach to tracking the most meaningful research on technology and learning, crafting truly engaging and fully participatory program models, and deploying them masterfully in both museum and classroom settings. Her adaptability, breadth of skills and knowledge and extraordinary rapport with learners of all profiles define her as a virtual
Daniel Menelly
Katie Gardner’s work adapting technologies for learning and envisioning data-enabled program models in both formal and informal learning environments is exceptional. She has a thoughtful, deliberate approach to tracking the most meaningful research on technology and learning, crafting truly engaging and fully participatory program models, and deploying them masterfully in both museum and classroom settings. Her adaptability, breadth of skills and knowledge and extraordinary rapport with learners of all profiles define her as a virtual
Daniel Menelly
Katie Gardner’s work adapting technologies for learning and envisioning data-enabled program models in both formal and informal learning environments is exceptional. She has a thoughtful, deliberate approach to tracking the most meaningful research on technology and learning, crafting truly engaging and fully participatory program models, and deploying them masterfully in both museum and classroom settings. Her adaptability, breadth of skills and knowledge and extraordinary rapport with learners of all profiles define her as a virtual
Daniel Menelly
Katie Gardner’s work adapting technologies for learning and envisioning data-enabled program models in both formal and informal learning environments is exceptional. She has a thoughtful, deliberate approach to tracking the most meaningful research on technology and learning, crafting truly engaging and fully participatory program models, and deploying them masterfully in both museum and classroom settings. Her adaptability, breadth of skills and knowledge and extraordinary rapport with learners of all profiles define her as a virtual
Credentials
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Maps and the Geospatial Revolution
CourseraAug, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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West Orange School District
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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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Technology Education Teacher
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Sep 2016 - Present
Teaches high school engineering design courses, from introductory through capstone course, as well as high school electronics one course. Taught seventh grade STEM introducing the design process, and critical thinking and problem solving techniques. Teaches high school engineering design courses, from introductory through capstone course, as well as high school electronics one course. Taught seventh grade STEM introducing the design process, and critical thinking and problem solving techniques.
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Liberty Science Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Coordinator of Innovation Lab
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
• Develops and teaches technology rich computer science curriculum for K-12 students, including programs targeted at minority and underserved populations.• Incorporates new technology into teaching practice including computer programming, computer assisted design, 3D printing, GIS, and digital globes.• Collaborates with LSC Maker Lab providing instructional support in the engineering design cycle using technology tools such as CAD, Arduino, and 3D printing.• Partners with IT staff to design and maintain the learning spaces for presenting programs.• Works with grant officers to pursue opportunities, successfully executing over $800k in grants.• Trains teachers and Liberty Science Center staff with technology equipment, programs and best practices, including the assembly and use of digital globes (Magic Planet technology).• Teaches week long computer programming summer camps to rising 4th – 9th graders on coding phone apps, game design, and Minecraft.• Manages multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously, continues to assist with teacher professional development as needed. Show less
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Teacher Programs Developer
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Sep 2012 - May 2016
• Presenting professional development programs to in-service and pre-service teachers based on current educational research.• Designing new content and presentations for teacher professional development programs.• Expanding existing work to promote the use of data and technology in the classroom, and supporting teachers as they implement these changes to their curriculum.• Linking teacher professional development with educational opportunities for students.• Providing professional development to Liberty Science Center staff, using Reflecting on Practice materials.• Supporting the pursuit of new grant funded opportunities for teacher professional development, and meeting the stated goals of existing grants.• Training Liberty Science Center staff in the assembly and use of the global microscopes, and student programs developed through the NASA grant.• Aligning new exhibition concepts with curriculum and educational standards, and developing curriculum materials, program opportunities, and teacher resource guides to accompany the exhibit.• Publishing the findings of program evaluations in professional journals for both education and science.• Collaborating with educators and scientists to strengthen ties between the two professional communities, and provide stronger professional development to teachers.• Teaching K-12 students on an occasional basis to maintain classroom management and questioning skills. Show less
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Senior S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Educator
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2012
Continuing responsibilities of science educator position. Presenting an on going series of professional development sessions to museum educators and staff to improve instructional practice and create a culture of professional learning. Collaborating with Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Science educators and scientists on the NSF funded COSEE-NOW grant to increase ocean literacy among public audiences, and increase the communication between educators, scientists, students, and the public. Assisting in the instruction of Rutgers University course, Communicating Ocean Science to Informal Audiences (COSIA), including scheduling and organizing the required student presentations on our museum floor. Co-conceived and developed “Exploring the Ocean with Robots”, a walk-up hands-on demonstration to introduce public audiences to Slocum glider Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and their use in ocean observing systems. Mentoring new staff educators as they learn LSC programs and develop their instructional style. Assisted with the education and outreach for the NSF funded mission titled “Modified Circumpolar Deep Water intrusions as an iron source to the summer Ross Sea ecosystem”. This included planning and implementing a week-long Summer Teacher Institute August 9-13, 2010 for 25 middle and high school teachers from New Jersey, New York, and California, communicating with teachers via COSEE-NOW social networking functions, and scheduling and moderating 9 live calls between the ship and the classrooms held between January 26 and February 11, 2011. Presenting the results of my work and sharing developed resources at professional conferences and publications. Show less
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Science Educator
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2009
Presenting educational programs to students and audiences of all ages on the museum floors, and off-site at schools. Co-conceived and developed a new Traveling Science program to present the history and science of the Theory of Plate Tectonics utilizing our spherical projector, the global microscope. Developed a new two-day laboratory program focused on ocean science and data usage, reworked another extended lab program to teach ecology within an urban context.
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PMK Group
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Geologist
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2001 - 2004
Collected subsurface soil and rock samples and on-site testing for geotechnical engineering analysis. The information and reports I generated were used to design foundation support recommendations for all varieties of construction, including buildings, seawalls, retaining walls, water towers, and roads/airport runways. I also performed laboratory analysis of samples including sediment gradations, proctor tests, moisture and organic content tests, and permeability. On active construction sites I could be asked to monitor pile driving operations and load tests, ensure quality control of backfill using a Humboldt nuclear density gauge, or collect cylinders of concrete from each truck batch during pours to later test for project strength specifications. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Lesley University
Master's Degree, STEM Education -
2004 - 2007
University of South Florida
Marine Science -
1997 - 2000
Florida State University
B.S., Geology
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