Experience

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  Minnesota State High School

  • Director Of Information Systems

    • Jul 2019 - Present

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  PLS 3rd Learning

  • Graduate Course Instructor and Online Professional Development Facilitator

    • May 2008 - May 2024

    Instruct students using prepared curriculum while supplementing to meet individual student needs. Evaluate, assess, and provide feedback to student work. Qualified to teach Differentiated Instruction, Using Online Resources, Writing across the Curriculum, Instructional Design, 21st Century Learners, Engaging the Net Generation, RTI, and Action Research.Aligned Curriculum, Fundamentals of Instructions, Responsive Classroom, and others

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  Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools

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

  • Director Of Technology

    • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

    Provide Leadership and VisionWork closely with the leadership team and stakeholders to develop a shared vision with long-term, big-picture perspectives on district goals to plan for meaningful and effective uses of technology.Work successfully with instructional and technical teams to identify steps needed to transform the technology vision into a long-range plan, complete with specific goals, objectives, and action plans.Manage the creation, implementation, and enforcement of policies and educational programs relating to the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use, while modeling responsible decision-making.Understand the EnvironmentBudget, plan, and coordinate ongoing, purposeful professional development for all staff using technologies.Play an integral role in the district’s strategic planning process; create and support cross-functional teams for decision-making, technology support, professional development, and other aspects of the district’s technology program.Build relationships with all stakeholders.Assess and respond to needs and concerns of all stakeholders.Manage Technology and Support ResourceDirect, coordinate, and ensure implementation of all tasks related to security, technical, infrastructure, standards, and integration of technology into every facet of district operations.Direct and coordinate effective use of e-mail, district website, web tools, voice systems, and other forms of communications.Manage the budget and serve as a strong leader who guides purchasing decisions, determines the return on investment for all technology implementations, and fosters beneficial relationships with vendors, potential funders, and other key groups.Assess and respond to information reporting requirements related to government mandates.

  • District Technology Integrationist

    • Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

    Provided leadership in a district of 4,500 students to secure and use technology for the purpose of providing equitable access for all students and assisting with meeting both district goals and state and national standards. Researched, developed, and implemented a phased plan to provide 1:1 student technology across the district. Collaborated with administrators, staff, students, families, and others to review, evaluate, and implement instructional models, software, hardware, and technology tools. Directed the activities of building technology integration teams to meet goals and integrate technology into instruction. Designed and delivered purposeful, personalized professional development. Redesigned and implemented a staffing model that would support technology as a valuable tool for learning. Remained current in educational technology practices while supporting and guiding others to develop their own resources to enhance teaching and learning.

  • Media Specialist

    • Jul 2000 - Jul 2013

    Fulfilled multiple roles including information specialist, teacher, instructional partner, and program administrator. Served as a resource to teachers integrating technology, research, inquiry, and literacy into courses. Provided staff development opportunities in multiple formats for staff on a variety of topics. Duties and scope of position extended to include district-wide responsibilities in technology planning, integration, and implementation.

  • Classroom Teacher

    • Sep 1992 - Jul 2000

    Taught a variety of courses and content areas including reading skills, media/computer technology, middle school and high school language arts.

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  St. Cloud State University

  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor

    • Jan 2013 - May 2019

    Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within the Information Media program. Design materials that align with course and department objectives. Successfully find ways to meet the needs of learners who attend class in multiple formats including face-to-face or online and synchronously or asynchronously.

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  Maple Lake Secondary

  • Classroom Teacher

    • Sep 1990 - Jun 1992

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  MARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • Classroom Teacher

    • Sep 1989 - Jun 1990