Tom Sorrell

Director Of Technology at San Diego ISD
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Technology
      • Oct 2020 - Present
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • Technology Director and Teacher
      • Jul 2010 - Nov 2021

      Technology Director Administrative Experiences • Responsible for installing any technology equipment such as: o Desktops o Laptops o Chromebooks and G Suite o Cabling (CAT 6E, Fiber) o Security Camera System o Servers o Switches o Wireless Access Points o Wireless Controller’s Aruba and Cisco • Clean, maintained, updated, and set up the entire staff’s computers and laptops, each year. • Installed, configured, and maintain Office 365 for students and staff (was formally Live Edu) this was at zero cost to the district. • Maintained the IP telephony system. • Installed, configured, and maintained the Google Admin along with four Chromebook carts. • Installed, configured, and maintained a new wireless solution Aruba. • Installed, configured, and maintained UTM (unified threat management system) is the firewall, Intrusion detection, antivirus and content filter system. • Evaluate, develop, and implemented a RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) solution RDP 50 computers. 2 Labs • Responsible for of the ERATE process from the 470 to the Bear Forms from 2001-Present. • Consolidated and replaced the districts servers • Evaluate, develop, and implemented a VDI (Virtual Desktop Initiative) solution Citrix 50 computers. • Participated in the hiring of new employees by being a part of the hiring committee and meeting with the principal, on his selection criteria, salary schedule, and ways to retain quality teachers. • Worked with staff on technology integration into their classrooms • Trained, staff on the use of Office 365, DMAC, and Skyward trainings. • Coordinated and set up the internet access for the district. Went 50Mb to 1 Gb connection. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

      Business Computer Information Systems Teacher Business Computer Information Systems Teacher

    • Technology Director 9-12 Business Information Management and Technology Apps Teacher
      • Jul 2001 - Jun 2009

      Technology Director Administrative Experiences • Responsible for installing any technology equipment such as: o Workstations o Servers o Copiers o Security Camera System o Laptops o Switches o Wireless Access Points • Clean, maintained, updated, and set up the entire staff’s computers and laptops, interactive boards each year. Cleaning PC extends the life of a PC. • Implemented a BYOD (bring your own device) program • Installed, Configured, and maintained Cisco 2501 Router, ESC2 handled the firewall, Intrusion detection, and content filter system. • Responsible for of the ERATE process from the 470 to the Bear Forms from 2001-Present. • Installed, Configured, and Maintained the districts servers all 6 • Evaluated, planed, and installed a Elementary Computer Lab 30 Desktops. • Evaluated, planed, and installed a Secondary Computer Lab 20 Desktops. • Evaluated, planed, and installed a Secondary Computer Lab Library 15 Desktops • Evaluated, planed, and implemented a new Website. • Participated in the hiring of new employees by being a part of the hiring committee and meeting with the principal on his selection criteria. • Installed 6 Hanging LCD projectors with the proper cabling for the core teacher classroom to aid in instruction. • Trained, staff on the use of Office (Word, Excel. PowerPoint and Outlook), and Skyward trainings. Teacher Experiences Provide effective instruction in the areas of Business Information Management (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), Technology Applications (Web Design, Digital Video and Audio Design, Game programing, Digital Art and Design), Principles of Business, and Marketing. Identify, meet, and exceed all state requirements through student centered learning, and real world instruction. • Developed and implemented highly engaging and relevant course curriculum that effectively met the diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • 9-12 Grade Business Teacher
      • Aug 2000 - May 2001

      • Developed and implemented highly engaging and relevant course curriculum that effectively met the diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom. • Augmented traditional learning through the use of manipulatives, ultimately enhancing business and technology education; provided hands-on learning that resulted in a 98% completion rate in business and technology education. • Participated in special education ARD meetings. • Reviewed student, teacher, code of conduct handbook, and student organization constitutions to understand policies and student discipline guidelines. • Participated in Pilot Program with Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) training students to get their Air Frame Certification • Helped fellow staff members with technology integration and problems with hardware and software issues. Show less

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • Technology Director 9-12 Business Information Management / Technology Apps Teacher
      • Aug 1998 - Jun 2000

      Technology Director Administrative Experiences • Responsible for installing any technology equipment such as: o Workstations o Servers o Laptops o Switches • Clean, maintained, updated, and set up the entire staff’s computers each year. Cleaning PC extends the life of a PC. • Installed, configured, and maintained Cisco 2501 Router, ESC2 handled the firewall, Intrusion detection, and content filter system. • Installed, configured, and Maintained the districts servers all 6. • Evaluated, Installed, and then implemented an online grading system. • Wrote, submitted, and was awarded the TIF Grant (We received 50 Workstation, 1 Server, 2 LCD projectors) • Designed, Developed, and Produced the Districts Web Site. • Participated in the hiring of new employees by being a part of the hiring committee and meeting with the Superintendent and Principal. • Trained staff on the use of Office (Word, Excel. PowerPoint and Outlook), and the online grading system. • Worked with staff on technology integration into their classrooms such as the use of LCD projectors. • Coordinated and set up the internet access for the district. We used a T-1 (1.54 M) to the ESC2 Teacher Experiences Provide effective instruction in the areas of Business Information Management (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access), Principles of Business, and Marketing. Identify, meet, and exceed all state requirements through student centered learning, and real world instruction. • Developed and implemented highly engaging and relevant course curriculum that effectively met the diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom. • Augmented traditional learning through the use of manipulatives ultimately enhancing business and technology education; provided hands-on learning. • Participated in special education ARD meetings. • Reviewed student, teacher, code of conduct handbook, and student organization constitutions to understand policies and student discipline guidelines. Show less

Education

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    Master of Science (MS), Education
    1997 - 1998
  • Texas A&M University-Kingsville
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
    1993 - 1995
  • Del Mar College
    Associate of Science (A.S.), Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
    1989 - 1992

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