Education

Doctor of Philosophy (2012)
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Educational Computing

Master of Science (2004)
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Computer Education and Cognitive Systems

Bachelor of Science
Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX
Elementary Education – Music

Professional Memberships

Phi Kappa Phi
American Education Research Association
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Texas Computer Educator Association
Association of Texas Public Educators
International Society for Technology in Education
California Faculty Association

Certifications

Texas Education Agency Teacher Certification – Professional Elementary, Music K-8 MOS Expert Level Certification – Word 2010, 2003, 2000; Excel 2003, 2000; PowerPoint 2010, 2003, 2000; Access 2003, 2000; Outlook 2003, 2000
IC3- Internet and Computing Core Certification
MOS Master Instructor – Office 2003
MOUS Master Instructor – Office 2000

Flexibility

In my professional career I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds. I have taught in a traditional classroom with children ages 4 through 18 and in summer training session with the senior center group. I have trained community classes of two to 15 people and school district staff of one hundred.  The classes have been through an online venue, shared desktop, projector presentations, computer use training in a lab, and video creations. The variety of ages, group sizes and presentation style give me a large foray of opportunities to pull from when I take on a new assignment.

Areas of Interest

• Brain Based Learning
• Educational Neurology
• Instructional Design
• Performance Improvement
• Creative Solutions
• Best Practices
• Web Tools
• Data Management

Software Familiarity

• MOS Master Instructor (Word, Excel & Access Expert; Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Google Docs (Office Applications and task management)
• Blackboard 8
• Smartboard
• Smart Notebook
• Adobe (Acrobat, Photoshop, Premiere)
• Cognos Reporting (2005)
• SQL Databases (Query, Backup, Monitoring) 
• Content Management (Moodle, Blackboard)
• Web Conferencing (Adobe Connect, Skype)
• Eduphoria (User Management, Help Desk, Workshop, Facilities Request)
• Form Creators (Outlook, SharePoint, Acrobat, Word)
• Windows, Apple, Linux

Responsibilities

• Preparing pre-service teachers for teaching 21st century students using integrated lesson planning and appropriate technology tools
• Teaching of state curriculum for all subject areas Kindergarten through 8th grade.
• Software Training
• Software implementation and Training 
• Leader of committees
• Design user curriculum
• Classroom Instructional Coach
• Software Deployment
• Data Conversion
• Help Desk
• Website Management
• User Permissions Management

Certificates, Accolades, and Accomplishments

I have received the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Regional Service Center, the Lancaster Independent School District and the Chamber of Commerce and the Lancaster Lions Club. Below are some that I am proud to share.

Texas Education Agency

• Contributions to the review of materials for inclusion on the Commissioner’s List of Approved Electronic Textbooks
• Contributions to the review and revision of the Desktop Publishing Course Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Presentation to the State School Board for adoption of the Desktop Publishing Committee Recommendations for Revisions of TEKS
• Outstanding Leadership contributed to the TEKStar Math Curriculum Writing Committee

Texas Regional Service Center Training Modules

• Teacher Expectations Student Achievements (TESA)
• Leadership Development Process (LDP)
• Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
• Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS IT) Data Analysis
• Web – Comprehensive Assessment Curriculum Tool (WEB CCAT) Trainer of Trainer

Chamber of Commerce

• Outstanding Leadership and Professionalism

The Lancaster Lions Club

• Teacher of the Month

Lancaster ISD

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty During 

• State Testing Preparation and Training
• New Teacher Academy
• Board of Trustees Presentation of Staff Development
• Opening Days of School

Certificates of Recognition

• Exemplary Service to Lancaster Independent School District and LISD School Children
• Service as Chairperson of The Student Uniform Committee
• Dedicated Efforts for Our Children’s Future in Computer Technology
• Dedicated Efforts in preparation of the District Technology Plans
• Participation in Mentorship and Teaching Academy
• Technology Coordinator and Staff Trainer
• Inservice Presentations and work on Gifted and Talented Materials

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