Education

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana 
Masters Degree in Education-Educational Technology (M.Ed.), December, 1998

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 
Bachelor of Science Degree, May, 1983 
Major:  Elementary Education (grades 1-8) 
Minor:  Language Arts 

Current Nebraska Teaching Endorsements:                                                         K-12 Instructional Technology; K-6 Elementary Education

Experience

Extensive exposure to educational technology and technology integration.
Highly effective desktop publishing skills. 
Experienced Promethean ActivInspire User with Level 2 Curriculum Developer certification.
Experienced local network manager (LAN) and web site management (currently Schuyler Community Schools' District Webmaster).
Excellent communication and organizational abilities. 
Strong leadership skills and staff development experience.   

Employment

Schuyler Middle School, Schuyler, Nebraska.
Computer Literacy Teacher (grades 7-8). August, 2000 - present.
Infinite Campus (SIS) Support, June, 2007 - present.
District Webmaster, August 2010 - present.

Schuyler Middle School, Schuyler, Nebraska.
LAN Manager.  August, 2006 - May, 2009.

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, Louisiana. 
Instructor, Dept. of Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology 
(requisite technology course for education majors).  August, 1998 - May, 2000.

Calcasieu Parish School Board, Lake Charles, Louisiana. 
Substitute Teacher (grades 1-12).  August, 1997 - December, 1998.

Lacassine High School, Lacassine, Louisiana. 
Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher (departmentalized Math, Reading, and Language Arts).  August, 1986 - May, 1987. 
Sixth Grade Teacher (self-contained).  August, 1985 - May, 1986.

East Junior High School, Ponca City, Oklahoma. 
English Teacher (seventh grade).  August, 1984 - May, 1985. 

Background

NETA Board of Directors (Nebraska Educational Technology Association), elected to 2008-2011 term; re-elected for 2011-2014 term.
ISTE Member (International Society for Technology in Education).
Nebraska Representative, CSTA Leadership Cohort (Computer Science Teachers Association).
Task Force III Past Member of the Nebraska State Department of Education's PT3 Catalyst Grant Project. 
Site Trainer for Infinite Campus, TeacherWeb, rschooltoday, GlogsterEDU.

• Conference Presenter, "Search Like a Rock Star." 2012 University of Nebraska-Omaha Future Educators' Association Conference.      
• Conference Presenter, "GlogsterEDU." 2012 Summer Tech Institute.
• Conference Presenter, "Your Digital Footprint." 2011 University of Nebraska-Omaha Future Educators' Association Conference.      
• Conference Presenter, "Meet PLEO! Attracting Girls to Computing." 2011 NETA State Conference.
• Conference Presenter, "Design Squad: Getting Middle School Students Excited About Engineering." 2010 NETA State Conference.
• Conference Presenter, "Your Digital Footprint: Who's Following You?" 2009 NETA State Conference.
• Conference Presenter, "Goodbye MS Office! A Free Open Source Solution for Tight Tech Budgets." 2008 NETA State Conference.
• eSchool Online News Correspondent, "What is a Global Citizen? Defining Global Literacy in the 21st Century." 2007 NECC, Atlanta, Georgia.
• eSchool Online News Correspondent, "Games and Simulations for Learning." 2007 NECC, Atlanta, Georgia.
• Conference Presenter, "Nvu: Teaching Web Page Design." 2007 NETA State Conference. 
• Conference Presenter, "The Rear View Mirror: Internet Ethics for Kids (& Adults!)." 2006 NETA State Conference.
• Conference Presenter, "Me a Technology Coach? Yes!" 2006 NETA State Conference.
• eSchool Online News Correspondent, "Assessing Students' and Teachers' Technology Skills." 2005 NECC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• eSchool Online News Correspondent, "Every Eighth Grade Student Tech Literate." 2005 NECC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Project Director, Title IID EETT (Enhancing Education Through Technology) Grant, January, 2003 - May, 2004. $60,000 Award.
• Presenter, "TeacherWeb as Assessment Tool." 2004 NECC Assessment Forum, New Orleans, Louisiana.
• Conference Presenter, "Ready...Engage! A Jr. High Technology Curriculum That Soars!" 2004 NETA State Conference.
• Conference Presenter, "Creating an Online Classroom." 2003 Midwest Internet Institute. 
• Conference Presenter, "Reaching Them Where They Are: An Online Technology Curriculum for Middle School." 2003 NETA State Conference. 
• Conference Presenter, "The Wolf's Side of the Story: A Language Arts Unit Online." 2002 Midwest Internet Institute. 
• Conference Presenter, "Crazy About Candy: A Summer Computer Enrichment Camp for Middle Schoolers." 2002 NETA State Conference. 
• Conference Presenter, "Creating Web Graphics with PaintShop Pro." 2001 NETA State Conference. 
• NDE Catalyst Grant Teacher Cadre "Techno-Teacher in the Spotlight," September, 2002. 

Awards

• Scholarship Winner, Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference, CSTA's K-12 Equity Workshop, Baltimore, Maryland. October, 2012.                                                                   
• Classroom Grant Award Winner, Wal-Mart Foundation. October, 2011. $500 Award.
  
• Scholarship Winner, Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. September, 2010.
• Muzzy Lane Innovative Teacher Award for "Making History: The Calm and the Storm", May, 2007.(Read my post at http://makinghistory.wordpress.com)
• Educator of the Year, Schuyler Area Educators and Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce, 2004.
• Listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers."
• Teacher of the Month, Schuyler Grade School, December, 2000. 
• Volunteer Teacher of the Year, St. John Lutheran Church, 1997. 
• Teacher of the Year, Lacassine High School, 1986-87. 
• College: Member of Kappa Delta Pi (Honor Society in Education), served as an officer. 
• Dean's List, seven consecutive semesters. 
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude. 

Volunteer Work

TeamMates Mentor, Schuyler Chapter, 2011-present.
Nebraska State Legislative Parent Advocate for Seat Belts on School Buses, 2002-present.
Member, Handbell Choir, Trinity Lutheran Church, Fremont, NE, 2008-present.                           ISTE Conference Volunteer, Denver, 2010; Philadelphia, 2011; San Diego, 2012.                   Family Group Adult Leader, LCMS National Youth Gathering, New Orleans, LA. July, 2010.
NECC Conference Volunteer, San Diego, 2006; Atlanta, 2007; San Antonio, 2008; Washington, D.C., 2009.                                                                                                                           Co-President, Fremont High School Band Boosters, 2007-08.                                                     
Secretary, Schuyler Grade School PTA, 2005-06, 2006-07.
Program Staff, 2004 LCMS National Youth Gathering, Orlando, Florida.
Member, Handbell Choir, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, NE, August, 2000 - October, 2001. 
Adult Sunday School teacher, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, NE, January, 2001 - October, 2001. 
Member, Vacation Bible School Planning Committee, January - June, 2001. 
Youth counselor, St. John Lutheran Church, Lake Charles, LA, September, 1994 - May, 2000. 
Sunday School teacher, St. John Lutheran Church, Lake Charles, LA, August, 1998 - May, 2000. 
Cub Scout Den Leader, Prien Lake Elementary, Pack 23, January, 1999 - May, 2000.

Interests

School bus safety, reading, music, spectator sports, desktop and web publishing, movies, antiques.

References

Available upon request.