Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Non-Public School Services, Norristown , PA
Instructional Technology Specialist – August 2004 – present

Highlights

  • Implementation of mathematics software to bridge remediation services to classroom teacher and home environment
  • Secure and plan the deployment of the Intel Teach to the Future program for Intermediate Unit staff and Non-Public School teachers.
  • Train Intermediate Unit staff on web development to enhance communication among the unit, the school, the remediator, the classroom teacher, and the parent.
  • Train Intermediate Unit staff on integration of Digital Curriculum.
  • Pilot virtual community building through the use of Tapped In as a tool to connect the distributed staff together.
  • Develop a software repository, and software evaluation form for staff.
  • Member of the professional development committee.

 

Cornwall Lebanon School District , Lebanon , PA – 1988 – 2004 (combined work history)

South Lebanon Elementary School Educator , 2003- August 2004Computer instructor, Instructional Technology Specialist

Highlights:

  • Configuration of OS X server and creation of a centralized student file access system
  • Workshop trainings for elementary and middle school teachers targeted to identified gaps
  • Conducted a needs assessment & analysis, evaluation, and corresponding recommendations for an elementary school.
  • Created and presented a web portal related to targeted best practices in education to professional staff members.
  • Designed and delivered targeted technology trainings sessions to address needs of teachers.

Cedar Crest Middle School Educator , 1988-2003
Mathematics; Study Skills/Development Reading and Writing; Computers, English, History

Highlights:

  • Creation and delivery of online “blended” history curriculum to enhance traditional curriculum.
  • Creation of team website to facilitate parent/student communication to enrich course content
  • Integration of technology into History course materials to enhance student learning
  • In-service training – “Integrating Technology into the Curriculum” (2002)
  • Creation of curriculum for new Study Skills course (1991)
  • Co-creator and advisor of Youth Action Club (1990 – present)

 

Intermediate Unit #13, Lancaster , PA
Online adult education instructor, May 2004 -present

Highlights:

  • Facilitate participant's course work
  • Manage course work environment using Blackboard Learning Management System 6.0
  • Adapt online activities to match the needs of participants
  • Modify instructional module(s) based on the needs of participants
  • Foster a sense of community within the virtual classroom environment
  • Facilitate online discussions to promote professional accomplishments and change in professional practice among participants.

 

KAB Technologies/Intelliwize Internet (ISP), Lebanon , PA
Owner/Partner, 1993 – present

Highlights:

  • Created and managed start-up technology/telecommunication company. IntelliWize is currently the oldest Internet Service Provider in Lebanon County .
  • Designed and developed learning guides related to technology usage: “Using and
  • Configuring Microsoft Exchange” used by Charles Schwab Investment Services in 1996.
  • Developed technical support procedures
  • Created Website designs for various clients: Allied Roofing, Lebanon County Health Council, and Lebanon Country Drug and Alcohol, among others (1996-1998)
  • Managed billing and recordkeeping
  • Ensured compliance with various regulations and laws as related to technology/Internet services
  • Researched and explore new technology development
  • Customer relations

Additional Experience

Elected Secretary, Communications Officer, 2004-2006 Technology Coordinator group of the International Society of Technology Education.

Expert Panel Member of the Association of Educational Communications Technology (AECT) Project: Enhancing Learning Through Technology, 2003-2004. Panel area: Middle School Social Studies.