About me
Enthusiastic Teacher Leader with proven leadership and communication skills. Demonstrates competence in cultivating trusting and productive relationships among students, families, colleagues and administration. Strong background in technology integration, Computer Science, STEM and community grant writing.Awards2022 North Central WA Regional Teacher of the Year2020 State Finalist: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching2020 Nomination: NEA Teaching Excellence2017 STEM Educator of the Year Greater Wenatchee Area Technology AllianceEducation Current Northeastern University, Online - Doctor of Education in Instructional Design2016 Walden University, Online — Graduate Certificate Professional Development2006 Nova Southeastern, Online— Masters Degree Technology Integration and Curriculum Design2000 Illinois State University, Normal, IL — Bachelor of Science; Elementary Education, Minor in Social Studies and EnglishCurriculum and Content Writing2021 - current - University of Washington: Spring 2021 - Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: Fall 2020 - University of Washington: COVID Equity and Diversity Instruction 2020-current - AVID: AVID Strategies for Code.org CS Fundamentals2020-current - Code.org: Extension Activities related to Science and Math2019-current - Washington Education Association: STEM course (online and 2 day workshop) and Virtual Engagement2016-current - Cascadia Conservation: Kids in the Forest Living with Wildfire lessons and videos - field trip support Professional CommitteesWenatchee Valley Community College Early Childhood Education Board MemberArts on the Avenue/Beauty of Bronze Board MemberGreater Wenatchee Area Technology Alliance MemberGWATA/Apple STEM Network Technology and STEM ShowcasePresenterDistrict Computer Science CommitteeDistrict STEM Committee MemberDistrict Technology Resources TeacherDistrict Technology Planning CommitteeDistrict Computer Science Development TeamDistrict 1:1 iPad ClassroomDistrict Math Cadre LeaderOSPI Science FellowOSPI Computer Science Standards CommitteeOSPI Educational Technology Standards CommitteeOSPI Math Facilitator
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