EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Wright State University, OH     M. Ed.                                    1996

Ohio State University, OH        Graduate Studies                1976-77

Pepperdine University, CA        Graduate Studies                    1968

Western Michigan University, MI      Graduate Studies              1965

Western Michigan University, MI    B.A.                                  1965

Jackson Junior College, MI           A.A.                                  1963

 EXPERIENCE:   

Heath City Schools                                                    2006-present
    English as a Second Language Teacher

Springfield High North                                               2001-2005
     Computer Science Instructor

Wright State University, Adjunct Professor                    1997-2005
   College of Human Services

Bethel Local Schools                                                   1982-2001
   Director of Library Media Services/ Technology Coordinator

CERTIFICATIONS:

Professional Elementary Education, 1-8
    Endorsements for Educational Media and Computer Science

Professional Special, K-12
    Endorsements for Educational Media and Computer Science

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grant Writer responsible for: SchoolNet, SchoolNet+, IVDL Consortium, ONENet, PRAISE

• Implement programs, provide staff development for SN, SN+, IVDL, ONENet, PRAISE

• Provided on-site support for over 200 Power Macintosh and Windows computers

• Taught “Technology in the Classroom” workshops in neighboring districts, 1998 & 1999

• Network Administrator for Windows NT/Mac OS LAN

• Presents Media Center orientation for all 7 - 12 classes emphasizing electronic, print, & on-line research

• Presented biweekly story times/skills lessons for all K-6 rooms 1982-1998

• Program Coordinator for Video Distance Learning for TAG students

• Co-author Miami County Technology Plan 1995

• Helped to organize Staff Development opportunities, 1993-present

• Taught computer related classes for teachers and community members, 1990-present

• Chaired Technology Task Force - 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000

• Authored Bethel’s Technology Plan; responsible for implementation

• Chapter 2/Title 6 Coordinator 1991-1998

• Reorganized the High School Media Center to place technology in the hands of students and staff, 1992

• Chaired the 1988 North Central Self Study

• Presented “use of the laser videodisc” at State Technology Conference

• Presented “an implementation model for technology in small rural schools” at State Technology Conference

• Presented “use of a spreadsheet” at state OELMA conference

• Accompanied 6th grade musicals for  10 years

• Accompanied High School musicals for  3 years

ASSOCIATIONS:

• OELMA                Ohio Educational Library Media Association

• GMVETC             Greater Miami Valley Educational Technology Council

• KDP                    Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in                           Education, WSU Chapter

HONORS:

• Who’s Who in American Education                                 1996

• Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Scholar                    1993

• Bethel Schools Teacher of the Year                                 1988

• Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award                     1987

• Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit                 1985