See My Education
- Masters in PreK-12 Online Teaching - Concordia University (In Progress)
- Masters in Educational Technology - Concordia University 2015
- Bachelors in Business Education - Illinois State University 2004
- Associates Degree - Elgin Community College 2002
View Career History
- Plano Middle School, 2017-Present
- College of Dupage, Adjunct Faculty, 2017
- Dundee-Crown High School, 2016-2017
- Naperville North High School, 2011-2016
- Burr Oak Elementary School, 2010-2011
- Coral Springs Middle School, 2005-2010
- Computer Programming 2
- Computer Programming 1
- Advanced Web Page Design
- Web Page Design
- Introduction to Teaching
- Educational Assessments
- Computer Applications
- Computer Keyboarding
- Personal Financial Concepts
- Consumer Economics
- Introduction to Business
- Computer Applications
- Computer Basics
- Business Keyboarding
- Yearbook and Journalism
View Awards and Achievements
- Implemented Self-Paced Mastery Based Learning using Grid Method in 7th and 8th Grade Computer Courses
- 8th Grade Computer Science Curriculum Development Lead Member: PMS, 2017-2020
- Developed Comprehensive 7th Grade Google Apps Curriculum for PMS
- Increased Female Enrollment from 7% of students to 30% of students enrolled in Computer Science courses at NNHS over 4 year period.
- Increased Computer Science Enrollment at NNHS from 8 Sections to 25 sections over 4 year period
- NNHS "Those Who Excel" Early Educator Teacher of the Year, 2013-2014
- Naperville 203 "Excellence in Education" award winner, 2014-2015
- NNHS Career and Technical Education "Staff Who Make A Difference" award winner, 2014-2015
- NNHS English Language Learners "Staff Who Make A Difference" award winner, 2011-2012
- Designed and Created nnhscte.com website for NNHS CTE department
- Designed and Created NNHS CTE Digital Course Selector Tool
- Designed, Created, and Implemented NNHS CTE Informational Course YouTube Trailers and Channel
- Created and Implemented NNHS CTE “Student of the Month” Awards
- Created and Managed NNHS CTE twitter account
Outstanding Early Educator Award
Staff Who Make a Difference
Staff Who Make a Difference
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Staff Development Leadership
- Association of Illinois Middle Schools Dupage County Educational Tech Showcase Presenter
"Learn It When You're Ready; Tools for the Self-Paced Classroom": PMS, 2020
- Design and Distribute weekly technology tools, tutorials, and articles to Plano Middle School Staff: PMS, 2019
- Designed and Created Plano Middle School Tech Resources website for PMS teachers: PMS, 2019
- CTE Business Department Lead Mentor: NNHS, 2014-2016
- DuPage County Wide Institute Day Presenter “Twitter for Professional Development”: NNHS, 2014-2015
- DuPage County Wide Institute Day Presenter “LMS Instruction and Assessment Basics”: NNHS, 2013-2014
- DuPage County Wide Institute Day Presenter “Using an LMS to Enhance Student Engagement”: NNHS, 2012-2013
- Illinois Induction Mentoring Program Lead Mentor: BOES, 2010-2011
- Standards Based Grading Staff Development Lead Instructor: BOES, 2010-2011
Committees and Roles
- Standards Based Grading Committee Member: PMS, 2019-2020
- 8th Grade Computer Science Curriculum Development Lead Member: PMS, 2017-2018
- 7th Grade Computer Curriculum Development Lead Member: PMS, 2017-2018
- Common Core HST Integration Committee Member: NNHS 2015-2016
- STEM Capstone Curriculum Development Member: NNHS, 2015-2016
- Computer Programming Curriculum Development Member: NNHS, 2015-2016
- Web Page Design and Advanced Web Page Design Curriculum Development Lead Member: NNHS, 2013-2014
- Celebrate CTE Committee Chair: NNHS, 2014-2016
- CTE 8th Grade Orientation Committee Member: NNHS, 2015-2016
- Special Events Planning Committee Member: NNHS, 2011-2016
- Webmaster: BOES, 2010-2011
- Webmaster: CSMS, 2005-2010
Extra-Curricular
- Head Coach Freshman Girls Volleyball: DCHS 2016-2017
- First Robotics Team 3061 Co-Sponsor: NNHS 2015-2016
- App Development Club Sponsor: NNHS, 2013-2016
- League of Legends Club Sponsor: NNHS, 2014-2016
- Yearbook Advisor: CSMS, 2006-2010
- Head Coach Boys Basketball: CSMS, 2006-2010
- Head Coach Boys Flag Football: CSMS, 2005-2010
- Head Coach Boys Softball: CSMS, 2008-2010
View Technology
- Variety of programming languages including: Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Swift
- Variety of programming IDE’s including: IDLE, BlueJay, XCode, Codio, Trinket, REPL.IT
- Web Design protocols including: HTML5, CSS3, Jquery, C Panel, FTP
- Programming Version Control: GitHub
- Google Ecosystem: Google - Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Draw, Drive, YouTube, Blogger
- Apple Ecosystem: Apple – Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Movie Maker, Garage Band
- Adobe Design Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, DreamWeaver
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Assessment Tools including: Pinnacle, Mastery Manager, Infinite Campus, GoFormative, Socrative, TurningPoint Technologies
- Learning Management Software (LMS): Canvas, BlackBoard, Google Classroom
- Variety of Educational Technology tools including Edulastic, Socrative, WeVideo, Edpuzzle,
Screencastify, and many, many more.
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