Professional+Growth



Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning\  b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community Board Member (since 1999) and Past President of the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) - Board Member 2009- Present
 * Affiliations: **
 * International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
 * Consortium for School Networking (CoSn)
 * Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT)
 * Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
 * Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">- Board Member
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Northwest Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (NPAECT)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Penn Literacy Network (PLN)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE)
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 200%;">Accomplishments: **


 * PDE Educator Effectiveness Project
 * 2014 - 2015 Online Educator Rubric Development Committee
 * 2013 - 2014 Instructional Technology Specialist Rubric Development Committee
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%; line-height: 1.5;">Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) 2005 to Present Executive Board Member — President
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Sea Grant 2008 — PA Standards Alignment to Michigan Curriculum Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE) 2007 — PA Standards Alignment to existing curriculum
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Keystone Technology Integrator 2006 -- 2006 Summit Attendee
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Discovery Educator Network (DEN) 2005 — Present
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Verizon Foundation Grant Recipient - $15,000 2002
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Earth Force 1996- 2008 Teacher / Facilitator, Curriculum Advisor
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 170%;">Northwest PA Association for Educational Communications and Technology (NPAECT) 1996 — Present Executive Board Member


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 200%;">Certifications **
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">LoTi Certified Facilitator
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">SMART Certified Educator
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">DEN Star Educator - Discovery Education


 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">OSHA Certified - Construction
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">GHS and OSHA Hazardous Communications



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