RESUME

Christopher A. Gray             Highlands Ranch, CO 08130

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER

Objectives

To implement and grow a dynamic Engineering/Technology Education program.

To motivate and engage students with hands-on problem solving challenges.

To be a productive member of an effective educational team.

Education

1995-2002 University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD

MDE, Career & Technology Education

1992-1995 University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD

BS, Architecture

1990-1992 Prince George’s Community College Largo, MD

AA, General Studies (concentration in engineering)

Employment

Dakota Ridge High School Littleton, CO

Jeffco Public Schools

Engineering Teacher

2017 - present

• Revitalized the engineering, robotics, and drafting program after the long time teacher retired followed by a year of transition when a full time teacher could not be retained.  DRHS has had a FIRST Robotics Team for more than a decade, but the chaos of the previous year meant we would start with no returning students and only one returning active mentor.

• Reinstated the lapsed PLTW Engineering program and received $55,000 in grants over three year for training and equipment.

• Converted a back storage room into a 3D Printer maker space.  Obtained money from school administration to purchase 6 3D printers, 30 Lego Mindstorm kits, and new power tools for the shop.

Highlands Ranch High School

Douglas County Public Schools

Engineering Teacher

2014 - 2017

• • • • Designed and created an engineering lab from an old computer lab and equipment from the old computer tech and architecture programs.  Created a fabrication area with tools organized on a peg board wall.  Purchased and received donations of tools to equip the fabrication area and electronics work stations. 

      • Attracted sponsors and organized/ran fundraiser that brought in $30k to the robotics teams and engineering program.

      • Designed and implemented a rigorous engineering curriculum that prepares students for success in college engineering programs as well as any technical career they choose to pursue.  

West Jefferson Middle School Conifer, CO

Jeffco Public Schools

Technology Education Teacher

2010 - 2014

• Combining the skills and craftsmanship of Industrial Arts and the critical

thinking and problem solving of Technology Education, I implemented a

rigorous and engaging program including woodworking, metalworking,

plastics, electronics, robotics and problem solving. Provided an exciting

and educational experience for students including racecars, towers,

airplanes and rockets.

• Initiated and coached a FLL Robotics Team and coordinated with the

Conifer High School FIRST Robotics team to inspire and educate students

in this exciting and growing field of technology.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

2007 - 2009

• Foundation of Technology (488F), a 3 credit course designed to teacher

high school teachers the curriculum and teaching strategies for the

Foundations of Technology Curriculum which is based on the National

Standards for Technological Literacy, developed by NSF and ITEA/CATS

Howard County Public School System Ellicott City, MD

Technology Education Teacher

1995 – 2010

Courses Taught

- Architectural Drawing

- Mechanical Drawing

- Technology Systems

- Materials and Processes Technology

- Engineering Design

- Foundations of Technology

- Introduction to Engineering Design - PLTW

- Principles of Engineering - PLTW

- Digital Electronics - PLTW

- Software Applications (Microsoft Office)

- Middle School Technology Education

Experience

    Curriculum Writing

    Middle School Production Technology - Jeffco Public Schools 2012-3

    Foundations of Technology - Howard County Public Schools 2006-7

    Technology Systems  - Howard County Public Schools 2004-5

    Middle School Technology Education - Howard County Public Schools 1997-8

    Manufacturing Production - Howard County Public Schools 1997