Literacy Advisory Council

Maine Department of Education

8/25 – 6/27

• This group works with the ME DOE to advise on their Literacy Action Plan and Literacy Playbook. 

Distinguished Educator

Maine Department of Education, MLTI Ambassador Program

8/25 – 6/27

• I work collaboratively with the other Distinguished Educators to develop and deliver professional learning experiences that model best practices for thoughtful technology integration to K12 teachers in Maine. 

Teacher

6/7 ELA teacher; King Middle School, Portland, ME

8/18 – Present

• We are a looping team of four staff. We meet every day to discuss student needs and collaborate to create authentic learning Expeditions for our students. 

• I'm the Team Captain for our group. I make the agenda with input from the team, facilitate the meetings, and serve in the role of advocate for the team and students.  

• I serve on the Staff Leadership team which helps admin shape PD, building structures and systems, and is a sounding board for building-wide initiatives. 

Teacher

9th grade English; Deering High School, Portland, ME

9/14 – 8/18

• I taught Reading Workshop classes and all three levels of English classes offered to students. 

• We were a 9th grade team that worked together very closely to support the transition into High School and provide cross-curricular experiences for students. 

Teacher

High School Creative Writing Coach; University of New Hampshire

7/13 – 7/19 (Summers)

• The UNH Writer's Academy is a fantastic experience (and the kids like it too!). A small group of high school writers who have chosen to spend a week of their summer on the campus of UNH writing, and collaborating, and meeting authors. The goal is to write, to leave at the end of the week with at least some pieces started. I provide students with prompts and feedback and the opportunity to write and share with like-minded peers. Read more about the program here.

Teacher

8th grade English; Shapleigh Middle School, Kittery, ME

8/08 – 6/14

• I was part of the 8th grade team (yes, THE 8th grade team - it's a very small district!). 

• At my urging, the 8th grade team, Principal, and Curriculum Coordinator attended a two day seminar at King Middle school to learn and observe Expeditionary Learning. My time as an intern at King convinced me of the positive impact the ELOB model can have on students, and staff. The 8th grade team pioneered this movement with their first Expedition (modeled after one we saw at King) in February of 2011.

• I served on the Staff Council (the building leadership team).

• I was a member of the Technology Leadership team, both at the building and district level.

• I provided professional development during the school year and summer on Google Apps for Education, Infinite Campus, and SmartBoard as well as other technology needs as identified by the staff.