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Media & Technology Specialist | Fayette County Schools
Media & Technology Specialist | Fayette County Schools
Dual-Campus Leadership: Managed library and tech operations for 900+ students across two elementary schools (Julius Marks & Deep Springs).
Collection Revitalization: Strategically weeded and modernized an 8,000-volume collection to align with data-driven literacy goals.
System Optimization: Overhauled school-wide intervention data tracking (Continuum Time) and established a ground-up Chromebook repair ecosystem.
Operational Excellence: Maintained 100% student access within a condensed two-day schedule by implementing automated self-checkout systems.
A major accomplishment has been providing a strongly structured library program for students who lacked it in the past. The utilization of the library has been tremendous.
My days are usually filled managing chromebooks to ensure all the needs are met for the whole school on my one day a week visits.
District Media Specialist | Paris Independent Schools
District Media Specialist | Paris Independent Schools
District-Wide Oversight: Directed library operations and Chromebook infrastructure across Elementary, Middle, and High School campuses.
Curriculum Development: Designed and delivered 21st-century digital literacy and technology courses for middle school students.
Data & Communication: Proactively analyzed district testing data for academic reporting and facilitated critical NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) communications.
Technical Management: Managed district-wide hardware logistics, including distribution and repair cycles for student Chromebooks.
Through engaging tech classes, middle school students developed comprehensive digital literacy (ISTE), digital safety (ISTE Digital Citizen), and Google Suite skills (ISTE Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator).
This library's design encourages exploration, making it a place students are eager to visit and discover.
School Media & Technology Coordinator | Elkhorn Elementary School
School Media & Technology Coordinator | Elkhorn Elementary School
Campus-Wide Operations: Managed library instruction, technology logistics, and school communications for ~400 students (Grades 1-5).
Technology Infrastructure: Directed the School Technology Coordinator role, overseeing Chromebook distribution, staff device maintenance, and badge systems.
Digital Communication: Orchestrated school-wide communication strategies, including website development and the production of daily announcements.
Student-Driven Learning: Facilitated engaging library curriculum and fostered independent learning experiences to build early literacy and tech skills.
These fifth graders developed essential communication skills as they took turns anchoring the morning announcements. They gained confidence as they shared news and information with their peers, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Lots of flexibility and opportunities to explore in the library. Students were given many opportunities for hands on experiences and exploration within the Makerspace full of supplies.
School Media Specialist | Providence Elementary School
School Media Specialist | Providence Elementary School
Crisis Response Leadership: Proactively developed and launched the "Link to Learn" digital platform to sustain instruction and community connection for ~350 students (P-6) during pandemic-related closures.
Rapid Web Development: Designed and implemented a comprehensive remote-learning hub from the ground up to provide families with immediate access to educational resources and school communications.
Adaptive Instructional Design: Pivoted library and technology services to a 100% digital format, ensuring continuity of service during shifting school statuses.
Digital Solution Architect: Leveraged web development skills to solve urgent communication gaps between the school and the Western Kentucky community.
This space represents my efforts to create an inviting and resourceful library environment, even with the limitations of the pandemic. It was important to me that the students still had a space to learn, explore, and find what they needed.
Reading clubs provided students with the opportunity to explore new books collaboratively, while also practicing close reading skills. This student's annotated book, utilizing post-it notes, is a testament to their engagement and critical thinking.
School Media Specialist | Lansdowne Elementary School
School Media Specialist | Lansdowne Elementary School
Library Program Revitalization: Led the complete overhaul and modernization of a library program that had been without a full-time specialist for ten years.
Inclusive Collection Curation: Researched and implemented diverse instructional resources to support a culturally rich student body of ~700 students (K-5).
Creative Collaboration: Cultivated a high-engagement learning environment through frequent team-teaching projects and the integration of visiting experts.
Space Optimization: Redesigned the physical and digital library landscape to transform a dormant space into a welcoming, effective, and modern learning hub.
Partnering with Related Arts, we provided students with a hands-on theatrical experience, from creation to performance, fostering teamwork and self-expression.
Connecting through stories, we welcomed local storytellers, enriching our school community with diverse voices.
School Media Specialist | Woodlawn Elementary School
School Media Specialist | Woodlawn Elementary School
Digital Literacy Instruction: Designed and delivered targeted technology curricula for 4th and 5th-grade students, focusing on essential 21st-century research and safety skills.
School-Wide Reading Initiatives: Spearheaded the Scholastic Reading Counts program, increasing student engagement through data-tracked reading goals and incentives.
Professional Milestones: Successfully completed the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program (KTIP) and earned an Environmental Educator License to integrate interdisciplinary themes into library programming.
Technical Support: Proactively managed building-level technology requests, ensuring hardware and software reliability for staff and students.
Aligning with ISTE standards and utilizing the Common Sense Education curriculum, 4th and 5th graders developed critical digital citizenship skills through targeted literacy lessons. Here you can see a student building characters for their storyboard.
Cultivating independent reading habits, students actively selected and enjoyed books, reinforcing literacy skills and personal reading interests.
Classroom Teacher | Gulfport Elementary School
Classroom Teacher | Gulfport Elementary School
Pedagogical Adaptability: Successfully transitioned into a specialized Montessori and Magnet program, masterfully implementing student-centered, hands-on learning strategies.
Differentiated Instruction: Managed multi-instructional classroom, tailoring complex curricula to meet the diverse developmental and individual needs of every student.
Relationship-Driven Management: Established a foundational teaching practice rooted in strong student-teacher relationships and the high-flexibility requirements of a Montessori environment.
Cross-State Professionalism: Rapidly adapted to Florida state standards and specialized magnet school requirements in a first-year lead teaching role.
Curriculum Developer & Lead Educator | Kentucky Science Center & Explorium
Curriculum Developer & Lead Educator | Kentucky Science Center & Explorium
Multi-Site Program Leadership: Directed the development of high-engagement science curricula for camps, specialized programs, and large-scale community events across Lexington and Louisville.
Public Instructional Design: Authored and performed interactive school assemblies at the Explorium, translating complex scientific concepts for diverse, large-group student audiences.
Community Resource Development: Designed a flagship nature education collection for the Floyds Fork Park System, specifically engineered to facilitate family-centered outdoor learning.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with diverse community organizations to deliver meaningful, hands-on educational experiences that bridge the gap between formal and informal education.
A significant initiative during my time at the Kentucky Science Center was the creation of age-appropriate programming focused on early childhood STEM concepts, delivered in collaboration with the Floyds Fork Park System.
As part of my community outreach at the Explorium, I facilitated engaging events at local schools, such as Plaid-a-Palooza, to promote student learning in health and science.
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