About Me
WORK HISTORY
WORK HISTORY
August 2020-Present
August 2020-Present
Assistant Professor, School Library Media Program Advisor and M.ED. Program Coordinator - Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor, School Library Media Program Advisor and M.ED. Program Coordinator - Valdosta State University
July 2018 - August 2020
July 2018 - August 2020
Retired educator; technology training; consultant
Retired educator; technology training; consultant
August 2008 – May 2018
August 2008 – May 2018
Media Specialist, Lowndes High School, Valdosta, GA
Media Specialist, Lowndes High School, Valdosta, GA
June 2013 - Present
June 2013 - Present
Instructor, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Instructor, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
August 2002 – July 2008
August 2002 – July 2008
Media Specialist, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
Media Specialist, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
July 2001 – August 2002
July 2001 – August 2002
Instructional Facilitator, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
Instructional Facilitator, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
August 1998 – July 2001
August 1998 – July 2001
Media Specialist, Matt Arthur Elementary School, Kathleen, GA
Media Specialist, Matt Arthur Elementary School, Kathleen, GA
August 1993 – July 1998
August 1993 – July 1998
Teacher, David A. Perdue Elementary School, Warner Robins, GA
Teacher, David A. Perdue Elementary School, Warner Robins, GA
August 1990 – July 1993
August 1990 – July 1993
Teacher, Bonaire Elementary School, Bonaire, GA
Teacher, Bonaire Elementary School, Bonaire, GA
August 1989 – July 1990
August 1989 – July 1990
Teacher, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
Teacher, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
August 1988 – July 1989
August 1988 – July 1989
Physical Education Teacher, Adel Elementary School, Adel, GA
Physical Education Teacher, Adel Elementary School, Adel, GA
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Ed.D (August 2010) – Instructional Leadership
Ed.D (August 2010) – Instructional Leadership
NOVA Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
NOVA Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ed.S (August 2002) – Elementary Education
Ed.S (August 2002) – Elementary Education
Troy State University, Phenix City, AL
Troy State University, Phenix City, AL
M.Ed (September 1999) – Library Media
M.Ed (September 1999) – Library Media
Georgia College and State University, Macon, GA
Georgia College and State University, Macon, GA
M.Ed (July 1992) – Early Childhood Education
M.Ed (July 1992) – Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southwestern University, Americus, GA
Georgia Southwestern University, Americus, GA
B.S.Ed (August 1988) – Early Childhood Education
B.S.Ed (August 1988) – Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Media Specialist/Instructor of Professional Development
Media Specialist/Instructor of Professional Development
Numerous technology-related professional development sessions are taught to teachers such as how to integrate instructional technology resources in the classroom (using student response systems, incorporating iPads/iPods/iPhones in the classroom, utilizing SMART technologies such as airliners/slates, smartboards, etc., and using a plethora of Web 2.0 tools, social bookmarking, and social networking sites for educational purposes). Various Google Apps for Education (GAFE) sessions are conducted on a regular basis to help teachers integrate Google tools as instructional technology resources. Extensive use and instruction using Chromebooks is also conducted on a regular basis.
Numerous technology-related professional development sessions are taught to teachers such as how to integrate instructional technology resources in the classroom (using student response systems, incorporating iPads/iPods/iPhones in the classroom, utilizing SMART technologies such as airliners/slates, smartboards, etc., and using a plethora of Web 2.0 tools, social bookmarking, and social networking sites for educational purposes). Various Google Apps for Education (GAFE) sessions are conducted on a regular basis to help teachers integrate Google tools as instructional technology resources. Extensive use and instruction using Chromebooks is also conducted on a regular basis.
I developed a professional learning course called Technocademy. Technology resources were introduced, teachers were given time to implement the resources in their classroom, and time was allotted to discuss success or problems during the next class. ISTE Standards were discussed as well as digital citizenship and our county Acceptable Use Policy. The course consisted of five meeting dates that were three hours each. Teachers earned professional development hours for participating in the 7-month long course.
I developed a professional learning course called Technocademy. Technology resources were introduced, teachers were given time to implement the resources in their classroom, and time was allotted to discuss success or problems during the next class. ISTE Standards were discussed as well as digital citizenship and our county Acceptable Use Policy. The course consisted of five meeting dates that were three hours each. Teachers earned professional development hours for participating in the 7-month long course.
I also developed a unique professional development program called Google Mania, which allowed teachers to attend a 3-hour professional development course during the instructional day, up to 4 times during the year. Teachers chose a partner who had an adjoining planning time so they could take turns attending the 3-hour session (to eliminate the need for substitutes). The goal was to immerse the teachers in Google information to aid in the implementation of Google Apps for Education.
I also developed a unique professional development program called Google Mania, which allowed teachers to attend a 3-hour professional development course during the instructional day, up to 4 times during the year. Teachers chose a partner who had an adjoining planning time so they could take turns attending the 3-hour session (to eliminate the need for substitutes). The goal was to immerse the teachers in Google information to aid in the implementation of Google Apps for Education.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Assist in re-writing curriculum for courses in the Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology at Valdosta State University
- Assist in re-writing curriculum for courses in the Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology at Valdosta State University
- Adjunct instructor at Valdosta State University (Digital Learning Environments, Distance Education, Administering School Media Center, Information Sources and Services); use D2L platform for course management and Google Apps for collaborative class projects
- Adjunct instructor at Valdosta State University (Digital Learning Environments, Distance Education, Administering School Media Center, Information Sources and Services); use D2L platform for course management and Google Apps for collaborative class projects
- Mentor student teachers from local colleges and universities in the areas of Library Media and/or Instructional Technology
- Mentor student teachers from local colleges and universities in the areas of Library Media and/or Instructional Technology
- Teach numerous professional development sessions for conferences about the use and integration of instructional technology, Web 2.0 tools, and Google Apps for Education
- Teach numerous professional development sessions for conferences about the use and integration of instructional technology, Web 2.0 tools, and Google Apps for Education
- Planned and organized the Valhalla Technology Conference for educators from surrounding counties (2014-2015)
- Planned and organized the Valhalla Technology Conference for educators from surrounding counties (2014-2015)
- Planned and implemented the BYOD initiative at Lowndes High School
- Planned and implemented the BYOD initiative at Lowndes High School
- Certified Google Educator (August 2016/March 2017))
- Certified Google Educator (August 2016/March 2017))
- Google for Education Certified Trainer (September 2016)
- Google for Education Certified Trainer (September 2016)
- Conduct professional learning sessions on how to integrate Google Apps for Education
- Conduct professional learning sessions on how to integrate Google Apps for Education
- Member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority for educators
- Member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority for educators
- Serve on school Leadership Team (2014 - Present)
- Serve on school Leadership Team (2014 - Present)
- Facilitated sessions at Georgia Educational Technology Conference (2012-Present)
- Facilitated sessions at Georgia Educational Technology Conference (2012-Present)
- Served as a judge for the Georgia Student Media Festival (April 2017)
- Served as a judge for the Georgia Student Media Festival (April 2017)
- Guest Blogger for AppsEvents Community Blog (March 2018)
- Guest Blogger for AppsEvents Community Blog (March 2018)
- AdvancED Engagement Review Team member (March, April 2018)
- AdvancED Engagement Review Team member (March, April 2018)
- Co-Founder/Member of Georgia Alliance for Innovative and Digital Education Leaders (GAIDEL)
- Co-Founder/Member of Georgia Alliance for Innovative and Digital Education Leaders (GAIDEL)
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
- GLMA Summer Institute (2021) - Future-Ready Libraries: Breaking Barriers, Empowering Students, Impacting Learning
- GLMA Summer Institute (2021) - Future-Ready Libraries: Breaking Barriers, Empowering Students, Impacting Learning
- GaETC (2021) - Using 360 degree videos to create authentic learning environments and virtual field trips
- GaETC (2021) - Using 360 degree videos to create authentic learning environments and virtual field trips
- EdTech Team Google Southern Summit, Fayettville, GA (Feb.2018)
- EdTech Team Google Southern Summit, Fayettville, GA (Feb.2018)
- AppsEvents Google Summit, Valdosta, GA (July, 2017) - Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google Forms, Chrome Extensions/Apps/Add-Ons
- AppsEvents Google Summit, Valdosta, GA (July, 2017) - Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google Forms, Chrome Extensions/Apps/Add-Ons
- Media Specialist Job-Alike Workshop, Lenox, GA (February, 2017) - Hidden Treasures and Chrome Extensions/Apps, Add-Ons
- Media Specialist Job-Alike Workshop, Lenox, GA (February, 2017) - Hidden Treasures and Chrome Extensions/Apps, Add-Ons
- South Georgia EdTech Workshop, Tifton, GA (June 2015, June 2016) - Google Forms, Google Classroom, Chrome Hidden Treasures
- South Georgia EdTech Workshop, Tifton, GA (June 2015, June 2016) - Google Forms, Google Classroom, Chrome Hidden Treasures
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (November 2009) - ScheduleIt, School Web Lockers
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (November 2009) - ScheduleIt, School Web Lockers
- Keynote for RESA Media Specialist Collaborative in Hinesville, GA (March 2018) - "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Breaking Barriers, Empowering Students, Impacting Learning"
- Keynote for RESA Media Specialist Collaborative in Hinesville, GA (March 2018) - "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Breaking Barriers, Empowering Students, Impacting Learning"
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2017
2017
- EdTech Google Summit (Atlanta, GA)
- EdTech Google Summit (Atlanta, GA)
- Media Specialist Job-Alike by CPRESA (Lenox, GA)
- Media Specialist Job-Alike by CPRESA (Lenox, GA)
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (College Park, GA)
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (College Park, GA)
2016
2016
- South Georgia EdTech K-12 Workshop (Tifton, GA)
- South Georgia EdTech K-12 Workshop (Tifton, GA)
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (College Park, GA)
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (College Park, GA)
- Media Specialist Job-Alike by CPRESA (Lenox, GA)
- Media Specialist Job-Alike by CPRESA (Lenox, GA)
2015
2015
- South Georgia EdTEch K-12 Workshop (Tifton, GA)
- South Georgia EdTEch K-12 Workshop (Tifton, GA)
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (College Park, GA)
- Georgia Educational Technology Conference (College Park, GA)