About Me

Hello...

My name is Katie Robles and I live in West Bloomfield with my husband and three sons. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. In 2009 I received a Masters in Educational Technology from Michigan State and I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Learning, Design, and Technology from Central Michigan University.

I am certified to teach any science class, but I have taught Chemistry since 2012. I started my teaching career in Alabama, but I have been with the Troy School District ever since. In addition to teaching, I also serve as the Tech Chair and Technology innovation coach for my building. I have a passion for educational technology and a specific career goal to go farther in district technology integration or find something that combines ed tech integration with curriculum development. I have spent the last 10 years volunteering for every opportunity to work with teachers and central office staff on curriculum and technology. For example, in addition to working on a second masters degree, I am also becoming Apple Coach certified to help as many people as possible.

Teaching Philosophy

Humans are born naturally curious, my goal is to help people stay that way. My instructional goals are never to memorize facts or learn definitions, instead I want my students to make discoveries and ask questions. I feel as though wrong answers are sometimes the best ones because they can take learners on a journey less traveled.

In my classroom I act as a facilitator and a friend. Social and emotional support is just as important as subject matter, if not more. A classroom atmosphere where students are comfortable enough to talk to each other, share ideas, and ask questions is a place where real learning can take place.

Lastly, the role of technology in my classroom is never to outshine human's spirit of inquiry. Instead technology should aid in collaborative, constructive, authentic, deep learning. I want to not only use technology in my classroom, but I would like to share my knowledge with my peers so that all students can have an amazing tech experience.

Education

Central Michigan University - Masters Degree in Learning Design and Technology (expected December 2022)

Michigan State University - Masters Degree in Educational Technology (2009)

endorsement: NP

Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science - Major: Biology - Minor: Chemistry (2004)

endorsement: DA, DC, DX

Experience

Troy Public Schools (2009-present)

• Currently serving as the Technology Chairperson
  I help teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms using models like these and standards like these.

• Teaching Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
  I have redesigned this class to incorporate a more project based curriculum and include relevant topics like climate change.

• Advisor for SADD and the Courtyard Club
  The courtyard club is a student created club with plans to remodel the courtyard from the ground up!

• Serving on several committees
  ...such as the "Future of Science in Troy" and the "Secondary Task Force".

• Previously taught Biology and Active Chemistry

Livonia Public Schools (2007-2009)

• Taught:

  • Chemistry

  • Biology

  • Geoscience

  • Integrated Science

• Coached Track and Field

Elmore County Public Schools, Alabama (2005-2009)

• Taught:

  • Biology

  • Environmental Science

  • AP Environmental Science

  • Anatomy

• Coached Softball