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Instructional Technology Specialist

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13

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With more than 25 years of experience as an educator in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Tim has assisted in the integration of technology into lessons on a daily basis while promoting a positive culture among the teaching staff to develop an innovative learning environment for students. Tim maintains up-to-date knowledge of online educational technologies and online applications utilized in today’s K-12 educational setting. Most of all, Tim enjoys being part of a professional team, keeps a growth mindset approach to life-long learning, and strives for great interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Outside of his professional work, Tim enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with his family, which includes his wife Bethany, and two daughters, Emma and Lauren. He also is fanatic about Penn State Football and all of the Philadelphia professional sports teams. If he's not busy working or spending time with family, you might be able to find him out on the golf course.

Tim maintains an active professional learning network and can be easily connected to via Twitter - @tim_leister.

Tim Leister and his family

Work Experience & Accomplishments

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13

Instructional Technology Specialist (March, 2021 - present)

Co-director of the IU13's Instructional Media Services program (2021 - present)
IU13's Enriched Virtual Forum Facilitator (2021 - present)
IU13's LLVS Virtual Teacher Forum Facilitator (2021 - present)
Hybrid Learning using the Station Rotation Model Trainer (2021 - present)
IU13 Personalized Learning Academy course facilitator and affinity group moderator (2021 - present)
Quality Matters - K-12 QM Coordinator for IU13 and while at ELANCO SD for assurance of quality online learning course development (2017 - present)
Discovery Education - DEN Star Educator and elected member of the DEN Leadership Council (2021-22)
Planning Committee Leader for the 2021 IU13 Elementary and Secondary Technology Conference
Planning Committee Leader for the 2019, 2020, and 2022 LanCo Learning Summits

Eastern Lancaster County SD (ELANCO)

K-12 Instructional Technology Coordinator (2019 - 2021)
K-12 and Secondary Instructional Technology Coach at Garden Spot HS and MS (2008 - 2018)
- Started in the role with the PA Classrooms for the Future initiative (2008 - 2011)
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of ELANCO's 1:1 Anywhere, Anytime Learning Computer Initiative (2014 - 2021)
ElancOnline Virtual Academy - A member of the team that developed and implemented the virtual program. Later was manager, and teacher & student trainer for the Pearson - Gradpoint, Accelerate Education, and Apex Learning online content providers (2012 - 2021)
Selected as a Pennsylvania Keystone Technology Integrator (2010)
Session presenter at past ISTE Conference, the PASA-PSBA Conference, the PETE&C Conference, the IU13 Elementary and Secondary Technology Conferences, and others.
ELANCO Professional Development Planner, Designer, and Facilitator (2010 - 2021)
ELANCO's Pennsylvania Hybrid Learning Institute Coordinator (2013 - 2017)
Member of the ELANCO MCCL (Maine Cohort for Customized Learning) Implementation Team (2018 - 2021)
Participant in the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 Personalized Learning Academy (2019 - 2020)
ELANCO's District Webmaster (2006 - 2013) and social media contributor (2015-2019)
Garden Spot High School Varsity Golf Coach (2000 - 2021)

Program Awards & Certifications

CK-12 Certified Educator

Discovery Education DEN STAR Educator

K-12 Quality Matters Coordinator and Applying the QM Rubric

Keystone Technology Innovator

Digital Programs

Fluent in the following educational technologies and programs, among others:

- - Google Workspace
  - Microsoft 365
  - PowerSchool - Student Information System
  - Canvas and Schoology LMS
  - Discovery Education Experience
  - Quality Matters
  - BrainPop
  - CK-12
  - OverDrive and Sora

- - Gale Research Databases
  - Wordpress & Edublogs
  - Apple School Manager for iOS app management
  - Adobe Creative Cloud
  - Newsela
  - WeVideo
  - CatchOn

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