Education
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, 2007
B.A. in Education, 1999
- Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor MI
- Thesis: The Influence of Track Placement on Students' Perceptions of Abilities
B.A. in Education, 1999
- University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Social Studies
Professional Technology Training
Completed Quality Matters Courses -- July 2016
- Learned to use and apply the Quality Matters K-12 rubric to assess quality of online courses
- Practiced using the QM K-12 Rubric in online class, focusing on alignment of standards, assessments, instructional materials, activities, and tools
4T Virtual Conference Lead Presenter Training, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor -- March-May, 2015
- Learned and practiced techniques for producing and delivering high quality professional development in online webinar setting
- Participated as a lead presenter using Blackboard Collaborate to deliver interactive and engaging webinar on "Backchanneling for Formative Assessment and More"
Michigan Virtual Schools, Lansing, MI -- August - November, 2014
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MACUL, Grand Rapids, MI - March 12-14, 2014
- Attended The Chromebook Classroom pre-conference with John Sowash, focusing on Google Chrome, Google Drive, and Google Sites
- Attended sessions on Digital Tools for Reading and Writing, Creating a Genius in Every Hour: 20Time in Education, iTunesU, Gadgets, Developing Student-Centered Learning Activities Using Camtasia, and more
Blended Learning in the Classroom, Jackson ISD - September-December, 2013
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miGoogle Educators Conference, Brighton High School - November 4-5, 2013
iBooks Author Hackathon, Wayne State University – June 18-19, 2013
Screencast Camp, TechSmith in Okemos, MI – August 2-4, 2013
Connected Educator Un/Conference, Jackson ISD - April 20, 2013
Flipped Classroom Training, Jackson ISD – June 12-13, 2012
Teaching and Learning Online, Jackson ISD – Summer, 2011
- Attended sessions on Chromebooks (and How to Manage Them), Connecting Students with Blogger, Collaboration isn't Cheating, and the Best Chrome Apps and Scripts
- Learned how to use Google Drive and Forms to create blended learning opportunities
- Used Google Scripts to manage files and decrease paperwork
iBooks Author Hackathon, Wayne State University – June 18-19, 2013
- Learned and practiced techniques for teachers to create their own textbooks using iBooks Author and iPads
Screencast Camp, TechSmith in Okemos, MI – August 2-4, 2013
- Gained skills for using Camtasia and Snagit to create educational videos for courses
Connected Educator Un/Conference, Jackson ISD - April 20, 2013
- Learned and applied techniques for Bring Your Own Device, Standards Based Grading, and iBooks Author
Flipped Classroom Training, Jackson ISD – June 12-13, 2012
- Studied and implemented flipped lesson design for high school courses
- Used Edmodo and iPad apps, like Explain Everything, to create course content instructional videos
Teaching and Learning Online, Jackson ISD – Summer, 2011
- Learned pedagogical skills for teaching online or in a blended classroom, leading to the creation of the first completely online economics course at Jackson High School using Moodle