25 years teaching experience in Preston County Schools grades 1-2
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood from Fairmont State
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from WVU
18 Hours in Technology from Salem International University
I am currently a Digital Age Specialist for Preston County Schools. I will be starting my 4th year in this position. I work with Bruceton School (Pre-K - 8), South Preston (6-8), West Preston (6-8), East Preston Pre-K - 8) and serve 5 other schools in the county on a as needed basis.
I have received the following training:
Intel Master Teacher Training
TLI (Teacher Leadership Institute) attendee 2 years
T&L (National School Boards Association Technology + Learning Conference) Phoenix, AZ October 2011
Webinar trainings for TLI, RTI, Pearson SuccessNet, Cyberschool, Acuity, and techSteps
21st Century Leadership Team Member
Specific training on software and web-based programs such as Acuity, techSteps, WV Writes, Kaplan, Compass, PLATO, United Streaming, CPS/Smart responders, Interactive Whiteboards, Think.com, Thinkfinify, Edline/Gradequick, Microsoft Office, Teach21, Smartboard
I am the administer of a variety of county/statewide programs
The new program that I will be managing for the county this year will be EasyCBM which is a benchmarking/progress monitoring program for grades K-8. This will help decide RTI placements in Math and Reading. It is costing the county $1 PER STUDENT.....
