East Carolina University

Doctorate of Education
Educational Leadership and Adminsitration (K-12)

Expected Completion

May, 2018

Dissertation Topic

Problem Solving in the Digital Age: Bringing Design and Computational Thinking to the K-12 Classroom

East Carolina University

Master of Arts in Education
Instructional Technology

Earned

May 2010

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science
Computer Science

Earned

May 2006

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Education
(Specialization in Computer Science Education)

Earned

December 2005

Education Policy Fellowship Program

North Carolina EPFP Program

Completed

2014-2015

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Government

Certified Educational Chief Technology Officer

Earned

December 2012

Noth Carolina Departmnet of Public Instruction

Teacher Licensure

Licensure Area

077: Instructional Technology Specialist, Computers

Expiration

June 30, 2018

North Carolina State University
William and Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

Project Manager, Technology Innovations

May, 2013 - Present

• Model and develop applications to support internal agency operations
• Support technology integration needs for research and outreach projects within the agency
• Maintained agency and project websites
• Served on the agency leadership team
• Provide professional development and coaching to LEAs and schools in North Carolina in the area of digital learning and school technology infrastructure
• Presented at numerous FI-hosted events and conferences on digital learning in K-12 schools
• Facilitated Professional Learning sessions at several of the “Future Ready” summits hosted around the country by the Alliance for Excellent Education and the U.S. Department of Education
• Developed data storage, disaster recovery, and agency data privacy plan
• Lead technical design and implementation and worked on instructional design of the MOOC-Ed program, a MOOC effort catering to professional development for educators
• Participated in development of a number of open-source projects
• Replaced AV systems within the building presentation spaces to modern classroom setups
• Developed Survey Tools platform, allowing surveys created by the FI to be copied by schools for distribution
• Contribute to open-source projects
• Serve as a content developer for the Distinguished Leadership in Practice for Digital Learning (DLP-DL) program through the NC Principals and Asst. Principals Association
• Lead the Digital Content work strand for the North Carolina Digital Learning Plan, including presentation and input gathering from across the state
• Co-lead: North Carolina Digital Coaches Network, Leadership in Blended Learning Programs

Bertie County Public Schools

Chief Technology Officer

May, 2011 - May, 2013

• Served as lead technology facilitator for the school district
• Developed and implemented school Media/Technology Plan
• Supervised technology support and media center personnel
• Responsible for coordinating and implementation of media programs
• Oversaw district technology budget and coordinating technology-based purchases consistent with this budget
• Lead a team to submit a Golden LEAF Grant for a 1:1 high school program which was awarded
• Developed the “Teacher Café”, a job-embedded professional learning and teacher resource center
• Worked on Common Core transition team
• Served as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet
• Served as a member of the Central Services Curriculum Team
• Provided reports to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• Implemented Google Apps for all staff and students
• Developed a unified directory-service login system for most applications
• Implemented a helpdesk and trouble ticketing system
• Developed and implemented district-wide two-way radio and physical security plans, including security cameras, electronic locks, and emergency call boxes
• Planned for growth, and distribution of new instructional technology methods into the curriculum
• Management of district-wide internet, telecommunication, network servers and server connectivity, including development and management of district website
• Managed school E-Rate programs
• Implemented distance-learning programs
• Co-Sponsored school FIRST Robotics Teams
• Reviewed media center lesson plans
• Organized and implement staff development programs to assist teachers in the growth of their technology and media skills
• Provided extracurricular technology programs for students

Currituck County Public Schools
J.P. Knapp Early College High School

Instructional Technology Facilitator and Media Coordinator

August, 2009 - May, 2011

• Maintain the school library collection
• Provide collaborative support to teachers in developing lesson plans that infuse technology
• Assist teachers in the development of project-based learning opportunities
• Provide instruction to students in whole-class, small groups or as needed
• Taught Honors Pre-Calculus during the 2009-2010 school year
• Provide first-level technology support
• Supervise virtual learning labs and support student online learning
• Served on School Improvement Team
• Participated in district curriculum mapping efforts
• Plan and implement deployment of 1:1 project using Linux based netbook computers
• Supervise after school tutorial program
• Sponsor school FIRST Robotics Club, Student Government and computer club
• Provide online courses for teachers on teaching with technology
• Manage school website
• Develop project management application to track district capital outlay projects
• Develop and implement data warehousing application to aggregate district data
• Deployed Google Apps for use by students and staff across the district
• Served as interim NCWise Coordinator for the district
• Managed school district telephone systems
• Migrated student and staff email from Gaggle and GroupWise to Google district-wide
• Awarded “Employee of the Year” 2009-2010, finalist for school teacher of the year 2009-2010

Wake County Public School System
East Wake High School of Integrated Technology

Math Teacher

August, 2008 - June, 2009

• Taught Algebra 1, Technical Math II and Advanced Functions and Modeling in a project-based, technology-rich environment based on the New Technology Foundation model
• Provided homebound instructional services
• Provided lunch, after school, and weekend tutorial sessions
• Developed and maintained school website
• Served on School Improvement Team
• Served on School Data Analysis Team
• Created and advised club for students interested in a career in video game development

Hertford County Public Schools

Director of Media and Technology Services

May, 2006 - August, 2008

• Served as lead technology facilitator for the school district
• Developed and implemented school Media/Technology Plan
• Supervised technology support personnel
• Responsible for coordinating and implementation of media programs
• Created opportunities and lessons for teachers to use to infuse technology into classroom learning
• Oversaw district technology budget and coordinating technology-based purchases consistent with this budget
• Worked with curriculum directors to infuse technology and media skills into course-specific lesson plans
• Assisted in the creation of the District Improvement Plan
• Planned for growth, and distribution of new instructional technology methods into the curriculum
• Management of district-wide internet, telecommunication, network servers and server connectivity, including development and management of district website
• Managed school E-Rate programs
• Implemented distance-learning programs
• Reviewed media center lesson plans
• Organized and implement staff development programs to assist teachers in the growth of their technology and media skills
• Modeled lessons for teachers using technology
• Developed, implemented and managed school emergency communications plans
• Provided extracurricular technology programs for students
• Implemented HC-Tube YouTube clone system for teachers to video learning outcomes

Wake County Public School System

Application Developer

August, 2004 - May, 2006

• Developed district-wide student information system (called SAM – School Assistant Module), based on the SID (School Information Database) program, providing remote parental access and online registration capabilities (called SPAN – Student/Parent Access Network)
• Developed online pay stub application allowing school system employees to retrieve their pay stubs and yearly benefits statement online
• Collaborated with administrators to develop policies for system use, including the student course selection process
• Analyzed usage for monitoring system growth, and planning long term usage of the system
• Trained users on system operation

Wake County Public School System
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School

Computer Technician and Database Manager

August, 2001 - August, 2004

• Managed SIMS/NCWise Applications
• Managed student course selection process, including for incoming freshmen, in accordance school curricula
• Developed and built master schedule using data-driven processes based on course offerings and student course selections
• Built student schedules based on student course selections
• Communicated with faculty, students and parents regarding resolution scheduling issues or questions
• Developed school information security policies and emergency communications plan

Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution

Information Systems Technician

June, 1998 - August 2001

• Key work in development of Windows 2000 Professional Unattended Client Deployment Methods
• Work with installation/repackaging programs such as Installer VISE, and Installer WISE for Windows Installer
• Work with Microsoft deployment tools such as Sysprep, ScriptIT, and Answer File Builder
• Developed “Helpdesk OnLine” as a web-based single point for all end-user documentation
• Used Remedy Action Request System to track and manage daily tasks and call queues
• Planned the implementation of a web-based solution for Remedy Action Request System
• Develop automation techniques of installations to create user installable solutions in Windows 2000 Professional
• Create scripts for user software deployment and backup solutions
• Assist in development of end-user policies
• Plan and implement workstation Antivirus system
• Provide phone support to field users
• Deploy new PCs
• Personal on-site support of users at multiple geographic locations
• Support various user software packages, VPN and broadband connections
• Configuration of PC network connectivity
• Support of Palm Pilots and PDA tools
• Creation of user’s Windows NT and Microsoft Exchange accounts
• Work with various formats of removable media
• Y2K deployment team
• Respond to after hours emergencies via pager/telephone in a timely manner

North Carolina State University

ECI 519/ELP795: Special Topics in Digital Learning

Co-taught this course with Dr. Mary Ann Wolf in the fall semester of 2015, integrating the Leading the Digital Learning Transition MOOC for Educators with a wraparound blended learning experience and field study experience.

Chowan University

EDUC371: Media and Technology

Taught the primary media and technology course for preservice teachers from 2007-2009 in face-to-face, online, and workshop formats.