PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Project Zero at HMJHS
​This program is a direct result of a Grable Grant through Quaker Valley School District. The vision is to build a regional partnership in Western Pennsylvania for Project Zero ideas. Our building also created an after school program, which was featured in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
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Served on Board of Directors for LIFEhouse (AIU3) 2005-2006
Technology Initiatives
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Planned and implemented 2:! ratio for technology through the use of Google Chromebooks in Jr. High School.
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Implementation of Lexia Reading Support
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Implemented the use of Google Docs for teachers to include lesson plans, disciplinary referral forms and meeting agendas
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Adoption of NWEA benchmark testing to utilize data for student interventions and enrichment planning
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Adoption of 2 IPAD Carts
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Creation of STEAM Studio
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Presenter on Innovative Practices
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Presenter on Innovative Practices
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TRETC 2016​
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PASCD 2016
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Project Zero Pittsburgh 2017
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PDE SAS Institute 2017
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Teacher-Leader with positive energy and enthusiasm
Students engaged in hands on learning and problem solving to learn about cell division
Students voted via Google Forms and results were tallied throughout the day to simulate a real election
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Created cheat sheets on research for teachers to assist them on supporting students with special needs in their classrooms
Students with learning disabilities won a local writing contest to have a Harlem Globetrotter come for school wide assembly.
Use of Data to support student needs
Student
Engagement
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Annual French and Indian War Day for fifth grade students
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STEAM committee and course along with integration in various courses throughout the school
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Creation of maker spaces including Open Studio time for students
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Adoption of Collins Writing building wide
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Increase in use of technology for collaboration and creation
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Supported creation of fine arts expansion through the addition of a Drama Club and Band of Hope
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Increase in elective offerings for students to include STEAM and Project Based Learning