Matt J. Fuller


Glenview, IL (Chicago area)

mjfuller@me.com


Technology in Education


Director of Technology

The Winnetka Public Schools District 36

2008-present

Winnetka, IL

  1. •Work collaboratively with community of learners to infuse technology into teaching and learning.

  2. •Lead District Technology Team consisting of a Technology Support Coordinator, Student Information and Database Coordinator, Web Coordinator, and managed network services.

  3. •Work collaboratively with district communications including newsletters, website, videos, podcasts, and other media.

  4. •Supervise administration of technology systems in Mac OS X for approximately 2,300 students, teachers, staff, and administrators.

  5. •Supervise state-of-the-art Data Center serving five buildings in a primarily (99%) Mac environment.


Director of Information and Instructional Technology

Community Consolidated School District 62

2006-2008

Des Plaines, IL

  1. •Engaged in Master Planning initiative for continuous improvement in teaching and learning through improving learning environments while maintaining financial stability.

  2. •Led Instructional Technology Subcommittee.

  3. •Planned and implemented technology systems in Mac OS X for approximately 4,600 students, teachers, and administration team.

  4. •Supervised administration of wide area network (WAN) interconnected via T-1 lines. WAN is comprised of 13 local area networks (LANs), each with fiber optic backbones and 100base-T switches (Cisco equipment).

  5. •Supervised administration of servers (Mac OS X servers running Workgroup Manager serving over 5,000 users).

  6. •Supervised administration of FileMaker Pro-based student information system.

  7. •Supervised repair and maintenance of all district technology systems.

  8. •Designed and supervised maintenance of district web site and intranet site.

  9. •Implemented, designed, and maintained staff web and calendar server for staff web publishing.

  10. •Implemented, designed, and maintained professional development podcast site for district.


Director of Information and Instructional Technology

Community Consolidated School District 181

2005-2006

Hinsdale, IL

  1. •Worked collaboratively with district administrators, the board of education, building technology assistants, building media resource center directors, the district technology committee, and district technology team to infuse technology into the district curriculum.

  2. •Planned, wrote, and implemented technology professional development activities for certified and support staff.

  3. •Supervised the administration of wide area network (WAN) interconnected via T-1 lines. WAN is comprised of 10 local area networks (LANs), each with fiber optic backbones and 100base-T switches (Cisco equipment).

  4. •Supervised the administration of servers (Mac OS X servers running Workgroup Manager serving over 4,400 users).

  5. •Supervised the administration of over 1,900 workstations including desktop and laptop computers. Workstation environment 98% Mac OS X; 2% Windows.

  6. •Supervised the administration of Apple PowerSchool student information system (over 4,000 students).

  7. •Supervised the repair and maintenance of all district technology systems.

  8. •Maintained district web site; created and maintained district intranet site.


Director of Technology and Media Services

Wilmette Public Schools District 39

2000-2005

Wilmette, IL

  1. •Collaborated with district administrative team, technology teachers, and librarians to effectively infuse technology and media into the district’s curriculum.

  2. •Supervised district technology staff including Network Manager, Technology Support Specialist, Database Specialist, Administrative Assistant, and Computer Support Technicians.

  3. •Supervised the administration of district wide area network (WAN) comprised of 7 local area networks (LANs).

  4. •Supervised the administration of servers including 25 Mac OS X Servers (G4/G5 towers, Xserves, and Xserve RAIDs); 4 Windows servers; 1 PowerSchool server; and FIleMAker Pro servers for over 3,700 users.

  5. •Supervised the administration of over 1,300 workstations including desktop and laptop computers. Workstation environment 98% Macintosh (Mac OS X); 2% Windows.

  6. •Supervised and implemented installation of Apple PowerSchool student information system in 2002; provided ongoing training and support.

  7. •Supervised repair and maintenance of all district technology systems.

  8. •Managed 7 school library media centers by working with librarians and principals to meet the needs of students, teachers, and the community and implemented Alexandria Library System during Summer 2001.

  9. •Lead professional development sessions in Curriculum Focused Technology Infusion (CFTI).

  10. •Developed, designed, and edited printed and digital media for district events and community communications.

  11. •Wrote, produced, and directed video productions for district events and programs including Board of Education meetings.

  12. •Designed, developed, and maintained district web site including the supervision and training of building-level Web Coordinators.


Director of Media and Technology

Nagel Middle School

1999-2000

Forest Hills Local Schools

Cincinnati, OH

  1. •Planned, supervised, and administrated network of 300 Macintosh computers running AppleShare IP 6.2 and At Ease 5.0.2 with over 1,400 users.

  2. •Led staff development and training sessions in technology infusion for over 100 staff members.

  3. •Designed print and digital media for various building events and community communications.

  4. •Produced videos “Building a Learning Community” and “Nagel KnowHow.” Videos were viewed by over 4,000 community members.

  5. •Designed and maintained school-wide video information system (“Nagel vBoard”) for conveying information to students, staff, and community.

  6. •Managed Media Center with over 6,000 holdings.

  7. •Designed and maintained building web site for all aspects of Nagel Middle School.

  8. •Worked closely with PTA to design publicity for PTA-sponsored events and publications.

  9. •Managed system and trained users of TCP/IP-cable video retrieval system in over seventy classrooms.

  10. •Designed all print and digital materials and assisted in coordination of Middle School conference.


Technology Coordinator

Brookwood School District 167

1995-1999

Glenwood, IL

  1. •Maintained hardware and software for over 130 Macintosh computers districtwide.

  2. •Designed, implemented, and administrated district WAN and LANs among five buildings.

  3. •Led staff development and training sessions in uses of technology in education.

  4. •Designed Internet-based interdisciplinary units correlating to newly-adopted reading series.

  5. •Recommended hardware and software purchases.

  6. •Developed district technology plan and instructional goals as grant writer and Technology Plan coauthor; received competitive Goals 2000 grant for 1997-1998 academic year in sum of $225,000.

  7. •Implemented hardware and software solutions described in 1997-1998 grant.

  8. •Grant writer and Technology Plan Coauthor; received competitive Goals 2000 grant for 1996-1997 academic year in sum of $175,000.

  9. •Instructed staff development classes planned in 1996-1997 grant; implemented hardware and software solutions described in grant.


Technology in Education Consultant and Professional Developer

Various locations

1996-present

  1. •Presented at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 2011): “Compose Yourself with GarageBand.”

  2. •Presented full-day workshops at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 2010): “Tell Your Story with iMovie ’09.” Presented session “Podcast Production Possibilities.”

  3. •Presented at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 2009): “Podcast Your Professional Development.”

  4. •Presented full-day workshops at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 2008): “iPods and Podcasting in the Classroom.” Presented sessions “Creating Video for Your School and Classroom” and “Podcast Your Professional Development.”

  5. •Presented to Loyola University CHAPTER Scholars (Chicago's High-Need Area Partnership for Teacher Education Recruitment), Chicago, IL (November 2007): “Using Video in Your Classroom.”

  6. •Presented two sessions at Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC), Springfield, IL (November 2007): “Using Video in Your School and Classroom” and “Podcast Your Professional Development.”

  7. •Presented two sessions at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (March 2007): “Using Video in Your Classroom and School” and “Communicating with iCal and iWeb.”

  8. •Authored book and produced podcast Mac OS X for Your Classroom (version 10.5, Leopard); available on iTunes (2007, 2008).

  9. •Presented hands-on workshops for District 62 U62 program including: “iWeb for Your Classroom,” “Keynote for Your Classroom,” and “Podcasting for Your Classroom” (2006-2008).


Honors


  1. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for “Minute to Winnetka” Staff Meeting design and production; Award of Merit for Adventures in Learning Summer Program design and materials; Award of Merit for District Website design (www.winnetka36.org); Award of Merit for a District-specific online video series; Award of Merit for “Mind, Body, Soul” Employee Health and Wellness Fair design and materials; Award of Merit for Inside 36 employee newsletter design; Award of Merit for 2009–2010 Annual Report design (September 2011).

  2. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for The Winnetka Public Schools Identity & Style Manual; Award of Merit for 150 Years of Preserving and Progressing video production for The Winnetka Public Schools; Award of Merit for Annual Report for The Winnetka Public Schools (September 2009).

  3. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for The Rainforest DVD for School District 62; Award of Excellence in category of Special Purpose Materials for School District 62; Award of Merit for Partners in Education newsletter for School District 62 (September 2008).

  4. •Apple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2007. Apple Distinguished Educators Advocate for technology integration; Advise in matters of educational technology; Author authentic work in the education community; and serve as Ambassadors to build community and capacity for teaching and learning in a global context.

  5. •Received INSPRA Award of Excellence for video production “Tech Update for District 62;” Award of Merit for design of Inside 62, a monthly electronic staff newsletter; Award of Excellence for design of the District 181 2005-06 Annual Report; Award of Merit for  design of Cabinet Newsletter, a monthly electronic administrative newsletter; Award of Merit for  Inside 62, a monthly electronic staff newsletter (September 2007).


Music Education


District Band Director

Brookwood School District 167

1995-1999

Glenwood, IL

  1. •Junior High and Middle School Band Director (Grades 4-8).

  2. •Conducted rehearsals and sectionals for ensembles.

  3. •Performed at concerts, festivals, contests, graduation ceremonies, and additional performances annually.

  4. •Hosted South Suburban Junior High School Association (SSJHSA) Band Festival for six conference bands 1998.

  5. •Worked closely and successfully with Brookwood Band Parent Organization.

  6. •Instructor at Great Lake Music Camps (Valparaiso, IN) 1991, 1997, 1998: camp for band and orchestra performers in grades 6-12.


Elementary Music Teacher

Mount Prospect District 57

1994-1995

Mount Prospect, IL

  1. •Utilized Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) in music classroom and performances.

  2. •Integrated regular classroom curriculum into music classes by collaborating with teachers.

  3. •Instructed staff development activities in technology.


Education


National-Louis University

Currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program of the National College of Education in Educational Leadership. Expected completion in 2013.
Area of study: Technology use in the daily lives of students in grades 3–8 and implications on teaching and learning.

Skokie, IL


National-Louis University

Master of Education in Administration and Supervision, 2006

Wheeling, IL


DePauw University

Bachelor of Music, 1993

Greencastle, IN


Mission, Vision, & Values


Mission


Prepare students for their futures by leading teachers, staff, and administrators in a high-performing school district.


Vision


Technology use by students and staff can increase student achievement, capture student interest, allow district operations to run smoothly, and provide a variety of opportunities to effectively communicate with the entire learning community.


Technology is most effective when it is infused into the curriculum and culture of a learning community and used by students as they learn the district curriculum. Technology is least effective when it is taught as a separate subject in isolation from the curriculum. It is my job as a technology leader to provide the leadership, vision, and professional development necessary to facilitate effective technology infusion.


Today’s students are different than students of the past because they are “digital natives.” Students have grown up with technology as a part of their lives; they inherently understand technology tools and can readily adapt to new technology systems. Conversely, adults today are “digital immigrants.” Adults have had to learn or reject the use of technology in their lives. It is unlikely that digital natives will go backwards to non-digital ways. It is my job as a technology leader to provide the systems to make education relevant to digital natives while supporting the needs of digital immigrants.


Finally, I believe that planning for technology hardware, software, and professional development should be done with the participation of all stakeholders in a learning community. An effective infusion of technology into a learning community is the result of planning among all stakeholders. It is my job as a technology leader to provide the opportunities, programs, and vehicles to for this collaboration to take place.


Values


As a leader in educational technology, I practice the following values:


When making decisions about technology that affect the learning community, I include representatives from the groups affected by the decision in the decision making process. These stakeholders include students, faculty, staff, administration, community members, or more specific committees, departments, buildings, or other groups.


Effective communication with stakeholders is two-way communication using a variety of media. Communication media includes email, Internet, intranet, newsletter, telephone, visibility at building events, participation at meetings, and other methods.


I create and share knowledge by both teaching technology in the district and keeping current with my own technology learning. Within the district, I teach the practice of technology infusion, write and present materials in the effective uses of technology in education, and contribute to all curricular areas. To keep current with the technology industry, I attend workshops and conferences, participate in professional organizations, and learn new information daily about the rapidly-changing technology industry.


Fostering leadership among others begins with identifying department members, support staff members, classroom teachers, fellow administrators, students, and community members who show interest and ability in educational technology. Once identified, I endeavor to make others leaders by developing and implementing train-the-trainer sessions, creating formal and informal leadership opportunities, sharing information as it becomes available, and supporting leadership initiatives proposed by interested learning community members.


I believe that outstanding leaders:

  1. ‣collaborate with stakeholders in their learning community.

  2. ‣communicate effectively with their learning community.

  3. ‣create and share knowledge within their learning community.

  4. ‣produce other leaders in their learning community.

 


  1. •Doctoral student at National-Louis University studying technology use in the lives of students in grades 3–8 and implications on teaching and learning.

  2. •Experienced technology administrator in suburban Chicago school districts.

  3. •Design and maintain series of QuickStart Guides for teachers and students for successfully infusing technology into curricula.


Research Mission

Examine the design, implementation, and research behind educational technologies focusing on the creative, cognitive, and social dimensions of teaching and learning.