Résumé

Career Highlights

1. •Apple Distinguished Educator
   

2. •Experienced technology and communication administrator for suburban Chicago school districts.
   

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

Technology in Education

Director of Technology and Communications

The Winnetka Public Schools (District 36)

2008-present

Winnetka, IL

1. •Engaging in Strategic Planning process to define characteristics of 21st Century Learners in a Progressive Education environment.
   

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

3. •Design and produce district communications including newsletters, website, videos, podcasts, and other media.
   

4. •Supervise administration of technology systems in Mac OS X for approximately 2,500 students, teachers, and administrators.
   

5. •Supervise administration of five wide area networks (WANs) and Mac OS X servers running Workgroup Manager.
   

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. •Lead 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. •Planned and implemented upgrade of over 1,300 workstations to Mac OS X in Summer 2003. Comprehensive plan included hardware, software, and professional development.
   

4. •Supervised the administration of wide area network (WAN) interconnected via T-1 lines. WAN comprised of 7 local area networks (LANs), each with fiber optic backbones and 100base-T switches (Cisco Systems equipment).
   

5. •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 11 database servers (FileMaker Pro). Mac OS X servers running Workgroup Manager serving over 3,700 users.
   

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

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

8. •Supervised and implemented upgrade of school financial system software in 2003.
   

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

10. •Managed 7 school library media centers by working with librarians and principals to meet the needs of students, teachers, and the community.
    

11. •Implemented new automated library system during Summer 2001 using Alexandria Library System.
    

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

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

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

15. •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 Trainer

Various locations

1996-present

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

2. •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).
   

3. •Presented full-day workshops at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 26 and 27, 2008): “iPods and Podcasting in the Classroom.”
   

4. •Presented at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 29, 2008): “Creating Video for Your School and Classroom.”
   

5. •Presented at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (February 28, 2008): “Podcast Your Professional Development.”
   

6. •Presented to Loyola University CHAPTER Scholars (Chicago's High-Need Area Partnership for Teacher Education Recruitment), Chicago, IL (November 27, 2007): “Using Video in Your Classroom.”
   

7. •Presented at Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC), Springfield, IL (November 16, 2007): “Using Video in Your School and Classroom.”
   

8. •Presented at Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC), Springfield, IL (November 15, 2007): “Podcast Your Professional Development.”
   

9. •Presented at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (March 1, 2007): “Using Video in Your Classroom and School.”
   

10. •Presented at Illinois Technology Conference-Illinois Computing Educators (ICE), St. Charles, IL (March 1, 2007): “Communicating with iCal and iWeb.”
    

11. •Authored book and produced podcast Mac OS X for Your Classroom (version 10.4, Tiger); available on iTunes (2005-2006).
    

12. •Authored book Mac OS X for Your Classroom (version 10.3, Panther) (2003).
    

Honors

1. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for The Winnetka Public Schools Identity & Style Manual (September 2009).
   

2. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Merit for 150 Years of Preserving and Progressing video production for The Winnetka Public Schools (September 2009).
   

3. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Merit for Annual Report for The Winnetka Public Schools (September 2009).
   

4. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for The Rainforest DVD for School District 62 (September 2008).
   

5. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence in category of Special Purpose Materials for School District 62 (September 2008).
   

6. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Merit for Partners in Education newsletter for School District 62 (September 2008).
   

7. •Apple Distinguished Educator, Class of 2007. Apple Distinguished Educators Advocate and present on technology integration; Advise Apple on matters of educational technology; Author and publish authentic work on the Apple Learning Interchange (ALI); and serve as Ambassadors to build community and capacity for teaching and learning in a global context.
   

8. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for video production “Tech Update for District 62” (September 14, 2007).
   

9. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Merit for design of Inside 62, a monthly electronic staff newsletter (September 14, 2007).
   

10. •Received Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) Award of Excellence for design of the District 181 2005-06 Annual Report (September 14, 2007).
    

11. •Received National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Award of Merit for  design of Cabinet Newsletter, a monthly electronic administrative newsletter (September 2007).
    

12. •Received National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Award of Merit for  Inside 62, a monthly electronic staff newsletter (September 2007).
    

Software Tools

Highly proficient user, trainer, and troubleshooter of the following software tools:

1. •Acrobat Professional/Adobe Reader (Adobe)*
   

2. •Apple Remote Desktop (Apple)*†
   

3. •Address Book (Apple)*†
   

4. •Dreamweaver (Adobe)*†
   

5. •Excel (Microsoft)†
   

6. •FileMaker Pro (FileMaker)
   

7. •GarageBand (iLife) (Apple)*†
   

8. •iCal (Apple)*†
   

9. •iDVD (iLife) (Apple)
   

10. •ImageReady (Adobe)*†
    

11. •iMovie (iLife) (Apple)*†
    

12. •InDesign (Adobe)
    

13. •Inspiration (Inspiration)
    

14. •iPhoto (iLife) (Apple)*†
    

15. •iTunes (Apple)
    

16. •iWeb (iLife) (Apple)*†
    

17. •Keynote (iWork) (Apple)*†
    

18. •Mail (Apple)*†
    

19. •Numbers (iWork) (Apple)
    

20. •Pages (iWork) (Apple)†
    

21. •Photoshop (Adobe)*
    

22. •Photoshop Elements (Adobe)*†
    

23. •PowerPoint (Microsoft)
    

24. •QuickTime Pro (Apple)
    

25. •Safari (Apple)*†
    

26. •Toast (Roxio)
    

27. •Word (Microsoft)
    

28. •Workgroup Manager (Apple)
    

* taught class(es) on topic

† wrote book or QuickStart Guide on topic

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

Master of Education in Administration and Supervision, 2006

Wheeling, IL

DePauw University

Bachelor of Music, 1993

Greencastle, IN

The Winnetka Public Schools District 36

The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 Technology

The Winnetka Public Schools District 36 Communications

District 62 Professional Development Podcasts

Apple Distinguished Educator Program