SMART Exemplary Educator
Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer
Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer
Ohio Resource Center Ambassador
SMART Certified Education Administrator
Ronald L. Russel Senior Leadership Award- BGSU


Recognition
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SMART Exemplary Educator

I was one of 150 educators worldwide selected to be a 2012 SMART Exemplary Educator!  This opportunity allows me to learn more about teaching and learning from teachers world wide, as well as test new SMART products and take many new and exciting classes about technology integration and SMART products.  To learn more about the program click here
 

 Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer

  Becoming a Google Apps for Education Certified Trainer has allowed me to train teachers and administrators how to incorporate Google Apps for Education into their classrooms. I have had the opportunity to work with neighboring districts and at the college level at Wright State University.  This training has given me an opportunity to meet and collaborate with many educators that has left me a stronger educator.
 
Google Apps for Education is a collection of applications for K-12 and higher education institutions.  Applications include Google Docs, Sites, Mail, Calendar, Groups, Maps and more.  Google Apps for Education integration has allowed students to work collaboratively on a single presentation or document while on different computers in different locations creating one cohesive document in real time.  When using Google Apps, teachers can give students direct and specific feedback on papers and assignments anytime, and students can make corrections and additions and resubmit work without waiting for class to begin.  To visit my profile and read reviews click here
 


 

Ohio Resource Center Ambassador

I was selected to be a part of the 2012 Ohio Resource Center Ambassador Program.  This involves three days of hands on highly intensive training.  To learn more about the program, click here.  Ambassadors are highly qualified Ohio educators who are available to lead ORC professional development sessions. The Ohio Resource Center for Mathematics, Science, and Reading trains Ohio educators to provide professional development services in the use of ORC in standards-based teaching for educators in schools, districts, and other educational organizations.

These highly trained, experienced educators enhance ORC’s capacity to provide outstanding professional development throughout the state of Ohio.




 
Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer

The Microsoft Innovative Educator program focuses on classroom innovation in five key areas: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and STEM.  Teachers who take this training will receive the designation of Microsoft Innovative Educator.  Learn more about this program and distinction by clicking here


 



SMART Certified Education Administrator

The certification signifies that I am able to assess and improve the use of interactive classroom technology, and that I can provide mentorship and support to staff.
 

2005 Ronald L. Russell Student Leadership Award
College of Education and Human Development
Bowling Green State University