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Summary

Highly skilled and innovative educator with 20+ years of experience in K-12 and higher education. Proven ability to design and deliver impactful professional development, integrate technology into curriculum, and foster collaborative learning environments. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance student engagement and drive positive learning outcomes.

Licensure
K-6 Elementary, 5-8 Communication Arts and Literature, K-8 Keyboarding for Computer Applications
Minnesota, Expires 6/30/2027  |  MDE Folder Number 431478
Education
Master of Instruction
St. Mary's University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
Certifications
Featured
Google Certified Trainer  |  Magic School AI Certified Trainer  |  Piloting AI Certified  |  UDL Level 1: Mindset
Additional
Apple Teacher  |  Book Creator Ambassador and Certified Author  |  Brainpop Certified Educator  |  Brisk Teaching  |  Canva Teacher Essentials  |  Clever Trainer  |  Curiopod  |  Diffit Certified Educator  |  Edpuzzle Coach  |  Google AI Essentials  |  Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2  |  Modern Classroom Project  |  Mote Ambassador  |  Nearpod Certified Educator  |  Ozobot Certified Educator  |  Read and Write Level 2  |  Seesaw Ambassador and Pioneer
Experience
Teacher, Literacy Intervention
Northeast Middle School, Minneapolis Public Schools  |  Minneapolis, MN
2025 to Present
  • Implement data-informed intervention plans for Tier 2 students, utilizing diagnostic assessments to bridge foundational literacy gaps and accelerate grade-level proficiency.
  • Facilitate small-group instruction focused on phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension strategies.
  • Integrate online intervention tools to increase student engagement, differentiate instruction, and provide equitable access to complex texts.
  • Cultivate a growth mindset environment that empowers middle schoolers to overcome challenges.
Technology Integration Specialist TOSA, Design and Training
Minneapolis Public Schools  |  Minneapolis, MN
2022 to 2025
  • Led technology integration across 60+ schools serving 5,000 staff and 29,000 students, covering all content areas and departments as part of a 4-person team.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to strategically embed technology and digital learning into the curriculum, fostering innovative teaching.
  • Delivered targeted professional development to boost educator proficiency and confidence in technology integration and digital learning.
  • Designed and delivered engaging professional development and modeled tech-rich lessons, directly impacting teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
  • Developed and deployed technology integration kits with 1:1 training and lesson plans for teachers.
  • Established quarterly tech integration newsletter, co-managed team blog, led Lunch and Learns, and created district-wide Teams discussion channel.
Adjunct Faculty
North Hennepin Community College  |  Brooklyn Park, MN
2022 to Present
  • Teach the Technology in Education course to a diverse, multi-age cohort of learners progressing toward initial teacher licensure.
  • Instruct learners on educational technology theories, methodologies, digital learning tools, Generative AI, and UDL frameworks.
  • Collaborate with faculty and directors to ensure the curriculum meets Minnesota state standards and learner needs.
Adjunct Faculty
Concordia University  |  Saint Paul, MN
2016 to Present
  • Teach Curriculum and Instruction (ED 554), Innovations in Teaching and Learning, and Virtual Classroom (ED510) online in the Educational Technology Masters Program.
  • Increase technological capacity in learners while delivering content instruction.
Teacher, AVID, Multiple Sites
Minneapolis Public Schools  |  Minneapolis, MN
2006 to 2022
  • Taught the AVID Elective courses for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades across multiple sites.
  • Built relational capacity with students to engage learners at all levels.
  • Integrated technology into instruction daily through 1:1 technology, web-based software, and presentation tools.
  • Coordinated the school-wide AVID program and participated in the Instructional Leadership Team.
  • Supervised and maintained records for AVID Lead Tutor and AVID Tutors.
Teacher, Technology, Jenny Lind Elementary School
Minneapolis Public Schools  |  Minneapolis, MN
2015 to 2016
  • Taught the technology specialist class for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
  • Provided instruction in Google tools, digital photography and editing, typing, online web tools, and coding and robotics.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement hardware and web tools into lessons.
Adjunct Faculty
Saint Mary's University  |  Minneapolis, MN
2005 to 2017
  • Co-taught the Technology in the Classroom (EDUC 533/534) course.
  • Instructed adult learners on a variety of hardware and web applications.
  • Collaborated with faculty and directors to ensure the curriculum meets Minnesota state standards and learner needs.