Currently district manager of the ivision of Performance Accountability overseeing our district accreditation. I have been an educator in Palm Beach County, FL for 33 years. I have been a classroom teacher, district technology program specialist, educational technology manager, and continue on my journey of sharing and learning.
Also a and former hockeymom, I love everything about bringing the benefits of social media to the classroom and helping teachers integrate technology seamlessly. I have also co-hosted a local cable TV show, where my segments focused on online tools useful for educators and the community. In addition to my personal blog at , I also periodically blog for . I currently do social media outreach and consultant work. If you are interested in how I can help your educational group better understand how social media can be safely used for good and not evil, You can also find me on Twitter
Judging and Other Privileges I've Had
- National Education Initiative November 2014: National Education Week in D.C. (NEI) brings together a broad range of thought leaders - educators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers - to address the critical issues impacting education today, and in the future.
- Microsoft Partners in Learning Innovative Educator GLOBAL Forum 2014
- Barcelona Spain - March 2014
- Microsoft Partners in Learning Innovative Educator Forum 2012
- Redmond, WA - July 2012
- Microsoft Partners in Learning Innovative Educator GLOBAL Forum 2011
- Washington, DC - November 2011
- Microsoft Partners in Learning Innovative Educator Forum 2011
- Redmond, WA - July 2011
- Green Mountain Naturals - Apple For a Teacher contest - 2011
I have also presented at various local and national conferences. Conference info can be found .
- Student Blogs 2010:
- Student Blogs 2011:
- Class Blog:
- PalmBreezeCAFE:
- Twitter:
- FaceBook:
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