Services
We love to write...although we find it more efficient to use a computer!
Writing and editing:
- Student curricula, activities, and teacher resources
- Educational software design and content
- Technical writing for educational software
- Educational website copy
- Marketing materials targeted to educators
- Scripts for training videos and webcasts
- Educational grant applications
- Research papers and theses
- Resumes and cover letters
We know how to maximize the tremendous power of technology...and can help you avoid its dark side...bwah ha ha ha (silly evil laughter)
Technical design and production :
- Training videos and webcasts
- Website design and production
- Multimedia presentations
- Visual learning diagrams and flowcharts
- Print publication
- Computer graphics
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Hardware and software training
Presentations and training:
- Technical areas, including:
- Visual learning software, such as Inspiration, Kidspiration, InspireData, and Google Earth
- Presentation software such as PowerPoint
- Website design and production using software such as Wordpress, Dreamweaver, and Frontpage
- Training video production using software such as Camtasia Studio
- Student engagement techniques
- Social studies areas including history and geography
- Sustainability education
Let us do all the work, or we can train your organization to create and/or maintain your own projects! 
Elementary (all subjects, grades K-6)
Middle School (all subjects, grades 4-8)
Secondary Social Studies (grades 7-12)
Substitute Teaching (all grades and subjects, K-12)
I have enjoyed teaching nearly every subject and students of all ages, including adults. Being creative to respond to individual student needs is especially rewarding.
Examples of past teaching experiences:
Social studies, science, and technology at West Linn High School (5 years)
Technology skills and integration in grades K-6 at Beecher Road School (3.5 years)
Educational technology presentations and workshops in a variety of settings, including national conferences such as NECC and NCSS, various K-12 schools, and the University of Phoenix
3rd Grade at Cos Cob Elementary School (3 month position)
Every subject and special education as a full-time intern in grades 6-8 at Shelton Intermediate School in Shelton, CT (1 year)
Hands-on science in PreK-6 schools around Connecticut with High Touch High Tech (1 year)
Math and technology at West Haven High School in West Haven, CT (3 month position)
Computer applications to adults in CompUSA’s Training Center in Orange, CT (1 year)
Grades 5 & 6 at Stratford Academy in Stratford, CT (student teaching)
Reading, math, and computer skills as a private tutor
Colleagues and students know me to be:
Passionate about helping students learn, both as a teacher and developer of educational resources
A technology innovator with over 13 years of experience integrating technology to enhance learning and productivity
A dynamic and empathic communicator
MY Education:
M.S., Education, University of New Haven
Numerous additional graduate-level courses in education and technology Lewis and Clark College
University of Oregon
Portland State University
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Western Oregon University
B.A., Geography, University of Connecticut Honors Program
Working with many amazing mentors and colleagues like Rick Wood at Beecher Road School
Being a life-long learner who’s been lucky enough to travel quite a bit
Please see my resume for additional details.