Award winning educator and administrator with over 20 years experience with educational technology, information systems, curriculum design, and media production seeks a position in a learning community that shares his passion for student engagement and cross-disciplinary integration.
EXPERIENCE
Information Systems Director and Educational Technologist
Francis Parker School; San Diego, CA 2008-Present
Developed curriculum and taught Frontiers of Science Fiction, Digital Life Skills, Design Thinking, and Digital Foundations courses to 6th-12th students.
Managed Haiku Learning Management System for Upper School.
Administered Google Apps For Education including Gmail, Drive, Calendar and Google+.
Supported teachers and students with Parker’s 1 to 1 iPad and BYOD initiatives.
Chaired the Education Technology Group in the Upper School.
Drafted Upper School Digital Commons and Student Device Guidelines.
Deployed BlackBaud Education Edge System in K-12 environment.
Streamlined information processes and work flow across divisions and departments.
Integrated legacy systems with new databases.
Transitioned school to electronic report cards, record keeping and online registration.
Led faculty and staff training workshops and designed instructional materials.
Championed website redesign process and selection of content management system.
Director of Technology, Network Administrator, Technology Educator
Chabad Hebrew Academy; San Diego, CA 2007-2008
Taught K-8 integrated multidisciplinary courses.
Led teacher training and staff development in technology.
Designed integrated curriculum and technology plan.
Managed multi-platform network with OS X and Win2k servers.
Deployed REDIKER’s AdminPlus, GradeQuick and Edline systems.
Managed Pearson's SuccessMaker and Waterford programs in a K-8 setting.
Performed hardware repair and upgrades.
Director of Technology, Technology Educator, Network Administrator
Heschel West Day School; Agoura, CA 1997-2006
Managed annual budget and oversaw all technology assets.
Established technology as a foundational pillar of the school identity.
Prepared 5 year technology plan incorporating new construction and future expansion.
Initiated and managed one to one student laptop program in the middle school.
Enlisted support of the Board of Directors to secure funding for technology program.
Led acquisition of school information database system including scheduling and HR.
Deployed and configured inRESONANCE system for academic records.
Authored WASC accreditation report for library and technology program.
Hired and trained teaching and technical support staff, expanding department.
Improved parent communications with an online bulletin board, calendar and newsletter.
Instituted automated school emergency notification system.
Designed K-8 curriculum surpassing National Educational Technology Standards (NETS).
Taught K-8 courses, including Electronic Music Production and Animation.
Worked with special projects such as Lego Mindstorms ROBOLAB.
Integrated thematic project based learning with technology lessons.
Facilitated technology in-service days for faculty and staff.
Designed and installed 250 user wireless network.
Planned for increased technology needs as school tripled in size.
Performed network security audit and developed off site backup strategies.
Drafted institutional disaster recovery plan.
Produced website and administered school BBS and email servers.
Maintained mixed platform LAN and serviced network of 100 computers.
Established content management system for website.
Independent Multimedia Producer, Technology Consultant, Composer, Dialog Editor
Independent Contractor; San Diego, CA 1995-Present
Wrote and produced online video tutorials for AtomicLearning.com.
Designed online video tutorials for SDSU Library Infotutor service.
Produced several K-6 and 9-12 grade educational series for McGraw-Hill International.
Contributed music and sound design for the award winning GeoSafari program.
Produced Test of English as a Foreign Language series for Wilshire Language School.
Directed, recorded and engineered audio for independent films, live performance and theater.
Designed, installed and operated a multimedia recording studio combining traditional acoustic recording with MIDI and digital audio editing, video, overdub and sync capabilities.
Music and English Teacher and Computer Coordinator
St. Catherine's School; Reseda, CA 1985-1997
Developed curriculum for K-8 study.
Assisted with Spanish and Science enrichment programs, including model rocketry club.
Led evaluation team for WASC certification.
Secured grants to expand technology resources.
Designed and deployed Windows PC lab.
Managed office network and oversaw software purchases.
Trained staff on software and hardware.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master’s Degree, Educational Technology, San Diego State University, 2011
NASA JPL Educator Workshops, 2006-2014
Intel 1 to 1 Computing Conferences, 2006-2010
C.U.E. Conferences, 1998-2014
Foundation for Educational Achievement – Digital Music Workshop - 1993
Post Graduate Music Pedagogy Studies, California State University, Northridge, 1988
Post Graduate Linguistics Studies, California State University, Northridge, 1987
Liberal Arts and Philosophy Degree, St. John's College, Camarillo, 1985
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS
Excellence in Education Award (Heschel West), NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, Member International Society for Technology in Education, Member Electronic Music Foundation, Member Electronic Frontier Foundation, Member New Media Consortium.