Professional Profile:
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- Retired Educator w/39 years teaching
- Department Chair of Technology
- K-12 Professional Developer and Interdiscipline Technical Integrator
- Eighth grade Computer Science Technology educator at the Shaker Heights Middle School
- Teacher's Union Building Representative
- Teacher's Union Executive Board Officer (Legislative)
- Developed and Instituted Technical training programs for professional staff
- Integrated new technologies into the Shaker District
- Curriculum for Staff & Students:
- Microsoft Office suite of products
- Specialized Math Software
- Specialized Integrated Reading Software
- Computer Assisted Design (CAD)
- Self-Paced on-line instruction - Distance Learning
- Staff Record Keeping on the State of Ohio Progress Book
- Staff utilization of ASEOP
- Centralized Ordering of Standard Supplies
- Establish and maintained a network of wireless and wired computers, 6 full computer laboratories, 4 mini-laboratories and 125 computers distributed throughout various classrooms in the middle school.
- Provided and Maintained 86+ laptops for the Teachers
- Introduced a "rolling computer lab" Computers On Wheels (COWS) 64 wireless laptops in powered storage cabinets.
- Maintained eTech Ohio distance learning certification for the development, presentation and integration of technology in schools throughout the State of Ohio and the United States.
- Previousley operated a program of Industrial Education at the High School teaching: Architectural / Mechanical Drafting, woodworking, CNC machining, metalworking, foundry, forging, welding, small engine repair, electricity and electronics.
Honors, Certifications & Education:
- Master’s Degree in Technology Education – Kent State University
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology & Library Media – Kent State University
- Adjunct Educator (Graduate Level) – University of Ashland
- 49.33 semester hours Post Master’s Graduate Study
- Ohio eTech Distance Learning Certification
- Ohio Permanent Teaching Certification
- Industrial Arts Technology Certification
- Computer Science Technology Certification
- Educational Media, Library Science Certification
- Gifted and Talented Education Certification
- Community Intervention Certification – Drugs and Alcohol
- Martha Holden Jennings Scholar
Employment:
- Currently - Substituting at: Field School District, Tallmadge City Schools
- 2009-1975 - Shaker Heights Board of Education – Technology Dept Chair, Technology Educator
- 1998 - TRW Corporate Headquarters – Educational Training Consultant
- 1996 - WVIZ Channel 25 –School Computer Integration Committee Consultant & Trainer
- 1978 - Junior Achievement Center Manager
- 1976-80 - Stage Theater Technical Director, Set Construction and Designer
- 1971- KSU Campus Bus Service Supervisor / Line Management
- 1968 - U.S. Army-Infantry – Mortars / Combat Correspondent / Division Newspaper - Vietnam
- 1967 - Ford Motor Corporation – Foundry Pattern Repair
Guest Presenter:
- eTech Ohio – Columbus Ohio, Interdisciplinary Computer Integration and Instruction
- International Technology Education Association – San Diego California, Industrial Technology
- Old Dominion College – Norfolk Virginia, Local Area Computer Networking
- WVIZ Channel 25 – Sandusky Ohio, Industrial Technology Integration
Articles Published:
- Original Hobo Nickel Society – Fictional “Hobo”
- eHow (Reading a Perf Scale)
- MDEA – Electronic Archaeology International Listserv Manager
- Lost Treasure Magazine – Developed a computer artifact software program
- NASA Lewis News – Support of Outer Space Exploration
- Mechanics Illustrated – Flux for melting aluminum
- US Army 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning News” – Vietnam Combat Articles & Photography
Professional Organizations (Past & Present):
- American Legion
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- American Philatelic Society
- United States Stamp Society
- LNOCA (Lakeshore Northeast Ohio Computer Association) – District Representation and Coordinator
- Ohio School Rooms – On-line educational resources development
- SHTA – (Shaker Heights Teachers Association) – Officer and building representative
- Summit County Virtual Education – Distance Learning Development
- Kent Jaycees – Past Executive External President
- NEOTEA – Past President (North Eastern Ohio Technology Education Association)
- Past Cleveland "Free Net" Committee participant and trainer
Community:
- Brimfield Township Trustees – Presented Sherman Road Street Survey (Water & Sewage Request) & Initiated a Speed Reduction on Sherman Road
- Shaker Heights Foundation Supporter – Night of the Red & White
- WVIZ Channel 25 – Educational Committee representative (early years)
Military:
- U.S. Army Combat Veteran – Vietnam 1969 – Bronze Star
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