2. Who am I? Educational Background Pacelli graduate Bachelor of Arts – History Education Master of Arts – History Master of Science - Educational Administration Many additional courses and certifications Working on a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (focus on learning sciences and technology) from the University of Minnesota

3. Who am I? (cont) Work Background College Adjunct Instructor Middle School Principal High School Vice Principal High School Teacher Extras Coach Destination Imagination Improvisation Teams Walk Many Miles for Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer Research

4. Recent Coursework Intelligence and Creativity Introduction to Statistics Intermediate Statistics Bringing Technology into the Classroom Active Learning Strategies – Advanced FETC (Florida Technology Conference) Creative Writing – Poetry

5. My Philosophy of Education Most students find school to be incredibly boring (hope to resolve this through “blendEd learning” Today’s teens are efficient, multi-tasking individuals that need to be engaged in the learning process The world is indeed flat Jobs of the future require teamwork, globalization, networking, technological and creative problem- solving skills It IS possible to be active, have fun, be creative, and learn at the same time

6. Evidence to Support My Theories Fr. Guido Sarducci’s Five Minute College http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO8x8eoU3L4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO8x8eoU3L4 Did You Know 3.0 Official http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8 I meet the creator at a tech conference 1/2010. Microsoft Clip “Digital Life” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8emoLmdtUgQ&t ranslated=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8emoLmdtUgQ&t ranslated=1 Did You Know 4.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch - !v=wQFTUJK9TkI&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch - !v=wQFTUJK9TkI&feature=related

7. My Expectations of You Peaceful (leave negative energy at the door) Respectful (no insults, destructive criticism, etc) Attentive (to whomever has the “stand”) Collaborative (teamwork, regardless of the members) Creative (tap into the right side of the brain) Inquisitive (be excited about something) Critical Thinking (seriously consider the possibilities) Problem-Solving (see opportunities, not obstacles)

8. My Expectations of Me Challenge my students Challenge myself Constantly reinvent my teaching and the learning environment Celebrate success and learn from failure

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