Q u i c k B a c k g r o u n d
Since 1982 I have taught children and adults at independent schools, focusing on demystifying the world of technology and introducing people to the digital playgrounds accessible from their devices, be it via teaching computer classes, facilitating a 1:1 laptop experience, collaborating with colleagues, or planning and providing professional development.
2012 marked the start of my 31st year in education, and I began it at Riverdale Country School as the lower school STEAM Integrator. This was a multi-new experience for me – a new school, a new position at the school, and a new area of focus. When the Covid 19 pandemic arrived I was in my eighth year at Riverdale and at the conclusion of that school year, 2019-2020, I decided it was time to exit the teaching profession.
For the curious, you can read about how I got started as a teacher.
T e a c h i n g E x p e r i e n c e
Head to Flow Yoga, lower Westchester, NY and environs
Riverdale Country School, Bronx, NY
June 2012 – August 2020
I held multiple roles beginning with Tech Integrator, Environmental Facilitator Grade 3, and S.T.E.A.M. Integrator. My last focus was as S.T.E.A.M. Integrator and Build Space Coordinator or, more accurately, Maker Space Co-Coordinator.
The Foote School, New Haven, CT
August 2011 – June 2012
Technology Coordinator, Teacher
How I Spent My Time at Foote:
- taught LS tech classes (grades Mixed Age Group-5); content included Scratch & GAFE
- revised entire LS tech curriculum
- provided professional development workshops (PD day; Monday Math & Munchies)
- supported use of SmartBoards
- collaborated one-on-one with faculty on tech integration and learning of new applications
- presented "tantalizing tech tidbits" at LS faculty meetings (moniker coined by LS Head)
- assisted with gradual implementation of Google Apps for Education
- helped guide a vision for Foote's use of technology
- investigated the use of iPads in LS
- member of various committees (Professional Development, CAIS self-study, Tech)
Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY
September 1997 – August 2011
K-8 Computer Coordinator, Technology Training Coordinator, Teacher
Digital Wave at Rye Country Day School, Rye, NY
Spring 1994 and every summer through 2010
Organizer of Faculty Technology Workshops
How I Spent My Time at Rye Country Day:
- taught computer electives in Flash and Directing for Film; developed new course in Presentation Communication; team taught Frontiers in Science; taught yoga as part of phys ed program; (in early years initially taught LS Computer, 5th Grade Computer and 6th Grade Robotics)
- facilitated 1:1 initiative
- organized and provided technology training
- coordinated computer curriculum
- seventh grade advisor
- advisor to MS and US students pursuing independent study projects
- advisor to MS GOPiNK Club, MS Computer Club, US Tech Club
- mentored middle school faculty
- organized Fall opening faculty meetings (2006-wellness afternoon; 2007-the brain and learning, along with modeling use of the SmartBoard; 2009-Embracing Diversity in Teaching and Learning)
- organized Professional Development Day (numerous years)
- SmartBoard trainer
- Digital Wave (see above)
- cast member of Student-Faculty Musical (1999, 2000, 2003, 2008)
- member of various committees throughout the years (Communications, Professional Development, Computer, NYSAIS self-study, MS Scheduling, Faculty & Staff Association)
Rippowam Cisqua School, Bedford, NY
September 1992 – August 1997
Teacher and Computer Coordinator, grades 5-9
Brunswick School, Greenwich, CT
September 1988 – August 1992
Computer Teacher, grades K-8
St. Ann's School, Brooklyn Heights, NY
September 1982 – August 1988
Teacher and Coordinator, Computer Studies, grades 3-12