Summary
I am a Senior Technology Integration Specialist with more than 10 years of experience in the design and development of award-winning and internationally recognized NASA Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) programs. I acquired my current position based on an extensive background in educational technology, cross-cultural classroom instruction and project management. My additional experience includes graphic design, product development, social networking, workshop coordination, and public speaking. When strategically placed, these practices ensure that an E/PO community can effectively communicate NASA science to targeted audiences while enhancing their own abilities to live, learn and work successfully in an increasingly complex and information-rich society.
Senior Science and Educational Technology Coordinator
2000 to Present
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Provide ongoing educational technology support to Sun-Earth Connection programs and materials
- [Project Lead] NASA's Sun-Earth Day programs (2004, 2005), Podcasting/Vodcasting Program, Social Media Development and Integration, Webcasting (hosting and voice-overs), Nationally distributed multimedia CD -"Making Sun-Earth Connections"
- [Co-developer and Co-lead] NASA's Sun-Earth Day programs (2001-2003, 2006-2010), NASA Space Weather Action Center, NASA Student Observation Network
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Sun-Earth Connection and Sun-Earth Day websites. Ensure the development of NASA website evaluation instrument and ongoing review process for all NASA educational websites
- Coordinate educational efforts to reach underserved and underutilized groups
- Design, develop, and conduct education workshops for formal, informal, and community based audiences
- Provide guidance to mission scientists interested in conducting educational activities in the classroom environment and/or informal setting
- Ensure alignment of formal education activities with the National Science Education Standards and NASA requirements
Technology Coordinator
1996 to 2000
The Enterprise Alternative School, Vienna, VA
Responsible for creating, implementing, and managing overall technology based programs and decisions
- Coordinated the development of a technology team, strategic management plan, and computer network
- Created and maintained school website, web-based presentations, and on-line training
- Developed plan/outline for computer lab and summer distance learning program
- Selected most appropriate maintenance management system at reasonable cost for technical operations
Academic Coordinator
1996 to 1997
The Enterprise Alternative School, Vienna, VA
Liaison between base school and alternative school system
- Ensured that aims, goals and objectives were accomplished in accordance with outlined priorities, time limitations, and funding
- Academic staff meeting coordinator
- Provided support in coaching, counseling, and aiding staff members in making academic and technological decisions
Teacher
1994 to 2000
The Enterprise Alternative School, Vienna, VA
Responsible for the integration of math instruction in a therapeutic environment for behavior problem and/or truant adolescents
- High School Mathematics Teacher: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Technology Applications
Teacher
1994 to 2000
Tse Ho Tso Middle School, Window Rock, AZ, Navajo Indian Reservation
- Middle School Social Studies Teacher: Grade 8
Peace Corps Volunteer
1992 to 1993
The United States Peace Corps, Chad, Africa
Responsible for educational development in mathematics
- Project lead in the development of a French/English mathematics database consisting of proven lesson plans and educational methodologies
- Received intensive training in the following areas: Chadian history, culture, politics, educational institutions, French and technical skills
Teacher, Substance Abuse Coordinator
1989 to 1992
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Ganado, AZ, Navajo Indian Reservation
Served as fourth and fifth grades (multi-subject) teacher, music (K-6) teacher, Substance Abuse Coordinator (K-6)
- Team leader on Task Force created to prepare school for NCR (North Central Accreditation) in the following areas: curriculum development, scope and sequence, philosophy, safety
