EDUCATION
Michigan State University: Masters of Arts in Educational Technology 2013
University of Nebraska: Masters of Science in Biology 2006
University of San Diego: Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development 2003
Michigan State University: Teacher Credential Graduate Coursework 2000
Michigan State University: B.S. Biology, Chemistry minor 1999
University of Nebraska: Masters of Science in Biology 2006
University of San Diego: Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development 2003
Michigan State University: Teacher Credential Graduate Coursework 2000
Michigan State University: B.S. Biology, Chemistry minor 1999
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher- Grandville High School
Grandville, MI (Technology Integration Specialist/AP Environmental Science) 2007-Present
Instructor- Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI (Biology 101 lecture and lab) 2009-Present
Coach- Grandville High School
Grandville, MI (Boys Varsity Water Polo) 2007-2010
Teacher- Norco High School
Norco, CA (AP Biology, Honors Biology and Chemistry) 2000–2007
Grandville, MI (Technology Integration Specialist/AP Environmental Science) 2007-Present
Instructor- Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI (Biology 101 lecture and lab) 2009-Present
Coach- Grandville High School
Grandville, MI (Boys Varsity Water Polo) 2007-2010
Teacher- Norco High School
Norco, CA (AP Biology, Honors Biology and Chemistry) 2000–2007
GRANT FUNDING
Grandville Education Foundation Collaboration Spaces $10,200 2020
This grant allowed for the transformation of a project room into a modern collaborative workspace..
Proposal Video
This grant allowed for the transformation of a project room into a modern collaborative workspace..
Proposal Video
Dan Wolz Clean Water Grant Salmon in the Classroom $1,000 2012
These funds were used to teach chemistry and environmental science topics using live salmon raised from eggs. See the Salmon in the Classroom page for more information.
These funds were used to teach chemistry and environmental science topics using live salmon raised from eggs. See the Salmon in the Classroom page for more information.
MACUL iPads in Science $1,250 2011
Having iPads in the classroom allowed students to create multimedia presentations as well as to research current topics and collaborate with professionals. See the Peer Teaching Projects on the Classroom page for an example.
Having iPads in the classroom allowed students to create multimedia presentations as well as to research current topics and collaborate with professionals. See the Peer Teaching Projects on the Classroom page for an example.
Alpha Smart Grant Santa Ana River study $20,000 2005
The computer probes and equipment received from this sizable grant allows students to investigate the water quality parameters affect their local endangered species. See this Presentation for details.
The computer probes and equipment received from this sizable grant allows students to investigate the water quality parameters affect their local endangered species. See this Presentation for details.
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES
School Technology 2011-Present
Curriculum Development 2000-2007
School Technology 2000-2004
Standardized Testing 2004-2007
Textbook Adoption 2001 & 2008
Curriculum Development 2000-2007
School Technology 2000-2004
Standardized Testing 2004-2007
Textbook Adoption 2001 & 2008
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning
Michigan Science Teachers Assciation
Michigan Education Association
Michigan Science Teachers Assciation
Michigan Education Association
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Google Certified Trainer 2020
Apple Certified Teacher 2019
Blended Learning in the Classroom Certification by the REMC Association of Michigan 2013
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology from Michigan State University 2012
Common Core Standards Implementation by the Kent ISD 2012
Central Michigan University, Teaching Advanced Placement Environmental Science 2011
On-line Teaching Certification by Grand Rapids Community College 2010
Apple Certified Teacher 2019
Blended Learning in the Classroom Certification by the REMC Association of Michigan 2013
Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology from Michigan State University 2012
Common Core Standards Implementation by the Kent ISD 2012
Central Michigan University, Teaching Advanced Placement Environmental Science 2011
On-line Teaching Certification by Grand Rapids Community College 2010