Position: 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher Employer: Okemos Public Schools, Okemos, Michigan, USA Hometown: Dimondale, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: As the Technology Enrichment teacher and Technology Committee member for his school, Aaron is passionate about the integration of technology in the learning process and everyday classroom. He is working to implement a school-wide policy where every teacher will have websites with daily assignments and attachments as a means to increase communication with parents and staff. He is excited to further his knowledge in technology through the MAET program, and utilize his skills within his school district.
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Amanda Hamilton
Position: 4th Grade Teacher Employer: Waterford School District, Waterford, Michigan, USA Hometown: Livonia, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Amanda will begin her fifth year teaching 4th grade this fall. Technology is a part of her daily life and she hopes to continue incorporating it into her classroom to enhance student learning. Amanda plans to use the skills she has learned through the MAET program to become a technology leader amongst her colleagues.
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Amanda Krolikowski
Position: Secondary English & Math Teacher Employer: Bloomfield Hills Public Schools, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA Hometown: Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Amanda is dedicated to learning new and creative ways to integrate technology into lessons to benefit all learners and has a strong desire to incorporate social media and other online tools into her English and math classrooms.
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Angela Marocco
Position: Third Grade Teacher Employer: Denver Public Schools, Denver, Colorado, USA Hometown: Milford, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Angela has a passion for incorporating technology into her classroom, especially to support literacy. As Technology Committee member, Angela has served her fellow teachers by providing technology support in the classroom setting.
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Bob LaRocque
Position: High School French & Biology Teacher Employer: John Glenn High School, Bay City, Michigan, USA Hometown: Bay City, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: As a teacher and coach, Bob has been working with computers for many years. Bob is looking to create a digital presence by working with teachers to integrate technology in both the classroom and the district.
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Brent Zeise
Position: IT Coordinator Employer: Thai-Chinese International School, Bangkok, Thailand Hometown: Eagle Bend,Minnesota, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Brent Zeise is a veteran and survivor of the Cold War, who was influenced at an early age by the works and teachings of Alex P. Keaton. A native Minnesotan, who still considers the 1991 World Series the best ever played, Brent has led a renaissance lifestyle of many differing careers. From a U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Brent has redefined himself throughout his life primarily due to his Bachelor's Degree in European Medieval History. Currently living the vagabond life of an International Educator, Brent has delved into Information Technology and works as an IT Coordinator for an international school in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Dana Schwarzkopf
Position: 6th grade English and Social Studies Teacher Employer: Jakarta International School, Indonesia Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Dana has been teaching for 21 years and using technology with her students for four. This year she was part of the grade 6 team pioneering her school's 1 to 1 program as well as providing tech PD to her colleagues. She views technology integration as a equalizer in the classroom and looks forward to implementing new learning into future classrooms.
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Julie Heintz
Position: Secondary Biology Teacher Employer: Schweinfurt High School--Schweinfurt, Germany Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Juliehas been working with computers for a number of years, and is working to integrate technology into her classroom as much as possible. By collaborating with colleagues, she has created many different technology lessons. Her favorite is maintaining her class website, so students and parents have access to "anywhere, anytime" learning.
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Katie Anderson
Position: First Grade Teacher Employer: Detroit Public Schools, Detroit, Michigan, USA Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Katie just graduated from the Michigan State University College of Education and interned in Detroit Public Schools. She can't wait to finally get started in her own classroom and is excited to use technology to enhance learning as often as possible!
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Mary Ewald
Position: High School ESL and English Literature Teacher Employer: Seoul Foreign School, Seoul, South Korea Hometown: Pasadena, California, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Mary earned her B.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and English Literature from the University of Northern Iowa, and an M.A. degree in TESOL from Azusa Pacific University. She is certified to teach in California, Michigan, and Texas at the secondary level and she has taught ESL worldwide since 1988. At present, she continues to incorporate technology into her language and writing curriculum for all of her learners. She is currently working on her second M.A. in the field of Educational Technology through MSU and plans on working as an educational technologist in the future.
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Mary Worrell
Position: English & Technology Teacher, Webmaster Employer: International School Breda, The Netherlands Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Mary Worrell is a secondary teacher who loves introducing students and colleagues to new ways of learning with technology. After leaving the world of journalism to pursue education, she began her career as an English teacher with a passion for teaching writing. This year she helped open a new international school in The Netherlands. She teaches English and technology to 11 to 16 year-olds in the Middle Years Programme and serves as webmaster and Personal Project Coordinator for the school. She has experience integrating Google Apps, Wordpress blog networks and social media in the secondary school setting.
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Meagan McGrath
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher Employer: Waterford School District, Waterford, Michigan, USA Hometown: Holly, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/ Skills: Meagan started her masters with a limited understanding of how to use various technologies. Her intentions in joining the educational technology program were to learn how to use various technologies and re-purpose them for her classroom.
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Melissa Gorsegner
Position: 3rd Grade Teacher Employer: Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, USA Hometown: Pigeon, Michigan, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Melissa is entering her fifth year of teaching at the elementary level. She loves having the continuous opportunity to be a mentor, teacher, and coach. Melissa is currently expanding her knowledge of technology through the Master of Arts in Educational Technology program. She is excited about implementing and combining the new knowledge with the curriculum.
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Sarah Dennewitz
Position: High School English Teacher Employer: Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, USA Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Technology Background/Skills: Sarah has experience teaching English at both Chicago public and charter high schools in grades 9-12. She cares deeply about the future of her students and is entirely invested in the art of teaching. Sarah is enthusiastic about the role of technology in the classroom to foster student reading and writing growth, while transforming the learning experience for all students.