Trisha's Qualifications

1. innovative classroom teacher who has successfully integrated the use of instructional technology to enhance student learning

1.1. * videos of my teaching have been used by companies, non-profits, and foundations to train teachers and administrators

1.2. * Apple Distinguished Educator 2013

1.3. * design a new blog every year for my families - home-school communication - write daily

1.4. * flipped the classroom

1.5. * on the expert team for augmented reality within the Apple Distinguished Educator community

1.6. * designed and created augmented reality experiences to enhance learning in my classroom

1.7. * designed an app for my classroom

1.8. * taught every child how to design an app for curating their portfolio of creativity for families

1.9. * teaching my self how to make a stand alone app and how to code/program for elementary engineering

1.10. CUE conference 2013 presenter

2. knowledge of educational curriculum, research-based instructional strategies, and practices as they relate to improving student outcomes

2.1. * wrote many books on educational curriculum

2.2. * designed customized PD based on research, instructional strategies, and curricular needs

2.3. * taught M. Ed. classes on the these topics

3. knowledge of instructional technology, current research, and practices related to instruction

3.1. * selected as 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator

3.2. * currently reading research on best practices for Ed Tech across elementary and middle schools

3.3. * life long passionate learner - teach myself through ongoing research

4. ability to motivate and support students and staff in reaching high levels of success

4.1. * student success

4.2. * high level of parental support

4.3. * customized and personalized learning opportunities for every person regardless of age

4.4. * invented the Intergenerational iPad Lab to motivate across all ages

5. skills in problem solving, critical thinking, innovation, and creativity

5.1. * wrote many books for teachers

5.2. * designed customized PD across the nation

5.3. * invented new challenge based learning projects involving the community

5.4. * thrive when given creative freedom to innovate and invent

6. ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with the requirements of the Superintendent/designee

6.1. * highly flexible and adaptable

6.2. * love change - can shift gears at a moment's notice

6.3. * respectful of administrators and their needs

7. results-oriented, goal driven, collaborative approach to work

7.1. * ZPD for every learner - regardless of age

7.2. * member of two groups who collaborate to create PD opportunities across the nation

7.3. * collaborate with fellow Apple Distinguished Educators

7.4. * thrive with brainstorming and collaborative opportunities

7.5. * teach in 3D - data driven decision-making

7.6. * successful experience collaborating with administrators, teachers, parents, and community members

8. communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, coach, and work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders

8.1. * Cotsen Mentor

8.2. * M. Ed. instructor - 4 courses

8.3. * ADE Institute collaborator

8.4. customized PD across the US many years

9. ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and instructional staff

9.1. * M. Ed. instructor at the University of LaVerne

9.2. * designed customized training for teachers on iPads

9.3. * many years as PD designer and trainer across the US and Canada - all disciplines and grades K-6

9.4. * presented at CUE 2013

10. ability to efficiently collect, utilize, and analyze multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress and teacher development

10.1. * graduate level advanced data analysis and statistics classes

10.2. * scaffolding teaching requires data analysis for ZPD customized instruction

10.3. * invented data collection methods to meet the needs of my classroom for better scaffolding

11. success in modeling effective use of current instructional technology

11.1. * videos of my teaching used for : ACSA, MIND Institute, TED talk

11.2. * videos of my class teaching iPads last year are currently being made into an iBook by Apple

12. knowledge and experience in adult learning theory; experience coaching/mentoring scenarios

12.1. * Cotsen Mentor

12.2. * M. Ed. instructor - 4 courses

12.3. * ADE Institute collaborator

12.4. * iPad training in two schools

12.5. * customized PD across the US for many years

12.6. * graduate level courses in Ed Psych & motivation across the lifespan

13. ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of student needs, school goals, and district priorities

13.1. * thrive on change

13.2. * customized iPad training based on needs of each group

13.3. * changed grade levels nearly every other year for 20 years

13.4. * taught K-5 depending on needs of the school

13.5. * changed grade level last year 6 weeks into school to best meet the needs of the students

14. strong commitment to learn

14.1. * favorite activity : learning, experimenting, and researching to further impact my students

14.2. * currently synthesizing empirical research on STEM/STEMx infusion into elementary and middle schools

14.3. * attend at least 4 TED Talks live per year at various universities as well as the annual TED conference

14.4. * seek out, fund, and apply my own learning opportunities at various museums, science centers, schools, and conferences

14.5. * use social media for daily learning opportunity updates

15. additional qualifications: confidentiality and the ability to respect the unique cultures of each classroom and school site

15.1. * Cotsen Mentor - complete confidentiality and respect

15.2. * China trip - complete confidentiality and respect

15.3. * trained two schools - complete confidentiality and respect