I am a problem solver, teacher, educator, student, maker, technology enthusiast, lifelong learner, creative thinker, reader, developer, and creator.
Expected: Summer 2024
2016
2013
2009
Research assistant: Computer Science Education, STEM Education, Teacher Education. Teaching assistant: Pre-service teacher technology-enhanced instruction course. Currently developing a low-cost, multilingual robotics platform for elementary school students to learn computer science skills and building educative material for teachers. Participate in several grant-funded projects surrounding computer science in education, culturally relevant teaching practices, and engineering design. Quantitiative research skills include factor analysis, SEM, and ANCOVA utilizing R as a tool. Qualitative research skills regarding case studies and discourse analysis. Developing environmental sensors for Architecture School. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion co-chair for Hunter Student Research Conference. CGII Graduate Global Research Award, 2023
Develop curricula for Engineering Education program, teach coursework for practicum experiences for undergraduate students seeking teacher licensure in Engineering and Technology Education.
Technology Department Chair and Professor for Industrial Electronics Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Computer/Network Support. Currently developing curriculum and building project-based learning models to skill-based experiential learning, maintaining advanced manufacturing equipment and labs, developing online resources for project work. Connecting with local industry to provide relevant education and apprenticeships to current and future workforce. Creating pathways with area high schools to bridge education and industry skills. Principal Investigator for NSF ATE grant. SCHEV Rising Star Nominee, 2020. Teaching Effectiveness Award, 2019
Computer Science and Engineering teacher for grades 9-12, FIRST Robotics FTC Coach, Makerspace manager, school technology committee, successful collaboration projects with math, English, drama, and art, district curriculum development for all career and technical education classes in secondary education, develop class projects and modules utilizing Canvas/Blackboard, web development projects for school, repair and maintain all 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines located within the school, collaborate with teachers on utilizing digital tools and physical means to develop curriculum and understand current tools for their advantage. CBIC Educator of the Year, 2016
Technology and Engineering teacher for grades 6-8, district middle school curriculum development, county advanced manufacturing technology professional development and repair lead, programming club, advanced mechatronics program, Smithsonian Institute School, Vice President VTEEA, planning SWEDU/VTEEA Conference, technology team lead, collaborated with several teachers and admin on school-wide technology projects that aligned with various curricula, provided professional development and modules for 3D printing across various schools.
Lab manager for 3D printing education facility located within the School of Engineering, co-taught undergraduate classes in computer-aided design, electronics, and 3D printing techniques to be utilized in math and science classrooms, developed lessons and guides for teachers using engineering as a catalyst to learn science.
Teacher of computer-aided design, robotics, web design, and wood processing, FIRST Robotics FRC lead coach, converted computer lab into manufacturing and processing lab, wrote entire high school curriculum for district, various activities and events, taught 8th grade introduction to technology and systems.
Providing personalized training and professional development to K-12 CTE Teachers, local industry and private companies while maintaining and repairing lab spaces and equipment for clients. Co-founder.
Teaching classes and one-on-one sessions for people learning or expanding CAD design skills and theory in a personalized manner centered around programs such as Autodesk Inventor, Trimble SketchUp, and OpenSCAD.
Creating safer environments with regards to tool usage, expand the abilities of users, and increase the longevity of machines common to woodworking, metalworking, CNCing, and more!
Projects shared via Thingiverse for Advanced Manufacturing Tools using tools such as OpenSCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, Illsutrator, Inkscape, and more!
C++, HTML/CSS, Java, JavaScript, Processing, Python, R
Google Tools, LibreOffice, Microsoft Tools
LAMP Stack, Linux, Mac, OpenBSD, Windows
AutoCAD, FreeCAD, Fusion 360, GIMP, Illustrator, Inkscape, Inventor, KiCAD, LibreCAD, OpenSCAD, Photoshop, Solidworks
Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics (Analog/Digital/Microcontrollers), Information Technology, Computer Science, Metalworking, Programming, Welding, Woodworking
AERA Annual Meeting • 04/2024 • Philadelphia, PA
NARST • 2024 • Denver, CO
VSTE • 12/2023 • Roanoke, VA
SIGCSE • 03/2023 • Toronto, CA
SIGCSE • 03/2023 • Toronto, CA
AERA Annual Meeting • 04/2022 • San Diego, CA
SIGCSE • 03/2022 • Providence, RI
NSF PI ATE Conference • 10/2020 • Online
Hi-TEC Conference • 06/2020 • Online
NSF ATE PI Conference • 10/2018 • Washington, DC
MakerEd Convening • 10/2018 • San Jose, CA
Hi-TEC Conference • 07/2018 • Miami, FL
ACTE Vision National Conference • 12/2017 • Nashville, TN
VSTE Brainstorm Conference • 4/2017 • Harrisonburg, VA
IJLTR • 2016
Teaching & Learning with Technology Conference • 10/2016 • Harrisonburg, VA
VMI STEM Conference • 10/2016 • Lexington, VA
Math Science Innovation Center: K-12 Educator Conference • 06/2016 • Richmond, VA
ASCD National Conference • 04/2016 • Atlanta, GA
ITEEA International Conference • 03/2016 • Washington, DC
ISTE National Conference • 07/2015 • Philadelphia, PA
The White House • 06/2015 • Washington, DC
National Maker Faire • 06/2015 • Washington, DC
ITEEA International Conference • 03/2015 • Milwaukee, WI
ACTE Vision National Conference • 11/2014 • Nashville, TN
VMI STEM Conference • 10/2014 • Lexington, VA
VMI STEM Conference • 10/2014 • Lexington, VA
VACTE REGION II Conference • 09/2014 • Richmond, VA
World Maker Faire NYC • 09/2014 • Bronx, NY
DC Mini Maker Faire • 07/2014 • Washington, DC
ISTE National Conference • 06/2014 • Atlanta, GA
Smithsonian Institute • 04/2014 • Washington, DC
STEM Learning Summit (Longwood University) • 01/2014 • Farmville, VA
Monticello • 12/2013 • Charlottesville, VA
REM: World of Mechatronics • 06/2013 • Vienna, Austria
ASEE: Tying STEM with Engineering • 06/2013 • Atlanta, GA
NSF: Successful STEM Education Summit • 05/2013 • Baltimore, MD
SITE (AACE) International Conference • 03/2013 • New Orleans, LA
SITE (AACE) International Conference • 03/2013 • New Orleans, LA
Curry (University of VA) Research Conference • 03/2013 • Charlottesville, VA
University of VA Technology Showcase • 02/2013 • Charlottesville, VA
Learning & Leading with Technology • 02/2013 • ISTE
NTLS Leadership Summit • 09/2012 • Washington, DC