Objective

To teach educators effective technology-based strategies that can enhance classroom curriculum.

 

Education

·          1992—1994  Georgia College   Bachelor of Science, Education   Magna Cum Laude

·          1989—1992    Darton College   Associate of Science                    Magna Cum Laude

 

Awards, Fellowships, Grants

·          Kennesaw State University 2001 Nominated for the Bagwell College of Education’s Distinguished Teaching Award which recognizes excellence in teaching and mentoring.

·          Morningside Elementary 1999-2000 Elected Fourth Grade Teacher of the Year

·          Wrote and received P&G grant for additional classroom computers and software.

 

Positions Held

·          2001—Present  Instructional Technology Specialist

       Kennesaw State University / Educational Technology Training Center

·          Provide proficient software and technology integration training on a variety of courses and programs for P-16 educators. Collaborate with the ETTC Director and state Instructional Technology Specialists to plan and implement staff development programs for introductory, intermediate and advanced coursework. Adhere to and makes recommendations for local instructional policies and practice. Evaluate current procedures and practices for accomplishing instructional objectives and develop improved procedures and practices for programmatic improvement.

·          1999—2001  Instructional Consultant

       Albany State University

·          Elementary InTech Instructor (PC and Mac)

·          Middle Grades InTech Instructor

·          Instructor for word processing, web design, and various productivity courses.

·          1995—2000 First/ Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher

       Morningside Elementary, Albany Georgia

·          Cornerstone Software representative for grades 3-5.

 

Conference Presentations

·          McBride, K. & Head, Crill (2003, October). I’m Tiny, but I’m Techie Too.  Presentation for  the Technology Learning Conference 2003 in Athens, Ga.

·          McBride, K. & Head, Crill (2004, February). Techie Tots.  Presentation for GaETC 2004 in Macon, Ga.

·          Please visit my website for other presentation information.

 

References

Leigh Funk, Director KSU ETTC, 770-499-3315

Dr. Traci Redish, Co-Director KSU ETTC, 770-499-3349