Education |
2006 – present University of Maine Orono, ME Coursework at multiple campuses to study adult education and higher education leadership EHD 571 Qualitative Research: Theory/Design/Practice 2001 – 2003 Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA ED 530 Research Methods 1993 – 1997 Ithaca College Ithaca, NY |
Teaching
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2019 – present University of Maine Orono, ME Lecturer EDT 540 Instructional Design and Project Management: graduate course for practicing professionals in the Instructional Design Certificate program or Master of Education in Instructional Technology covering the applied fundamentals of learning theories, instructional design, educational technology, and an introduction to project management 2019 – present University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME SED 505 Universal Design for Learning and Curriculum Access: graduate course for practicing educators exploring and applying the principals of multiple means of representation, engagement, and action/expression to provide equitable access to the curriculum for a variety of unique learners 2005 – 2008; 2018 – present University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME CIS 100 Introduction to Computing: undergraduate course covering word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphic presentation, email, and Internet use 2004 – 2008 Maine School Administrative District #5 Rockland, ME Created curriculum for and taught courses in the following subjects: Web Design, Microsoft Office Applications, College Preparation, Computer Basics, Voice, Candy Making, Yoga, Tai Chi 1997 – 2001 Archbishop Williams High School Braintree, MA Created curriculum for and taught academic music appreciation classes and chorus to sophomores, juniors, and seniors Rehearsed, conducted, and chose literature for all school Liturgies and Winter & Spring Concerts |
Professional
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2014 – 2019 University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Instructional Designer Coordinated activities and services of the Faculty Development Center |
2008 – 2014 Wiscasset School Department/RSU#12 Wiscasset, ME Adult Education Director Identified and secured $908,688 in federal, state, and private foundation grants & contracts |
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2001 – 2003 Archbishop Williams High School Braintree, MA Instructional Technology Specialist Developed and facilitated technology professional development programs for teachers and staff |
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Professional Service |
Served on the following committees at UMA
Faculty Institute Planning Committee |
Professional Writing |
Fensie, A. (2010, April 19). Is a degree for every Maine worker possible? Mainebiz. Retrieved from http://www.mainebiz.biz/article/20100419/CURRENTEDITION/304199995/is-a-degree-for-every-maine-worker-possible? |
Consulting |
Instructional design and development consulting for University of New England Interprofessional Education Collaborative, 2015, 2017 |
Certifications |
Director of Adult & Community Education, Maine Department of Education Assistant Building Principal, Maine Department of Education Computer Technology (K-12), Maine Department of Education Instructional Technology (All Levels), Massachusetts Department of Education |