OBJECTIVE
To enhance childrens' education and lives through providing school psychology and technology services, emphasizing data-based decision making, response to intervention(RTI), and a family centered delivery model.
EXPERIENCE
Technology Consultant and School Psychologist, 1998 - PRESENT
Washburn, Wl
Sole proprietor of a web design and computer networking business in Florida and Wisconsin. Specialize in developing web sites based upon Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Maintain clientele of over one hundred small businesses, local governments, and individuals in the communities of Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, Hurley and Ironwood. Own and operate FlashWeave Web Design/Bayfield Computers for seven years in the Chequamegon Bay area of Lake Superior.
School psychologist, providing psychological services to local education agencies. In 2000 - 2001, Cooperative Educational Services Agency 12 contracted with me to develop training materials and present workshops on the new peer mentoring initiatives . Wrote successful Wisconsin Peer Review and Mentoring Grant to fund this project. Recently worked for CESA 12 in Ashland and the Hurley School District in providing needed school psychological services.
School Psychologist, 1996 - 1998
Area Education Agency 6, Marshalltown, Iowa
Consulted with K-12 education staff and administration on bringing technology into the classroom to make it an effective force for learning and change. Conducted Biofeedback Project for ADHD children. Utilized EEG and Biofeedback to help children focus without use of medications. Provided Assistive Technology to students based on IEP goals and objectives. Focused on data about the student, his or her environment, and tasks. Addressed Section 504 and 508 mandates to determine impact of disability on major life activities, and to provide unfettered accessibilty to the information superhighway. Special education team representative for AGWSR School District and West Marshall Community School District. Met weekly with elementary school principal to problem solve and monitor performance of students having IEP's and academic and behavioral concerns.
Utilized Response to Intervention and progress monitoring to provide individual education services to children. Served on Early Childhood Education team, specializing in behavioral and educational consultation. In a team environment, assessed developmental skills, planned and implemented programs of remediation. Trained by Toni Linder in Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessment - gained understanding of the whole child through team evaluation which integrally included the family. Traveled throughout AEA 6 area to EC:EEN programs, preschool programs, and homes to work with children, teachers, and families in maximizing success of preschool children in their educational setting and daily lives. Attended two day-long workshops presented by Dr. Louis Rossetti, infant-toddler expert and coordinator of the Communicative Disorders Program at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Taught me to broaden my focus beyond discipline-specific boundaries to achieve a more holistic approach in serving infants and toddlers side-by-side with their families and caregivers.
Home/School Coordinator & School Psychologist, 1992 - 1995
Sheboygan Falls School District, Wisconsin
Worked with families and school staff in creating an effective educational program to enhance the success of students. Created effective home and school-based mental health program and provided family therapy in a confidential evening setting to families who requested services. Taught graduate level course through UW-Milwaukee in training staff in portfolio development through use of technology and peer mentoring to enhance ability to reach more students and increase feelings of satisfaction about teaching.
School Psychologist, 1983 - 1992
Cooperative Services Agency #12 - Ashland, Wisconsin
Developed and implemented a comprehensive program of school psychological services and multidisciplinary team leadership to three school systems in Wisconsin. Integrated theory, research and practice; provided a continuum of mental health services; outcomes data; facilitated a team-based approach to mental health programming. Assisted county-wide Family Support Advisory Council to empower families in need. Worked closely with the Wisconsin Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in preparing students for life after school.
School Psychologist, 1982 - 1983
Area Education Agency 13 - Council Bluffs, Iowa
Designed programs of remediation for general education and special needs students to Iowa school districts. Implemented Kindergarten screening to determine educational needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
WSPA Summer Institute - Response To Intervention - 2006
Participated in two-day intensive workshop with Dr. Michelle Shinn, in Response to Intervention (RtI) training, the process of providing high quality instruction, frequent assessment, and informed decision-making within a multi-tiered framework. Advanced my ability to promote prevention and early intervention efforts to enhance students ability to achieve high educational goals.
National Park Service - 2004 - 2005
Trained National Park Service personnel in developing accessible web sites in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Focused on making web sites accessible for everyone, including visually handicapped utilizing screen readers.
Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) - Gitche Gumee Academy - 2001
Conducted weeklong workshop for twenty teachers on mentoring - offered for graduate credit through UW-Superior.
Cooperative Educational Services #12 - Peer Mentoring Grant - 2000 - 2001
Taught graduate course through University of Wisconsin - Superior while providing training for eighteen Wisconsin school districts in implementing the new Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction portfolio development and peer mentoring mandates.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Strategies training - 1992-1995
Trained several hundred K-12 teachers throughout Wisconsin in WI DPI Strategies program of peer coaching and best practices in cooperative education in the classroom. Taught courses at the graduate level as adjunct faculty at University of Wisconsin - Superior.
EDUCATION - Current total graduate credits - M.S. ED + 56
Post-Graduate Education
Helping Students Become Self-Directed Learners - 3 semester credits - 2008 - Cardinal Stritch College - Milwaukee, WI
Supporting the Struggling Reader (Grades K - 6) - 3 semester credits - 2008 - Cardinal Stritch College - Milwaukee, WI
Integrating the Internet into the K-12 Curriculum - 3 semester credits - 2003 - Cardinal Stritch College - Milwaukee, WI
Assessment to Improve Student Learning - 3 semester credits - 2003 - Cardinal Stritch College - Milwaukee, WI
Curriculum-Based Measurement - 2 semester credits - Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Developing the IEP - 2 semester credits - Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Progress Monitoring - 2 semester credits - Drake University - Des Moines, IA
Cooperative Learning - 3 semester credits - Marion College - Fond Du Lac, WI
AODA CORE Training - One semester credit - Silver Lake College - Manitowoc, WI
M.S.Ed. + 34 post-masters credits, School Psychology, 1982
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, Wl
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from UW-Stout and became certified as a senior level school psychologist in both Wisconsin and Iowa with a Masters + 34 credits. This was a full-time two year graduate program.
B.A., Sociology and Psychology, 1974
Luther College, Decorah, IA
CERTIFICATIONS
Master Educator - School Psychologist - Birth - 21 - State of Iowa - expiration 8/2009
Senior Level School Psychologist - Birth - 21 - State of Wisconsin - expiration 8/2013
Microsoft Certified Professional
WI DPI Certified Trainer of Trainers
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Wisconsin School Psychologists Association
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Microsoft Certified Professionals
References available upon request.
