EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
2022 - Present
District Technology Director
8th-12th Grade Computer Science Teacher
2017-2022
5th-12th Grade Instrumental Music Director
District Technology Director
Summer 2019
Honors Computer Science Instructor
Spring 2017
Student Teacher
LOGAN-MAGNOLIA CSD
Assignments: Lead technology support and integration at all levels in a mixed environment; 8th Grade exploratory computer science; 9th-12th Grade advanced computer science
OVERTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Assignments: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and High School concert bands; High School marching band; K-4th and 8th Grade Computer Science & Literacy; School Improvement Steering Team
Achievements: 6-year technology refreshment plan; comprehensive ICT curriculum; successful mixed-platform learning environment; superior and excellent band ratings at contests.
ESU #11 SUMMER HONORS PROGRAM
Built and taught a two-week (50 hours) computer science course to high school students, covering principles of hardware, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, video game design, and more.
LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Eight-week student teaching experience with 4th and 5th Grade music classrooms under the supervision of a 30+ year veteran teacher; additional eight-week experience with a diverse and high-achieving AA band program serving Grades 5 through 12.
2021-2022
Master of Science in Education
2019-2020
Graduate Certificate
2013-2017
Bachelor of Music
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-KEARNEY
College of Education
Major/Emphasis: Instructional Technology Leadership
GPA: 4.00
THE COLLEGE OF ST. SCHOLASTICA
National Center for Computer Science Education
Major/Emphasis: Computer Science Education
GPA: 4.00
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-KEARNEY
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Major/Emphasis: K-12 Music Education Comprehensive
Minor: Educational Studies (diversity and technology)
GPA: 3.91
Honors: Summa cum laude; University Honors Program
National Student Exchange Program: Texas State University
SKILLS
MUSIC
Performance and pedagogy
Conducting and rehearsal
Composing and arranging
Music theory and analysis
Student leadership development
Program administration and
group travel planning
Inventory and library organization
TECHNOLOGY
System administration
Google Workspace for Education
iPad, Mac, PC, Chromebook
Staff development
IT support
Strategic and curricular planning
Productivity and design software
ODDS AND ENDS
Class D Representative
Nebraska State Bandmasters Association
(2018-2022)
"First Year Sur-THRIVE-al" panel organizer
Nebraska Music Education Association (2018)
Public Relations Manager
UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band
(2015-2017)
Trumpet Section Leader
UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band
(2016)
Runner-Up, Ithaca College Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest
(2012)
"What to Expect: An Inside Look at the First Few Years as a Music Teacher" panelist
Nebraska Music Education Association (2019)
Code.org Professional Learning Program
80 hours (2018)
Nebraska Intercollegiate Honor Band participant
Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (2016)
Grand Prize Winner, Texas Tech University Trombone Choir Composition Contest
(2011)
"Giving Your Students the EDGE with Computer Science" co-presenter
UNK Tech EDGE Conference (2019)
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Honors Program Graduate (2017)
Trumpet Section Leader
UNK Wind Ensemble
(2016)
Featured Composer and Panelist
UNK New Music Festival
(2012)
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America, Troop #136
(2010)