SRS 2.0

Hello! This is my blog where I take a unique look at a variety of topics/issues related to Educational Technology.

I am the Director of Technology for St. Raphael’s. I teach PK-4 computers and help with the full-time integration for our students in grades 5-8. My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and International Studies from Bemidji State University and I studied abroad at Oxford University in the Spring of 2001. I continued my education by going to Hamline University and received my Masters in 2006.

While at St. Raphael’s, I chair the Technology Task Force, these individuals help out the school by providing direction to the schools technology plan. I also enjoy being a conference host, I have now chaired two conferences at St. Raphael’s relating to Technology in the classroom. I love being able to foster sharing between schools.

My educational philosophy: I believe that all students should become proficient in the positive use of technology. Computers are a tool that is used to enhance instruction and provide assistance to student’s unique and diverse learning needs. I provide a “technology boot camp” for our PK-4 students to prepare them for the integration model in middle school (grades 5-8). To ensure success, I work with every teacher at St. Raphael’s to provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their objectives, as each teacher is expected to integrate several times a month. I also believe positive use of technology includes making a connection between the family, school, and community.