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Certified Technology Education Leader Credits As part of my educational specialist degree, I had to work toward completing the requirements for the Certified Education Technology Leader. According to their website, “The CETL® program is the only practice-based certification program available to education technology leaders that bridges technical knowledge, understanding of the educational environment, leadership and vision, and the management of technology and support resources needed to integrate technology across the curriculum to advance student outcomes.” (CoSN, 2026). This program is designed for teacher leaders to advance their knowledge in skills in leadership and technology.  Part of the program requires at least 35 field experience items throughout the course. Each field experience item needs to fall under three categories, either as an observer, participant, or leader. Below are three examples of field experiences that I completed for my graduate school program.  Art...
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Continuity of Instruction in Crisis Schooling

  As teachers, we know that learning doesn’t pause when the school doors close. Ensuring continuity of learning is of vital importance when embarking on an unexpected or even expected shift to online learning.  Video courtesy of PBS NewsHour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMdO8F8FBRU Instructional Delivery When educators had to shift unexpectedly to remote teaching, they were forced to change their entire way of teaching. No longer were students able to sit at their desks listening to the teacher in real time. Instead everyone went behind a screen and teachers were asked to change how they have been teaching for years. This became a huge catalyst in the effectiveness of distance learning. “Remote learning is entirely new to most teachers and students. Training and development are essential. The more time spent preparing teachers for proper instruction during these new conditions, the greater the gains will be in student outcomes and learning.” (Doersch & Jackson, 20...
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Teachers' Role in Online Learning

     Our world today is rapidly evolving and changing. This goes for education as well. As the world shifts toward more online learning experiences, teachers are left with the job of not only teaching in a non-traditional sense, but also have to be moderators, facilitators, counselors, and tech support. Teaching is no longer about setting up a Google Meet or Zoom call, it is about finding ways to connect with students and help inspire them to learn and grow.                                                             Image courtesy of https://elearninginfographics.com/the-great-teacher-infographic/ Connection      Due to the nature of online learning, it is important for teachers to find ways to connect with their students. Denysova, N. and Tsapro, G. (2025) recently conducte...
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Online Distance Learning

  Technology has impacted every aspect of the world, with education being no exception. With the onset of Covid-19, teachers everywhere had to transition seemingly overnight to distance learning. During that time, teachers were presented with numerous options to utilize, but not a lot of direction or professional guidance. A lot of the distance teaching at that time was through trial and error, using what we have learned to impact how we teach online today. Nowadays, online teaching isn’t such a foreign concept, as schools learned that this method of teaching actually held some merit and worked for many students who may not otherwise excel in a traditional classroom.       Online teaching opened up a world of possibilities for both teachers and students. Many new experiences were gained and relationships were forged through distance learning. People across the world were able to communicate with each other, allowing for new experiences, viewpoints, and ideas to ...
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                    Teaching can be like living on an island by yourself. You know what works well in your own classroom, but you are typically the only adult in the room. You are left to you own devices and have to rely on your past experiences to teach well. Educators today are instead leaning on their Professional Learning Network, or PLN for short. PLNs are small or large groups of people who are connected in some way, typically through education. These groups are ways for others to share ideas, tips, tricks, articles, what works and what doesn't. Gray, K. (2019) states, “Professional networks are essential to growing and maintaining one’s passion in any line of work. As teachers, we have traditionally found professional learning networks (PLNs) in our buildings, but in the digital age there are no boundaries: PLNs can exist on any social media platform, which creates endless possibilities for sharing, mentorship, and ...
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     According to the National Science Board, women make up half the workspace, but only 29% of the workers in the science and technology fields. In order to help combat this growing trend, I initiated a “Girl Powered STEM" program within our diocese called Girl Innovators . The Why      With the growing emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, its goal is to offer opportunities for young women to explore, develop, and thrive in these areas. Despite the numerous advancements made in education, we still see a gender gap in STEM-related fields. Research has shown that girls are just as capable as boys in STEM subjects, but they often lack the encouragement and support needed to pursue these careers. Our Girl Innovators program provides a supportive and empowering environment where female students feel inspired to explore their interests in STEM, receive mentorship, and gain confidence in their abilities. Video courtesy of ...
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