1976-2009
Education: Formal and Continuing
1982 Western Washington University, Principal Certification
1981 Western Washington University, Masters of Early Childhood Education
1976 University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts speech communication
1982-96 In-service and graduate classes at a variety of locations concerning a variety of subjects. 155 credits + hundreds of clock hours
Teaching Experience:
2009-10 Freelance lessons in art & science @Visions Framing & Art Supplies, Sitka, AK
2008-09 Science & Technology Mentor for Cedar Wood Elementary; Microsoft Peer Coaching Grant
Everett School District: Classroom Teacher, all disciplines
2008, June 20th Retired as 5th grade teacher in a rotation system my specialty science
1991-Present, Technology Instructor for the District Professional Development Program
1999-Present, 4th grade 4/5multiage, 5th grade science rotation Cedar Wood Elementary
1997-1999 Circumnavigated the world, taught in 15 countries
1991-1996, Multi-aged, 3rd,4th,5th grade, Cedar Wood Elementary
1988-1991, 4th grade, Mill Creek
1983-1987, 2nd and4th grade, Silver Lake (Title one school)
1977-1983, 3rd, 4th grade, Garfield (Title one school)
1975-1976, 5th grade student teaching, Madison Elementary
In addition to my regular classroom duties, I have served as Odyssey of the Mind school coordinator, Site based decision/core team member, Grade level leader, Camp Silverton Coordinator (outdoor education), Technology representative and district instructor, Science, math and technology lead teacher, PTA program and annual chairman, School/Business Liaison and Grant writer coordinator.
University
Western Washington University,
1994-2008, Introduction to Technology
City University Masters in Technology Instructor
1994-1997, Writing, Multi-media presentations in the classroom
Professional Activities:
Member: National Science Teachers Association
Instructor: WA State Technology Alliance
Member: District Science and Math Strategic Planning Committee
Administrator: WA State Young Astronauts Program
Member: Apple Computers Round table, Science and Multi-media Committee (only elementary educator chosen in the nation)
Member: National Education Association
In-service Courses & Workshops I’ve Presented
2007-2009- Peer Coaching Training & Grant; sponsored by Microsoft & Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
2004-present- Consultant: Improving Science & (WASL Scores); Everett, Seattle, Cloverdale, Spokane, Eagle, Colorado, Harlem, New York, Chicago, IL
2004-2009 -Consultant: Kendall-Hunt Publishing, Insights Science Curriculum k-6th grade programs
2004-2005- Washington Alliance for Better Schools: Boeing Educator Enrichment Day; curriculum team member and presenter. Phases of the Moon
2003- Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program, 3 weeks
1999-2008- District Technology Trainings: Word, Photo Story, Power Point, Inspiration, United Streaming, Movie Maker, Elmo- creative digital camera usage, Podcasting with Audacity and Blogging in your classroom, The Multi-media Classroom, The Multi-media Fieldtrip
2003-2008- Improving your Science WASL scores- Everett, Seattle
2008- NCCE- Northwest Computer Conference for Educators- One small step for students, One giant leap for Science. presenter
2007-09- Peer Coaching Microsoft International Program
2004-2008 Kendall-Hunt Science Consultant- Everett, Seattle, Cloverdale, Eagle, Colorado, Harlem, New York
2002- NCCE- Presenter
2001- Microbiology Workshop For Teachers- WSU designed and presented by Dr. Inge Eriks
2000- Mathematics Mapping, Technology-Schoolkit.com, Mini technology lessons weekly
1996-7 -Passport to Knowledge: State Advocate NASA, National Science Foundation, PBS, Technology curriculum
1996- Pathfinder-Mission to Mars: Washington State Science Teachers Association, WA
1996- NASA Pathfinder Educator Field Trip- 1 of 10 selected
1995-6 -Ocean Watch: single handed around the world sailing race. NCCE, Oregon
1995- Mars: and Multi-media: NECC Convention, Baltimore
1995-6 -Pathfinder: Mission to Mars classroom curriculum you can use now!
1994 -Science Grasp Share-a-thon: NSTA National Presenter, California, Philadelphia
1993- Science Grasp -2 weeks UpJohn Pharmaceutical Co.
1994 -Let’s Do Launch: WSSTA Presenter, Washington, Oregon
1991-6 -Math Manipulative and Science: Everett School District
1991-6 -Math/Science Manipulative , WA State, Scott Foresman
1992-6 -Hypercard and Science in the classroom: WA Technology Alliance
1992- NASA Educational Workshop for Elementary School Teachers (NEWEST) 3 week workshop at AMES Reseach Center, Numerous hands-on math and science activities for students
Honors, Awards, Publications
May 2008 - Outstanding Educator Award, Cedar Wood PTA
2008 - My Teacher Is My Hero- publication with Essay on my classroom project Let’s Do Launch a tribute to my teaching.
2005- Coin Of Excellence, Everett Public Schools
2003- Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program
2003- Sojourner by Andrew Mishkin, a senior systems engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a leader of NASA's robotic program, brings us this insider's look at the Mars Pathfinder probe that electrified the world's imagination including my classroom impact upon the mission.
1999-2009 - Teacher Leader Participate, Gates Foundation
1992 - Teacher Feature Mill Creek Enterprise Newspaper
1996 - Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, President Bill Clinton
1996 - Learning Space, Technology Teacher Leader
1996 - Nominee: Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Teacher Year Award
1996 - WA State Resolution, 96-43 “Pathfinder-Mission to Mars” House of Representatives outstanding science unit recognition.
1996 - Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum, the Martian Drivers License created by my students for Brian Cooper (Rover driver) at JPL NASA. The State of Washington recognized the license with the Governors, and Secretary of States signatures along with the signature of Vice President Al Gore. NASA proudly displays the license to this day.
1996 – 2007-Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
1996 - Publication: “Mars Activities and Research for Students”, The Martian Chronicles, JPL NASA.
1996- Publication: “Twas the Night before Christmas-all through the stars” The Orbit, NASA
1996 - Publication: “Children and Science” Planetary Society, Mars Underground
1995 - Pathfinder: Mars Educator: selected by NASA and Arizona State University (1 of 5 teachers in WA State, only elementary teacher selected)
1995 - Technology Teacher of the Year: Scholastic Magazine national award
1995-6- Nominee 1995 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching: State Finalist
1994- Cable in the classroom Award (for innovative use of science, technology and cable in the classroom)
1994- KWST Class Act Teacher Award ( for science and technology promotion)
1994- Publication: “Slugs” Science-Grasp Book. A unit based on Northwest slugs written by a teacher seen kissing slugs, ME!!!
1981 - Garfield PTA Golden Acorn Award
1980 - Garfield PTA Volunteer Recognition
1993- Science Grasp UpJohn -NSTA, National Science Award 1 of 16 selected from United States, Canada and England.
1992- NASA Educational Workshop for Elementary School Teachers (NEWEST) 3 week workshop at AMES Reseach Center, Numerous hands-on math and science activities for students: 1 of 22 selected nation wide.
1991- Professional Excellence Award, Western Washington University
1981 - Garfield PTA Golden Acorn Award
1980- Garfield PTA Volunteer Recognition Award
Grants Awarded for Innovation in all Curriculum Areas-
1991-2009-From; Boeing, NASA, Toshiba America, Everett Public Schools Foundation, Microsoft, PUD, University of Washington, Washington State University, UpJohn Pharmaceutical Co. , Facing The Future, Viacom Cable and Northwest Computer Conference for Educators, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant, Jason Project- Hawaii Volcanoes, Mars Madness, Pathfinder-Mission to Mars, Slugs, Microbiology, Ocean Watch, Let’s Do Launch, Technology and Science, Astro-Nots, Rockets Go fast, K’Nex to the World, Bridging the Gap, Reach for the Stars, Bridging the Gap, See to Sea, Science on Wheels Coast to Coast, and Pluto Walk, CW Science Conference, Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program,Facing the Future- Climate Change, Peer Coaching, Mind Your Own Business, plus many more.
"The question every strong teacher should ask themselves. Is it rigor or more busy work? How do I know the difference??"
Fran Hartman
“Excellence is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” John Gardner
