• 7-12 Language Arts & Technology Teacher
(10 years)
• Adjunct Community College
Faculty
• Technology
Coordinator/Integrationist
• Asynchronous & Synchronous
Distance Learning Instructor
• Consultant: Web & Multimedia Development, Integrated Digital
Marketing (24 years)
Strategized, Developed and Managed Web, Digital Media and
Integrated Marketing for remote SMBs, Startups, Government and
Nonprofits.
Read More: janes.ws
Taught English 9-12, Creative Writing, Journalism, Video
Production, Multimedia/Careers. Developed Blended Classroom
using Teacher Website, Blog and Moodle. Initiated district
stakeholder alert system using social media. Trained staff on
Moodle and Video Integration.
Teacher
Website (archive): janes.ws/hshs
Taught Multimedia, Desktop Publishing, Video/TV Production,
Web Design, British Literature.
Teacher Website (archive): janes.ws/mrjanes
Designed, executed and analyzed a K-12 Technology Integration
program emphasizing current and emerging Web 2.0 and Open Source
technologies. Facilitated and implemented technology staff
development workshops and one-on-one classroom training. Topics:
SmartSearch, Whiteboard Integration, Technology Integration in
the Language Arts, Math and Science Classrooms, Digital Audio
Production, Open Source/Copyright-free Solutions for the
Classroom
Blog: usd452ttt.blogspot.com
Other
District Teacher Technology Integrationist, Technology
Curriculum Committee Head, District Technology Committee Member
Taught Language Arts I, II and III, Spanish I, Drama advisor, Journalism advisor, Reading and Writing Committee, Class Advisor. Authored and instructed Fremont County 2 District K-12 staff technology integration development to meet and exceed instructional technology goals.
Taught Spanish I via the Digital Dakota Network.
Taught English 10/speech, 11 and 12, Spanish I and II. Yearbook/Journalism advisor. Taught alternative
students via asynchronous Global Student Network. Created and
advised TALON Creative Writing eZine. Senior Project Steering Committee,
Nominated to/attended 2006 Reading Alignment Study for the Dakota
STEP Assessment. Technology Committee, Class Advisor,
Teacher Technology Advisor.
Teacher Website (archive): janes.ws/achs
Maintained all wired and wireless networks, client issues. Developed, maintained school website. Taught Grades 1-8 Computer Science & Spanish. Led initiative to integrate technology in the classroom. Converted outdated Library into fully functional Media Center. Promoted to Level Coordinator for Specials Teachers. Member: Crisis Committee, Technology Committee.
Adjunct faculty for two sections of college-level Web
Development/Design courses.
jjc.edu
Developed and updated web sites, worked closely with sales
department and web master. Liaison with clients, graphic design,
search engine registration, Flash Splash pages, GIF animation,
PDF generation using PageMaker and Acrobat, FTP.
Taught various college and corporate-level seminars including
Photoshop, MS FrontPage, A/V production/streaming and Internet
technologies.
Archive: jjciet.org
I enjoy being outdoors with my family. In the winter, we can be found exploring the Black Hills of South Dakota or taking in Rocky Mountain National Park. During the warmer months, we camp, bike, kayak, hit local state parks, and travel as much as we can. My wife is from Brazil, where we love to visit family and friends, as well as take side trips to Uruguay and Argentina.
When forced indoors, we follow a number of television shows, and I am a lifelong lover of film. I love to cook, especially on the BBQ grill. My son is teaching me Minecraft, and we also play chess and backgammon. Last, but not least by far, I am a musician and enjoy playing alone, jamming with my son and others, and writing/recording.
Nebraska Initial Teaching Certificate -
Expiration: 8/31/2027
Endorsements:
English/Language Arts 7-12
Kansas Transitional Teaching License - Expiration:
4/9/2024
Endorsements:
English Language Arts 6-12
Speech/Theatre 6-12
Wyoming Standard Certificate - Expiration: 1/17/2013
Endorsements:
DRAMA
ENGLISH (Highly Qualified 7-12)
SPEECH (Highly Qualified 7-12)
South Dakota Standard Certificate - Expiration: 7/01/2012
Major: English - 576 - 7-12 Language Arts: English
Education (Comp/Lit/Speech)
Professional Preparation: 204 7-12 Secondary Education
Endorsements:
2001 5-8 Middle Level Education - Language Arts
5710 7-12 Language Arts: English Education (Composition/Grammar)
5730 7-12 Language Arts: Speech/Debate
5740 7-12 Language Arts Drama/Theatre
5760 Language Arts: Speech/Debate/Drama/Theatre
5780 Language Arts: Literature and Composition/Grammar
SD Alternative Route to Certification Program
doe.sd.gov/certification/documents/AltPreliminary.pdf
Location: Andes Central High School, Lake Andes, SD, August
2004
District Mentor: Rocky Brinkman, Principal
Institutional
Recommendation - 381 KB
UNK Transitional Certification Program
unk.edu/academics/ted/transitional_certification
Completion: May 2022
Program Director/Advisor: Dr. Wendy McCarty, mccartywl@unk.edu,
308-865-8971
Professional
Wendy L. McCarty, Ed. D., Director, TCP, Professor, Teaching Education Department, UNK
Michael Luedde, Teacher, Dubois High School
Debra Harris, Teacher, Dubois High School
Rocky Brinkman, Principal and Mentor, Andes Central High School
Brad Preheim, Principal, Armour High School
Ruth Krogh, Director of Curriculum and Special Programs, Andes Central District 11-1
Dave Krull, School Counselor, Andes Central High School
Brenda DeHaan, School Librarian, Andes
Central District 11-1
Parent and Student
Janet Lee, Dubois, WY 82513
Susan Bodar, Dubois, WY 82513
Pam Soulek, Lake Andes, SD 57356
Jeff Walder, Lake Andes, SD 57356
Ginny Konyek, Lake Andes, SD 57356