All+SPUG+Bio's

Hi! My name is Cassie Burkard. I am a Kindergarten teacher with experience in 3rd, 2nd, and Kindergarten in the South Jeffco area. I love working with teachers and helping them discover how to make SMART Technologies fit into their curriculum effectively and efficiently. It is important that teachers in my trainings try what they are learning, not just hear me talk about it. Participants in my trainings leave with a lesson to try in their classroom and many comment about how much fun they had! Contact me at cburkard@jeffco.k12.co.us

Robin Gubanich: I am a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at Stott Elementary School. I am passionate about implementing technology in the classroom using SMART boards, document cameras, and SMART Clickers. I have experience in all elementary grades. I am looking forward to working in elementary classrooms and schools to help teachers use technology within their curriculum. Please let me know how I can help you to implement technology in your classroom or lab. Contact me at: rgubanic@jeffco.k12.co.us

Jen Jonson: Loves SMART technology & helping teachers discover the fun & powerful instructional potential SMARTBoards offer along with some great time-saving tricks. Teaching experience: secondary English (online & traditional settings). Currently the teacher-librarian at Ralston Valley High School. Will tailor trainings for specific grade levels and/or subject areas. Contact me at jjonson@jeffco.k12.co.us.

 Kim Meyer: Round 'em up and get excited about all the wonderful things we can do with SMARTBoards and tools! I would love to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with you. As an elementary librarian for the past 15 years, I am very familiar with our CAP, K-5 curriculum, and integrating ETIL standards into learning and instruction. Let me show you how to turn any lesson into a SMART lesson. I live in the mountains, but I'm happy to travel to you. Contact me at kmeyer@jeffco.k12.co.us.

Jan Strand is a retired Jeffco teacher with 31 years experience. I'm willing to help out any grade level. I previously worked as the Technology Coordinator at Golden High School and Green Mountain High School. I'm currently working part time with Jeffco as an Educational Technology Consultant. Contact me at jstrand@jeffco.k12.co.us.

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 Rachelle Smyth: Currently teaching kindergarten for the past 7 years, but am passionate about teaching all primary kids. I am currently seeking primary teachers excited about integrating the SMART board with kindergarten and/or primary level activities. My goal is to blend CAP essential learnings with Smart board best practices in an engaging and effective way. Please contact me by email rsmyth@jeffco.k12.co.us. =====

Lisa Reed: SMART Product enthusiastic looking for Jeffco employees seeking an upbeat training with **humor throughout**. My teaching background is in **middle school math** and learning background is in Instructional Technology. Contact me at: lbreed@jeffco.k12.co.us

Tobye Ertlet: **Enthusiastic** Smarboard trainer who has **taught high school** and been a librarian for elementary and middle school and is willing to train **any grade level that is needed**. This is my second year as a SPUG, and I love to travel! Contact me at: tertlet@jeffco.k12.co.us



Juli Thomas: A librarian who is passionate about teaching technology skills. I am currently a high school librarian but also have experience as a middle school librarian and a middle school science teacher. I love a challenge and would welcome the opportunity to train secondary teachers or any librarians. Contact me at: juthomas@jeffco.k12.co.us

Crystal Courts:I am 3rd grade teacher that is passionate about implementing technology in the classroom. I have experience in primary grades, but am comfortable with intermediate grades as well. I look forward to encouraging you to engage your students in 21st century skills. Contact me at: ccourts@jeffco.k12.co.us

Lorin Shimonek: Intermediate elementary teacher looking for other teachers interested in utilizing SMART technology into their classrooms. As a teacher at Westgate Elementary in the Bear Creek High School Area, I have experience teaching third, fourth, and fifth grades. One way I enjoy using SMART products is to help make content comprehensible for students learning English as a second language. As a teacher working with parents and a member of the PTA board, I have also seen what SMART can do when used with other groups within the school community.

Wendy White: Elementary School Power Librarian looking for eager and enthusiastic teachers and librarians to integrate Smart technology into their classrooms. 8 years experience as a teacher-librarian. My philosophy is to align technology with curriculum and to include activities that foster higher order thinking skills from students. My goal is to combine CAP with Smartboard best practicies. believe. I would love to show you the power of Notebook software. wwhite@jeffco.k12.co.us

Stacey Barton: Has been teaching for 11 years and is currently a fourth grade teacher at Molholm Elementary school. She taught third grade for three years and has been teaching fourth grade for the last 8 years. She has a Masters in Information and Learning Technologies from CU Denver and loves integrating technology throughout the curriculum, and loves using the Smartboard to enhance instruction. Contact me at: sbarton@jeffco.k12.co.us

Brent Olyowski: I am currently teaching Chemistry and Physics at Evergreen High School. I have been using a SmartBoard and Notebook for 7 years. I am a Smart Exemplary Educator. I am also a Discovery Education Network STAR. My classes are completely digital, with the occasional analogs, via BlackBoard. I have all the Smart toys and other cool digital toys for physics. I would love to come and speak to anyone about Smart or any other Technology that might be out there. Contact me at : |bolyowsk@jeffco.k12.co.us ]]

 <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Angie Wulff: I am a Teacher Librarian with a teaching license in Moderate Needs Special Education K-12 (Masters in Educational Psychology and Library Science). I am Highly Qualified in Language Arts and Social Studies and have conducted staff and professional development for nine years in Jeffco. I believe in differentiation and understanding individual learning styles. I also have an extensive background in Educational Technology (ET Certificate from Adams State), and I am on the state board for Discovery Education. To summarize, I can provide an indepth and varied professional training helping your staff to understand how SmartBoards can be the perfect tool to captivate and engage a variety of learners in a multitude of ways. awulff@jeffco.k12.co.us

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Travis Macy: As an English teacher at Evergreen High School who believes in teaching digital literacy alongside foundational reading and writing skills, I work consciously to integrate Notebook software, SMART Board interactivity, and SMART Clickers into daily lesson plans. I have presented at a number of educational conferences on the subject of using technology to facilitate literacy, and I look forward to working with you and your school! tmacy@jeffco.k12.co.us.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Carla Coverdell-Smith: As a teacher librarian, I see so many opportunities to integrate technology into our content teaching. I'm excited about the potential of SmartBoard products to enhance learning and teaching experiences for all of us. Thoughtful, purposeful planning through collaboration results in higher achievement for all of our students. My past experience with gifted students and current assignment in a dual immersion school has helped me see and use the power of technology to support instruction. Technology truly motivates and stretches students and teachers toward greater depths of learning and creativity. As a presenter, I'm excited to provide training on the use of Smart software to create 21st Century classrooms.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Courtney Drysdale: I am an Elementary Teacher Librarian with a teaching background in High School Math who loves integrating technology in the classroom! I would love to provide an enjoyable training experience for teachers that focuses on the practical use of the SmartBoard and Notebook software in instruction. I am currently at Green Gables Elementary in the Bear Creek area, but I'm willing to travel anywhere in the district. Contact me at: cdrysdal@jeffco.k12.co.us

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Cole Bielak: I’m fortunate enough to teach both math and science in sixth grade at Evergreen Middle School. After recently completing a masters program in technology integration, I’m more than ambitious about integrating technology into my instruction each day. I will customize any training for all content areas k-8. Please contact me if you are interested in becoming more proficient with your SMART tools. cbielak@jeffco.k12.co.us

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Terri Smith: I have been teaching for 6 years in Lakewood articulation area with experience in both 3rd and 6th grade. With a passion for finding tools to make daily work more rewarding and easier, I have found SMART Products to offer a wealth of support for both teachers and students. I am happy to share what I have learned and to further my learning by doing so. tesmith@jeffco.k12.co.us

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Teri Hernandez: A primary teacher of 15 years—and a SmartBoard teacher for the past three. Presently teaching Kindergarten at Blue Heron Elementary and has a Masters degree in Curriculum Development. Teri uses the SmartBoard every day with her Kindergarteners and believes that the youngest of students are capable of working and learning with the interactive board. The examples used in this training will applicable to the primary teacher. thernand@jeffco.k12.co.us

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Debbie Richards – dmrichar@jeffco.k12.co.us

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">I am currently the teacher-librarian at Evergreen Middle School where I enjoy integrating technology with curriculum goals. My background is in elementary classroom teaching so I have experience with variety of age levels. I look forward to helping teachers using Smart technology which helps our students engage as they learn. =====

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<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Cathy Goodnow - cgoodnow@jeffco.k12.co.us <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">I have taught all levels in education, elementary to adult and am currently teaching middle school math. With 30 years experience, I am living proof that you are never too old to learn something new – like SMART technology. I would love to help other **non-native technologically- challenged people** get started in this very easy technology. Once you get started you are definitely hooked!

Kim Williams - kkwillia@jeffco.k12.co.us //I want you!// to come and join me for a fun-filled hands-on experience implementing Smart Notebook software and using an interactive SmartBoard. We will learn many new things and you will leave my group inspired and comfortable with all that Smart has to offer. This is my ninth year teaching and am currently a special education teacher at Campbell Elementary working with students with cognitive delays. I use Smart software daily in my classroom to engage my students throughout their academics. Using a Smartboard and/or the Smart Notebook software is invigorating and motivating for kids as well as teachers. I love helping everyone discover the wonderful world of technology in a step-by-step way. Join me on your journey through Smart!

___ Christy Izmirian - middle school librarian and former social studies teacher. Using and teaching technology is the fun part of my job! I am happy to help you. cizmiria@jeffco.k12.co.us

Janna Golgart: I love technology and would like to share that love during a training. I am currently teaching 6th grade at Foothills Elementary. I have taught everything from Kindergarten to 8th grade over the past 15 years. I have a Master's in Technology Education and have been using SmartBoards for eight years. I am happy to help with any Smart Technolocy training needs you have. jgolgart@jeffco.k12.co.us

Jim Hammond: Currently in my 3rd year as a Secondary Math teacher at Wheat Ridge Middle School, I am a technology fiend. I have previously worked in the Computer Industry for the DOD, DOE and most recently IBM in Boulder, CO working as a computer programmer, analyst, Novel/NT Network Administration and as an email administrator. I promote technology both in my math classes and as a faculty sponsor for LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Clubs at both the High School and Middle School. Please feel free to contact me at: jihammon@jeffco.k12.co.us



Sherry Becker: I am a 2nd grade teacher. I believe in the power of implementing SMART technology for – increasing student achievement – motivation and

creativity! Technology is fun and time saving! Contact me at: sjbecker@jeffco.k12.co.us