Teaches following Subjects/Exams
Technology (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Technology leadership, English skills, writing, grammar, geography, test-taking skills. self-esteem, special education
English skills (5th - 8th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Technology leadership, Creative Writing, Grammar, time management, self-esteem building, building relationships
leadership skills (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Technology leadership, self-esteem. organizational skills, time management, manage student technology leadership program school
Teaching Experience
President
Students Working To Advance Technology, United States
Jan 1997 - Present
Technology Leadership training students
1997 National Technology Teacher of the Year. Nationally recognized for SWAT (Students Working To Advance Technology) awarded by Technology and Learning Magazine and Microsoft and recently published T.H.E Journal, Teacher Magazine and The Chicago Tribune. The SWAT Program at www.swatweb.net provides a structured environment, and content, for students to develop Digital Literacy skills.
Professional Experience
Support Teacher K-12
Singapore American School, Singapore
Jul 2005 - Oct 2008Provided relief instruction for all grades, K-12, all subjects, technology, ESL and directed an after school program in digital scrapbooking. I also provided private tutoring to an International community of children for all aspects of Language Arts, PSLE and other school assessment training.
Feature Writer
Singapore Society For Reading and Literacy, Singapore
Jan 2006 - Jun 2008Freelance writer for Singapore’s Premier Reading Plus Children’s Magazine, http://www.readingplus.com.sg/, created original short stories and introduced the concept of “TIP”, technology tips forchildren readers.
Volunteer for other writing projects as assigned. Produced four cover stories and 25 technology publications for children.
Education
Curriculum Leadership
City University of New York, New York, United States
Jan 2006 - Present
School Administration
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia, United States
Jan 1982 - Jun 1985
Master of Education
Idaho State University, Idaho, United States
Jul 1978 - Aug 1979
Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Science
Rhode Island College, Rhode Island, United States
Sep 1974 - Jun 1978
Deans List
Professional Exams & Certifications
Principal (Grades K-12),
North Carolina, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Exceptional Children Program Administration (K-12)
North Carolina, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Elementary Education (Grades K-6
North Carolina, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Cross Categorical Grades (K-12)
North Carolina, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Severe Profoundly Handicapped (K-12)
North Carolina, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Associations & Membership
Internation Society for Technology in Education
North Carolina, United States
Jul 2008 - PresentLucy Miller-Ganfield’s Honors:
1997: National Technology Teacher of the Year awarded by Technology and Learning Magazine and Microsoft.
1997: Individual Award for Education, North Carolina Educational Technology and Industry Assoc.
1990:Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Nomination, Fairfax County Public Schools
1994: Consultant/National Geographic Journeys with the NGS Kids Network.
1993: Publication, Greater Washington Reading Council Journal, Vol. XVII,
"Integrating Math and Language Arts: Using Math Journals”.
Publications and Research
Triumph of the Nerds, How Geeks Became Chic
Amanda Long
2008, February Volume 35, #2, T.H.E. Journal,
2007, Reading Plus Magazine, 4 cover stories
2007/2008: Reading Plus Magazine, TIP (Technology Information Provider)
Technology Tips over 25 articles
2007, Snap Trap Magazine, Top Technology Trends
2004: The Chicago Tribune, Role Reversal; Young Tech Wizards Teach Their Teacher a Thing or Two
2003: Teacher Magazine, Technology Issue, “Who You Gonna Call?”