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Ms.

First Name

Colleen

Last Name

Graham

User Name

colleengraham

What kind of K12Leader are you?

Educator, staff, or administrator

Current school or organization

Wayne County Public Schools

LinkedIn (or other social network profile)

@BiblioTechGal

Professional Background

Work History

Educational Technology Specialist. I work closely with the Media Coordinators and Instructional Technology Facilitators. Our goal is to support students and staff in enhancing their teaching through the implementation of blended learning strategies and effective use of educational technology. I also produce our District podcast, EdTech Journeys.

Work History

I served as a Media Coordinator for 13 years. I worked diligently to enhance student creativity and curiosity and fostered a desire to learn. I supported reading and exploration, as well as STEM. I collaborated and supported staff.

Work History

I worked as an elementary teacher (1st, 2nd, and 4th grades) for eight years.

Publications and Projects

Publication

NCTIES, 2023

NCBOLD, 2023

BCS STEAM, 2023

And I write and produce our District Podcast: EdTech Journeys

 

Areas of Expertise and Interest

Experience

Curriculum and Instruction, Education Policy, Education Technology, Equity and Inclusion, Instructional Coaching, Library and Media, Social-Emotional Learning, Student Behavior, Teacher Education

Areas of Interest and Development

Curriculum and Instruction, Education Technology, Library and Media, Teacher Education

What would you like to offer this community?

Collaboration on a Project, Participationin Cohorts and Working Groups

What could we all do for you?

Collaboration on a Project, I'm looking for a mentor or leadership development

About Me

I worked as an elementary classroom teacher for 8 years. Then moved into the school library, where I worked with elementary students (K-5) for 13 years. I now work at the District level as an Educational Technology Specialist. I work closely with school librarians and technology staff. Our main focus is on supporting teachers in the application of Blended Learning strategies and the incorporation of edtech in meaningful ways that help support personalized learning.