Education: Bachelor’s degree, social science education, University of Northern Iowa; Master’s degree, history, University of Nebraska Omaha

Certifications: ISTE Certified Educator, Google Certified Educator, Apple Education Trainer 

Experience: Secondary social studies teacher, Digital learning consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2014

Expertise: artificial intelligence, Google Workspace for Education, technology integration, Pear Deck, instructional design, social studies, professional learning, technology coaching, ISTE Standards, universal constructs

Professional affiliations: Iowa Technology Education Connection, International Society for Technology in Education, Iowa Council for the Social Studies, Nebraska Educational Technology Association

Education: Bachelor’s degree, communication studies; Master’s degree, teaching

Certifications: Google Certified Educator, Adobe Certified Innovator, Certified Scrum Master, ISTE Certified Educator

Experience: Elementary teacher, Middle school social studies teacher, Elementary media specialist, Digital learning consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2017

Expertise: Artificial intelligence; instructional design; podcasts; Google Workspace; strategic visioning; SEL with technology; digital citizenship; professional development and adult learning; project management; creativity with technology

Professional affiliations: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), ISTE 20 to Watch Award Winner, Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC)

How I’ve made an impact: At one district, I collaborated with leadership teams to conduct a needs assessment, identifying key areas for growth in instructional technology. I structured a tailored learning day (micro-summit) to address these needs and developed a long-term plan for continued professional development, ensuring that educators had ongoing support to integrate technology effectively into their classrooms.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, elementary education; Master’s degree, instructional technology; Endorsement areas: K-8 math, instructional technology, computer science

Experience: K-8 technology teacher, Digital learning consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2015

Expertise: Elementary education; computer science; artificial intelligence; spreadsheets and dashboards

Professional affiliations: International Society for Technology in Education, Iowa Technology & Education Connection

How I’ve made an impact: I worked with a group of teachers to kick off the school year and increase their knowledge and skills around computer science. We learned about computer science curriculum and new vocabulary words and explored technology tools and robots.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, elementary education; Master’s degree, curriculum & instructional technology; K-8 computer science endorsement

Experience: Adjunct and program coordinator for pre-service teacher educational technology programs, Leadership training coordinator for the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education, Technology integration coordinator, Digital learning consultant
Joined Heartland AEA in 2023

Expertise: Instructional technology audits; technology leadership and development, artificial intelligence; instructional design; Canvas technical administration; Google Apps for teaching and learning; digital tools to enhance teaching and learning; improving instruction through technology; technology integration frameworks; computer science integration into general education classrooms; developing and refining computer science programs; standards-referenced grading; PLCs; instructional coaching and leadership; supporting technology integrationists

Professional affiliations: Iowa Technology & Education Connection, International Society of Technology in Education, Canvas Certified Technical Admin

How I’ve made an impact: I’ve worked with districts to strategically realign instructional programs to new district needs and outcomes. Through data and collaborative partnerships, I work with educators and leaders to design and provide impactful learning experiences for students.