“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela
Technology is all around us. We live in a world where we can talk to cars, program our homes with a touch of a button, and communicate with people in their native language in real-time. Technology is evolving at an undeniably swift pace. As you read this document, a new technology is being designed. How can we deny this phenomenon to students? Therefore, it is essential for globetrotters torise up and lead tech tribes into making a positive impact in our world. My goal is to place technology into the hands of my students in a purposeful manner and inspire other educators to do the same. My desire for each student is to think beyond the norm, create the unimaginable and strategically resolve the unsolvable. Vision and Manifest One’s vision will define one’s purpose. I want to strategically develop my website www.techittoanotherlevel.com into a portfolio and a resource. I want to share my innovations with others, especially student-teachers. My desire is to make every encounter matter – to uplift, encourage and support. When I first started my journey as a doctoral student, I characterized myself as being a servant leader. “Servant leaders put followers first, empower them, and help them develop their full personal capacities” (Northouse, 2013). With a servant leader mindset, I dedicate myself to others so they achieve their best potential; however, as a transformational leader, I take the role of a social architect. Transformational leaders use emotions, values, ethics, standards, and long-term goals to orchestrate a vision into fruition (Northouse, 2013). I feel I have transitioned into a transformational leader in style throughout my doctoral journey. As much as I enjoy serving others as a mentor and public speaker, I seek to influence a persons’ intrinsic motivation. From writing curriculum that supports equity and cultural differences, to leading professional developments and being selected as a NJ STEM Fellow, I continue to serve, but in a capacity that will impact change from within. If I can influence teachers to broaden their thinking, adopt a new way of teaching, embrace a different mindset, or even implement an innovative practice – then I have transformed education by providing a new lens – this is truly transformational leadership. This is me; I am a transformational leader.
Pre-Graduation: Short-Term Goals
2019-2020
Successfully complete required coursework for Year I
Co-presenter for Quzhou, China Delegation Visit
Accepted as a presenter for PADLA Conference & Expo
Effectively modify aspects of schoolwide curriculum to integrate purposeful technology
Remain on Adventure Aquarium’s Teacher Advisory Board
Establish community outreach initiatives and partnerships to enhance learning experience, ie: PowerSave, Classroom to Courtroom and Cultural Read-Ins with guest speakers
Successfully serve as a NJ STEM Fellow in collaboration with Montclair University, Princeton, and Rowan University
ANJEE Scholarship Recipient (Alliance for New Jersey Environment)
2020-2021
Successfully complete required coursework for Year II
Present in at least three conferences that promote technology integration
Continue to make recommendations to integrate purposeful technology into school-wide curriculum
Remain on Adventure Aquarium’s Teacher Advisory Board
Expand digital portfolio with blog and/or vlogs
Serve as a NJ STEM Fellow
Submit an article for publication revolving around STEM initiatives
2021-2022
Successfully complete required coursework for Year III
Present in at least three conferences that promote technology integration
Continue to make recommendations to enhance schoolwide curriculum with purposeful technology
Obtain my Doctorate Degree in Educational Technology Leadership from NJCU
Remain on Adventure Aquarium’s Teacher Advisory Board
Submit at least two articles for publication revolving around STEM
Continue to enhance digital portfolio/website
Obtain an adjunct position at a college or university
Post-Graduation: Long-Term Goals
Obtain a full-time position at a college or university
Serve as a consultant or advisor for an organization
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