Educational BackgroundMaster of Arts - Appalachian State University, December 2006
Bachelor of Arts - Elon College (Cum Laude), May 1998
High School Diploma - Mountain Heritage High School (Yancey County Schools), June 1994 CERTIFICATIONS: North Carolina Public Schools Teaching Certification:
LEARN NC - Carolina Online Teacher (COLT) Certification (2014) Apple Teacher Certification (2017), Flipgrid Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2 (2020), CK-12 Certified Educator (2020), Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator (2020), Adobe Creative Educator (ACE), Levels 1 & 2, Coaching Collaborative Master Coach Certificate with Kennesaw State University & FETC (2020), Google Educator Level 1 (2022), Thinglink Certified Creator (2022), Apple Teacher Swift Playgrounds Certification (2023) Professional Honors, Leadership, & Awards
Professional Learning Conferences, Presentations, & Trainings"STE(A)M & Literacy (Double, Double Toil and Trouble; Fire Burn and STE(A)M and Literacy Bubble)"
"Student Agency: Getting Students to Own Their Learning" - ISTE, June 2023 "Planning for Growth in Digital Teaching & Learning" - ISTE, June 2023 "The Five People You Meet While Coaching" - NCTIES Conference, March 2023 "Feedback - The Missing Ingredient for Student Success"
"Planning for Growth in Digital Teaching and Learning with a Strategic Plan" - FETC, January 2023 "Design Thinking - Solving Problems That Matter" - NC Science Teachers Association Professional Development Institute, November 2022 "Engaging Learners With Literacy Through Design Thinking and Empathy "
"The "New Normal" Best Practices" - NCTIES Conference, March 2022 "Design Thinking Training for Rowan-Salisbury AIG Lead Teachers" - Rowan-Salisbury Schools, February 2022 "Design Thinking + Makerspaces: Creating Authentic Learning Experiences" - FETC, January 2022 "Levelin' Up Engagement Through Digital Tools" - Northampton County Schools (NC) Virtual Conference, January 2022 "Using Design Thinking To Create Authentic Learning Experiences in MakerSpacers" - 70th Annual Exceptional Children's Conference, NC Dept of Public Instruction, November 2021 "Using Design Thinking To Create Authentic Learning Experiences in MakerSpaces" - SC EdTech, October 2021 "Best Practices For Supporting Post Pandemic Education" - SC EdTech, October 2021 "Virtual Learning Resources" - NCDPI CTE Instructional Tools & Classroom Management, October 2021 "Using Design Thinking To Create Authentic Learning Experiences in MakerSpaces" - NCSLMA '21, October 2021 "Post Pandemic Best Practices for Supporting Digital Learning" - NCSLMA '21, October 2021 "Using Design Thinking To Create Authentic Learning Experiences in Makerspaces" - Edgecombe County Public Schools Virtual Conference, September 2021 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps ELs" - South Carolina Midlands Conference, August 2021 "Accessibility for All Learners" - Buncombe County Schools STEAM Conference, August 2021 "Using Design Thinking To Create Authentic Learning Experiences in Makerspaces" - Caldwell County Schools Innovation and Technology Showcase, June 2021 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps ELs"- Caldwell County Schools Innovation and Technology Showcase, June 2021 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps ELs" - NC Beginning Teachers Conference, June 2021 "Humanizing Education for All" - eLearning Council of Colorado/NWMET/NWeLearn Conference, April 2021 "Humanizing Education for All: Lessons for Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion" - NCTIES & NCBOLD Conference 2021, March 2021 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps ELs" - NCTIES & NCBOLD Conference 2021, March 2021 "The Case for Creativity & Curiosity" - Rowan-Salisbury Schools THINK 2021 Conference, February 2021 "Elevating Digital Instruction" - North Carolina School Librarian and Media (NCSLMA) Winter Tune Up Conference, February 2021 "Creating Authentic Learning Experiences With Design Thinking" - International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference, December 2020 "Can You Hear Me Now?" - NC School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) Conference, September 2020 "Emme ole Suomi - We are NOT Finland" - NC School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) Conference, September 2020 "Can You Hear Me Now?" - NC BOLD Conference (Online), September 2020 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps EL Students" - NC BOLD Conference, September 2020 "Engagement Strategies Through Digital Teaching" - Arequipa Learns Conference (Peru), August 2020 "Can You Hear Me Now?" - Buncombe County Schools STEAM Conference, August 2020 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps EL Students" - Buncombe County Schools STEAM Conference, August 2020 "Igniting the Spark: Putting Creation in Our Classroom" - Buncombe County School STEAM Conference, August 2020 "Can You Hear Me Now?" - South Carolina Midlands Summit Conference, July 2020 "The Power of WE: How Technology Helps EL Students" - South Carolina Midlands Summit Conference, July 2020 "Igniting the Spark: Putting Creation in Our Classroom" - South Carolina Midlands Summit Conference, July 2020 "Putting the Spark In Our Classrooms Through Creation and Design," NC Learns Together 3.0 Virtual Conference, May 2020 "Creating Culture In The Virtual Classroom," NC Learns Together 3.0 Virtual Conference, May 2020 "The Power of We: How Technology Helps ELs," NC Learns Together 3.0 Virtual Conference, May 2020 Using Digital Storytelling To Support Social Emotional Learning" NCLearnsTogether 2.0 Virtual Conference April 2020 "Creativity Tools for Remote Learning" NCLearnsTogether Virtual Conference March 2020 "Design Thinking: Empathy, Equity, and Access " Learning4All Virtual Conference by the Friday Institute February 2020 "Design Thinking: Merging Empathy, Design, and STEM" FETC Conference January 2020 - Miami, FL "Design Thinking: Merging Empathy, Design, and STEM" Bridging the Gap Conference October 2019 Raleigh, NC "Design Thinking: Merging Empathy, Design, and STEM" Buncombe County Schools STEAM Conference August 2019 Asheville, NC "Exploring the 4Cs Through Goosechase" Southwest Regional Beginning Teacher Summit June 2019 Kannapolis, NC "Design Thinking: Merging Empathy, Design, and STEM" Friday Institute Innovation Bootcamp June 2019 - Raleigh, NC "The GooseChase Is On" PBS Learns Regional Teacher Summit April 2019 Marion, NC "Remix Digital Citizenship into Digital Leadership" PBS Learns Regional Teacher Summit April 2019 Marion, NC “Re-Designing High Schools Through Challenge Based Learning & Design Thinking” – CCES Conference March 2019 "The GooseChase Is On" NCTIES March 2019 "Empowering and Engaging Through Instructional Coaching" FETC Conference January 2019 Orlando, FL "How To Motivate Students Through Scavenger Hunts" FETC Conference January 2019 Orlando, FL "The GooseChase Is On" PBS Learns Regional Teacher Summit December 2018 - Greenville, NC "Remix Digital Citizenship into Digital Leadership" PBS Learns Regional Teacher Summit December 2018 - Greenville, NC "Paradigm Shifts: Perfecting Professional Learning" Rowan-Salisbury Schools Back to School Conference, August 2018 "The GooseChase Is On" Rowan-Salisbury Schools Back to School Conference, August 2018 "The Sphero Challenge: May the Force Be With You" Buncombe County Schools STEAM Conference August 2018 "Aggrandizing Dig Cit: It Is More Than Just "DON'Ts" NC Dept. Of Public Instruction Digital Learning Competencies Training Summer 2018 "The Goose Chase Is On" NC Dept. Of Public Instruction Digital Learning Competencies Training Summer 2018 “The Goosechase Is On” PBS Learns Regional Teachers Summit 2018 - New Bern, NC “More Rare than Gold: Platinum Tools for Data & Analysis” PBS Regional Teachers Summit 2018 - New Bern, NC “More Rare than Gold: Platinum Tools for Data & Analysis” RSS Blended Learning Symposium 2018 “More Rare than Gold: Platinum Tools for Data & Analysis” CCES Conference March 2018 “The Sphero Challenge: May the Force Be with You” NCTIES Featured Workshop March 2018 “The Sphero Challenge: May the Force Be with You” NCSTA PD Institute November 2017 “More Rare than Gold: Platinum Tools for Data & Analysis” RSS Back to School Conference 2017 “The Sphero Challenge: May the Force Be with You” RSS Back to School Conference 2017 “More Rare than Gold: Platinum Tools for Data & Analysis” NC Dept. Of Public Instruction Digital Learning Competencies Training Summer 2017 “Digital Citizenship – Making It Real for Our Students,” NC Dept. Of Public Instruction Digital Learning Competencies Training Summer 2017 “Building Your Digital Toolbox,” Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Spring 2017 “Digital Citizenship – Making It Real for Our Students,” NCTIES 2017 “Literacy Through Coding” NCSTA PD Institute November 2015 “Literacy Through Coding” Rowan-Salisbury Back to School Conference 2015 “Successful Screencasting: A Beginner’s Guide to Flipping Your Classroom”, NCTIES 2015 Raleigh, NC “Screencasting 101,” Rowan-Salisbury Back to School Conference 2014 “Assessment Is More Than Testing” - NC Teaching Fellows Juniors Conference, 2013 & 2012 “Leadership Lessons from Over the Rainbow” - NC Teaching Fellows Senior Conference, 2013 “Being A Male Educator” - NC Teaching Fellows Senior Conference, 2014, 2013, 2012, & 2011 “The Need to Feed” - NSDC Summer Conference 2010 Seattle WA “Making Your Podcast Chemtastic” - ChemEd 2007 Arlington, TX |
Work Experience (Full Time)
Digital Teaching & Learning Consultant (Consultant II) - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
Instructional Design Coach with Media Duties: Jesse C. Carson High School - China Grove, NC (Rowan-Salisbury Schools) August 2020 - April 2021
Instructional Coach for Learning Innovative & Instructional Technology Facilitator: China Grove Middle School - China Grove (Rowan-Salisbury Schools) August 2019 - July 2020
Design Thinking / Challenge Based Learning Instructor: North Rowan High School - Spencer, NC (Rowan-Salisbury Schools) July 2018 to July 2019
Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF): China Grove Middle School – China Grove, NC (Rowan-Salisbury Schools) July 2015 to June 2018
Teacher, Science Department Chair, & STEM Academy Director: Salisbury High School - Salisbury, NC (Rowan-Salisbury Schools) July 1998 to June 2008 & August 2010 to June 2015
UniSERV Director, Organizational Development & Training Specialist: North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) – Raleigh, NC June 2008 to August 2010
Part Time Experiences
Career & Professional Interests
I truly love helping others learn and be successful. During my time as an educator, I have had many different and unique experiences. I love chemistry and teaching about the changes that matter undergo. I also love Environmental Science and helping students learn how to preserve and nurture our world. I am committed to creating new generations of educators and supporting strong public schools. I also have enjoyed teaching Virtual Reality to students at Salisbury High School. Recently, my love of technology resulted taking a position as an instructional technology facilitator at China Grove Middle School. I have enjoyed learning how to work with middle school students as well as becoming a more effective digital coach for teachers. I find it deeply rewarding to help others by encouraging and empowering them to dream big and reach for more than they ever thought that they could achieve. I have been very fortunate to participate in many outstanding organizations include my church (St. Luke's Episcopal) and the North Carolina Digital Leaders Coaching Network (NCDLCN). I seek to create positive relationships with my colleagues and continuously strive to improve and grow each day. I seek to create a world that is better than what I found.
Follow me on Twitter @scibri or Linked In Professional Organization MembershipsInternational Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
North Carolina Technology in Education (NCTIES) North Carolina Library Media Association (NCSLMA) National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA) American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) American Chemical Society (ACS) National Education Association (NEA) North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) |