My Thoughts

Sharing my thoughts and ideas on infusing technology in education, connecting this back to life...Always focus on the learning, not on the technology.

Calling All Departments: A Case for Digital Portfolios

Abstract: The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District (GDRSD) is a pre-kindergarten through the twelfth-grade regional district with a current enrollment of 2,500 students. All students are learning in a technology-rich learning environment with reliable network infrastructure, modern computing devices, and a standards-focused curriculum. With continued progress toward student growth targets on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS), GDRSD must continue to pursue innovative classroom environments, and eliminate inequality for all students. Read more…

Upgrades to Technology Fuel Teaching Innovation

Essential to the advancement of GDRSD’s goals surrounding the creation of environments for innovation and keeping pace with advancements in digital learning, considerable technology initiatives outlined in our Strategic Technology Plan was completed this past year. Our strategic roadmap provided a framework and a time frame to complete the necessary improvements. It is exciting to share just some of the accomplishments with our community.

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MassCue Team Photo 2019

Each day I work with these great educators and educational support personnel! I am truly blessed to learn alongside my team!

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One-to-One Change Initiative at Groton-Dunstable Regional Schools

Abstract: Groton-Dunstable Regional Schools is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade school district with an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. The five schools are located approximately 40 miles of Boston, Massachusetts, conveniently located near Interstate Route 495. The district features a dynamic leadership team, an outstanding faculty, and a supportive parent community. The towns of Groton and Dunstable are unique in with quaint downtown areas that boast a wonderful history and fine dining experiences as well as rural Read more…

Alumni Spotlight at Framingham State University

Quote provided to Framingham State University for this Alumni Spotlight. — With a desire to increase my credibility as a technology leader and to allow for a wider array of career opportunities, I completed the Graduate Certificate program in Instructional Technology Proficiency as well as received my Master’s in Education degree with a concentration in Educational Technology at Framingham State University. 

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