With over 25 years of experience in educational technology serving both instructional needs and network infrastructure operations, Sharon has the unique knowledge base of what it takes to lead others and create engaging anytime, anywhere learning environments for everyone to thrive.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Master's Degree
2004

NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Educational Administration and Supervision
Bachelor's Degree
1996

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ
Double Major
Psychology and Communications
Standard Principal
2014

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
No. 933964
Standard Supervisor
2008

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
No. 714183
EXPERIENCE
Director of Technology
2017-Present

Instructional Lead Consultant
2017
COMMITTED TO LEARNING OFFICE DEPOT
Provided educational consultancy focusing on:
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Strategic planning
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IBM Watson AI personalized learning
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Designing collaborative classrooms and makerspaces
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1:1 Initiatives
CEO
2017

EDUTECH QA
Provided educational consultancy focusing on:
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Needs assessments
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Documenting operating procedures
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1:1 Initiatives
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Technology planning
Director of Instructional Technology
2011-2016
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Directed technology staff and total operation of IT department
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Managed budget (equipment, repair and maintenance, software, supplies, operational, instructional and capital)
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Evaluated teachers using Danielson's Framework for Teaching and recommended innovative instructional strategies
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Led student liaison programs and student tech support initiatives
AWARDS
Apple Distinguished Program
Top Digital School District (1st place small schools category)
Project Red Signature District for Educational Technology Guidance
District Supervisor of Technology
Technology Coordinator
Educator
1997-2011
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Supervised and evaluated K-12 technology educators and media specialists
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Facilitated integration of innovative technology across all content areas and grade levels
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Implemented district educational programs and equipment
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High school and elementary teacher
PRESENTATIONS
TECHSPO
2016
How Does a Technology Hierarchy Support Student Achievement
2015
Yik Yak…Snap Chat 25 Apps To Look At!
Leveraging Parent Engagement to Improve Student Performance
2014
Leveraging Technology to Address the CCSS and PARCC
2013
1:1 Laptops: A Seven Year Perspective
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
innovateNJ Engaging Parents With Data
Technology in Education (MUJC Superintendents 2013)
New Staff Training
Course Scheduling Training for Elementary Principals
PARCC Training for Principals
Curriculum Mapping iPad Apps
Facebook for School Districts (2011)
PTA Listserv and Website Training for PTA Presidents (2011)
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Internet Safety and Web 2.0 for Learning-Administrative Perspectives
(Virtual Worlds, Real Learning Conference, 2009)
iTunes U K-12 A Statewide Initiative Panelist
(Going Global Conference, 2008)
Internet Safety (Education 2.0 Conference, 2007)
PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Screencasting!
Using Diigo to Organize, Bookmark and Annotate Web Resources
Build Your Professional Learning Network (PLN) Using Twitter
All About Nings
Using Skype in the Classroom
Host a Webinar or Online Meeting
Apps for the Classroom
Global Collaborative Projects
Digital Citizenship
Web 2.0 Training for Administrators
Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom and Professional Productivity
Implementing iPods in the Classroom, NJTESOl-NJBE May 2008
Internet Safety Workshop
Learner-Centered and Curriculum Based Tech Integration Across Content Areas
NJSBA
2015
We’ve All Seen PARCC-Now What?
Engaging Parents in Data-Driven Instruction
From One-to-One to One-to-World: How to Make a Difference
2013
iPads: A Six Month Perspective
From Apps to PARCC
2012
iPads in the Kindergarten Classroom
ACCOMPLISHMENTS


Led District Implementation of the Following
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Standard operating procedures and password system for IT department
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Designed and developed Filemaker Pro database for yearly and longitudinal data analysis of test scores
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New group outcall system for phone, text, and email notifications
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District use of Facebook and Twitter and social media accounts
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Single sign-on for student information system
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Electronic delivery of progress reports and report cards
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Creation of screencasts for training tutorials
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Started the student liaison program
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Established the Student Tech Support Squad BIT(s)
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Online tracking of district digital resources and rollover procedures
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iPod shuffle reading program
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New and customized work order system
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New staff account tracking system with human resources
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District wide implementation of lesson plan system (including development of templates with building principals)
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Set-up iTunes U site for district use
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iPad deployment and MDM (including app selection process and teacher training)
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Print release solution for high school
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PARCC technology needs
Managed and Directed Completion of the Following Upgrades
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Virtualization of Servers
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Exchange 2010 Migration (from 2003) and Outlook Email System (replaced Entourage)
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1 Gig Internet Bandwidth (from 50 MB)
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Cisco 2600 Series Access Points for Middle and High School (replaced Cisco Aironet 1020 and 1030 Series)
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Access Points for Elementary Schools (replaced Apple Extremes)
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AS 5525 Firewall
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Cisco Catalyst 3560G PoE Switches
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Off-site Back-up for Virtualized Servers
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Unity Voice Mail Server
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New Web Content Filtering System
1:1 Laptop Management
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Yearly Imaging, Distribution, Repairs, Collection, and Inventory Management
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AUP Review, Updates, and Enforcement
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Lost/Stolen Procedures
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Started Student Digital Educator Program in 2009
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Facilitated student creation of daily iMovie productions including iTunes U album “Word of the Day” and cyberbullying video
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Administrator of school Facebook and Twitter accounts
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Conducted district-wide technology needs assessment
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Lead Collaborative Team for Development of Three-Year District Technology Plan
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Developed teacher competitive technology grant program
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Implemented online credit recovery course program
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Assisted with implementation of online/handheld teacher observation system
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Established Technology Task Force (AUP and social networking policy guidelines recommendations)
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Developed online scheduling system for technology equipment (transparency of use, planning, and sharing best practices)
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Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) Instruction and Program Subcommittee lead
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School Leadership Committee (elected by staff)
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District Improvement Plan Committee-Development and Review of Plan
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Internet Safety Implementer (Staff, Students, Parents, Community Members)
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Special Student Centered and Problem Based District Projects (i.e., iTunes U, The War Project, Digital Story Telling, Watershed iMovie Project, iPods in the Classroom)
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American Federation of Teachers Assistant to the President on Educational Issues
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Developed and Scheduled In-Class Training for Safari Montage and Study Island
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Class of 2001 Advisor (1997-2001)
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School Leadership Improvement Committee
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Intervention Referral and Service Committee Team Leader
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Staff Development Workshop Instructor
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Computer Lab Consultant for Community Access Program
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District Technology Newsletter Editor
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Home School Instructor and Reading Tutor
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Student Attendance Appeals Committee
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Technology and Public Relations Club Advisor
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Workforce Investment Act Counselor and Summer Computer Instructor
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE ASSESSMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT (CAPA) UNIT
2005-2006
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Conducted on-site reviews
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Reviewed documentation and data
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Interviewed school staff, parents, students
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Observed teachers
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Completed NJDOE CAPA report
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Program Coordinator, Office for Diversity and Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS)
2005-2006 Evenings and Weekends
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Supervised, observed, and evaluated teachers
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Coordinated program meetings and activities
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Recruited guest speakers
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Managed building during program
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE, EDISION, NJ
Adjunct Professor, Education/Psychology
Fall 2004 Evenings and Weekends
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Student Success and Development
KEAN UNIVERSITY, UNION , NJ
Program Instructor
Spring 2001 Weekends
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Using Technology to Teach For Tomorrow
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Education Majors Paired with District Teachers
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Technology Infusion K-12