My Story
For 15 years, I was in the field of education at a school for children in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. As the Coordinator of Academic Technology, I oversaw the educational technology curriculum for the children as well as for the faculty and school administration. I was really good at that! I won a lot of awards including Apple Distinguished Educator in 1999 which was a tremendous thrill and had recognition twice through the Smithsonian Institute Museum of American History where some of my work is archived! After overseeing that program for many years, I got my Ed.D. (Doctor of Education - Educational Technology) at Pepperdine University and changed careers. I joined FedEx 10 years ago, eager to work for one of the best corporations in the world. There were a few reasons for this change including a desire to experience the corporate setting and expand my knowledge, skills and experiences as well as to promote technology in education to children, worldwide, through a technology camp that I developed and led for several years. That’s the story in a nutshell.What I do well - Lots
I have extensive skills and experience in areas including web site development, corporate communications, strategic planning and development, and more. Given this vast range of knowledge, I report to a vice president at FedEx. My role is extensive. I love it because it allows me a great deal of creativity and autonomy – everything from planning and facilitating internal learning sessions for thousands of adult learners (Sales) to writing and articles for internal publications, read worldwide. I continue to enjoy using my academic background, doctorate and experience with publishing, course development and communications.Notable Accomplishments in Academia
Established and led K-12, renowned, 150-year-old independent school into the world of technology, 1988-2001
Notable Accomplishment in Corporate America
FedEx Technology Camp
Established, developed, facilitated and mentored a free technology camp for middle
school students for FedEx, 1996-2001, in several US cities and the subject of my
dissertation: ABC Technology Camp – Preparing Students for the Future
Recognitions
- 2011 FedEx - Solutions and Digital Access Marketing: Shining Star
- 2008 FedEx - Solutions Sales and Education: The Magic of Thinking Big
- 2001 ComputerWorld Honors Program: Laureate, Category: Education and Academia, Smithsonian Institution's Permanent Research Collection
- 2000 CWSA: ComputerWorld Smithsonian Laureates Academic Council
- 2000 ComputerWorld Honors Program: Laureate, Category: Education and Academia, Smithsonian Institution's Permanent Research Collection
- 1999 Apple Computer: Apple Distinguished Educator
- 1995 Computer Education Delegation: People to People to the People's Republic of China