Here's my now page. It's a place I publicly share and prioritize what I am working on. Thanks to Derek Sivers for this idea!
updated April 26, 2024
Currently working on:
- We. Went. CARLESS - yes, in Miami! Due to our close proximity to work, the Metrorail, and so much within walking and biking distance, we're living a traffic-free, carefree, and car-free life! Loving the huge $avings and enjoy knowing that our carbon footprint has been drastically minimized.
- Planning, along with my work partner, to make ShiftinEdu 2024 as great as it is was last year!
- Ready to tackle the many bold projects happening around the school this summer. Everything from new access control and security systems to a refresh of iPads - it's going to be a busy summer!
- Trying to figure out where my partner and I will take her son for his graduation trip - so far, we're thinking Prague, Budapest, and Cork.
- Was asked to be a guest on the Talking Technology with ATLIS podcast on May 8th.
Recently accomplished:
- Went on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady and visited Puerto Plata & Bimini.
- Moved into the beautiful, new Platform 3750 - We're officially Groveites and love living and working in Coconut Grove!!
- Always working on improving the quality of life and safety for the teachers, students, staff, administration, and parents of our school.
- Celebrated 5 years of a life I never could have dreamed possible with my amazing, beautiful partner, Sheryl Palumbo - and it's only getting better!
- Followed through on a year-long mini goal of writing down "something good that happened this week" on a sticky and placing it in a jar. At some point soon, I'll open that jar and reminisce on my 2023 journey.
Accomplished since I started this now page:
- Attended bett in London and gained a more international perspective on all things edtech and ai.
- Visited Prague, Ceský Krumlov, Salzburg, Regensburg, & Karlovy Vary
- Trip to London with my younger kiddo, Sheryl, and my sister
- Made sure the students at our school continue to receive the best education possible while keeping them safe from this unfortunate pandemic
- Played my new 12-string guitar
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- Voted, along with 81,000,000+ other Americans, to ensure the monster living in the White House is removed January 20, 2021.
- Tools Cool for School presentation for the FCIS Annual Conference.
- Read The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins and already reaping the benefits of applying "the rule."
- Took control of my health through regular exercise, intermittent fasting (16/8), and limiting carb intake.
- Self-study for FCIS accreditation visit to St. Stephen's.
- Planning and overseeing all technology and audio-visual details of the new Arts & Innovation Center at St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School.
- Finalizing implementation of a new VoIP phone system at work.
- Presented for FCIS Annual Conference, LearnFestATX, & ISTE2018
- Performed two poetry slams:
- "What Beauty in this New Technology," at LearnFestATX in Austin, TX - 2019
- "Say What?!" at ISTE 2018 in Chicago
- Learned basic Catalan & shared my experience on FelixThe.cat
- Promoted and enjoyed a successful ShiftinEdu, a summit for forward-thinkers in education.
- Cisco Meraki Network Operator
- Returned "Home" to St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School.
- Academy campus network refresh complete!
- Second year as Director of Innovation & Technology at Gulliver Schools.
- Completed courses toward my Master of Education in Educational Leadership at American College of Education: (4.0 Average so far!)
- Diverse Learners
- Developing Teachers
- School Improvement
- Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
- Resource and Fiscal Management
- Assessment Strategies for Improving Learner Outcomes
- Law and Policy
- Research Methods for Educational Leaders
- iPadpalooza 2017 sessions
- Sessions for EdTechTeacher's Innovation Summit in San Diego, February 6-8
- Officially an 'International Speaker' after presenting at iPadpalooza, Gold Coast, Australia
- Read Cathy Hunt's Wrap Up and see some photos of the fun!
- Officially a Google for Education Certified Trainer!
- Presented at iPadpalooza in Austin, TX
- Served on my first accreditation team at Atlantis Academy for FCIS.
- Read The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity by George Couros
