Curriculum+Vitae

Masters of Education in Elementary Education Lehigh University, Penn State University, Immaculata University, West Chester University, Villanova University, Marywood College, University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts English Major and Elementary Education Certification Degree Write, implement and coordinate GIEP’s for all identified students. Design and implement enrichment units of study to engage GIEP students in advanced curricular explorations. Collaborate, co-teach, and support classroom teachers infusing technology resources and use into instruction and learning across all subject areas. Initiate and support regular education classroom engagement in global collaborative projects and videoconferencing partnerships. Presented multiple educational technology use presentations. Co-presented and assisted in multiple technology use presentations. Led small group in project development and team building activities. Present in-service programs in technology integration. Read and evaluate grant applications, offering recommendations to    improve applications. Advise and plan for implementation of Keystone Integrators Program. Led staff in the development and implementation of evening Parent Math Night to   involve parents in learning about conceptual understanding in math. Plan and help implement evening for students and parents to engage in Family Math activities. Represented elementary staff in revision of district observation model and the creation of new tiered supervision model. Co-Led small group meetings to in-service staff on new model and consulted with individual teachers about the selection of their individual goals. Coordinate work with parent committee members and teachers to integrate use of outdoor garden into curriculum and instruction. Guided students in creation of projects to enhance school use of outdoor garden. Led faculty group in study of writing in the curriculum and instruction. Analyzed school data, set goals, and implemented strategies for improvement. Coordinated work with other school study groups. Developing the Global Student The Connected Classroom – Co-presenter Eduwiki.us – Co-presenter Creating Your Online Classroom Using Moodle Engaging Students in Learning Mining the Keystone Summit Treasure Megaconference Jr. Using Videoconferencing to Connect with the World Maximizing Your Use of NetTrekker di     No Buses, Planes, or Trains Needed: eField Trips Virtual Field Trips and Videoconferencing Collaborative Projects: Making Connections Using Technology as a Tool for Learning eField Trips and Collaborative Projects Using Virtual Field Trips to Connect to the World Clickers = Learning + Fun / Classroom Performance Systems Internet 2 No Buses, Planes, or Trains Needed: eField Trips Using Excel Online Classroom Management Systems Integrating Technology Connecting to the World Mining the Keystone Summit Treasure
 * Linda Virginia Nitsche **
 * 44 Wyndham Lane ****, Chester Springs, PA 19425 **
 * Phone 610-594-6855 Cell 610-639-2229 **
 * lnitsche@ojrsd.com lvnitsche@gmail.com **
 * Education **
 * Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 1986 - 1991   **
 * Additional Graduate Credits  1976-Present  **
 * Muhlenberg **** College, Allentown, PA   1970 – 1974  **
 * Work Experience **
 * Teaching Positions **
 * Owen J. Roberts School District, Pottstown, PA **
 * //Elementary Itinerant Gifted Support// //Teacher// **      **1980 – Present**
 * // Second and Third Grade Teacher //**        ** 1974 - 1980 **
 * Technology Related Positions **
 * Keystone State Summit Staff, Pennsylvania 2006 - 2007 **
 * Independent Consultant **  **2006 - Present**
 * Grant Reviewer 2007 - 2008 **
 * //Classrooms for the Future    // **
 * // Enhancing Education Through Technology //**
 * Committees **
 * Keystone Advisory Committee 2007 – Present **
 * Parent Math Night Committee 2007 – Present **
 * Observation and Supervision Committee   2005 - 2007 **
 * Outdoor Environmental Garden   2004 - Present **
 * Whole Faculty Study Group in Writing   2004- 2006 **
 * Presentations **
 * Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference, ** February 2008
 * Owen J. Roberts Staff Development, ** August 2007
 * Owen J. Roberts School Board, ** April, 2007
 * Keystone State Summit, ** July 2007
 * Schuylkill **** County **** Education Council, ** June 2007
 * Montgomery County IU Users Group, ** April 2007
 * WPAZ Educational Forum **, February 2007
 * Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference, ** February 2007
 * Learning Connection Conference: CCIU, ** October 2006
 * Keystone State Summit, ** July 2006
 * Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference, ** February 2006
 * Owen J. Roberts School Board, ** September, 2005
 * Publications **
 * Websites and Collaborative Projects **
 * Professional Development Website, ** 2007 - Present **http://nitschenotes.wikispaces.com**
 * Class Website, ** 2007 – Present
 * http://learninghub.wikispaces.com **
 * Math Connections Collaborative Project, ** 2007 - Present **http://mathconnections.wikispaces.com**
 * Personal Blog, ** 2007 – Present
 * [|http://nitschenotes.blogspot.com] **


 * Honors and Awards **
 * Pennsylvania **** Association for Educational Computing and Technology **
 * Outstanding Teacher for 2008 **
 * 2005 State Level Keystone Technology Integrator **
 * STAR Discovery Education Educator **, 2006-Present
 * Who’s Who of American Women **, 2007 and 2008
 * Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers **, 2005, 2006, and 2007
 * Cambridge **** Who’s Who- Among Executive and Professional Women in Teaching and Child Education **, 2006 and 2007


 * Professional Affiliations **
 * The International Society for Technology in Education **
 * Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology **
 * National Association for Curriculum and Development **
 * Phi Delta Kappa **
 * Discovery Educator Network **
 * The National Council of Teachers of English **
 * The International Reading Association **
 * The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics **
 * The National Science Teachers Association **

**University** **of Richmond** **Relay for Life** Entertainment Committee Volunteer  **2006 - 2007** Entertainment Committee Volunteer **2007** Entertainment Committee Co-Chair     **2005 - 2006** Entertainment Committee Chair    **2002 – 2004**
 * Community Service **
 * Owen. J. Roberts Education Foundation    2007 - Present  **
 * Great Valley Relay for Life **
 * References Available Upon Request **