9.+Teacher+Capacity+to+Implement+Grant

The grant will be awarded to schools that demonstrate a collaborative team of four (4) teachers who are able to influence learning outcomes for a set group of students and who will ultimately become mentors to other teachers in the building and leaders in a school professional learning community. To facilitate systemic change, this group should represent some **functional unit** of the school’s faculty (for example: 9th grade interdisciplinary team or, another example, the science department). criteria for evaluation (cont.) • Identify the participating teachers by name, title, classes taught and explain clearly how these 4 teachers meet the criteria above of a **functional unit**; • This grant is designed to support instruction by building the capacity of teachers to utilize technology and 21st century learning in the classroom. Please provide information regarding these teachers’ education, their commitment and desire to participate, and any existing knowledge of the teachers comprising the team regarding: o Examples of how these teachers are currently utilizing technology in the classroom for teaching and learning (for example: use of a learning management system, ePortfolios, handheld devices, probeware, etc.); o Knowledge of and experience with 21st century skills development, projectbased learning, social networking, Web 2.0 tools, etc.

​ Functional Unit The four teachers are identified for the interdisciplinary technology teams are Kenneth Andrews III, Rhonda Taylor, Jeffery Odoguardi, and Joseph Donatella. Kenneth Andrews is a Mathematics teacher who teaches Integrated Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Placement Calculus. He has received an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information & Systems, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Masters of Science in Secondary Education, Mathematics. Kenneth utilizes technology in his classroom by integrating the Smart Board, Wireless Slate, and TI-84 Graphing Calculator with the TI-Navigator System. He instructs students with this interactive program daily. He also uses Student Response Cards to engage students and as an assessment tool. He uses a digital camera as a conceptual instruction tool for real world applications. He also uses You Tube and Teacher Tube to enhance classroom instruction. Kenneth has attended several technology workshops that include Web 2.0 tools and PhotoStory. Rhonda Taylor is a Special Education Social Studies teacher, she teaches Economic, Government, American/World I, II. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education with a dual certificate in Elementary/Special Education, and Masters of Education in Curriculum Instruction. Rhonda utilizes the Smart Board, Wireless Slate as well as Stratelogica, and Google Earth programs, United Streaming, Teacher Tube, and You Tube to enhance her teaching strategies. She also uses Student Response Cards as an assessment tool to engage her students. Her knowledge of PowerPoint, Publisher and Word assist students with project-based instruction. She has attended workshops to expand her knowledge and experience in Web 2.0 tools and PhotoStory. Jeffery Odoguardi is a 9th grade Social Studies teacher, who teaches American/World I. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education in Integrated Social Studies and a Masters of Education in Administration. Jeffery integrates the PowerPoint program into the curriculum and has use the digital camera and camcorder to record a history documentary on local landmark. He utilizes digital video clips, United Streaming, Teacher Tube, You Tube and various internet websites to enhance his teaching. Joseph Dontella is Science Teacher, who teaches Biology. He obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Nutrition and received licensure/certification in Life Science. He has previously taught Computer Applications at a Career College and taught Microsoft Excel at Youngstown State University Metro College. He is a certified Microsoft Excel expert and he also taught a three site distance learning class for Youngstown State University. He utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint daily in his classroom.

The teacher technology team members are committed to the 21st Century Technology


 * Add here at the end that all are connected to 9th grade students (the reader won't know how those classes stack up by grade level)...and all are eager to mentor fellow teachers at East to make the change from this grant become systemic throughout East High School**

3/27/2010 The technology team is currently committed to using different types of technology in the classroom. The team has volunteered to participate in writing and developing the grant. The team has collaborated with this year with one another to share ideas on new technologies they are currently using in the classroom. All team members have a rapport with their students and are dedicated to their success which in turns drives their desire to learn new and innovate methods that will engage students and create a technology-rich learning environment.

9. FUNCTIONAL UNIT The four teachers are identified for the interdisciplinary technology teams are Kenneth Andrews III, Rhonda Taylor, Jeffery Odoguardi, and Joseph Donatella.  Kenneth Andrews is a Mathematics teacher who teaches Integrated Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Placement Calculus. He has received an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information & Systems, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Masters of Science in Secondary Education, Mathematics. Kenneth utilizes technology in his classroom by integrating the Smart Board, Wireless Slate, and TI-84 Graphing Calculator with the TI-Navigator System. He instructs students with this interactive program daily. He also uses Student Response Cards to engage students and as an assessment tool. He uses a digital camera as a conceptual instruction tool for real world applications.  He also uses You Tube and Teacher Tube to enhance classroom instruction. Kenneth has attended several technology workshops that include Web 2.0 tools and PhotoStory.  Rhonda Taylor is a Special Education Social Studies teacher, she teaches Economic, Government, American/World I, II. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education with a dual certificate in Elementary/Special Education, and Masters of Education in Curriculum Instruction. Rhonda utilizes the Smart Board, Wireless Slate as well as Stratelogica, and Google Earth programs, United Streaming, Teacher Tube, and You Tube to enhance her teaching strategies. She also uses Student Response Cards as an assessment tool to engage her students. Her knowledge of PowerPoint, Publisher and Word assist students with project-based instruction. She has attended workshops to expand her knowledge and experience in Web 2.0 tools and PhotoStory.  Jeffery Odoguardi is a Social Studies teacher, who teaches American/World I. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education in Integrated Social Studies and a Masters of Education in Administration. Jeffery integrates the PowerPoint program into the curriculum and has use the digital camera and camcorder to record a history documentary on local landmark. He utilizes digital video clips, United Streaming, Teacher Tube, You Tube and various internet websites to enhance his teaching.  Joseph Dontella is Science Teacher, who teaches Biology. He obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Nutrition and received licensure/certification in Life Science. He has previously taught Computer Applications at a Career College and taught Microsoft Excel at Youngstown State University Metro College. He is a certified Microsoft Excel expert and he also taught a three site distance learning class for Youngstown State University. He utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint daily in his classroom.  The technology team is currently committed to using different types of technology in the classroom. The team has volunteered to participate in writing and developing this grant. The team has collaborated with sharing ideas on new technologies they are currently using in the classroom. All team members have a rapport with their students and are dedicated to their success which in turns drives their desire to learn new and innovative methods that will engage students and create a technology-rich learning environment. All teams’ members teach freshmen members in addition to upper grade levels. The team is eager to mentor fellow colleagues to make the change from this grant to make systemic and transform East High School. 3/27/2010