Mara Linaberger Home 101 Trailside Drive Sewickley, PA 15143 412-216-1240 mlinaberger@gmail.com maralinaberger.wikispaces.com
Work Intermediate Unit 1 One Intermediate Unit Drive Coal Center, PA 15423-9642 724-938-3241 X 267 (phone), 724-938-8722 (fax) linabergerm@iu1.k12.pa.us
Professional Profile Extensive background in grant writing, management, and implementation. Skilled at technology-infused teacher preparation, mentoring, in-service creation and delivery, distance learning, and inquiry-based collaborative teaching in both technology integration and in the infusion of the arts and humanities. Experience with website development, project management, differentiation of instruction, curriculum development, and Interactive Videoconferencing.
Education Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
2007
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1990
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
1989
Honors, Awards & Distinctions • • •
PA Keystone Technology Integrator, State Level Finalist Technology Liaison to the NWP, Western PA Writing Project Disney Teacher Excellence Awards, Nominee
2006 2001-2002, 2007-2008 2001
Publications & Presentations Publications Dempsey, C. & Linaberger, M. (2011). Tech for Art Eduactors. Learning & Leading, Seattle, WA: ISTE. Yamamoto, J., Linaberger, M. & Forbes, L. (2005). Mentoring and Technology Integration for Teachers in D. Carbonara Technology Literacy Applications in Learning Environments. Hershey, PA: Idea Group. Linaberger, M. (Dec. 2004/Jan. 2005). Poetry top ten: A foolproof formula for teaching poetry. The Reading Teacher. Linaberger, M. (2004). Student’s Lament. English Leadership Quarterly, 26(3). P.12. Linaberger, M. (2003). Dear self doubting writer. In B. Wilcox “Cognitive Therapy: Letter Strategy for Writers.” English Leadership Quarterly, 25(4), pp. 13-14.
Presentations iPads, Inquiry and PD, ISTE iPads, Inquiry and PD, PETE&C 2011 • Technology for Art Educators, PETE&C 2010 • The Online Artroom (2 parts), The Digital Garden , PAEA 2010 • Imagining a SecondLife: Avatars as Inquiry, PETE&C • •
June 2011 February February October February
2009 • Podcasting for Arts Educators, PETE&C February 2008 • Podcasting 3 Part Webinar, C4F Coaches, PDE Nov 2007-Jan 2008 • Technology for Arts Educators, Beaver Valley IU, mini-conference October, 2007 • Technology Integration, Ambridge School District (with Clarion University) October, 2007 • Podcasting: the 5 W’s and You, Classrooms for the Future Coaches, PDE September, 2007 • Web-based Tools for Arts Educators, Pittsburgh Public Schools August 2007 • Podcasting for Arts Educators, Governor’s Institute, Valley Forge, PA July 2007 • Digital Storytelling: Technology Academy, Pittsburgh Public Schools July/August 2007 • Technology Mentoring, Technology Expo, Westmoreland IU May 2007 • Technology Trainings & Open Lab, Dilworth Traditional Academy Sep. 06-present • Technology and Arts Integration, PETE&C and NECC Spring/Summer 2006 • PowerPoint & Intro to Videoconferencing, Pittsburgh Public Schools Spring 2006 • Enhancing Education through Arts Integration, Pittsburgh Public Schools Fall 2005 • Technology Learning Communities, Pittsburgh Public Schools Spring 2005 • Technology Mentoring: Models for Changing Practice, NECC and PETE&C Spring 2005 • District-wide Technology Trainings, Pittsburgh Public Schools 1998-2001
Certifications • •
Instructional II: Elementary (K-8) Instructional Technology Specialist
Professional Experience Curriculum Specialist
January 2008-present
Intermediate Unit One
• Successfully co-applied for a 2 year ($250K) Benedum grant to create a “Center for Creativity, Arts & Technolgy” with IU3 • Applied for, received, and direct a 3 year ($850K+) federally funded grant program (PDAE) from the US Department of education to support professional development for arts educators in the IU1 region called “Arts Educator 2.0” • Applied for, received, and direct an additional grant (100K) to the Benedum Foundation to expand the Arts Educator 2.0 project by 100% in the 2009-2010 school year • Applied for and received two additional Benedum grant funded projects in the area of artsintegration: “Enhancing Student Achievement through Movement“ (Attack Theatre, Pittsburgh, $150K), and “The Space I’m In: Installation Art & Academic Achievement” (Mattress Factory Museum, Pittsburgh, $150K) • Develop administrative training sessions on web-based tools and applications for new teacher induction workshops (eg “Growing with Google”) • Trained in all PDE initiatives in order to support implementation in 25 school districts served by the IU (Standards Aligned Systems, PAAYP, PVAAS, eMetrics, School Improvement, etc.)_ • Develop and implement customized technology trainings for school district staff and administration in the implementation of Web 2.0 tools for school productivity • Review, revise, create and implement online coursework (Creating ePortfolios, Differentiated Instruction)
“Getting to One” Technology Integration Mentor Sept. 2006-Dec. 2007 Pittsburgh Dilworth PreK-5, A Traditional Academy for the Arts and Humanities Pittsburgh Public Schools • Selected by the district to implement the “Getting to One” grant award from the state of PA. • Created an action plan to implement the districts goals for mentoring teachers in the use of technology for differentiation of instruction for students. • Revitalized Dilworth’s Technology Team, began school-wide visioning for technology, created a community of practice, and supported writing of a $30,000 technology grant proposal. • Initiated weekly training sessions for staff called “Thursday Technology Trainings” and “Open
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Lab,” which focused on strengthening skills identified by teachers. Participated in state-wide training on mentoring, leadership, and differentiation of instruction. Promoted the use of emerging technologies including: Smartboards, a Classroom Performance System (CPS), podcatsing/vodcasting, digital storytelling, webinars, and Videoconferencing.
Technology Specialist & Teacher Sept. 2000-June 2006 Dilworth Traditional Academy, for the Arts and Humanities Pittsburgh Public Schools • Spearheaded efforts to utilize interactive videoconferencing equipment in all grade levels. • Initiated new programming for the use of Macintosh and Windows based computers in arts related curricular projects using the full i-Life suite. • Collaborated and trained faculty and staff in the integration of technology into curriculum in grades K-5. • Modeled and supported teachers’ utilization of the school’s computer lab through the use of team planning and paired teaching in the lab. • Continued to provide technology support and in-service workshops to office staff, teachers, support staff, and the school’s administrator. • Created a computer/science research component to Dilworth’s existing Title I funded afterschool program. • •
Utilized technology extensively to enhance the study of Social Studies in grades 1-5. Collaborated with adjunct arts teachers in the integration of a variety of arts mediums into various district curricula, utilizing emerging technologies.
Self-contained Classroom Teacher Sept. 1994-June 2000 Dilworth Traditional Academy Pittsburgh Public Schools • Taught a self-contained classes of third graders (1997-2000), first graders (1994-1997), and Kindergarten (1992-1994) in all subject areas. • Developed technology-based lessons for students that infused various Microsoft Office programs with the existing curricula. •
Shared expertise and technology lesson plans with other team members.
Substitute Teacher, K-8 Sept. 1990-June 1992 Various schools in the greater Pittsburgh area • Instructed children in grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade in all subject areas.
Specialized Training • • • • • •
Standards Aligned Systems IT Training, PDE, Hershey, PA December 2009present Governor’s Institute for the Arts & Humanities July 2006 CAP’s Leadership Team, Valley Forge, PA, 2 credits Lincoln Center Summer Institute for Teachers July 2004 & 2005 Aesthetic Education Training, New York City Western Pennsylvania Writing Project’s Summer Institute for Teachers July 2001 University of Pittsburgh, 6 credits Governors’ Institute on Reading July 2000 California University of Pennsylvania, 2 credits Integrating the Arts into Curriculum Spring 2000 Pittsburgh Gateway to the Arts
Related Experiences
Editing
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Advances in Information and Communication Technology Education, The Idea Group Technology Literacy in Learning Environments, The Idea Group, Inc. International Journal of Information & Communications Technology in Education (IJICTE), The Idea Group, Inc.
Grant Reviews • Classrooms of the Future Grant Reviewer, PA State Department • EETT Grant Reviewer, PA State Department Cooperating Teacher • Field Placement Students, Duquesne University • Field Placement Students, Indiana University of Pennsylvania • Master of Arts in Teaching candidate, University of Pittsburgh • Student Teacher, Duquesne University Committees • 3RC Educational Committee • Three Rivers Educational Computing Conference (TRETC) planning • Southwest PA ASCD Executive Board • Keystone Technology Integrators Summit Planning, PDE • Governor’s Institute for Arts Educators Planning, PDE • Reading Textbook Selection Committee, Pittsburgh Public Schools • Proposal Selection Committee, MegaConference Jr. • Site-Based Staff-Selection Committee, Dilworth Traditional Academy • Title I Instructional Support Team, Dilworth Traditional Academy • Fellow’s Council, Western PA Writing Project • Technology, Instructional & Discipline Committees, Dilworth
Spring 2006 Spring 2004 2004-present
Spring 2007 Winter 2006 Spring & Fall, 2005 Jan. 2004 Sept. 2002-June 2003 Sept. 1995-Dec. 1995
2010-present 2009-present 2008-2009 Fall 2007 2006-2008 Spring 2006 Spring 2006 2002-2007 2003-2007 2001-2002, 2007-2008 1993-2007
Curriculum Writing • CPE coursework: “AE 2.0: Backwards Design Unit Plans,” 2008-2011 “AE 2.0: Personal Professional Development Plans,” “AE2.0: Collaborative Inquiry” “AE 2.0: Collaborative Inquiry & Beyond,” “Enhancing Student Achievement Through Movement,” and “The Space I’m In: Installation Art & Academic Achievement” • Build Your ePortfolio, IU1 online course 2008 • Differentiated Instruction, IU1 online course 2008 • EETT: Integration with Emerging Technologies, PPS Spring 2005 • Moon, Mars & Beyond, E-mission, Challenger Learning Center 2004 - 2005 • Meeting the Educational Technology Standards and Performance Spring 2004 Indicators for All Teachers, Duquesne University • Microsoft Office Products Training Sessions, PPS Sept. 1998-June 2001