Google Apps

In February 2007 I became a Google Certified Teacher. GCT’s are:

• Exceptional educators with a passion for using innovative tools to improve teaching and learning.
• Creative leaders who understand their local needs and can spread innovation as a recognized expert.
• Ambassadors for change who model high expectations, life-long learning, collaboration, equity & inclusion, and innovation.

Since becoming certified, I have presented at the following Google Teacher Academies:

• “Google Sites“, Google Teacher Academy, Chicago, Il, September 24, 2008
• “Google Sites“, Google Teacher Academy, New York, NY, November 18, 2008
• “Google Apps Education Edition“, Google Teacher Academy Reload, New York, NY, February 27, 2009
• “Google Search: At a Mile a Minute“, Google Teacher Academy, Boulder, CO, August 5, 2009
• “Google Sites“, Google Teacher Academy, Washington DC, December 9, 2009
• “Google Search – Hold Onto Your Hats“, Google Teacher Academy for Administrators, Austin, TX, March 5, 2010
• “Google Search – Hold Onto Your Hats“, Google Teacher Academy, London, UK, July 29, 2010
• “Google Search – Hold Onto Your Hats“, Google Teacher Academy, Sydney, Australia, April 20, 2011

In August, 2010 I was accepted as a Google Apps Education Certified Trainer.

The qualifications to earn this certification are:

• Receive a passing score (80 or above) on 6, 90 minute Google Apps exams
• Complete the online application including a 2 minute video
• Demonstrate a proven background in professional development or technology training
• Demonstrate areas of expertise in educational technology

I’m excited to bring this to New Jersey schools. I hope that being connected to this new community of learners will give me new ideas, inspire me to stay current, and open the door to additional collaborations.

View my listing in the Google Apps Marketplace.