I am an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at California State University San Marcos. For the Summer 2008 semester, I am teaching a doctoral topics class for Educational Leadership EDLD 740A focusing on Technology. I also teach the 422 course called Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning that is a pre-requisite for our teacher credential program. Through a grant to develop a certificate program for nurse educators, I will be teaching the course focusing on how to teach online and using videoconferencing. Our current National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant for Cyberinfrastructure begins in August 2008. Here is the link to the award abstract: SD CyberTeam.

As Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction for the ILAST (Improving Learning for All Students through Technology) Professional Development program, I have worked with many schools throughout San Diego County and in Central California. The ILAST project, which began at California State University San Marcos, developed a research based model for effective implementation of educational technology in classrooms.

My (vita) includes additional information about my work.

My grand-daughter, Kylee, was born December 30, 1999. She is currently in 2nd grade in Santee.

My dissertation topic: "Videoconferencing in K-12 Education" was a Delphi Study of Characteristics and Critical Strategies to Support Constructivist Learning Experiences. Through my research, I have explored educational learning communities involving videoconferencing and other interactive online communications. I believe that by studying Theories of Learning and integrated technologies we can improve K-12 educational experiences for learners.

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Updated August 7, 2008