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National Faculty

The National Faculty are seasoned teachers, authors and educational consultants who conduct professional development activities for BIE. Each national faculty member has their own areas of expertise as well as a comprehensive understanding of the BIE Project Based Learning model. BIE will match organizational needs with national faculty expertise to ensure a productive professional devlopment experience.

Jill Ackers
Teacher Education
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Jill facilitates the professional development and curriculum and instruction for an urban college preparatory K-12 school in Dallas, Texas.
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Charity Allen
World Languages
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Charity teaches French to middle and high school students at a small, STEM school partnered with the Technology Access Foundation in Washington.
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Suzie Boss
Extended Learning & Technology
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Suzie is a journalist (she currently writes for Edutopia and the Stanford Social Innovation Review) and developer of educational materials.
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Shannon Cannon, PhD
K-5 & Literacy
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Shannon serves on the clinical faculty of two universities supervising pre-service teachers and teaching elementary methods courses.
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Anthony Cody
Science
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Anthony was one of Oakland's first National Board certified teachers. He now coaches science teachers across the Oakland (CA) Unified School District.
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Jennifer Cruz
School Leadership
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Jennifer has served as a teacher, central office administrator and principal in diverse communities throughout her career.
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Aaron Eisberg
Science
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Aaron currently works as a technology integration specialist at a K-4 school in Larkspur School District to help teachers develop projects.
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Michael Gorman
Education Technology
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Michael Gorman oversees the Integrated Solutions Block, a 21st century program serving 1050 students integrating technology with core standards.
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Sara Hallermann
Diverse Learners
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Sara's was an Instructional Coordinator, Grades 6-12 Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Principal, and Regional Education Specialist.
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Tim Kubik, PhD
Social Science
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Tim has written curriculum and taught at the elementary, secondary, post-secondary and graduate level and is a vocal advocate for education in Colorado.
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Dayna Laur
Education Technology
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Dayna has worked closely with the Classrooms for the Future initiative in Pennsylvania, on ways in integrate PBL in a technology rich classroom environment.
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John McCarthy
Diverse Learners
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John works with districts & schools on planning effective & comprehensive school improvement through PBL, Differentiated Instruction, ELA & formative assessment.
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Michael McDowell, Ed.D.
School Leadership
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Michael is a high school principal and project based learning facilitator. Currently, Michael works with several stakeholders to prepare North Tahoe High School students for the 21st Century.
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Andrew Miller
Humanities & Technology
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Andrew has taught a variety of subjects online and in the classroom, both while implementing effective PBL. He has also served as an Instructional and Literacy Coach.
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Telannia Norfar
Math
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Telannia is an Algebra I instructor in a 9th grade academy in an inner city high school. Before teaching, she worked in the corporate world for over 10 years.
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Erin Sanchez
Student Focused Instruction
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Erin Sanchez has spent the past decade working as a high school and continuing education teacher, curriculum writer, video content producer, and national PBL coach.
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Brian Schoch
Career Technical Education
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Brian has been active participant in Ohio’s efforts to increase the presence of project-based teaching and learning in schools throughout the state.
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