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** Standard 9 ** **Teachers are able to evaluate themselves.** The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.


 * __Evidence 1:__** Member of BLT (Building Leadership Team) and Personalized Learning/Blended Learning District Strategic Planning Team. Participant in The Institute @CESA #1 District Team working with area districts to develop Learner Profiles. Attendee of numerous workshops to include [|Ed Tech 2012: Boosting Student Achievement],[| ISTE 2011 Conference-Transforming Pedgogy with Technology],[| iNACOL 2011 Midwestern Regional Professional Development Symposium-Navigating Online Waters], as well as numerous seminars conducted by [|Economics of Wisconsin].


 * __Rationale 1:__**

In the year 2001, I was hired as a "travelling" business education teacher at the Brown Deer School District,, teaching Keyboarding and Exploring Business at the high school and Keyboarding (5th grade) at the middle school. Shortly after I started, it became apparent that we were doing our students a disservice by not offering a more expanded business education/computer program. Working with the curriculum director at BDSD, we created a Computer Applications course for the 6th grade level with the intent of preparing students for the Tech Ed program they would be entering in 7th grade. Again, it didn't take long to realize we needed more for the students; technology was taking off like wildfire, and our students were so ill-prepared. I then became full-time at the middle school, and, working with the BDMS principal as well as the IT Director for the district, a Computer Applications course was created for the 8th grade level entitled "21st Century Computer Technology."

The next year? Yup, you guessed it! We weren't done yet! After attending the Economics Workshop on Financial Literacy last year, I met with my principal and outlined the Financial Fitness for Life program that was offered through the Council of EconEd. The 21st Century class was moved down to the 7th grade level, and a new class was created for the 8th graders entitles "Career Exploration and Personal Finance." So, there you have it! Every year we revisit our structure, evaluating our programs, to ensure that we are offering the students the most thorough financial and technology training to prepare them for a successful high school career that lies ahead.


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 * 9.K.3** The teacher is aware of major areas of research on teaching and other resources for professional learning (e.g. professional literature, colleagues, professional associations,professional development activities).

By attending conferences, workshops, and seminars, I have built a network of professionals within the district and in the private sector that keeps me current on personal and professional development opportunities. I am extremely fortunate to work with an administration that supports my professional development as well as encourages me to personally and professionally challenge myself in my pedagogy. The growth rate of technology advancement is such that a professional in this field has given the term "life-long learner" a whole new meaning! Years ago, a desire to be a lifelong learner was a choice; today, in technology, it is now a survival tool!


 * 9.S.3** The teacher seeks out professional literature, and other resources to support his/her own development as a learner and a teacher.

In addition to the above meetings, and the upcoming completion of the Educational Technology Masters Program from Marian University, I have completed numerous college courses to maintain my teaching license and to strengthen my skills set in my subject area. In addition, I have always sought out opportunities to further expand my general knowledge in the field of education. I have attended Sally Ride Academy courses, as well as completing my MOS Certification in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (2009.)


 * 9.D.5** The teacher recognizes his/her professional responsibility for engaging in and supporting appropriate professional practices for self and colleagues.

Recently, our community voted in support of a referendum to build an addition onto our high school to house the 7th and 8th grade levels, while bringing the elementary K-6 to the current middle school. There is an enormous amount of work ahead, working with the builders, the architects, the community, and the faculty to create an exceptional learning environment for the 21st century students. I have expressed a strong interest in becoming a part of this team to offer my assistance, whether it involve researching, planning, designing, etc. I have asked that I be involved in the designing of the computer lab so that I may contribute ideas that may be used in creating a functional lab that is conducive to a project-based learning environment.