Doug Renfro

Experience

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  Metro Nashville Public Schools

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2014

  Working with a talented team of Instructional Designers to provide support and guidance to teachers and district personnel to shift the instructional practices implemented by our district. In the classrooms the focus is a move to a more comprehensive blended instructional environment to increase not only student engagement, but teacher engagement. At the district level we work with subject matter experts to provide professional development is always on/always available and engaging and relevant for the teachers. Show less

  • Lead Instructional Designer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Instructional Designer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Technology Coach

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Technology Teacher/Title I Coordinator

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  • Technology Teacher /Title I Coordinating Teacher

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Teacher / Title I Coordinator

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
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  PBS Mathline/Teacherline

  Sept 1999 - Jan 2005

  Online Learning Facilitator

  Facilitated online professional development for teachers

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  MNPS computerized assessment software

  Jun 2001 - Jan 2002

  Consultant/Trainer

  Worked with teachers and schools on the deployment and training of new district software.

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  Belmont University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Adjunct Professor

  Instructed teacher candidates earning a master’s degree in elementary education on methods for integrating technology into the classroom.

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  Metro Nashville Public Schools

  Jul 2015 - now

  My department works with schools to implement and support instructional technology with best practices in pedagogy. In addition, we support Library Media Specialists as they transition into a support for instructional designer within their school. By working with curriculum teams in the district we ensure that online and face-to-face best practices in technology integration and blended learning are readily available. In addition, we consult with all departments to ensure best practices and content/programs are utilized throughout the district. We implement the district Learning Technology plan and it’s support of the district strategic plan. Show less

  • Executive Director of Digital Strategy and Implementation

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Executive Director of Learning Technology and Library Services

    Jul 2015 - Mar 2020
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  Trevecca Nazarene University

  Sept 2017 - now

  Adjunct Professor