Michael Rogers

Experience

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  National Park Service

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Park Guide & Ranger

  • Developed and presented interpretive educational programs including battlefield walking tours, living history demonstrations, campfire program, and beach walk.• Independently operated and interpreted historic homes, lighthouse, and cemetery.• Other responsibilities included staffing desk at park visitor centers, developing historic sitebulletin, designing battlefield map graphics, and transcribing Civil War documents.

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  St. Raymond High School for Boys

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Social Studies Teacher

  • Taught Global Studies I/II (grades 9/10) and U.S. History (grade 11).• Non-teaching responsibilities included training teachers in educational technologies, developingfuture Advanced Placement U.S. History course, moderating Student Council, assisting with drama club production, chaperoning student trip to Italy & Greece, developing/administering the school's first website and faculty email system, and mentoring student teacher from Mount St. Vincent College.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

  Author, Digital Publisher, Web Developer, Photographer

  • Write and publish posts about technology, education, iOS, workflows, and productivity at personal website (techedvance.com).• Designed, photographed, wrote, and self-published "Riding Around America" - a photo collection and travelogue of a 2004 journey around the country by train - on Apple's iBookstore.• Created website to promote book (ridingaroundamerica.com) and funded publication with a successful Kickstarter campaign.• Designed and maintained websites for St. Thomas More Catholic Church/School and St. Raymond High School for Boys.• Designed online product catalog and e-commerce storefront for Teresa Goodall Jewelry.• Shot photos for publication by Getty Images, New York Magazine, Star Tribune, Vita.MN, andCatholic Life Magazine. Show less

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  St. Thomas More Catholic School

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Social Studies Teacher

  • Taught Ancient Civilizations (grade 6), U.S. History (grade 7), and Western Civilization (grade 8).• Non-teaching responsibilities included serving as middle school Team Leader, advising the Principal as member of Teacher Council, representing faculty at School Advisory Commission meetings, chairing Technology & Mission/Philosophy Committees, leading eighth grade trip to Washington D.C., and mentoring student teacher candidates from the University of St. Thomas.

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  Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Principal

  • Primary administrator of PreK-8 elementary school of 200+ students. • Responsibilities include curriculum development, strategic planning, budgeting, grant writing, fundraising, purchasing, communications, supervision/evaluation of staff, recruitment, marketing, scheduling, and daily operations. • Accomplishments include planning and leading a cultural proficiency initiative in cooperation witha neighboring school, successfully implementing a 1:1 iPad deployment, significantly improving the level of technology integration at all grade levels, raising enrollment, improving K-2 reading proficiency, creating full day Kindergarten program, supporting flipped classroom instructional model, establishing school social media presence, and improving operational efficiency. Show less

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  Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Director of Urban Education

  • Led, managed, and oversaw implementation of the Legacy Grant in 15 urban schools.• Directed projects that focused on high quality academics and curriculum, strategic and effective governance and leadership, effective marketing and development, educational technology and infrastructure, and tuition assistance. • Interfaced with granting foundations and principals to ensure creation and continuation of innovative program models in the urban schools including Cultural Proficiency, Blended Learning, STEM, and Dual Immersion.• Hired, managed and directed educational consultants and provided direction for professional learning communities in urban schools.• Served as liaison between local principals and Boston College officials and assisted with hiring of Program Director in preparation for launch of City Connects program in seven urban schools.• Served on Advisory Council of the Superintendent as representative for the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools. Show less

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  Risen Christ Catholic School

  Jul 2015 - now

  President

  • Executive Director of K-8 dual immersion elementary school of 300 students.• Collaborate with Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies to fulfill school mission.• Manage and direct members of school leadership team: Principal, Director of Administration & Finance, Director of Volunteers, and Director of Advancement.• Serve as the external face of the school, representing school interests to the public and building relationships with educational and community partners. • Interface with granting foundations and other funders.• Cultivate major donors and achieve fundraising goals. Show less