Roger Steele

Experience

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  Lake Travis High School

  Sept 1995 - Jun 1997

  Special Education Assistive Technology

  Substitute teaching and Special Education Assistive Technology.

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  Eanes-Westlake Innovative School District

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Technology Specialist Assistant

  Hill Country Middle School, Austin, TX• Desktop and server support, printers, software, hardware, network, student and teacher facilitation

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  Austin Independent School District

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2021

  Effectively integrate a wide range of technology hardware, software, and professional learning resources into classroom learning environments and curriculum documents. Provide support services for administrators, instructional coordinators and teachers. Model blended and personalized learning strategies in meetings, while leading professional learning, and at district events. Report measurements of transformational technology use in district classrooms. Provide coaching, training, and support for blended learning in the classroom and in professional learning for teachers. Build community support for technology initiatives that align with the Strategic Plan. Participate in cross-functional teams within the Technology department and with other departments. Share in the evaluation process of staff recommendations for hardware and software and participate in meetings for the purpose of improving service delivery. Participate in an effective communication process on enterprise implementations of classroom technology systems to ensure timely and relevant information is provided to stakeholders. Participate in appropriate teams of stakeholders to collaborate and coordinate on project implementations. Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars regarding the effective use of technology in public education. Participate in local, regional, state-wide, and/or national organizations that provide sound professional learning opportunities and that support policy and funding objectives that are aligned with the Strategic Plan. Research computer hardware and software applications, vendors, consultants and current technology for the purpose of being knowledgeable on trends, ensuring availability of instructional materials, and recommending applications and purchases. Show less • Web Development - Instruction in HTML, Javascript, CSS, Dreamweaver and e commerce• Multimedia & Design - Instruction in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Elements, GarageBand, iMovie, Web Design, Comic Life, Flash Animation, Podcasting • Technology Careers - Study of technology and technological careers with hands-on projects that include C02 cars, rockets, solar cars, and hot air balloons• Blended and Project Based Learning• Dell Techknow Teacher 2006-2009• Instructional Technology Resource Contact 2007-2009• Digital Music & Film Club 2007-2009 Show less Garcia Middle School• Oversaw and coordinated opening of new facility.• Desktop and server support, printers, software, hardware, network, lab instructor, webmaster, teacher facilitation.• Dell Techknow Teacher • Instructional Technology Resource Contact 2006-2007Porter Middle School and Patton Elementary, Austin, TXOctober 2004 - July 2007• IT Specialist for two campuses.• Desktop and server support, printers, software, hardware, network, lab instructor, webmaster, teacher facilitation.• Dell Techknow Teacher. • Instructional Technology Resource Contact 2006-2007.Menchaca Elementary School, Austin, TXJanuary 2000 - June 2005Technology Specialist- Educator- Technology Coordinator• Desktop and server support, printers, software, hardware, network, lab instructor, webmaster, teacher facilitation.• Received SXSW Dewey Winburne award for bridging the digital divide using multimedia .• Students featured in Apple's' School Night Out campaign 2005-2008. Show less

  • Technology Design Coach

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2021

  • Technology Curriculum Specialist- Highland Park

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  • CTE Technology Education Teacher

    Jan 2008 - Jun 2014

  • Technology Support Specialist

    Jan 2000 - Dec 2007
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  Western Webs.Net

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2007

  Owner, Web Master, Sales

  Owner of Western Webs.net, a web design and hosting company. Created and hosted numerous websites in Austin and the greater Texas area.

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  Austin Independent School District

  Aug 2021 - now

  Digital Design Teacher | Business |Animation | Journalism

  Austin HS