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Rob Furman

Rob Furman

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  • About me

    Chief Operating Officer | Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instructional Leadership

  • Education

    • Peters Township

      1978 - 1990
      High School High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

    • West Virginia University

      1993 - 1995
      Bachelor's degree Music Teacher Education 3.5

      Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Alpha Kappa Delta Rho

    • Duquesne University

      1996 - 2000
      Master's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General

    • Duquesne University

      2003 - 2006
      Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Instructional Leadership

  • Experience

    • Pittsburgh Public Schools

      Aug 2000 - Jul 2003
      Music Teacher

      "Awarded the Charles Gray award for excellence in urban education. "Created a middle school marching band, show choir, stomp group and drum group which performed all around the Pittsburgh area.

    • Gateway School District

      Aug 2002 - Jul 2005
      Assistant Principal

      Assisting the Principal with administration duties throughout the district.

    • South Park School District

      Aug 2005 - Dec 2023
      School Principal

      Leadership- Elementary Principal Blogger for Huffington Post and National PresenterAuthored Instructional Technology Tools: A Professional Development Plan and Technology, Reading and Digital Literacy

    • Furman Educational Resources

      Jan 2008 - now
      National Presenter

      Keynote- Half Day/Full Time WorkshopsOne hour presentations Include:-Instructional Technology Tools: A Professional Development Plan (Leadership (PIL) Course)-E-Tools: Techie Tidbits that Won't Break the Bank-Motivating the Reluctant Reader Through Technology-How to be a Cyber-Savy Parent-Effective Use of Twitter in Education (For administrators and/or teachers)-Lessons in Leadership Learned in Grandpa's Garden-In Search of the Yellow Brick Road

    • Scholastic Book Fairs

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
      Principal Partner

      Scholastic Book Fairs is so much more than a fundraiser. The free "best Practice" resources they have available is unreal.

    • Scholastic Book Fairs

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      Business Development Consultant

      Assisting Scholastic spread their mission of getting all children to read. Social media outlets and presenting at various national functions.

    • YOUNG SCHOLARS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHARTER SCHOOL

      Sept 2021 - now
      Chief Operating Officer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Education Administration K-12

      Duquesne University

    • Letter of Eligibility

      Duquesne University

    • Music Education K-12

      West Virginia University

    • Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      Dec 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • ELJ: Microsoft Certified Educator

      Microsoft
      Jun 2015
      View certificate certificate

    • Getting Started with Motion Graphics

      Lynda.com
      Jan 2017
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      Advocate for Public Education Pennsylvania Association of Middle Level Education Apr 2020
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      Transformational Leader , PowerSchool Honor Roll Jan 2020
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      Bammy Awards Bammy Awards Apr 2015 The Bammy Awards is a cross-discipline honor that identifies and acknowledges the extraordinary work being done across the entire education field every day-- from teachers, principals and superintendents, to school nurses, support staff, advocates, researchers, school custodians, early childhood specialists, education journalists, parents and students. The Bammy Awards were created to help reverse the negative national narrative that dominates the education field.
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      CREATE Pittsburgh Finalist Pittsburgh Technology Society Apr 2015 Educational Technology Finalist
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      Citation from the Pennsylvania Senate Matt Smith State Senator District 37 Jun 2013 Senator Matt Smith placed in front of the PA Senate a citation to be read into their records about my achievements in the field of education technology. It was both a surprise and an honor to receive this award.
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      NSBA “20 to Watch” honors for 2012-2013 National School Board Association Mar 2013 The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) has named its “20 to Watch” honors for 2012-2013. These education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute to high-quality learning environments and more efficient school district operations.Read the article here:… Show more The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN) has named its “20 to Watch” honors for 2012-2013. These education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute to high-quality learning environments and more efficient school district operations.Read the article here: http://www.nsba.org/Newsroom/Press-Releases/2013/NSBA-Celebrates-20-to-Watch-Leaders-Advancing-Education-Technology.html?utm_campaign=Argyle%2BSocial-2013-03&utm_medium=Knowledgeworks&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=2013-03-05-07-16-40 Show less
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      Disney Teacher of the Year Nominee - Jan 2003
    • Awarded to Rob Furman
      The Charles Gray Award for Excellence in Music Education Charles Gray Foundation Apr 2000