Education

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ed.D Candidate, Instructional Technology and Distance Education

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, Specialized Learning Disabilities, 1999

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

B.S. Elementary Education 1-8, Minor: Sociology, 1992

Employment

Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio

2000-Present. Professional Instructor – Educational Technology.

Ohio Department of Education, Columbus, Ohio

2004-Present. Consultant – Certified ISTE Program Reviewer

Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio, Inc., Hilliard, Ohio

1999-2002. Technology Consultant – SchoolNet Certified Instructor.

Clear Fork High School, Bellville, Ohio

1998-2000. Intervention Specialist – 9-12grade inclusion and pullout program.

North Central State College, Mansfield, Ohio

Winter & Spring Quarters 2000. Technology Adjunct Instructor.

Shelby High School, Shelby, Ohio

1997-1998. Intervention Specialist – 9-12grade inclusion and pullout program.

Auburn Vocational School District, Concord Township, Ohio

1994-1998. Technology Coordinator.

Publications

Romano, Deanna (2002). The Internet in School [Review of The Internet in School]. American Secondary Education, Spring 2002, 30(2), 87-89.

Classes Taught

Ashland University

EDUC 581 Assistive and Instructional Technology for Intervention

EDUC 505 Principles of Instructional Technology

EDUC 504 Instructional Media

EDUC 253 Assistive and Instructional Technology for Intervention

EDUC 232 Principles of Instructional Technology

EDUC 131 Instructional Media

EDUC 202 Teaching & Learning Processes

EDUC 130 Workshop in Teaching

Professional Development – SchoolNet Productivity Tools

Professional Development – SchoolNet Multimedia Tools

Professional Development – SchoolNet Information Tools

Professional Development – SchoolNet Networking Tools

North Central State College

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Cleveland State University

SchoolNet Plus Electronic Theme Park, Summer 1996

Grants

Ashland University Web-based Distance Course Development Grant, $3,000, (Awarded)

Principal Developer - Assistive and Instructional Technology for Intervention, Spring 2005

Developed a Web-based distance course to improve the learning experience for graduate or undergraduate students.

Ashland University Merit Grant, $30,000 (Submitted)

Principal Investigator, 2004-2006

Investigate the ability of graduates to improve instruction and student learning by using technology in their classrooms.

The Association for Institutional Research and the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative: Improving Institutional Research in Postsecondary Educational Institutions, $30,000 (Submitted)

Principal Investigator, 2004-2006

Release time for methods faculty to utilize the professional development opportunities of team-teaching.

State Superintendent’s Task Force-Special Education Personnel Recruitment, $50,000, (Awarded)

Principal Participant, 2001-2003

Production of DVDs for recruitment of special education personnel

Richland County Foundation-Teacher Assistance Program, $2,500 (Awarded)

Principal Participant, 2000

Talking Text -Students learn techniques that incorporate computers and assistive technology strategies to aid in the improvement of reading comprehension and written composition.

ORCLISH Pioneer Project-Assistive Technology, $3,000 (Awarded)

Team leader, 2000

Assistive Technology Resource Committee-Interactive video conference presentation which aided in the collaborative problem-solving and progress monitoring skills for assistive technology throughout the district.

Presentations

Assistive Technology Industry Association, Orlando, FL

January 2005. "Best practices for faculty designing and delivering web-based content"

Collegiate Middle Level Association, Ashland University, Ashland, OH

“Creating an electronic portfolio.”

Faculty College, Ashland University, Ashland, OH

“The paperless classroom,” “The tribulation and turmoil of integrating technology in the classroom,” and “Creating web pages for classroom integration.”

Ohio School Boards Association, Columbus, OH

February 2003. “Using technology as a teaching and learning tool.” Presented with two Ashland University students.

Ohio School Boards Association, Columbus, OH

November 2000. “Motivate struggling students using technology integration across the curriculum for all learners.” Introduction of literacy program developed for my students using technology in the classroom

Literacy Software for Students with Diverse Learning Needs, NCOSERRC

1999-2000. Presented literacy software to district-teams in various counties

Math/Science Lead Teacher Conference, Mid-Ohio ESC

October 1999. Presented software for integration of technology into the classroom

Ohio Vocational Association State Conference, Columbus, OH

August 1995. Developed software, instructional manual, and training for the GRAD Program across the state. Introduced program at the conference and provided training and support throughout the year

Professional Conferences Attendance

ISTE Report Writing Workshop – Ohio Department of Education

Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference

International Online Conference on Teaching Online in Higher Education

Lilly Conference on College Teaching

Florida Educational Technology Conference

Michigan Association for Computer Users in Education

Service and Leadership

Conference Chair – OFIC & OAPCTE Technology Integration Conference, Fall 2005

Core Curriculum Committee, Ashland University

Northeast Ohio Transfer and Articulation Committee, Ashland University

Ashland University College of Education Technology Committee, Past Secretary

Ashland University Educational Technology Program Team, Secretary

Ashland University Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate

Future-Oriented Taskforce on COE Strategic Planning

Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education: Improving Teacher Education and Preparation Committee Member

Search Committees – C & I Chair, ECIS, & Intervention Specialist Faculty Positions

District Technology Committee, Clear Fork Valley Schools

Special Needs Parent Advisory Committee Chair, Clear Fork Valley Schools

OhioReads Volunteer, Clear Fork Valley Schools

Awards and Professional Affiliations

Association for Educational Communications and Technology

Teacher Education Division

Design and Development Division

Distance Learning Division

Systemic Change Division

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Council of Exceptional Children

Vocational Pacesetters Award, 1996