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Subject area expertise

Technology - Software - XO Sugar, Scratch, eToys, Linux, eReaders

Turtle Art - Seymour Papert's software and earlier app called LOGO.
Constructivism, Reggio Way, Learning by Doing, Project Based Learning, Philosophy for Children

Director of Non-Profit establishing technology in Rural African village. Project Manager, Curriculum Development Mentor; Train the Trainers; Empower Girls to Love Technology.

Grade level(s) taught

grades 4 to 6, grade 7, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12

Present status

Community Educator

Language(s) you can instruct in

French, German

Number of years teaching experience

5 to 10

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

Direct a Non-Profit whose mission is to introduce appropriate technology and engaged constructivist learning methodologies to rural african villages. We fund the One Laptop Per Child XO laptop to our school and community sites.

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

curriculum development, digital media, evaluation measurements, fund-raising, grant research/writing, mentor teaching, organisational partnerships

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

Connect to others working to connect children in developed and less developed countries.