Aaron Wissner

Teacher at Wayland Union Schools

Location: Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Industry: Education Management

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Aaron Wissner's Overview

Current

Teacher at Wayland Union Schools
Co-President at Wayland Union Education Association (WUEA)
President & Founder at Local Future

Past

Teacher Consultant at Wayland Union Schools
Teacher at Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center
Teacher at Bear Lake Schools

Teacher at Wayland Union Schools
Teacher at Lakeshore Public Schools
Teacher at Muskegon Public Schools

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Education

University of Michigan
Michigan State University

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Aaron Wissner is a public school teacher for Wayland Union Schools; co-president of the Wayland Union Education Association; and founder of the Local Future educational non-profit.

Wissner is a public school teacher with twenty years of experience. He taught students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade, in subject areas including: mathematics, science, computers, video production, and student leadership. He is active at all levels of the National Education Association (national, state, local) and co-president of the Wayland Union Education Association

Wissner founded Local Future, a non-profit organization which helps communities envision positive, sustainable futures. As president, he organizes and directs various events including The International Conference on Sustainability, Transition and Culture Change: Vision – Action – Leadership. The education channel on YouTube features over 100 free educational videos, with nearly one million views.

Wissner holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a minor in Physical Science from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor; with additional course work from Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University. He is married and lives in Michigan with his wife and two children.

Teacher

Wayland Union Schools

July 2001 – Present (11 years 11 months) Wayland, Michigan

* Designed and teaches hands-on computer classes
* Designed and publishes comprehensive computer instruction web site
* Advised student government and student council
* Designed and taught video production classes
* Created and advised TV news team; twice awarded “Best in State” for best middle school newscast in Michigan

Co-President

Wayland Union Education Association (WUEA)

May 2013 – Present (1 month) Wayland, Michigan, USA

* Co-chair committee between WUEA and the Board of Education of Wayland Union Schools
* Negotiations team member: successfully negotiated three-year CBA in 2011
* Created and maintains organization web site: www.wuea.net
* Delegate to coordinating council, region council, MEA & NEA representative assemblies
* Serves on MEA Instruction & Professional Development Commission

President & Founder

Local Future

Nonprofit; Myself Only; Nonprofit Organization Management industry

October 2005 – Present (7 years 8 months) Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

* Designs and directs annual conferences
* Organizes and directs community education events
* Develops and delivers multimedia presentations
* Films, produces & publishes video content
* Designs and maintains organization web sites
* Incorporated organization, drafted bylaws, achieved non-profit 501(c)3 status

Teacher Consultant

Wayland Union Schools

August 1999 – July 2001 (2 years) Wayland, Michigan

* Trained elementary teachers effective teaching techniques
* Organized and led training seminars
* Introduced and taught model math and science lessons
* Facilitated high school Junior Solar Sprint and elementary Space Club
* Updated and aligned science and mathematics curriculum to state benchmarks

Teacher

Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center

Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry

August 1996 – July 1999 (3 years) Allegan, Michigan

* Taught integrated science & math for school-to-work high school program
* Incorporated life skills, journal writing and career exploration
* Integrated computer based lessons including use of the Internet
* Helped design new competency based curriculum and assessments
* Coordinated lessons and design with team from local school district

Teacher

Bear Lake Schools

August 1995 – July 1996 (1 year) Bear Lake, Michigan

Taught courses in Algebra, Geometry, Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, Physical Science, Chemistry; asst. coach for Science Olympiad; asst. coach for Cross Country

Teacher

Wayland Union Schools

August 1994 – July 1995 (1 year) Wayland, Michigan

Taught courses in high school Algebra; asst. coach for Science Olympiad

Teacher

Lakeshore Public Schools

August 1993 – July 1994 (1 year) Stevensville, Michigan

Taught high school courses in pre-calculus, trigonometry, math, computer programming, databases, spreadsheets, and computer literacy

Teacher

Muskegon Public Schools

August 1992 – July 1993 (1 year) Muskegon, Michigan

Taught high school courses in biology, geometry, and physical science

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics

1988 – 1992

Concentrations in Physical Science and Education, Student Teaching at Saline High School and Whitmore Lake High School

Activities and Societies: Triangle Fraternity, Fencing Club, SOS Crisis Center,

Michigan State University

Educational Leadership

Member of Educational Leadership cohort at Michigan State University's Grand Rapids campus.

Independent Coursework
- Macroeconomics
- Sociology
- Film Viewing & Construction
- Persuasive Speaking
- Permaculture Design
- Courage to Lead
- C++ Programming

Michigan Education Association

Region 9 Council President, Legislative Commission, Representative Assembly Delegate
- August 1992 to Present
National Education Association

Resolutions Committee, Representative Assembly Delegate
- August 1992 to Present
Allegan County Education Association

Chairman, Political Action Committee Chair, Screening and Recommending Committee Chair
- July 1999 to July 2007
Wayland Union Education Association

President, Treasurer, Bargaining Team, Screening and Recommending Committee
- August 1999 to Present
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

Renewable Energy Committee member
- 2008 to Present

VAL 2012 - Vision Action Leadership Conference
- November 2011 to November 2012
Team Members: Aaron Wissner, Dr. Steve Keen, Richard Heinberg, Nicole Foss, Julian Lauzzana, Mark Nixon, Catherine Strickland-Beahan, Thomas H. Greco, Guy McPherson, Albert Bates, Stephanie Mills

Conference examining sustainability in the fields of energy, economics, and environment; featuring six national speakers, and four international speakers. Three full days with over 60 participants. Video production of over 20 hours of original content.

Sustainability and Our Local Future
- Local Future Network
- June 20, 2008
Authors: Aaron Wissner

What is sustainability? What does it mean for ourselves, our children, and the future of humanity?

Educator Aaron Wissner explores the concept of sustainability, including a look at Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Hispaniola (Haiti & the Dominican Republic) and Tikopia (of the Solomon Islands).

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teaching, education, internet, history, video editing, economics, energy, environment, future, skiing, sailing, biking, reading, writing, public speaking,

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