Daniel Gross

Current

Director of IT at Waterford Union High School
Den Leader / Pack Trainer at Pack 324 Den 10
K20 Advisory Council Member at Internet2

Consulting Director at Southeastern Wisconsin Instructional Network Group (SWING)
Consultant at WIRED (Wisconsin's Resources in Educational Partnerships) (Self-employed)

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Past

K20 Advisory Council Executive Committee at Internet2
Internet2 K20 Advisory Committee Member at WiscNet
School Board Member at Waterford Graded School District

Advisory Board Member at Educational Communications Board (ECB)
Technology Coordinator and Teacher at Lac du Flambeau School District
Inside Sales at Gross Automation

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Education

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Cardinal Stritch University
University Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Marquette University High School

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Industry

E-Learning

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Daniel Gross’s Summary

I am currently the Director of IT for Waterford Union High School. I also serve as consulting director for the Southeastern Wisconsin Instructional Network Group (SWING).

In addition to working with K-12 and higher education partners, I also head up the WIRED Partners initiative to get Wisconsin’s Resources in Educational Partnerships: museums, zoos, libraries and other ‘content providers,’ to use today’s communications technology as an effective educational outreach tool.

My background is in both elementary and adult education, and I have been practicing various forms of distance learning since 1976. A creative approach, a zeal for lifelong learning, and my knack for technology come together in programs that ignite learners and produce real ‘technology integration’ skills to take home.

I seek to continue in a leadership position in a highly technical field where I can enhance my skills, redefine cutting edge technology, teach and learn with others, and advance both professionally and financially.

Please inquire about my availability to speak to your group about the future of Educational Communications Technology, and what the classroom of tomorrow might look like. I can also provide customized training to help your executive team present a professional image during electronically assisted meetings such as videoconferences, webconferences, and other digital communication forums.

Daniel Gross’s Specialties:

Videoconferencing of all flavors, especially the application of most all educational communications technologies including webconferencing, streaming, learning management systems and more! More than button pushing, I can help you communicate effectively through technology.

Daniel Gross’s Experience

Director of IT

Waterford Union High School

(Government Agency; Education Management industry)

April 2009 — Present (8 months)

Responsible for network and technology operations, teacher training and integration.
Den Leader / Pack Trainer

Pack 324 Den 10

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)

I'm proud to be working with my son's Cub Scout Den as their Den Leader! I have also taken upon the responsibility of Pack Trainer to help train new leaders and keep families involved. Additionally, I serve as a BALOO/OWL, and have earned my Woodbadge Beads. ("I used to be a Bear...")
K20 Advisory Council Member

Internet2

(Non-Profit; Computer Networking industry)

August 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)

The Council seeks to bring leaders together to promote sharing between the SEGP programs, and other Internet2 Working Groups and Initiatives. As part of the Council, we are invited to attend Internet2 member meetings and help to disseminate information in our home states.
Consulting Director

Southeastern Wisconsin Instructional Network Group (SWING)

(Government Agency; Education Management industry)

September 1999 — Present (10 years 3 months)

I manage the distance learning efforts (videoconferencing (ITV), learning management systems, streaming, webconferencing, Web2.0, Social Networking and more) for public and private K-12 school districts, public and private colleges and universities, public libraries, and other content providers including museums, zoos, hospital health education programs, fire departments and other educational technology users in the 5 counties of Southeastern Wisconsin (Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties). In July of 2009 my title changed from Executive Director, to Consulting Director, as I took another full time position to continue to challenge myself in new ways.
Consultant
WIRED (Wisconsin's Resources in Educational Partnerships) (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

1999 — Present (10 years )

I provide communications technology support to educational entities worldwide that need to communicate with the formal education system and one another. This includes PK20 institutions, libraries, museums, zoos and other organizations seeking to communicate through technology. Support includes technology design and deployment, training and staff development, and the promotion of programming and long term support to project success. Drawing upon the best of 10 years of e-Learning and Distance Education experience, as well as formal educational training as both a K-12 and Adult Educator, I will help you create a creative and exciting outreach and training program!
I am a competent and interesting speaker, and have been hired to keynote for large (700 person plus) conferences, as well as smaller group workshops and seminars.
K20 Advisory Council Executive Committee

Internet2

(Non-Profit; Computer Networking industry)

July 2007 — June 2009 (2 years )

This is a peer elected position that meets at least monthly with other Executive Committee members to plan the direction of the Advisory Council, including planning for Membership Meetings and other special events, policy sessions, etc.
Internet2 K20 Advisory Committee Member

WiscNet

(Educational Institution; Internet industry)

July 2004 — June 2009 (5 years )

WiscNet, a branch of the University of Wisconsin, is the Internet 2 ISP available to K-12 schools and other governmental agencies. The advisory committee will help decide what products and services to develop for the educational market, and how best to deploy and advertise them.

I participated in national planning sessions, conference calls, national conferences, hosted webinars and was part of a web resource subcommittee.

In 2005, we started a Wisconsin K20 Workgroup to shadow the work of the national workgroup. In April 2006 I was elected co-chair of this working group in our first election.
School Board Member

Waterford Graded School District

(Government Agency; Education Management industry)

April 2006 — April 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Served a one year term as a publicly elected official on a local school board.
Advisory Board Member

Educational Communications Board (ECB)

(Broadcast Media industry)

June 2004 — May 2005 (1 year )

I was working with the ECB on development of the "Teaching Through Technology" series which ran on Wisconsin Public Television and syndicated throughout the country. This program ran for approximately 8 years and showcased some of the best practices in using communications technology in the classroom.

Two of the episodes focused on different programs I was involved in. One early on, and one late in the series.
Technology Coordinator and Teacher

Lac du Flambeau School District

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

1994 — 1998 (4 years )

In addition to teaching over 500 students K-8 in a computer and technology classroom, I also provided first responder technology support and network administration to the district. (Over 300 nodes.) Lac du Flambeau is a small rural community in Northern Wisconsin where I also provided in-home technology support to dozens of local residents and tribal officers.
Inside Sales

Gross Automation

(Privately Held; Industrial Automation industry)

1991 — 1993 (2 years )

Formerly known as RJ Gross & Associates, I provided inside sales and logistics support to a small and growing family business.

Daniel Gross’s Education

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

MS , Adult Education , 2003 — 2005
Cardinal Stritch University

BA , Education , 1990 — 1994
University Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Engineering July 1988 — December 1989

Activities and Societies:

Swimming, International Studies (hosting students)
Marquette University High School

high school 1984 — 1988