Lucy Gray

Current

Technology Specialist at University of Chicago
Founder at The Global Education Collaborative
Advisory Board Member at National Louis University, Technology in Education Program

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Past

Lead Technology Coach at University of Chicago Urban Education Institute
Middle School Computer Science Teacher at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Teacher at Chicago Public Schools

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Education

National-Louis University
Beloit College
Lake Forest Country Day

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Industry

Primary/Secondary Education

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Lucy Gray’s Summary

As an educational technology specialist at the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education, Lucy advises curriculum developers, researchers, and direct service providers on the most current developments in educational technology and on applications of this technology for all facets of the Center's work. She also provides technology-focused professional development and coaching to teachers and schools in support of their implementation of Everyday Mathematics and Science Companion curriculum materials. In addition to her work with CEMSE, Lucy is an adjunct faculty member in the Technology in Education Program at National Louis University.

Before joining CEMSE, Lucy served as the lead technology coach at the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute. She also has taught middle school computer science at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and worked as a primary grade level educator in Chicago Public Schools.

Lucy's varied professional interests include digital equity issues, global education, multimedia development, and the incorporation of social media technologies in educational settings. Lucy often covers these topics in her posts to the Infinite Thinking Machine, a group weblog sponsored by WestEd and Google. In recent years, she has been appointed an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Teacher.

Lucy is available as an education consultant. She is a seasoned conference and workshop presenter, and has developed curriculum materials as an independent contractor for both Apple Inc. and Google Inc. Additionally, Lucy can provide social media marketing guidance to business owners and non-profit organizations.

Lucy Gray’s Specialties:

21st century skills and general technology integration into academic subject matter including the use of iLife software, Google tools and Web 2.0 applications in classroom settings, social media marketing

Lucy Gray’s Experience

Technology Specialist

University of Chicago

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

May 2009 — Present (7 months)

Currently serving as an education technology specialist at the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Chicago.
Founder

The Global Education Collaborative

(Online Media industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)

Created and maintain a social network for 1700+ educators involved or interested in global education initiatives. Responsible for designing this space, moderating membership, adding content, and recruiting organizations and individuals to join the cause.
Advisory Board Member

National Louis University, Technology in Education Program

(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

January 2007 — Present (2 years 11 months)

Advising the Technology in Education department at National Louis University on issues and trends in the field of educational technology.
Lead Technology Coach

University of Chicago Urban Education Institute

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

June 2007 — May 2009 (2 years )

Repsonsible for supportting technology integration activities in a K-5 charter school in addition to developing and implementing a technology professional development program for teachers in four charter schools.
Middle School Computer Science Teacher

University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

August 2000 — June 2007 (6 years 11 months)

Taught computer science to middle school students at a private school on the University of Chicago campus. Responsible for developing middle school curriculum, supporting teachers in their use of technology, and organizing a middle school tech committee. Instituted programs for students such as the National Geographic Geobee, the GenYES afterschool program, and School Night at the Apple Store.
Teacher

Chicago Public Schools

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)

August 1990 — June 1998 (7 years 11 months)

Taught primary grade levels in two urban public schools.

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Lucy Gray’s Websites:

Lucy Gray’s Groups:

International Society for Technology in Education, Illinois Computing Educators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Google Teacher Academy, Infinite Thinking Machine, Apple Distinguished Educators