Technology Specialist at University of Chicago
Greater Chicago Area
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- 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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- 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
- Education
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- National-Louis University
- Beloit College
- Lake Forest Country Day
- Lake Forest Country Day
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Lucy Gray’s Summary
Lucy is employed by the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Chicago as an education technology specialist.
Prior to her current position, Lucy worked as a primary grade teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and as a middle computer science teacher at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Most recently, she has been a technology coach at the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute.
Lucy's professional interests include multimedia development, assistive technology, global education 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 advice 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
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Technology Specialist
University of Chicago
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2009 — Present (3 months)
Currently serving as an education technology specialist at the Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Chicago.
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Founder
The Global Education Collaborative
(Online Media industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 4 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.
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Advisory Board Member
National Louis University, Technology in Education Program
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Advising the Technology in Education department at National Louis University on issues and trends in the field of educational technology.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Lucy Gray’s Education
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National-Louis University
M.Ed , Technology in Education , 1999 — 2002
Focused on researching professional development resources during this two year program. Discovered how to leverage the web for teaching ideas and resources, conducted qualitative and quantitative research projects, and created multimedia products for use in classrooms.
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Beloit College
B.A , Art History, Elementary Education , 1984 — 1989
-completed student teaching through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest's Urban Education program
- Activities and Societies:
- Rockefeller Foundation/ACM Urban Education Fellowship
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Lake Forest Country Day
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Lake Forest Country Day
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Lucy Gray’s Interests:
tennis, reading, photography, travel, digital media
Lucy Gray’s Honors:
Rochelle Lee Fund awardee, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher
Lucy Gray’s Contact Settings
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