Instructional Technology Coordinator at University School of Milwaukee
Greater Milwaukee Area
- Current
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- Instructional Technology Coordinator at University School of Milwaukee
- Past
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- School Technology Coordinator-Hartford Avenue School at Milwaukee Public Schools
- Computer Lab Teacher-38th Street School at Milwaukee Public Schools
- Classroom Teacher-Townsend Street School at Milwaukee Public Schools
- Education
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- Cardinal Stritch University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
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- Industry
- Primary/Secondary Education
- Websites
Matt Montagne’s Summary
Currently serve as the middle school instructional technology coordinator, where I teach elective classes, provide leadership for the effective use of technology, and work with faculty members to assist them with embedding technology in the curriculum.
Currently working with our school community to make our campus WiFi friendly. This will allow patrons to use their own personal WiFi capable computing devices while on campus, which will take pressure off our existing school owned resources and give our students better access to 21st century learning tools.
Demonstrated leadership in the area of sustainable and "green" computing. Faculty adviser for the school-wide "Environmental Action Team," which has been pivotal in raising awareness and implementing new practices dealing with environmental sustainability and awareness in our school.
Attended the 2007 National Solar Power Conference in Long Beach, CA as the recipient of an educator grant award from our local utility company. Part of a small group of parents, educators and administrators who are building a case for the installation of a clean energy solar photovoltaic system on our campus.
Currently a member of the Webcast Academy's class of 2.4-in this professional development experience I work with people from all over the world to learn about the process of producing and facilitating webcasts.
Active faculty member in many aspects of student life. Serve as a faculty adviser for two clubs (Environmental Action Team and the Middle School Online Morning News show) and regularly attend student retreats (8th grade Washington DC trip, overnight camping retreats, etc).
Regular attendee of national conferences and virtual learning conferences. Committed to sustained, ongoing learning and professional development. Extremely active in online global networking, collaboration and learning experiences.
Matt Montagne’s Specialties:
21st century learning and literacies, constructivist student-centered learning, global education, web 2.0 tools and the classroom, parent education, faculty professional development, technology elective classes, school technology leadership and vision, synchronous and asynchronous professional development facilitator
Matt Montagne’s Experience
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Instructional Technology Coordinator
University School of Milwaukee
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2001 — Present (8 years 4 months)
Assist faculty members in all aspects of software/hardware technology integration into the curriculum
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators and parents
Teach computer science and elective courses to students in grades 5-8
Serve on the school technology committee; help set policy, goals and vision for the use of instructional technology in the school
Installed several of the school's early classroom A/V multimedia systems.
Co-facilitator of a sustained parent education program on Web 2.0 applications -
School Technology Coordinator-Hartford Avenue School
Milwaukee Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 2000 — August 2001 (1 year 1 month)
Oversaw the installation of the building's LAN installation and connection to the district's WAN/Internet services
Created a physical network that permitted temporary network connectivity and wireless services to over 100 desktops and a mobile learning lab of 30 notebooks
Provided direction and leadership in the installation of the first permanently installed classroom presentation systems in regular classrooms
Conducted training workshops on technology integration in the curriculum -
Computer Lab Teacher-38th Street School
Milwaukee Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 1998 — August 2000 (2 years 1 month)
Taught applications classes to students in kindergarten through sixth grade
Oversaw the installation of the school's LAN installation and connection to the distric WAN
Served as chair of the school's technology policy committee
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Classroom Teacher-Townsend Street School
Milwaukee Public Schools
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)
August 1994 — August 1997 (3 years 1 month)
Taught core subjects in a self-contained elementary classroom
Served on the school's technology committee
Participated in the nationally broadcast PBS "Mathline" series teaching a unit on fractions. Was invited to New York University on an Honorarium to host a discussion on this lesson.
Matt Montagne’s Education
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Cardinal Stritch University
MS , Computer Science , 1998 — 2008
MS-Computer Science Degree in progress. 2 credit capstone class needed to graduate.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS , Psychology, Education , 1988 — 1994
Additional Information
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Matt Montagne’s Interests:
Professional online networking, reading, environmental awareness, running (finisher of 10 marathons), computers, Web 2.0 apps, bicycling, gardening, backpacking, sea kayaking
Matt Montagne’s Groups:
National Council for the Social Studies, Lake Michigan Area Independent School Technology Coordinators (LMAIS)
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