Instructional Technology Professional Development Coordinator at Memphis City Schools
Greater Memphis Area
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- Instructional Technology Professional Development Coordinator at Memphis City Schools
- Past
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- Educational Technology Specialist/Coach at Memphis City Schools
- Technology Coordinator - Crump Elementary School at Memphis City Schools
- Teacher/Trainer - Teaching & Learning Academy at Memphis City Schools
- Teacher/Network Coordinator - LaRose Elementary School at Memphis City Schools
- Education
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- The University of Memphis
- Rhodes College
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Jason Parrish’s Summary
To work with educators to enhance student learning through the integration of technology with classroom instruction and assessment.
Jason Parrish’s Specialties:
Technology Integration, Internet Search, Web 2.0 Tools, Blogging, Podcasting
Jason Parrish’s Experience
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Instructional Technology Professional Development Coordinator
Memphis City Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
November 2007 — Present (1 year 2 months)
• Presented job embedded technology integration staff development sessions at district schools (individual, small group and whole faculty)
• Provided remote professional development through podcasts, online video, and email consultations
• Co-Managed Professional Development Management System
• Coordinated and assisted Educational Technology Specialists
• Collaborated with colleagues cross platform in integrating Technology resources into their professional development offerings
• Assisted in the management of district technology resources such as Learning Village, United Streaming, netTrekker, Mediasite and others.
• Utilized and leveraged Web 2.0 resources to facilitate teacher training and student achievement -
Educational Technology Specialist/Coach
Memphis City Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
September 2004 — November 2007 (3 years 3 months)
•Presented job embedded technology integration staff development sessions at district schools (individual, small group and whole faculty)
•Advised school administrators on technology issues
•Presented technology integration staff development sessions at Teaching and Learning Academy
•Provided remote professional development through podcasts, online video, and email consultations -
Technology Coordinator - Crump Elementary School
Memphis City Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
August 2000 — September 2004 (4 years 2 months)
•Taught technology integration lessons to K-5 students
•Facilitated projects integrating technology with K-5 classes
•Presented technology integration staff development sessions
•Evaluated and purchased computer equipment and software
•Created and maintained school website
•Provided assistance in locating and employing curricular resources involving technology
•Installed and maintained computers and servers as well as administered the Local Area Network
•Desktop published a variety of documents, forms, newsletters, and graphs for school use -
Teacher/Trainer - Teaching & Learning Academy
Memphis City Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
October 1999 — September 2004 (5 years)
•Presented after school and summer technology integration staff development sessions
•Assisted and advised Staff Development Coordinators on course offerings, development and software selection -
Teacher/Network Coordinator - LaRose Elementary School
Memphis City Schools
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Education Management industry)
August 1994 — July 2000 (6 years)
•Prepared and presented instruction in a variety of subjects
•Addressed various learner styles and intelligences
•Developed concept-based units integrating technology across the curriculum
•Created and maintained school website
•Evaluated and advised Administrator on technology purchases
•Offered technology staff development
Jason Parrish’s Education
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The University of Memphis
M.S. ED, Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (ICL), 1994 — 1996
DeWitt-Wallace Readers Digest Pathways To Teaching Scholar
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Rhodes College
B.A., History, Education, 1987 — 1991
Outstanding Education Student Award, 1990-91
- Activities and Societies:
- President, Phi Alpha Theta, Rhodes College Chapter
Additional Information
Jason Parrish’s Websites:
Jason Parrish’s Interests:
Web 2.0, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
Jason Parrish’s Groups:
ISTE
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K12Tech -
Education Technology Professionals
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Technology Integration in Education -
Edubloggers
Jason Parrish’s Honors:
Fellow, Teaching and Learning Academy (2004)
Presenter, Memphis City Schools Technology Conference (various years)
Presenter, Memphis City Schools Computer Teachers In-service (2004-2008)
Presenter, Memphis City Schools New Teacher Orientation (2008)
Presenter, Memphis City Schools ESP In-Service (2007)
Jason Parrish’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
