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The following is an list of individuals I have worked with during my career that would speak to my professional capacities and/or personal character.

Julie Chisholm Director - Computers and Writing University of Houston Writing Center 211 Agnes Arnold Hall Houston, TX 77204-3059 713-743-2722 kaui@uh.edu	Julie Chisholm earned a Ph.D. in English literature and creative writing at the University of Houston, where she received the 2000 James A. Michener Award for Poetry. She has written a textbook, Wired for College: A Student Guide to Computer-Assisted Learning & WebCT (Prentice Hall, 2004) Dr. Chisholm specializes in technology and pedagogy at the Writing Center. I have worked closely with Julie on several innovative technology projects in a variety of departments at the University of Houston over the past two years. I presented with her at the Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR) conference in Austin TX, November 19-22, 2003 (Topic: Technology for Intercultural Research and Educational Collaboration)
Chris Dede Wirth Professor of Learning Technologies Chair, Technology in Education Program Harvard Graduate School of Education 323 Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)495.3839 chris_dede@harvard.edu	Chris' fundamental interest is the expanded human capabilities for knowledge creation, sharing, and mastery that emerging technologies enable. His teaching models the use of information technology to distribute and orchestrate learning across space, time, and multiple interactive media. His research spans emerging technologies for learning, infusing technology into large-scale educational improvement initiatives, policy formulation and analysis, and leadership in educational innovation. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Dede in connection with a Joyce Foundation funded research project for teacher professional development and distance mentoring.
Aric Wood Project Management Director Intuit, INC. 1580 Star Way Reno, NV 89511 (775)813.5207 Aric_Wood@intuit.com	Aric is a Harvard Business School graduate, sits on the Engineering School's Board of Directors at the University of Nevada, Reno, and has worked with various Silicon Valley technology companies. He currently works for Intuit Inc., (markers of TurboTax, Quickbooks, Quicken, and other business software management applications). I have worked with him on early instructional delivery and instructional design planning for a system-wide distance education program being proposed for the University of Nevada, Reno.
Patrick McKercher Knowledge Web project manager Instructor, Writing Department Office 125, College Eight University of California, Santa Cruz (831)459.2083 or (831)459.3516 - messages pat13@dslextreme.com or pmmckerc@ucsc.edu	Patrick leads the overall development and operation of the Knowledge Web project. He teaches courses in writing, technology, and the environment at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He serves on several educational technology advisory boards and has long been involved in using technology for outreach to public schools—particularly through the investigation of virtual reality spaces for educational exploration, collaboration, and mentoring. I have worked in association with Patrick on several projects related to involvement with the Knowledge Web and other innovative educational technology projects.
Heather Bigley Writing Coordinator, College of Technology Instructor University of Houston T2 399 4800 Calhoun Road Houston, TX 77204 (713)743.4156 hkbigley@Central.UH.EDU	Heather is the Program Coordinator for Writing and Technology in the College of Technology at the University of Houston. We have worked together for the past several months implementing a pilot course that uses multi user virtual technology (MUVE) to create online environments that simulate real world contexts for students in her Technical Communications course. We have finished the first Spring course and Heather has contracted us to develop this course further, offering two courses during the summer session. Her department has also requested that we develop plans for additional course seminars in the Fall of 2004.
Tom Johnson Kaleva Norman Dickson School District 4400 North High Bridge Road Brethren, MI 49619 (231)477.5353 tjohnson@manistee.org	Tom is the Technology Coordinator for Kaleva Norman Dickson School District. He has been a recognized educational technology innovator and facilitator in the state of Michigan. I worked closely with Tom on many projects while employed by the KND School District. KND was awarded over 2 million dollars in grant funding to implement federal and state Technology Innovation Challenge Grants. We were chosen as one of a select number of schools in the state to model the use of wireless laptops for all secondary students. In the three years I worked at KND many of these grants were shaped on instructional practices being modeled in my classroom. Through these grants I was responsible for instructional design, professional development, and technology integration support services, and resource development in various capacities throughout the district.
Wayne Bernier, High School Principal Kaleva Norman Dickson School District 4400 North High Bridge Road Brethren, MI 49619 (231)477.5353 bernier@manistee.org	Wayne was my supervising administrator at Brethren High School. He has been an educator and school administrator for more that 30 years. Wayne was a strong supporter of the technology integration efforts I regularly piloted while at KND. He was cooperative in allowing me conduct action research as our school pioneered the implementation and use of technologies to enhance student's core competencies and facilitate professional development related to educational technologies.
Deb Crandell Instructor Director, Academic Service Learning Kaleva Norman Dickson School District 4400 North High Bridge Road Brethren, MI 49619 (231)477.5353 crandell@manistee.org	Deb was a colleague at Kaleva Norman Dickson. She teaches Art classes at KND and is also the coordinator of the Academic Service Learning program at KND. Her service learning program has been repeatedly honored by state and national Academic Service Learning organizations for its innovative leadership. I worked closely with Deb in my last year at KND as we designed and team taught a cross-curricular (Government/Art) course that involved the use of innovative online technologies to collaborate with schools in Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Italy. We also worked on the Virtual International Art Park project that was based on the Michigan Legacy Art Park and her connections to it through the Academic Service Learning program. The thrust of this project was to use art and technology to facilitate core competencies across the school curriculum.