Computer Science Executive Assistant

Karen Bracht North** Patti Lynn LaneHouston, Texas ***********@**.****.*******://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/knorth/

Professional Experience

Houston I.S.D., Teacher - computer science, technology systems; Campus Educational Technologist

Alief I.S.D., Teacher mathematics, computer science, web

mastering, business

Fort Bend I.S.D., Teacher mathematics, computer science

Prentice Hall, Consultant text book presenter

Dr. Mavis Kelsey, Secretary, bookkeeper, programmer

Underwood-Neuhaus Brokerage Firm, Registered executive assistant, statistician

Professional Preparation

Texas Teacher Certificate - Mathematics, Computer Information Systems, Basic Business

SBEC Master Teacher Technologist (MTT) Certification

HISD Campus Educational Technologist (CET), Campus Curriculum Integration Technologist (CCIT)

Gifted and Talented Certification - pre-AP math

University of Houston, Master of Education

University of Texas, B.A.- Mathematics

Rice University, NSF TeachScheme Project

Rice University, CRPC GirlTech Workshop

Rice University, Math/Computational Science Workshop

Additional Professional Activities

State Board of Educator Certification - Professional Development Standards Committee

Statewide TEKS/WECM Articulation Committee for Computer Science and Computer Information Systems

International Conference on Math/Science Education:

Using Programming to Teach Algebra

AP College Board contributing writer:

Supporting Girls in Computer Science by Programming with Graphics

The "Write" Tool for Introductory CS Courses

National AP Conference Presenter, Pre-AP Math and Computer Science

Houston A+ Challenge Fondren Reforming Schools Summer Institute Presenter

American Association of University Women, Expanding Your Horizons Conference, Presenter

Texas Computer Education Association, state and region conference presenter

TCEA Computer Science Special Interest Group, president,

vice-president, webmaster

State Technology Application Computer Science TEKS, writer

West Publishing Company, C++ textbook editor

District Educational Improvement Council, site based decision making committee

School committees: SDMC, ProGrad, technology, goals 2000 grant, insurance,

calendar

Crisis Prevention Institute, Teacher as Counselor Student Assistance Program

Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Tools for Accountability evaluator

Annenberg Critical Friends Group Leader

Fund for Teachers 2004 Grant winner

Houston A+ Challenge Teacher as a Researcher 2004-6 Grant winner

Community Activities

Technology Ambassadors, Westside Techs and Investment Club sponsor

Leo Lion s Club Sponsor

Alief Youth Corp Elsik sponsor

Alief Super Neighborhood Council, sponsored by Mayor Brown, City of

Houston

Alief Community Association, board of directors, treasurer, webmaster

ACA Co-chair Education Committee, planner educational forums, Mayor s Brunch

Keep Houston Beautiful commissioner and education committee member

La Leche League, parent educator

Amateur Radio License, KD5EMH

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