Reannah Sartoris
[email protected]
EXPERIENCE
Project Manager: Artificial Intelligence, Capistrano Unified School District, San Juan Capistrano, CA, August 2022 - Present
Technology Coach, Educational Technology, Capistrano Unified School District, San Juan Capistrano, CA, August 2021 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Department of Education, Westcliff University, April 2018 - present
Site Teaching Assistant Principal for Technology, Newhart Middle School, CUSD, February 2019 - July 2021
EDUCATION
Administrative Credential, Orange County Department of Education, May 2023
Certificate, Exercising Leadership, Harvard University, March 2023
Masters Degree, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, May 2015
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Bachelors Degree, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
AI in OC: How artificial intelligence may impact the future educational landscape here and beyond, Parenting OC article interview, Orange County, CA, June 2023
Interviewed and quoted in this article about how our district initially addressed artificial intelligence in education.
Computer Using Educators Conference, Co-Presenter, Palm Springs, CA, March 2023
Presentation: Strengthening PLCs with Canvas’ Mastery Connect.
Educating for Careers Conference, Co-Presenter, Sacramento, CA, February 2023
Presentation: iCan - Elementary CTE Integration. We explained how we used custom iCan instructional kits designed for elementary teachers to deliver embedded CTE content within the four core subject areas. I also explained how I developed the branding for the program and facilitated organization throughout the implementation.
TESOL Program Promotional Workshop, Presenter, Virtual: to Moscow, Russia, July 2020
Presentation: Online Assessment in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
CUSD Professional Learning Playground, Presenter, February 2019
Designed a technology workshop sharing how to use creative slide strategies and resources such as Pear Deck and Slidescarnival.
California Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) Conference, Presenter, San Diego, California, March 2015
Presentation topic: "Aurasma: Bring Your Classroom to Life!” - shared how to bring virtual and augmented reality into classrooms.
CATESOL Conference, Co-Presenter, San Diego, California, March 2015
Presentation topic: "Top Ten Tech Tools for Teaching"
"5 Easy Tips for Integrating Technology in Your Classroom" Author, [article]. Edutopia.org, July 2014
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Girls in Tech, Member, April 2022 - Present
Girls in Tech is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the gender gap in technology.
Pi Lambda Theta, International Honor Society in Education, Member, 2014 - Present
SAFE Africa, Board Member, Technology & Social Media Coordinator, 2012 - 2014
Charity organization dedicated to supporting education, teacher training, and the charitable needs of Malawi, Africa. As part of this organization, I traveled to Blantyre, Malawi to facilitate teacher training in July 2006.
Project Manager: Artificial Intelligence, Capistrano Unified School District, San Juan Capistrano, CA, August 2022 - Present
- Developed a district-wide implementation plan addressing the timeline, development, and future impact of artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
- Created an AI Task Force for all stakeholders
- Developed AI Training modules and led trainings for all staff members.
Technology Coach, Educational Technology, Capistrano Unified School District, San Juan Capistrano, CA, August 2021 - Present
- Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) with directorial duties. I create and conduct district-wide professional development and support educational technology programs used to promote technology integration and accessibility for over 3000 staff members and 42,000 students.
- Develop and implement programs that promote the effective and innovative use of technologies across the curriculum and administrative offices.
- Manage multiple projects and staff to provide training and implementation for all staff and students.
- Collaborate with all technology partners and vendors to support training and sustainability of educational technology programs across all school sites.
- Research and present new findings on generative AI to district-wide administrators and instructional leadership teams.
- Coordinate collaborations between departments to facilitate implementation for each project.
- Utilize multiple organizational tools such as Asana, to keep projects on task, set priorities, and maintain budget and timelines.
- Social media manager.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Education, Westcliff University, April 2018 - present
- Design and teach a variety of courses, including Educational Technology, Methods in Teaching, and teacher preparation courses in the B.A. of Education and M.A. in TESOL programs.
- Member of the 2023 SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) assessment team to analyze the current effectiveness of the Bachelor of Education program, including effective use of technology and instructional practices.
- Presented a virtual workshop on online assessment for teachers and administrators in Moscow, Russia (July 2020).
Site Teaching Assistant Principal for Technology, Newhart Middle School, CUSD, February 2019 - July 2021
- Provided training and technological support to school-wide administrators and staff to promote the implementation and effective use of technology across the curriculum.
EDUCATION
Administrative Credential, Orange County Department of Education, May 2023
Certificate, Exercising Leadership, Harvard University, March 2023
Masters Degree, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, May 2015
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Bachelors Degree, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 2001
Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts and Sciences
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
AI in OC: How artificial intelligence may impact the future educational landscape here and beyond, Parenting OC article interview, Orange County, CA, June 2023
Interviewed and quoted in this article about how our district initially addressed artificial intelligence in education.
Computer Using Educators Conference, Co-Presenter, Palm Springs, CA, March 2023
Presentation: Strengthening PLCs with Canvas’ Mastery Connect.
Educating for Careers Conference, Co-Presenter, Sacramento, CA, February 2023
Presentation: iCan - Elementary CTE Integration. We explained how we used custom iCan instructional kits designed for elementary teachers to deliver embedded CTE content within the four core subject areas. I also explained how I developed the branding for the program and facilitated organization throughout the implementation.
TESOL Program Promotional Workshop, Presenter, Virtual: to Moscow, Russia, July 2020
Presentation: Online Assessment in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
CUSD Professional Learning Playground, Presenter, February 2019
Designed a technology workshop sharing how to use creative slide strategies and resources such as Pear Deck and Slidescarnival.
California Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) Conference, Presenter, San Diego, California, March 2015
Presentation topic: "Aurasma: Bring Your Classroom to Life!” - shared how to bring virtual and augmented reality into classrooms.
CATESOL Conference, Co-Presenter, San Diego, California, March 2015
Presentation topic: "Top Ten Tech Tools for Teaching"
"5 Easy Tips for Integrating Technology in Your Classroom" Author, [article]. Edutopia.org, July 2014
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Girls in Tech, Member, April 2022 - Present
Girls in Tech is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the gender gap in technology.
Pi Lambda Theta, International Honor Society in Education, Member, 2014 - Present
SAFE Africa, Board Member, Technology & Social Media Coordinator, 2012 - 2014
Charity organization dedicated to supporting education, teacher training, and the charitable needs of Malawi, Africa. As part of this organization, I traveled to Blantyre, Malawi to facilitate teacher training in July 2006.