JUDY BOWLING
EDUCATIONWayne State University, Detroit, Michigan - August 2006
Master of Arts Major: Library and Information Science Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan - June 1995 Master of Arts Major: Educational Technology Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan - April 1990 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Major: Mathematics Minor: Social Sciences Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan - May 2011 Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy EXPERIENCEInstructional Technology & Library Consultant • 2017-2021, 2022-present
Wayne RESA Provide support and professional development to educators in Wayne County focused on the effective use of instructional technology in the classroom. Share and model strategies to shift instructional practices using technology. Collaborate with members of the Instructional Technology Leaders, Library Media Leaders, Virtual Academy Leaders, and the Educational Services department on how best to support district/department initiatives. Lead the Maker Movement in Wayne County through professional learning opportunities and the sharing of STEM and maker materials. Lead the Library Media Leaders and the Destiny Users Groups in using research and best practices to promote 21st century skills into teaching and learning. Serve as the Follett Destiny project manager for the Wayne County Follett Destiny consortium. Media & Technology Coordinator • 2021-2022
Livonia Public Schools School District Provide leadership in the development, implementation, coordination, and support of the district’s vision for instructional technology and library media centers. Identify needs and plan professional learning opportunities that enhance the integration of technology throughout the curriculum, promote the effective use of instructional technology throughout the schools, and leads to innovative teaching strategies. |
Media Specialist, Cooper Upper Elementary • 2005-2017
Livonia Public Schools School District
Taught students information literacy and 21st century skills. Facilitated student learning and innovation through Genius Hour. Created, implemented and managed the school Makerspace, which provided students the opportunity to make, tinker and explore STEAM content. Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum. Responsible for all aspects of operating a library media center, including management, budgeting, collection development, and administration. Maintained the school and media center websites. Maintained all social media sites for the school. Facilitated a technology team, tech lunches, student blog and tech clubs, annual Battle of the Books, March is Reading Month, and two book fairs per year. Served as a member of the School Improvement Team and the Leader in Me Lighthouse Team. Served as a member of the District Technology Committee, the District Distance Learning Committee, and the District Professional Development Bond Team. Coordinated the keynote speakers and presenters for the annual district technology conference, Level Up LPS. Provided staff professional development.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Madonna University • 2012-2016
Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan
Taught the Interactive Computer Applications in Literacy Education course to graduate students in a blended learning environment utilizing Blackboard.
Third Grade Teacher, Hayes Elementary • 2001-2005
Livonia Public Schools School District
Taught all academic subject areas. Served as the technology team facilitator who was responsible for staff professional development. Maintained the school and my classroom websites.
Technology Specialist, Curriculum Department, Central Office • 1997-2003
Livonia Public Schools School District
Developed district-wide technology training and professional development. Provided direct training and follow-up support to staff in the effective use of instructional and information technology. Created user guides and training manuals. Developed lessons for use in the classroom. Assisted with software and hardware selection. Assisted with hardware and software installations and troubleshooting.
Fifth Grade Teacher, Grant Elementary • 1991-1997
Livonia Public Schools School District
Taught all academic subject areas. Served as the technology team facilitator, math/science curriculum representative, and student council advisor. Created two science modules for Livonia Public Schools school district (plants and weathering) and trained all fifth grade teachers on their implementation.
Livonia Public Schools School District
Taught students information literacy and 21st century skills. Facilitated student learning and innovation through Genius Hour. Created, implemented and managed the school Makerspace, which provided students the opportunity to make, tinker and explore STEAM content. Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum. Responsible for all aspects of operating a library media center, including management, budgeting, collection development, and administration. Maintained the school and media center websites. Maintained all social media sites for the school. Facilitated a technology team, tech lunches, student blog and tech clubs, annual Battle of the Books, March is Reading Month, and two book fairs per year. Served as a member of the School Improvement Team and the Leader in Me Lighthouse Team. Served as a member of the District Technology Committee, the District Distance Learning Committee, and the District Professional Development Bond Team. Coordinated the keynote speakers and presenters for the annual district technology conference, Level Up LPS. Provided staff professional development.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Madonna University • 2012-2016
Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan
Taught the Interactive Computer Applications in Literacy Education course to graduate students in a blended learning environment utilizing Blackboard.
Third Grade Teacher, Hayes Elementary • 2001-2005
Livonia Public Schools School District
Taught all academic subject areas. Served as the technology team facilitator who was responsible for staff professional development. Maintained the school and my classroom websites.
Technology Specialist, Curriculum Department, Central Office • 1997-2003
Livonia Public Schools School District
Developed district-wide technology training and professional development. Provided direct training and follow-up support to staff in the effective use of instructional and information technology. Created user guides and training manuals. Developed lessons for use in the classroom. Assisted with software and hardware selection. Assisted with hardware and software installations and troubleshooting.
Fifth Grade Teacher, Grant Elementary • 1991-1997
Livonia Public Schools School District
Taught all academic subject areas. Served as the technology team facilitator, math/science curriculum representative, and student council advisor. Created two science modules for Livonia Public Schools school district (plants and weathering) and trained all fifth grade teachers on their implementation.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- Promoting STEM Through Literature, Maker-STEM Summit, CS for MI, and MACUL, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Inspiring Playful Writing Through Tinkering, MACUL, 2023
- Using Digital Tools to Present SEL, MACUL, 2023
- Connecting Students Virtually With Text, 2021
- Readers and Writers are Makers, 2021
- Maker Centered Learning Series: Making It Real, Making Spaces for Learning, Digital Creations, Design Thinking, 3D Printing, Making It Integrated - 2020-2021
- 4C Ways to Engage Your Students, 2020
- Getting Started With Google Classroom, 2020
- Every Child an Author With Book Creator, 2020
- Media Literacy, Fake or Real, 2020
- Flipgrid: Lifting Voices, 2020
- Coding the New Literacy, 2019
- Creative Writing Using Random Writing Prompts, 2019
- Using Technology to Enhance Learning in Your K-5 Social Studies Classroom, 2019
- Using Technology to Enhance Learning in Your 6-12 Social Studies Classroom, 2019
- HyperDocs, Transform Your Teaching, 2018
- Access Quality Resources to Support Literacy and Learning in Your Classroom, 2018
- Design Thinking and Making, 2018
- Tell Your Story With Google Sites, 2018
- Enhance Instruction With Google Slides, 2018
- Utilizing Technology to Enhance Writing - 2018, 2019, 2020
- Expanding Your PLC & Embracing Change with Twitter, 2018
- Promoting STEM Through Literature, Maker Summit, 2018
- Design Thinking, ITL and LML Joint Technology Day, 2018
- Coding, ITL and LML Joint Technology Day, 2018
- Digital Media, ITL and LML Joint Technology Day, 2018
- Google Drawings: Make Your Thinking Visible, ITL and LML Joint Technology Day, 2018
- Using Google in Your Health & PE Classes, 2018
- Maker Centered Learning, 2018
- Beyond Slides, Teacher Leadership Academy, 2018
- Introduction to MeL and Fake News, 2018
- Video Streaming, Engaging Learners with Video, 2017
- Breakout EDU, ITL and LML Joint Technology Day, 2017
- Saving and Sharing Resources, Mel-Nap Technopalooza, 2017
- Makerspace Mindset, Level Up LPS Conference, 2016
- MakerSpace Mindset, EdCamp, Schoolcraft College, 2016
- Tweet Time – Using Twitter for Professional Development, Level Up LPS Conference, 2015
- Boost Your Productivity With Chrome Apps and Extensions, Level Up LPS Conference, 2015
- Beyond the Walls of Your Classroom, Level Up LPS Conference, 2015
- What’s Your Digital Story, EdCamp, Schoolcraft College, 2015
- Augment Your Student’s Reality and Digital Stories, Level Up LPS Conference, 2014
- What’s Your Digital Story Webinar, 4T Virtual Conference, 2014
- Engage Your Learners with Digital Storytelling, Galileo Learning Summit, 2013
- iPads in the Classroom, LivCamp, Livonia Public Schools, 2012
- Creating Comics, LivCamp, Livonia Public Schools, 2012
- Learn on the Go, Summer Institute, 2012
- Literacy 2.0, Tech Expo, Livonia Public Schools, 2010
- Bowling, J. (2010). Be a Book Critic. MACUL Journal, 31(1), 18–19.
- Literacy 2.0: Be a Book Critic, MACUL Conference, 2010
- Creating Non-Fiction Graphic Novels Using Comic Life, Tech Expo, Livonia Public Schools, 2009
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, GRANTS, AND AWARDS
- ISTE Certified
- Book Creator Author Certified
- Maker Ed Making Spaces Regional Hub Partner
- Google Level 1 Certified
- MACUL SIG Create Steering Committee Member
- MAME Region 20 Representative
- REMC Maker Summit Planning Committee - 2018-2019
- Galileo Teacher Leadership Alumni Board Member • 2012-present
- EdCamp Schoolcraft Planning Committee • 2015-2019
- Meemic Foundation Grant Recipient, 2016
- Scholastic Libraries Transformation Award Winner, 2016
- Livonia Public Schools Foundation Grant Award Recipient, 2015
- Livonia Upper Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2014-2015
- 4T Virtual Conference Featured Speaker, 2014
- Livonia Public Schools Foundation Grant Award Recipient, 2013
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) We the People Bookshelf, 2010
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) We the People Bookshelf, 2009
- MACUL Grant Award Recipient, 2009
- Best Buy Teach Award Recipient, 2008
- MI Champions Program Award Recipient, 2007
- Library Media Leadership Council through Wayne RESA; Executive Board Member in 2009 and Served as President Until 2011
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- Michigan Associaltion of Computer Users and Learners (MACUL)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME)
- American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
- Thoughtful Leaders Series - 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
- MACUL - March 2022
- MAME - November 2022
- Play, Make, Learn - August 2022
- Green Screen Summit - July 2021
- Heart of STEM - June 2021
- STEM Con - 2021, 2022, 2023
- ISTE Live - June 2021, June 2022
- MACUL - March 2021
- MAME - November 2021
- ISTE Creative Constructor Lab - October 2020
- ISTE Live - June 2020
- MACUL - March 2020
- Maker Ed Making Spaces - March 2020-present
- Maker Convening - October 2019
- MAME Conference - October 2019
- Nerd Camp - July 2019
- REMC Maker Summit - June 2019
- MACUL - March 2019
- MAME Conference - October 2018
- Nerd Camp - July 2018
- REMC Maker Summit - June 2018
- #GoOpen OER Showcase - June 2018
- MACUL - March 2018
- Future Ready Institute - November 2017
- MAME Conference - November 2017
- REMC Classroom Makers: Coding - November 2017
- METS Rally - October 2017
- REMC Classroom Makers: 3D Printing and Design in the Classroom - October 2017
- REMC Classroom Makers - September 2017
- REMC Classroom Makers: Utilizing Engineering Concepts and Tools in your Classroom - September 2017
- Nerd Camp - July 2017
- MACUL - March 2017
- Galileo Learning Unlocked Conference - August 2016
- Chrome Lab Conference – June 2016
- EduPaths Content Creation Conference– June 2016
- MACUL – March 2016
- EdCamp Schoolcraft – January 2016
- MiGoogle Conference – November 2015
- 21 Things 4 Students – Tech Boot Camp Training – October 2015
- NerdCamp – July 2015
- Google Certification Academy – April 2015
- MACUL – March 2015
- EdCamp Schoolcraft – February 2015
- Detroit EdCamp – May 2014
- 4T Virtual Conference – May 2014
- MACUL – March 2014
- MiGoogle Conference – November 2013
- 21st Century Learning Symposium – August 2013
- Connected Educator Unconference – April 2013
- MACUL – March 2013
- 21st Century Learning Symposium - August 2012
- MACUL – March 2012
- 21st Century Learning Symposium - August 2011
- Leader in Me Training – August 2011
- 23 Things – April 2011
- MACUL – March 2011
- CLASS A Training – March 2011
- Discovery Virtual Conference – October 2010
- 21st Century Learning Symposium - August 2010
- MACUL – March 2010
- MACUL – March 2009
- Thinkfinity Field Trainer Training – February 2009
- MACUL – March 2008
- MACUL – March 2007
- MACUL – March 2006
- MACUL – March 2005
- MACUL – March 2004
- MACUL – March 2003
- MACUL – March 2002
- MACUL – March 2001
- MACUL – March 2000
- MACUL – March 1999
- Troubleshooting & Maintaining the Macintosh – 1999
- How to Write User Manuals: A Technical-Writing Workshop – September 1998
- ENTECH Microsoft Word 97 Level II – September 1998
- ENTECH Microsoft Word 97 Level I – September 1998
- ENTECH Microsoft Excel 97 Level II – September 1998
- ENTECH Microsoft Excel 97 Level I – September 1998
- BER Successfully Using Multimedia, Internet, and Other Technology Tools – April 1998
- BER Making Best Use of the Internet to Enhance Classroom Instruction – July 1998
- ENTECH Introduction to Windows NT – June 1998
- MACUL – March 1997
- MACUL – March 1995
- MACUL – March 1994
- MACUL – March 1993
- MACUL – March 1992
