A Few Words from Me . . .
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. I am a business teacher at Bureau Valley High School who teaches Economics, Web Page Design and Programming, Business Technology, Computer skills, and Advanced Computer Skills. I also maintain the Bureau Valley HS Web Page--pay us a visit! Hopefully, that explains my emphasis in my favorite links page!
Education
MS in Instructional Technology & Telecommunications, Western Illinois University
BS in Business Education, Western Illinois UniversityWork Experiences
Business Education Teacher--14 years
Assistant to Instruction in the Computer Labs
Corporate Training Internship
Software Applications TrainerSkills
Proficient in the use of graphics applications--Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop. Researched, developed, and presented effective desktop presentations using PowerPoint.
Experienced in working with spreadsheet and database applications--Microsoft Excel and Access.
Proficient in the use of word processing applications--Word Perfect and Microsoft Word.
Proficient in the use of Adobe Pagemaker.
Experienced user of the Internet.
Working knowledge of HTML and JavaScript programming.
Working knowledge of web page editors--Macromedia Dreamweaver and FrontPage.
Presented instruction over the satellite system using effective distance teaching strategies and monitored a listserv discussion.
Currently completing work on a Web Design Certificate Program.
Other Interests
Bicycling
Ashtanga Yoga
Running
Aerobics & Step