Carolyn McCarthy
Carolyn is passionate about helping others learn how to use media and technology efficiently, effectively and safely, both in educational settings and as a life skill. She combines her experiences and skills as a special education teacher, Adobe Educational Leader, University (MSU) adjunct instructor, and educational technology specialist (SRESD) to the REMC projects (21things4students and MiTechKids) she works with. She brings her boundless energy, creative and sometimes out-of-the-box thinking, with a passion for learning to her life and work.
ACADEMICS
Masters of Education, MA
Education, BS
WORK Experience
21Things4Students Co-Project Manager
MiTechKids Co-Project Manager
Shiawassee Regional Intermediate Service District Educational Technology Coordinator
Online Course Creator and Instructor for REMC
Public School District Educational Technology Coordinator
MACUL Board Member
MDE Committee Chair for MITECS
Michigan State University Adjunct Instructor for MA.ED Program
Adobe Educational Leader
Special Education Educator (K-12)
Center for Creative Studies in Glass (blowing & casting)
Skills & Qualifications
Educational Technology Integration
Competency-based Educational Technology Curriculum Development
Project management and budgeting
Instructional Video Creation
Patience, Active-listening, and caring
CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Making It Happen Award - REMC/ISTE 2021
Visionary Technology Educator - Holland Systems 2000
Educational Leader in the Classroom - ISTE and TechCorps 1999
Outstanding PreK-12 Technology Using Teacher of the Year” - MACUL 1999
EpsonConnection Magazine Editor and Author