Janice Mertes Journey Map 11.18.2021 and beyond by Janice Mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk Made with serendipity en-us 2021-11-18 04:05:13 UTC 2024-06-01 01:17:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Born a farm girl who had a hard work ethic instilled with a loving family as education has driven me in life to be and do more...our family barn and this picture taken the day after my dad passed away janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898637677 2021-11-18 04:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898637677 K-12 education in Watertown- home of the Goslings - where I appreciated my teachers, loved to learn, and earned a full academic scholarship janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898641760 2021-11-18 04:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898641760 College Years at UWM for undergrad and first MA in history - loved to learn and connect - first child in my family to go to college janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898645772 2021-11-18 04:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898645772 Sun Prairie School District - 20 years teaching HS social studies, twice National Board-certified, NBPTS mentor, Kohl Fellow, NEA National Educator Award, advised National Honor Society, grew as a professional, 12 years chief negotiator, designed classroom of the future, technology coordinator janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898649235 2021-11-18 04:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898649235 Education and Learning continue to inspire me- MA in Instructional Technology, Online Design and Instructor Certificate, UW Madison Doctoral program/admin certs in Ed Leadership and Policy (dissertation 2022 ??) janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898651761 2021-11-18 04:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898651761 DPI 2012 - present highlights: creating the WI Digital Learning Plan, fostering teamwork and collaboration across the state, elearning services evolved, COVID 19 supports elevated work, SETDA Board of Directors, EdScoop Top 25 EdTech State Leaders 2017, COSN Innovation workgoup, great people and a place to work-a destination location!!! janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898655420 2021-11-18 04:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898655420 Who am I: family person, dedicated worker, shaped by my network of family and friends, genuine and authentic, husband of 22 years and daughter are my rocks, cancer survivor, mentor, and an introvert at heart janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898658650 2021-11-18 04:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898658650 Most interesting professional experiences: CSpan Fellow, James Madison Constitutional Fellow, iCivics Justice O'Connor national teacher teams, Microsoft Innovative Educator, published blogger for CISCO Education, online teaching instructor, curriculum designer.....and more years ahead... janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898670053 2021-11-18 04:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898670053 My hero- my dad - RIP 1.9.2020 - a farmer, provider, a coach on how to do a hook shot on the barn basketball hoop, a baseball and football athlete, an army reservist, taught us how to polka down the barn floor, fisherman, loved his treats, loved to play Easter Bunny and Santa, a lover his tractors and animals...taken to heaven on a tractor and has left his legacy on me as the hardest working person ever janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898688043 2021-11-18 04:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898688043 The unfished story...DPI 11.16.2021 and beyond.....great co-workers, great leadership, and a mission to serve our WI kids.... janice_mertes https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898707324 2021-11-18 05:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/janice_mertes/kqzwp4j2x6soourk/wish/1898707324