Areas of Interest

[email protected] K-12 Education, Higher Education, Distance Education/Learning, Educational Technology,

Instructional Technology, Digital Media/Design, Web Technology, and Social Media
660.234.5723

Education
Nova Southeastern University, August 2015
Ed.S. Technology Management and Administration
“Social Media 2.0: Effective use of Social Media Tools for Communication Between
K-12 District Employees and Their Stakeholders”
Full Sail University, August 2012
M.S. Educational Media & Design Technology
“Using Web 2.0 Tools to Increase Reading Comprehension Amongst Middle School Students”
Nova Southeastern University, August 2004
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
Stacey Kramer

“Using Writer’s Workshop to Increase Writing and Convention Skills Amongst Middle School
Students”
Buena Vista University, July 2002
B.A. Elementary Education
Focus: English
New Mexico State University, December 1994
B.S. Journalism and Mass Media
Minor Graphic Design & Media Law

Digital Portfolio Link

http://staceykramer.weebly.com/

Experience
Self-Employed at Acme Trading Post, Queen City MO, September 2018 - Present
I design, create and build Industrial, Steampunk and Industrial Farmhouse lighting and
furniture. Acme Trading Post currently sells items at antique shows, flea markets and select craft
shows throughout the mid-west. I am currently in the process of designing an online website and
store using Adobe Suite products.

Secretary at Lancaster Christian Church, Lancaster, MO, February 2018 - Present

During this part-time stint, I handle all of the day-to -day action of the church - posting on
various social media, creating the weekly bulletin, organizing community church events/activities as
well as answer the phone. I use mainly Office 365 and Adobe Spark.

Adjunct Professor (online) at University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi. MD, December
2016 - Present
Digital Media and Web Technology Program (DMWT)
I mainly teach Introduction to Adobe InDesign (310), Advanced InDesign (311) and
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Queen City, MO 63561

Introduction to Technology (PACE 111T). I have also taught Introduction to Photoshop and I am
qualified to teach other Adobe and web design classes.

Graphic Design at Schuyler County Times, Queen City, MO, July 2008-Present
I create a variety of print advertisements, and layout the 12-page weekly newspaper
using a variety of Adobe Suite programs including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I am also in
charge of the newspaper’s social media accounts - keeping the community up-to-date on various
events and activities using Adobe Spark along with various social media campaigns.
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Adjunct Professor (online) at Truman State University (TSU), Kirksville, MO, December 2016 -
December 2017
Institute for Academic Outreach - Professional Development
I wrote an online graduate level course for professional development/continuing education for
educators that was approved by the TSU Faculty Senate. The course was Bring Your Own Device
(BYOD) Usage in public schools was taught in the Fall of 2017. I used Blackboard and Pinapto
through the university.

Classroom Teacher at Kirksville R-III School District, Kirksville, MO, August 2002 - May 2018
Teach 6-8 grade computer technology - August 2012 - May 2018
I rewrote the Technology Curriculum to meet Missouri Learning Standards and International
Standards in Technology Education (ISTE) standards and I continuously updated the curriculum
to keep up with latest Web tools and technology for middle school students. I taught students to
proficiently use a wide variety of Web tools and applications such as Google Apps for Education,
Prezi, Audacity, WeVideo, Animoto, GoAnimate, Hour of Code and many others. I also taught digital
photography and video production/editing while the students created short films, news broadcasts,
commercials and music videos. I also taught intermediate and advanced typing.
Taught 6th grade English - August 2002 - May 2012
I rewrote the 6th Grade English Curriculum, modeling it after the Writer’s Workshop style to
increase writing and convention skills of students. Over the first three years of this 10-year stint,
I increased state test scores by 26 percent. My students wrote, edited and published their own
hardback books. I served as English Department Head for the school district for four years and
during this time my 6th grade team was the recipient of Middle School Team of the Year award.

Technology Committee at Kirksville R-III School District, Kirksville, MO, August 2005-May 2018
I rewrote and updated the District Technology Plan and assisted in rewriting the School
Improvement Plan. I wrote and aligned technology curriculum K-12 and created a cost analysis of
district technology purchases. I consistently sought out, reviewed new technology and reported on
K-12 technology trends (policies, websites, and devices). I provided training to teachers on Google
Apps for Education, Weebly, Smartboards, Flipped Classrooms, and whatever else was needed or
wanted. I created school policies on teacher website usage and Gmail Account Usage, and revised
numerous school policies regarding technology.

Webmaster at Kirksville R-III School District, Kirksville, MO, July 2013 - May 2018
I completely overhauled the district’s website, updating all pages. I worked closely with
teachers, administrators, central office employees, and community members to obtain material for the
website and I reported to the superintendent. I created searchable databases using MySQL, created
personal style sheets with CSS, and boosted visitors with Google Analytic. I also added additional
social media as a means of communication with the school’s stockholders. With media promotion, I
took the district’s current Facebook page with 172 likes to over 700 likes in three months. I trained
teachers to use various online web tools to create their own web pages and link them to the school’s
website. I created most of the graphics and took some of the pictures on the website, while others
were provided by teachers, students and community members.

Special Olympics Volunteer Coach at Kirksville, MO, August 2006 - Present

` I coach bowling, basketball and track for youth 8 years and up and assist in numerous fund
raisers and trainings. My family received the 2013 Northeast Missouri Family of the Year Award.

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Substitute Teacher at Schuyler R-I, Queen City, MO, August, 1999-May 2002

Desktop Publishing at Austin & Associates, El Paso, TX, 1995-1998

Journalist, Las Cruces Sun News, Las Cruces, NM, 1987-1995

Presentations & Publications

Presentations: M3 MORENet Annual Conference, Midwest Education Technology Community,
Teaching and Learning Conference, Regional Consortium for Education and Technology, eMINTS
Conference, and Missouri State Teachers Association Conference. Publications: Las Cruces Sun
News, El Paso Times, Schuyler County Times, MSTA School & Community, and American Pediatric
Journal

Skills
Computer and Web skills include, but are not limited to: Google Apps for Education (Google Search,
Docs, Slides, Drawing, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Classroom, Goggles, Analytic) Microsoft
Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Publisher); Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Premiere,
Photoshop, Light Room, Audition, Character Animator, Illustrator, Dream Weaver, After Effects,
Spark); WordPress, CSS, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, and numerous online tools and apps (Mac and PC
proficient). Communication skills include: writing, editing, speaking, and listening. CPR Certified.

Organizations & Committees

Missouri Press Association, Missouri Department of Higher Education Committee on Curriculum
and Assessment, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Educator
Gateway Assessment Technology & Engineering Committee, International Society for Technology in
Education, Public Relations Society of America, Missouri Middle School Association (past Secretary),
National Council of Teachers of English, Missouri State Teachers Association

References
Herb Austin, Schuyler County Times Publisher, 660.457.8555
Billy Wallace, Lead Pastor, Lancaster Christian Church, 660.457.3598
Tricia Reger, Assistant Superintendent Kirksville R-III Schools, 660.665.7774

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