2018 – pres. University of Kentucky, Lexington\Somerset (Remote),KY
Tutor – Center for Academic & Tutorial Services (CATS)
Tutored student-athletes in subjects such as Statistics (STA 210, 296, 698), Kinesiology & Health Promotion (KHP 420G, 450, 415 and others), Computer Science (CS 115), and other courses as assigned. Duties include mentoring, study and homework assistance, and helping student-athletes juggle time demands.
2017 -- 2020 Campbellsville University; Somerset, KY
Hired as a part-time Instructor for the Somerset Campus of Campbellsville University. Taught ED 310 -- Instructional Technology to Education majors. Also taught CIS 100 -- Computer Concepts and Applications.
1992–2018. Pulaski County Board of Education; Somerset, KY
Teacher/School Technology Coordinator/Coach
Originally hired to develop and teach classes in Technology Education at Pulaski County High School (PCHS). Later named the school’s first School Technology Coordinator (STC). As STC, was responsible for installing and leading instructional staff in the use of computer and network technologies in the school. Installed basic wiring and hardware to develop the school’s first school-wide network. Also worked in cooperation with district personnel to perform initial installation of the district’s Wide Area Network (WAN). Implemented the first school-based web server and registered the PCHS school website at http://www.maroons.net/.
After two years, the Technology Education program was modified to focus on Computer Technology. Established the first Novell Education Academic Partnership – Secondary program in Kentucky. Has earned numerous information technology certifications, passing most tests at the "instructor cut." The program taught various computer and networking technologies and led students to earn professional certifications such as Certified Novell Administrator, Certified Novell Engineer, Network+, i-Net+, and Certified Internet Business Strategist. Also taught AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles.
Selected to serve as an Instructional Technology Leader in conjunction with the Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) for five years. Also selected, with PCHS, as a pilot site for Advanced Computer Systems courses. Students participating in this program were taught materials which led them to earn over 40 professional certifications. Awarded the 1999 Audrey Award as the outstanding Novell Education Academic Partner, worldwide. Developed the Technology High Project, a district-level program to enhance the use of technology by students, teachers, and members of the community.
Moved to the district's Central Office and named the District Grant Writer. Over $2 million in competitive grants (see list elsewhere on this site) were won while in this role. Also managed and completed numerous projects. Developed a partnership with post-secondary institutions including Somerset Community College and The University of Kentucky's College of Engineering to develop a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering program for elementary, middle, and high schools in the district. The elementary program focused on gifted students in math and science. The middle school program used PLTW's Gateway to Technology curriculum to teach basic applications of math and science in modules that related to robotics, design, and technology. The high school program included courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Biotechnical Engineering, and Engineering Design and Development. Developed funding for implementation of PLTW and supervised implementation of the first five years of the project. Also established a PLTW Biomedical Science programs at both PCHS and Southwestern High Schools.
Named the district's Coordinator of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Responsible for implementing and managing CTE programs in both PCS high schools as stipulated by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006. Responsibilities also included budgeting, program management, classroom walk-throughs, coordinating teacher professional development, and serving as the liaison with the Pulaski County Area Technology Center. Additionally, served as district Title IX Coordinator managing the districts efforts toward gender neutrality and serving as an investigator of allegations sexual discrimination. Served as the district's Chemical and Hygiene Coordinator monitoring the use and disposal of hazardous materials in the PCS. Completed training for certification as a Nationally Certified Accreditation Chair with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)\AdvancED. Served as an Accreditation Chair for and served on site visit teams for numerous schools and districts seeking to continue their accreditation. Served as a data analyst for the district’s test scores and other data. Responsible for tracking progress on numerous school reform initiatives. Presented data to the district’s Curriculum Team and other entities as needed. Wrote grants to develop funding for an H.323-based video conferencing network within the Pulaski County Schools (PCS). The network was connected to the Kentucky TeleLinking Network (KTLN) and Internet-2 resources. Managed network resources and trained school personnel in the use of videoconferencing resources. Expanded the network to include desktop and laptop computer-based endpoints. Coordinated educational programming in several schools connecting PCS schools with external entities including NASA, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology (in Canada).
In 2012, Pulaski County High School was labeled a "priority" school by the Kentucky Department of Education. Simply put, the school had ranked among the bottom of high schools in Kentucky long enough that changes had to be made. Mandated staff changes at the school led to a reassignment to PCHS. Numerous changes were made at the school, and two years later, in September 2014; KDE released accountability schools – PCHS ranked number 7 among public high schools in Kentucky (top 2%).
Upon returning to PCHS, began teaching engineering courses in the school's PLTW program. Completed training and taught Introduction to Engineering Design and Digital Electronics. Piloted a new class in Computer Science and Software Engineering in cooperation with the PLTW program. Led more than 75 students to achieve professional certification as Certified Autodesk Inventor Users. Also served as Department Chair for CTE.
Named a Master Teacher by PLTW for the Computer Science and Software Engineering class and ultimately for other courses in the Computer Science pathway. Taught cadres of teachers as they prepared to deliver the instruction during their subsequent school year. Attended AP Computer Science training during the summer of 2014 to prepare for teaching AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles in future school years.
Re-instituted the schools Information Technology program during the 2015-16 school year. Revised the curriculum for a Digital Literacy class that prepared students to test for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Completed requirements for the Microsoft Office Specialist Master and Expert certifications. Completed requirements for the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certification. Also prepared students for the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification tests.
Taught Computer Science Essentials, Computer Hardware & Software Maintenance (CompTIA A+), Introduction to Networking (CompTIA Network+), AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science Applications classes for the 2017-18 school year. At the end of the 2017-18 school year; after 32 years of teaching, Dr. Crowhurst decided to retire from education.