Diana A. Laufenberg
dlaufenberg@gmail.com
http://dlaufenberg.com
Professional Objectives
Collaborate with teachers, principals and districts to create a meaningful and engaged learning environments through new school creation, school transformation and professional development
Education
Principal Certification Program - Educational Leadership, May 2008 - Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Masters of Education- Educational Leadership, August 2002 - Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Arts-Broadfield Social Studies/Political Science, May 1997
Middle/Secondary Certification - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
Honors and Awards
Debate Coach of the Year – Philadelphia Debate League – 2011
National Board Certified Teacher – Social Studies – 2010
Moral Courage Award – Martin-Springer Institute- Northern Arizona University – 2007
AzTEA Technology Teacher of the Year – 2007
Arizona Governor’s Master Teacher Corps – 2006
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship – South Africa – 2006
Mount Elden Middle School – Educator of the Quarter – 2005
Work Experience
Lead Teacher and Executive Director, (Sept. 2013-present), Inquiry Schools, Philadelphia, PA
Coordinate the structuring, visioning and opening of new schools
Manage several large grants that support the work of Science Leadership Academy, Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber and a visioning project for a new middle school in Philadelphia
Create and maintain budgets for the grants
Collaborate with the teachers of Inquiry Schools to produce high quality curriculum for publication
Craft professional development experiences for teachers
Facilitate connections between Inquiry Schools and new opportunities for funding and expansion
Current Inquiry Schools Projects
Henry County Schools, Henry County, GA (June 2013-present), Work in district led by Karen Perry and Aaryn Schmuhl
Strategic planning at the district and school level
School based transformation planning and plan fulfillment
School based professional development related to classroom application of personalization tenets and establishing a student centered environment
Liberty Public Schools, Liberty, MO (September 2015-present), Work in district led by Jeanette Westfall
Transform the textbook adoption process to include more than textbook publishers
Rethinking the traditional social studies classroom to include more modern methods and resources
Introduce and craft the use of Open Educational Resources as a vital tool in the modern classroom
Advise the district on initiatives related to their strategic goals in the area of digital tools and resources
San Marcos Unified School District, (November 2012-present), Work in district led by Adina Sullivan
Create professional development related to inquiry driven educational approaches
Reinforce the power of inquiry in the classroom to each cohort of teachers throughout a multi-year pedagogical transformation
Collaborate with district leadership on strategic goals
Phoenix Coding Academy, Phoenix Union School District (Jan. 2015-present), Principal - Seth Beute
Lead strategic planning meeting to develop the school mission, vision, core values, systems and structures
Advise school leaders on new school start up procedures
Advise school leaders on a timeline for professional development and establishing school culture
Educational Consultant (June 2012-present), Self-Employed
Facilitate school based professional development workshops focused on modern teaching methods, technology integration, inquiry-driven project based learning, resiliency
Collaborate with the University Assisted Schools program at Drexel University to support the Turn Around efforts at McMichael School in their transition being a Promise Academy
Conduct keynotes for regional, national and international conferences related to creating classrooms for the modern era
Write grants related to supporting the efforts of furthering inquiry driven, project based learning
Social Studies Teacher (August 2008-June 2012) Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA - Mr. Chris Lehmann, Principal
Instruct United States History, American Government and Issues in Global Studies courses
Facilitate lessons focusing on the development of critical thinking skills in a project-based curriculum.
Coach the Debate Team
Co-Chair the EduCon Planning Committee
Coordinate the SLA New Teacher Orientation and facilitate mentoring relationships between new teachers and SLA faculty
Actively participate in strategic and long-range planning for curricular and school based activities
Teaching Specialist -(August 2010-December 2010, July 2012-December 2012) University of Minnesota, St. Paul Minnesota - Dr. Cassie Scharber, Curriculum and Instruction Mentor
Facilitate an online graduate course - Technology Tools for Educators
Develop curricular challenges to expand the teaching and learning experiences of the class participants
Provide meaningful and timely feedback for increased exploration and engagement in an online learning environment
Craft an online learning environment that encouraged interaction between class members as well as with the instructor
Social Studies Teacher (August 2001-June 2008) Mount Elden Middle School, Flagstaff, AZ - Mr. Rodney Johnson, Principal
Instruct World Geography and United States History course on a multi-age, looping interdisciplinary instructional team.
Facilitate lessons focusing on the development of critical thinking skills in a project-based curriculum.
Coach Volleyball, Wrestling, Girls’ Basketball, and Boys’ Basketball.
Participate in IEP and Section 504 conferences with teachers, students and parents.
Orchestrate experiential learning opportunities for students.
Chair the Mount Elden Middle School Social Studies Department and Technology Committee.
Chair the Mount Elden Middle School Site Council, 2004/5 school year.
Troubleshoot the site-based technological needs for staff and students.
Teaching Methods Instructor (July 2004) Suzhou Municipal Education Bureau, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, PRC
Instructed forty-five Chinese English teachers on American Teaching Methods.
Administered pre and post-tests to evaluate progress over the course of the class.
Organized weekly field trips and project-based lesson plans.
Published student work on the Internet.
Life Skills/Art Teacher (August 2000-June 2001) Mount Elden Middle School, Flagstaff, AZ - Mr. Russ Furstnow, principal
Instructed Life Skills and art courses.
Coached Girls’ Volleyball.
Collaborated with the Flagstaff Police for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program.
Served on the Assistant Principal hiring committee.
Social Studies Teacher (August 1997-June 2000) Wellsville High School, Wellsville, KS - Mr. Randall Renoud, principal
Instructed American Government, World Geography, U.S. History and Psychology courses.
Planned lessons focused on the use of critical thinking in a project-based curriculum.
Performed the duties of the Social Studies Chair.
Developed a portfolio program to track the student development of critical thinking skills.
Coordinated a senior class community service program to increase voter registration and voter education throughout the district.
Served on the School Improvement Team and Crisis and Safety Planning Committee.
Created and conducted staff presentations on Technology Integration.
Coached Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Jr. High Basketball and Jr. High Volleyball.
Publications
Chase, Z., & Laufenberg, D. (2011, April). Embracing the Squishiness of Digital Literacy. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 54(7), 535–537. doi: 10.1598/JAAL.54.7.7
Laufenberg, D. & Wagner, M. (in press) Online Tool Suites. In McLeod, S., & Lehmann, C. (Eds.). What school administrators need to know about digital technologies and social media. Jossey-Bass.
Laufenberg, D. (2011, June 15) The Power of Visuals. Center for History and New Media. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from http://teachinghistory.org/nhec-blog/24716
Laufenberg, D. (2011, April 20) Teaching History Thematically. Center for History and New Media. Retrieved July 23, 2011 from http://teachinghistory.org/nhec-blog/24585
Laufenberg, D. (2010, August 27) Learning, Visualized New York Times. Retrieved July 23, 2011, from http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/27/teaching-with-infographics-a-student-project-model/
Presentations and Workshops
Unraveling the Textbook - Conversation Leader - Educon 2.5 - Philadelphia, PA - January 25-27, 2013
Creating the Classrooms we Need - Keynote Speaker - VA ASCD - Williamsburg, VA - November 30, 2012
Creating the Classrooms we Need - Plenary Speaker - School of Tomorrow Conference - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - November 20-21, 2012
Realizing the Potential of the Classroom: Teaching and Learning with Modern Tools - Keynote - TechForum Texas - Austin, TX - November 8, 2012
Creating the Classrooms We Need - Hawktoberfest - Keynote and Session Facilitator - Arrowhead Union Schools - Hartland, WI - October 25, 2012
Inquiry Driven Instruction and 1:1 Workshop - Facilitator - San Marcos School District, San Marcos, CA - October 18-19, 2012
Building an Architecture of Participation - Featured Speaker - integratED San Francisco - San Francisco, CA - October, 14-15, 2012
Fostering Reslience - Fall Conference - Featured Speaker - PNAIS - Tacoma, WA - October 12, 2012
School Based Professional Development (PBL, History, Geography, AP) - Collegiate School, Richmond, VA - October 3-4, 2012
Creating the Classrooms We Need - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS - August 23, 2012
Inquiry Education: Pedagogy, Systems and Structures - Lumen Charter High School, Ripon, WI - July 16-18, 2012
Learning Visually: Analysis, Critical Thinking and Creativity - ISTE12 - San Diego, CA - June 27, 2012
A Day of Learning with Diana Laufenberg - Ed Week - St. Joseph School District, MO - June 22, 2012
School Based Workshops: Inquiry, History, Technology and PBL - Collegiate School - Richmond, VA - June 20-21, 2012
Project Based Learning for College Professors - West Chester University - May 23, 2012
Creating the Classrooms we Need, Learning Visually and Experiential Education - Saskatchewan IT Summit - Regina, SK, Canada - May 7-8, 2012
Amplification - TEDxSummit Opening Night - Doha, Qatar - April 16-20, 2012
Creating the Classrooms we Need - Keynote - Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Annual Meeting - April 14, 2012
Creating the Classrooms We Need/Learning Visually - Keynote/Workshop - ITSC - February 19-20, 2012
Embracing Failure - Presentation - The Catalyst - T. Rowe Price - February 15, 2012
On Being Resilient - Presentation - Educon2.4 - January 28, 2012
Creating the Classrooms We Need - Keynote - NYSCATE - November 20, 2011
Democracy in Action - Presentation - Microsoft Partners in Learning Global Forum - Washington, DC - November 10, 2011
Creating the Classrooms our Students Need - Co-Presenter - TechForum - Tarrytown, NY - October 21, 2011
Innovation Now - Keynote - Edscape - New Milford High School, New Milford, NJ - October 15, 2011
Mobile Etiquette in the Classroom - Intel - Webcast panelist - October 11, 2011
Inquiry-based learning & other contemporary pedagogies in a technology-rich world - Keynote - Expanding Learning Horizons 2011 - Lorne, Australia - August 15, 2011
Learning Across Disciplines with Social Tools in a PBL Environment - Presenter - ISTE - June 29, 2011
Beyond Words: Using Infographics to Help Kids Grapple with Complexity - Presenter - ISTE - June 28, 2011
Education Nation - Philadelphia Teacher Town Hall - Panelist - NBC - June 5, 2011
IdeaJam: Creativity and Technology in the Classroom - Featured Classroom - Katalyst and Intel - May 2, 2011
Realizing potential: Teaching and learning in the age of information - Featured Speaker - Queensland Studies Authority - Brisbane, Australia - April 28, 2011
Creating the Classrooms We Need - Keynote - Magic Hour Communications - April 4, 2011
Creating the Classrooms We Need - Keynote Presentation - NJECC - March 15th, 2011
Interdisciplinarity - Educon2.3 - January 29, 2011
Embrace Failure – TEDxMidAtlantic – November 5th, 2010
1:1 Laptop Transition and Integration - Archdiocese of Philadelphia - April 2010
Learning as Real Life - Presentation - Educon2.2 - January 2010
Social Media Possibilities - Drexel Great Works - 2008-2009 School Year
Embracing Failure - A Colorado Conversation - February 2009
Embracing Failure - EduCon2.1 - January 2009
Authentic Learning - EduCon2.0 - January 2008
Starting the Conversation - Discovery Educator Network Virtual Conference (AZ) January 2008
Learning 2.0 - Peak Performance Conference – November 2007
Educator Spotlight - EdTechConnect – May 2007
Digital Publishing in the Classroom - Way Out West Conference – May 2007
The Power of Digital Mapping - Way Out West Conference – May 2006
Shortcuts, Timesavers & Interesting Web Resources for Teachers and Students – Flagstaff Unified New Teacher Seminar - November 2005
CurriculumMapper training - Flagstaff Unified Professional Development – October 2005
GradeLogic and TeacherLogic training - Flagstaff Unified Professional Development - September 2005
Integration of GIS mapping in the Social Studies classroom - Teaching American History Summer Seminar - June 2005
Integration of GIS mapping in the Social Studies classroom - Way Out West Conference - May 2005
Former Committee Memberships - Grant Collaborations - Volunteer Activities
EduCon Planning Committee - 2008 to present
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant - Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Nature, Culture and History at the Grand Canyon
Flagstaff Unified Curriculum Mapping Cabinet
Discovery Educator Network Leadership Council
Strategic Planning Committee – Social Studies
Flagstaff Unified School District Technology Committee
Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival Student Program Coordinator
Grand Canyon Youth Volunteer Trip Coordinator
Flagstaff Biking Organization
National History Day Judge