Susan Grasso

About Susan Grasso

Experienced, creative, and courageous leader dedicated to pioneering innovative technology solutions. Possess exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills coupled with a knack for problem-solving. Detail-oriented strategist with proven ability to plan, organize, and lead solution development and integration efforts. A creative, hardworking, and strategically-minded professional focused on continuous growth. Multifaceted expertise spanning military, law enforcement, legal, education, medical device regulatory, business management, web development, computer programming, and instructional design. Specialties: Project Management, Instructional Design, eLearning, Analysis and Problem Solving, Educational Research, Web Design, Python Programming, Java Programming, Learning Management Systems, Technology Integration, Curriculum Planning, Learning Content Development, Military Veteran

Experience

1. Program Manager IT Programming and Software Development

   Cincinnati Public Schools

   Aug 2014 — Present

   District Career Technical Education Curriculum Council ChairPathway Lead, Programming and Software Development, Clark Montessori High SchoolDepartment Chair Career Technical Education at Hughes STEM specialize in the support of high school students majoring in Programming and Software Development.facilitate courses in Introduction to Information Technology Intro to Programming, Web Design, Object Oriented Programming, AP Computer Science,Networking, Database Management, Game Development and Animation Languages: Python, Java SE, HTML, CSS, Javascript, mySql, SQLitePlatforms: MacOS, iOS, Windows, Linuxmanage budget, schedules, instructional pathways, stakeholder investmentsensure state accreditation requirements are met for the pathwaySpecial Projects:Experience STEM - a showcase of the Career Technical Education Pathways at Hughes STEM Bearcat Coders- programming mentoring initiative in collaboration with ACM-W at the University of Cincinnati funded by Google Ignite grantInteralliance Cincinnati- Chapter AdvisorHughes-HydePark IT Collaborative- bringing together high school mentors and elementary students to introduce young students to programming and software developmentSpeed Mentoring- unique mentoring event that brought 50+ STEM professionals to Hughes STEM to meet with high school juniors to discuss STEM careers and workplace opportunitiesHughes STEM DigiGirlz Founding Sponsor - extracurricular organization that promotes Information Technology activities and careers for young women

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Graduate Certificate, Career Technical Education

  2021 — 2022

• University of Cincinnati

  EdD, Instructional Design and Technology

  2011 — 2014

• Georgia State University

  Master of Education - MEd, Social Studies Teacher Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Graduate Certificate, Information Technology

  2017 — 2018

• Florida State University

  BS, Criminology

• University of Cincinnati

  Master of Science - MS, Information Technology

Skills

• Educational Leadership
• Social Media
• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Design
• Research
• Java
• Project Coordination
• Higher Education
• Team Leadership
• Web Design
• Inventory Management
• Staff Development
• Curriculum Development
• Differentiating Instruction
• Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
• Differentiated Instruction
• Educational Technology
• Behavior Management
• Staff Training
• Public Speaking
• Python
• Web Development
• Photoshop
• Collaborative Learning
• Teaching
• E-Learning