Mary Raphael George

About Mary Raphael George

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach, State Certified Professional Educator, ISTE Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative, and Google Champion (Educator, Trainer, Coach, Cloud Certified, Workspace Specialization, Admin Console, Applied Digital Skills Ambassador, and Project Management Professional), Follett Resource Manager, PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS), Finalsite, Apple Teacher and Learning Coach, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Representative Town Meeting and Legislative & Rules Delegate

Experience

1. Instructional Coach for Digital Learning

   Norwalk Public Schools

   Aug 2024 — Present · Norwalk, CT, US

   Member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, responsible for enhancing digital literacy, promoting high-quality instruction, and supporting the diverse needs of learners.*Provide job-embedded professional development and coaching to support the effective implementation of digital tools and resources, spending approximately 70% of the day working with staff which includes class non-evaluative observations, planning, modeling and co-teaching.*Play an active role in the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, contributing to the goals of the School Improvement Plan with a focus on digital learning strategies and participating in both in-person and online learning models. Attend meetings as needed and based on their coaching schedule.*Facilitate access to core curriculum through digital platforms for all learners, including Multilingual Learners and Students with Disabilities, while managing the documentation needs for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools model, such as the annual portfolio and surveys (with Admin)*Work collaboratively with teachers to implement targeted digital interventions for individual student needs and data driven strategies to improve instructional practices.*Apply adult learning principles to support teachers and teams through coaching, modeling, and facilitating professional learning in digital pedagogy.*Build strong relationships with teachers, paraprofessionals, and the wider school community to foster a culture of digital learning. This includes supporting staff to integrate digital citizenship*Collaborate with subject-specific coaches to ensure a coherent approach to integrating digital tools across all areas of learning.*Design and facilitate workshops for families to support digital learning at home. Workshops will be offered after school hours by mutual agreement between admin and coach.*Collaborating with building leadership and technicians to develop systems related to maintenance and device responsibility

Education

• Fairfield University

  Master of Arts, Educational Technology

  2005 — 2008

• University of Bridgeport

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

  2014 — 2014

• Fairfield University

  Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.), Teaching and Foundations in Education, Concentration in Literacy

  2011 — 2014

• University of Connecticut

  Bachelor of Science, Business and Technology

  2002 — 2005

• Sacred Heart University

  TEACHING COMPUTING SYSTEMS EDCS-502-BO

Skills

• Web Design
• Instructional Technology
• Public Relations
• Staff Development
• Educational Technology
• Community Outreach
• Elementary Education
• Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Blogging
• Research
• Fundraising
• Books
• Literacy
• Publishing
• Training
• Event Planning
• Editing
• Marketing
• Classroom
• Nonprofits