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Leslie Pralle Osborn Instructional Collaborator: Innovation & Differentiation Hampton-Dumont-CAL |
Professional experience
Instructional Collaborator: Innovation & Differentiation
Student Advocate
Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School, Hampton, IA 2021-Present
Consultant for Emerging Bilinguals
Social Studies Consultant
Technology Innovation
Leadership & Learning Department, Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, Pocahontas, Iowa – 2013-Present
Emerging Bilinguals: Provide support for districts as they work with English Learners, Title III grant coordination, language acquisition and assessment, and access to core curriculum.
Social Studies: The work has included leading implementation and roll-out of the statewide trainings for the new Iowa Social Studies standards, hosting multiple workshops for elementary and secondary teachers, providing in-district support and guidance. Additionally this role includes leading the Prairie Lakes cohort of a 3-AEA consortium working with teachers to design OER (open educational resources) units in the new standards.
Technology Innovation: Provide instructional support with an emphasis on technology to students, teachers, and administrators at individual, team, and district levels. Lead professional development, participate in innovative learning experiences, coordinate learning opportunities that directly impact students. Initiatives have included working with the Maker Movement, open educational resources, project based learning, co-creating the Connecting Creativity Series, and Computer Science. Presentations on building community, elementary technology, elementary literacy, Social Studies, developing communities of practice, and implementing devices including laptops, iPads, and Chromebooks.
6-12 Social Studies Teacher, Northeast Hamilton CSD, Blairsburg, Iowa - 2009-2013
Experiences include: CRISS training, Prairie Lakes AEA mentoring program, leading staff development, utilizing available technologies, incorporating new technologies, team teaching, updating professional website and blog, fulfilling contractual duties, grant-writing, developing new courses, professional development on technology, grading, MISIC, formative assessment, and MAP scores. Created a classroom focused on project based learning and technology integration, and designed courses around civic participation and altruism utilizing materials from the Center for Civic Education, C-SPAN, and international organizations.
Substitute Teacher, Various Districts, Iowa - 2009
Fulfilled duties in place of absent teachers at high school, middle school, and elementary levels, monitored study halls, directed recess activities, and successfully managed classrooms in terms of organization and discipline. Performed duties of classroom associate for special education students.
Student Advocate
Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School, Hampton, IA 2021-Present
- Support students and teachers, primarily English Learners, navigating student needs as they arise. Coach teachers in ways to use creativity, innovation, and differentiation in classroom strategies to better support unique learners.
Consultant for Emerging Bilinguals
Social Studies Consultant
Technology Innovation
Leadership & Learning Department, Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, Pocahontas, Iowa – 2013-Present
- Training includes high impact instruction, Next Generation Science Standards, teacher leadership, and instructional coaching (Diane Sweeney's student centered coaching and New Teacher Center model emphasis). Agency-level work also includes social emotional learning/trauma responsive schools, MTSS, and developing culturally responsive classrooms.
Emerging Bilinguals: Provide support for districts as they work with English Learners, Title III grant coordination, language acquisition and assessment, and access to core curriculum.
Social Studies: The work has included leading implementation and roll-out of the statewide trainings for the new Iowa Social Studies standards, hosting multiple workshops for elementary and secondary teachers, providing in-district support and guidance. Additionally this role includes leading the Prairie Lakes cohort of a 3-AEA consortium working with teachers to design OER (open educational resources) units in the new standards.
Technology Innovation: Provide instructional support with an emphasis on technology to students, teachers, and administrators at individual, team, and district levels. Lead professional development, participate in innovative learning experiences, coordinate learning opportunities that directly impact students. Initiatives have included working with the Maker Movement, open educational resources, project based learning, co-creating the Connecting Creativity Series, and Computer Science. Presentations on building community, elementary technology, elementary literacy, Social Studies, developing communities of practice, and implementing devices including laptops, iPads, and Chromebooks.
6-12 Social Studies Teacher, Northeast Hamilton CSD, Blairsburg, Iowa - 2009-2013
Experiences include: CRISS training, Prairie Lakes AEA mentoring program, leading staff development, utilizing available technologies, incorporating new technologies, team teaching, updating professional website and blog, fulfilling contractual duties, grant-writing, developing new courses, professional development on technology, grading, MISIC, formative assessment, and MAP scores. Created a classroom focused on project based learning and technology integration, and designed courses around civic participation and altruism utilizing materials from the Center for Civic Education, C-SPAN, and international organizations.
Substitute Teacher, Various Districts, Iowa - 2009
Fulfilled duties in place of absent teachers at high school, middle school, and elementary levels, monitored study halls, directed recess activities, and successfully managed classrooms in terms of organization and discipline. Performed duties of classroom associate for special education students.
Educational background
Iowa Principal Leadership Academy, Storm Lake, Iowa
Iowa K-12 Principal Licensure, March 2019
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Technology, 2012
Coursework including Multimedia Integration, Technology and Assessment, and Instructional Design
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Political Science, 2008
Endorsements: 5-12 American History, 5-12 Government
CAL-Dows High School, Latimer, Iowa
High School Diploma, with Honors
Iowa K-12 Principal Licensure, March 2019
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Technology, 2012
Coursework including Multimedia Integration, Technology and Assessment, and Instructional Design
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Political Science, 2008
Endorsements: 5-12 American History, 5-12 Government
CAL-Dows High School, Latimer, Iowa
High School Diploma, with Honors
Leadership Experience
Hampton-Dumont-CAL High School Building Leadership Team & Teacher Leader
2022-2023
Collaborating with administration on direction of building, seeking input from colleagues to better inform decision-making processes, creating and leading support services
Iowa Computer Science Statewide Leadership Team
2019-2021
Serving on a statewide committee for curriculum and equity, designing and delivering professional development, and supporting implementation of standards across districts
Iowa Statewide Social Studies Leadership Team
2017-2021
Serving on a statewide committee, one year on the digital resources committee and now the professional development committee, designing and supporting implementation of Iowa's new statewide standards.
Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant
2015-2016
Served on Northeast Hamilton TLC grant writing committee, and currently serving as the action planning facilitator and teacher leadership contact for Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD, Northeast Hamilton CSD, and Sioux Central CSD.
K12 Online Conference
2015-2016
Currently serving on the organizing board and as a strand convenor for annual online conference.
AEA Professional Development Facilitator
2013-Present
Led more than 20 different courses for various AEA entities, including Prairie Lakes AEA, Heartland AEA, and AEA PD Online.
Northeast Hamilton Leadership
Professional Development Co-Coordinator, August 2012 - 2013
Grading and Assessment Committee, 2011-2012
Technology Committee, 2009-2013
Worked to design and facilitate building professional development opportunities, make decisions about grading and assessment practices and policies, led 1:1 implementation and technology decision making.
Iowa Technology and Education Connection
ITEC Professional Development Coordinator, March 2012 - August 2013
Coordinate and implement state-wide professional development pertaining to instructional technology for the spring and summer workshop series
Iowa Community of Practice and Innovation
Leadership team, Social Studies cohort, Steering Committee, 2011-2013
Worked with 20 Iowa Social Studies educators to develop a blended curriculum on global citizenship via Moodle
Regional Social Studies curriculum team
Team leader, 2010-2013
Working with Social Studies teachers from four other area districts to develop common guidelines, projects, and assessments for Social Studies courses, focusing on communication and collaborative projects via Moodle. Leading area educators to create a learning environment for student that increases engagement and achievement.
Iowa Council for the Social Studies online, print newsletter editor
2009-Present
Compile, write, distribute articles and resources of importance to educators across the state, promote events, develop professional opportunities, and promote Social Studies development and education
Professional Educators of Iowa
Member, 2010-2012
Northeast Hamilton Prom Sponsor
Sponsor 2011-2013
Northeast Hamilton Cheerleading Coach
Football cheerleading coach 2010-2011, 2014-2015
National Council for the Social Studies project reviewer
2010, 2014
Iowa Council for the Social Studies
Vice President, Elected 2014-2015
Conference Committee Chair, 2014-2015
Member, 2008-2015
2022-2023
Collaborating with administration on direction of building, seeking input from colleagues to better inform decision-making processes, creating and leading support services
Iowa Computer Science Statewide Leadership Team
2019-2021
Serving on a statewide committee for curriculum and equity, designing and delivering professional development, and supporting implementation of standards across districts
Iowa Statewide Social Studies Leadership Team
2017-2021
Serving on a statewide committee, one year on the digital resources committee and now the professional development committee, designing and supporting implementation of Iowa's new statewide standards.
Teacher Leadership Compensation Grant
2015-2016
Served on Northeast Hamilton TLC grant writing committee, and currently serving as the action planning facilitator and teacher leadership contact for Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD, Northeast Hamilton CSD, and Sioux Central CSD.
K12 Online Conference
2015-2016
Currently serving on the organizing board and as a strand convenor for annual online conference.
AEA Professional Development Facilitator
2013-Present
Led more than 20 different courses for various AEA entities, including Prairie Lakes AEA, Heartland AEA, and AEA PD Online.
Northeast Hamilton Leadership
Professional Development Co-Coordinator, August 2012 - 2013
Grading and Assessment Committee, 2011-2012
Technology Committee, 2009-2013
Worked to design and facilitate building professional development opportunities, make decisions about grading and assessment practices and policies, led 1:1 implementation and technology decision making.
Iowa Technology and Education Connection
ITEC Professional Development Coordinator, March 2012 - August 2013
Coordinate and implement state-wide professional development pertaining to instructional technology for the spring and summer workshop series
Iowa Community of Practice and Innovation
Leadership team, Social Studies cohort, Steering Committee, 2011-2013
Worked with 20 Iowa Social Studies educators to develop a blended curriculum on global citizenship via Moodle
Regional Social Studies curriculum team
Team leader, 2010-2013
Working with Social Studies teachers from four other area districts to develop common guidelines, projects, and assessments for Social Studies courses, focusing on communication and collaborative projects via Moodle. Leading area educators to create a learning environment for student that increases engagement and achievement.
Iowa Council for the Social Studies online, print newsletter editor
2009-Present
Compile, write, distribute articles and resources of importance to educators across the state, promote events, develop professional opportunities, and promote Social Studies development and education
Professional Educators of Iowa
Member, 2010-2012
Northeast Hamilton Prom Sponsor
Sponsor 2011-2013
Northeast Hamilton Cheerleading Coach
Football cheerleading coach 2010-2011, 2014-2015
National Council for the Social Studies project reviewer
2010, 2014
Iowa Council for the Social Studies
Vice President, Elected 2014-2015
Conference Committee Chair, 2014-2015
Member, 2008-2015
Related Experience
Local, State, National Speaker, 2009-Present
Presented more than 100 presentations and workshops for educators across the United States on topics including equity, culturally responsive teaching, case studies in diversity and social justice, social justice education for all age levels, design thinking, building classroom community, literacy, technology, student voice, and social studies. Full list can be found on my curriculum vitae at tinyurl.com/LPKcv
Global Education Summit, Session Leader
June 2013
Led a session on the Five Themes of Geography “Geography Gone Global” that ultimately led to a project called Out My Window and subsequent presentations for K-12 Online Conference 2013 and Global Education Conference 2013 with Erin Olson (@eolsonteacher)
Iowa State University guest lecturer & panelist, 2010-2014
Invited annually to speak in undergraduate and graduate courses in the College of Education in regards to early career teaching, instructional technology, classroom management, and secondary education practices
Big History Pilot 2012-2013
Selected as one of four Iowa educators to participate in the pilot stage of the Gates Foundation’s Big History project, putting an emphasis on STEM skills in Social Studies and history
C-SPAN Fellow, Washington D.C. 2011
Selected as one of three fellows, nation-wide, to spend four weeks in D.C. developing teacher resources for C-SPAN’s education department and classroom website, participating in education team meetings, and presenting to educators just beginning to use C-SPAN resources
“Train to Nowhere” Documentary Teacher Resources, Iowa, 2010
Wrote corresponding teacher materials for a documentary produced for Iowa Public Television. These materials were aligned with the Iowa Core, MISIC, and the National Social Studies standards and distributed with the DVD for teacher use
Bill of Rights Institute Fellow, Washington D.C. 2010
Selected to participate in a fellowship as one of twenty first through fifth year Social Studies teachers in the nation. Participated in an in-depth study of the founding fathers and documents
Center for Civic Education Professional Development, Denver, Colorado 2010
Selected as one of thirty participants to study civic education and technology during a one week seminar
Iowa Council for the Social Studies conference, Des Moines, Iowa 2008-Present
Attend conference seminars, including those on Iowa Core Curriculum, videoconferencing, and authentic intellectual work
Presented more than 100 presentations and workshops for educators across the United States on topics including equity, culturally responsive teaching, case studies in diversity and social justice, social justice education for all age levels, design thinking, building classroom community, literacy, technology, student voice, and social studies. Full list can be found on my curriculum vitae at tinyurl.com/LPKcv
Global Education Summit, Session Leader
June 2013
Led a session on the Five Themes of Geography “Geography Gone Global” that ultimately led to a project called Out My Window and subsequent presentations for K-12 Online Conference 2013 and Global Education Conference 2013 with Erin Olson (@eolsonteacher)
Iowa State University guest lecturer & panelist, 2010-2014
Invited annually to speak in undergraduate and graduate courses in the College of Education in regards to early career teaching, instructional technology, classroom management, and secondary education practices
Big History Pilot 2012-2013
Selected as one of four Iowa educators to participate in the pilot stage of the Gates Foundation’s Big History project, putting an emphasis on STEM skills in Social Studies and history
C-SPAN Fellow, Washington D.C. 2011
Selected as one of three fellows, nation-wide, to spend four weeks in D.C. developing teacher resources for C-SPAN’s education department and classroom website, participating in education team meetings, and presenting to educators just beginning to use C-SPAN resources
“Train to Nowhere” Documentary Teacher Resources, Iowa, 2010
Wrote corresponding teacher materials for a documentary produced for Iowa Public Television. These materials were aligned with the Iowa Core, MISIC, and the National Social Studies standards and distributed with the DVD for teacher use
Bill of Rights Institute Fellow, Washington D.C. 2010
Selected to participate in a fellowship as one of twenty first through fifth year Social Studies teachers in the nation. Participated in an in-depth study of the founding fathers and documents
Center for Civic Education Professional Development, Denver, Colorado 2010
Selected as one of thirty participants to study civic education and technology during a one week seminar
Iowa Council for the Social Studies conference, Des Moines, Iowa 2008-Present
Attend conference seminars, including those on Iowa Core Curriculum, videoconferencing, and authentic intellectual work
Honors and awards
Teacher's Guild Digital Citizenship Favorite, 2018
Recognized by peers for creating one of the Teaching Guild's best digital citizenship products.
International Society for Technology in Education Emerging Leader, 2016
Recognized as one of five emerging leaders by the premier educational technology organization.
National School Boards Association's 20 to Watch, 2016
Named as one of twenty education leaders to watch over the next twenty years who will be leading the way in education, specifically with a technology emphasis
CoSN Next Generation Leader Finalist, 2016
Selected as a finalist for the organization's list of educational technology leaders in the United States
ASCD Emerging Leader, 2015
Named one of ASCD's Emerging Leaders for a two year period, during which participants receive support and provide insight and leadership around current educational initiatives
SeeSaw Ambassador, 2015
Selected to provide training to teachers around the digital portfolio platform
PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, 2014
Named one of 100 educators in the inaugural class of Digital Innovators
Iowa Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year, 2012
Recipient of Teacher of the Year award for 2012 from the Iowa Council for the Social Studies
Clair Keller Instructional Grant, 2011
Recipient of $250 grant to build on an instructional concept - updating Nintendo Wii library for my classroom
Helen Finken Award, 2010
Recognized by the Iowa Council for the Social Studies as a beginning educator who has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in Social Studies education
NEH School Foundation Grant, Spring 2009, Fall 2011
Received one grant for a Nintendo Wii, games and controllers for the Social Studies classroom, received an additional grant for 17 copies of Thomas Friedman’s “The World is Flat” for the Economics curriculum
Letter of Commendation, 2009
From administration in recognition of efforts above and beyond contractual duties in bringing in Senator Charles Grassley and running the PR and media relations
Recognized by peers for creating one of the Teaching Guild's best digital citizenship products.
International Society for Technology in Education Emerging Leader, 2016
Recognized as one of five emerging leaders by the premier educational technology organization.
National School Boards Association's 20 to Watch, 2016
Named as one of twenty education leaders to watch over the next twenty years who will be leading the way in education, specifically with a technology emphasis
CoSN Next Generation Leader Finalist, 2016
Selected as a finalist for the organization's list of educational technology leaders in the United States
ASCD Emerging Leader, 2015
Named one of ASCD's Emerging Leaders for a two year period, during which participants receive support and provide insight and leadership around current educational initiatives
SeeSaw Ambassador, 2015
Selected to provide training to teachers around the digital portfolio platform
PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, 2014
Named one of 100 educators in the inaugural class of Digital Innovators
Iowa Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year, 2012
Recipient of Teacher of the Year award for 2012 from the Iowa Council for the Social Studies
Clair Keller Instructional Grant, 2011
Recipient of $250 grant to build on an instructional concept - updating Nintendo Wii library for my classroom
Helen Finken Award, 2010
Recognized by the Iowa Council for the Social Studies as a beginning educator who has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in Social Studies education
NEH School Foundation Grant, Spring 2009, Fall 2011
Received one grant for a Nintendo Wii, games and controllers for the Social Studies classroom, received an additional grant for 17 copies of Thomas Friedman’s “The World is Flat” for the Economics curriculum
Letter of Commendation, 2009
From administration in recognition of efforts above and beyond contractual duties in bringing in Senator Charles Grassley and running the PR and media relations
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