Laurie Verbitsky

Background

About Laurie Verbitsky

I hold North Dakota certifications in Spanish Education K-12, Elementary Education 1-8, and Level 2 Computer Science. Administration field experience is my only remaining course for principal licensure. My specialist and doctoral degrees are in Educational Leadership, and my master’s degree is in Curriculum and Instruction: Leadership, with a focus on technology leadership and diversity. Currently, I am coordinating the new J-1 visa exchange program, and I am teaching secondary Spanish. I also present at professional development sessions and I am the World Language department head. Recent accomplishments include development of a J-1 visa teacher transition program, Marzano teacher observation protocols, preparation of staff development modules, implementation of online platforms into department curriculum, realignment of curriculum to reflect state standards, technology conferences, educational best practices research, and presentation of college application strategies with parents and students. My technology experience includes Mac and Windows, the Google Suite, PowerSchool, Schoology, Vista Learning LMS, Canvas, Kami, Flip, Screencastify, Blooket, Gimkit, and others. Modeling and coaching are the frameworks that typify my classroom and colleague instruction. I have created thorough, step-by-step instructional guides and videos that users find easy to implement in their educational and technology growth.