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Get the most out of your technological investments by supplying your teachers with the ins and outs of today’s latest classroom technology.

Join our PD Specialists as they cover everything from basic set up to lesson development for today’s most valuable instructional tools.

Google Chromebooks

Across the country, school districts are rolling out Chromebooks in large quantities. Learn how to manage apps and extensions, print from the cloud, administer multiple devices, and effectively implement Chromebooks in a classroom environment.

G Suite for Education

Learn key strategies for improving workflow between teachers and students, how to increase efficiency in document flow, and various methods to improve communication beyond the classroom walls using G Suite and additional tools. Set the course for participants to become Google educators.

Microsoft Office 365

Change the way you plan, teach, and assess your students with Microsoft’s hybrid desktop and online platform. Learn to use this collaborative tool to organize email, personalize websites, and access One Drive and Office programs from any device.

SMART Notebook

Effectively integrate your SMART Board and its software into daily classroom instruction. Introduce new instructional frameworks and learn both theory and practice of how to effectively integrate interactive whiteboards into daily instruction. The skills learned will be used to create lesson activities.

Apple iPad

Learn how to effectively integrate tablets into classroom instruction. This course is guaranteed to enhance your comfort and application with this key piece of classroom technology. Participants will learn about a variety of apps that focus on educational practice, including Apple’s suite of productivity apps – Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. By the end of the course, participants will create a well-developed project plan and share it with the group.

SMART Table

This course is a sequenced professional development program that teaches participants the best practices for using the SMART Table. During the sessions teachers will learn how to find and modify already created SMART Table lessons and learn how to create their own lessons from scratch. By the end of the course each participant will create their own SMART Table lesson and present it to the group.

Onsite Certifications

From delivery of instruction to assessment and follow-up, our specialists will provide you with all the skills you need to create engaging, interactive classroom content.

Participants gain a complete understanding of how to utilize the technology to the fullest potential in their classroom, and leave the certification with relevant instructional content, built using skills learned throughout the course. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Content-Specific Instructional Sessions

Led by our PD Specialists, participants will receive comprehensive instruction on your selected certification topic.

Lesson Plan Development Sessions

Using the skills learned in previous instructional sessions, participants work in small groups to develop their own interactive lessons.

Presentation Session

The final session will culminate in each participant presenting their lesson, which will then be evaluated by the PD Specialist using a comprehensive scoring rubric.

Online Certifications

Teq’s Digital Teacher Certifications are available as a series of online courses. Join our PD staff as we focus on scaffolded instruction and successful implementation of these popular classroom tools. Personalized feedback is provided as participants submit assignments throughout the course, and a final project is submitted with lesson content applicable to the classroom environment.

Want to take your certification further?.

With Teq Certification Plus, you will receive all the benefits of Teq Digital Teacher Certifications (Instructional sessions, Lesson plan development sessions, Presentation session) plus additional 15, 30, or 45 days of in-class mentoring by our PD Specialists. The number of mentoring days varies based on your selected package.

15 Day Mentoring

Begin with the Digital Teacher Certification and continue with fifteen days of mentoring services that focus on lesson development techniques. Learn how to effectively implement and utilize technology in the classroom to build students’ proficiency and 21st century skills.

45 Day Mentoring

The Digital Teacher Certification and forty-five days of in-school mentoring provides teachers with contextual PD and content-specific examples that bridge student knowledge gaps and promote the achievement of 21st century learning outcomes. Teachers are equipped to assess student performance and demographics, enabling them to personalize instruction practices to each learning style.

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We provide you with access to a dedicated team of State Certified Educators with skills and expertise in every subject and content area – English, Math, Science, Social Studies, STEM, ENL and Special Education. Teq’s PD Specialists and Curriculum Specialists who facilitate both our Onsite PD and Online PD sessions are all SMART Certified Trainers, Google Certified Educators, and possess various certifications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office 365; Adobe Acrobat; STEM, Robotics and Coding; and Apple.

Adam Fragale
Curriculum & PD Specialist
AdamFragale@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Adolescent Education

SPECIALTY AREAS:
ELA, 3D printing, culturally responsive teaching, social studies, UBTECH

Prior to joining Teq, Adam taught sixth grade social studies and ELA in Floral Park, New York. Adam has a master's degree in adolescent education from LIU Post and a bachelor’s degree in communications from SUNY Cortland. During his time in the classroom, Adam was part of the Literacy Committee, designing curriculum for K-8 classes and crafting professional development courses for teachers looking to incorporate the latest STEAM technology into their classrooms.

Caylie Gaccione
Curriculum Specialist
CaylieGaccione@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Early Childhood Education B-2; Childhood Education 1-6; Special Education 1-6; Annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities

SPECIALTY AREAS:
elementary education/special education, dance/arts, ELA, STEAM

Caylie is an educator with five years of in-classroom experience in grades K-6 as a special education teacher in the NYCDOE. She has a bachelor’s in elementary education from Pace University and a master’s in special education from St. Joseph's College. Caylie has a passion for using technology to facilitate collaborative learning experiences. Caylie would describe herself as a lifelong learner and is excited to continue to learn about new technology initiatives and teach others.

Greg DaSilva
PD Consultant
GregDaSilva@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
TEFL

SPECIALTY AREAS:
bilingual education, Spanish, ENL/EFL

Greg taught English as a foreign language at the University of La Frontera in Chile for five years. In this role, he was instrumental in implementing a technology-centric curriculum for teaching English. While living abroad, he also learned to speak Spanish fluently. As a Professional Development Specialist, he trains teachers on the best practices for utilizing cutting-edge educational technology in the classroom. Greg holds a BA in Economics and International Business from Gordon College.

Kelly Mancuso
Curriculum & PD Specialist
KellyMancuso@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Educational Technology Specialist K-12, Childhood Education 1-6

SPECIALTY AREAS:
ENL/TESOL, project-based learning, Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Microsoft

Kelly taught for three years as a substitute teacher for grades 1-5 and worked as an ENL and reading teacher. She has her bachelor’s in childhood education (1-6) and has dual master’s degrees in TESOL and instructional design & educational technology. She enjoys educating other teachers on how to integrate technology into their curriculum. As a self-proclaimed life-long learner, she believes that education is an ever-evolving process where technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience.

Matthew Thaxter
Director of Learning
MatthewThaxter@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Elementary N-6; Social Studies, Grades 7-12

SPECIALTY AREAS:
STEM/STEAM, finance, social studies

For approximately 12 years, Matt taught middle and high school social studies, elementary school, and special education. He has his BA in History and Education from Dowling College and an MA in Liberal Studies/Technology in the Humanities from SUNY Stony Brook University. He also has graduate credits from Dowling College in special education. Matt was previously a Professional Development Specialist and PD Account Manager for Teq. He also serves as an education consultant/contributor for publications and contest administration for a multinational educational publication firm.

Meghan Magone
Curriculum & PD Support Specialist
Meghanmagone@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
English 7-12

SPECIALTY AREAS:
ELA, Google, Padlet, Microsoft

Meghan Magone taught for over 20 years as a middle/high school English teacher in the NYC DOE. She has her bachelor’s in comparative literature and a master’s in English. She enjoys using her expertise in edtech, equity and accessibility, and leadership to support and advocate for students and teachers alike.

Michelle Hollander
Director of Educational Content
MichelleHollander@teq.com

SPECIALTY AREAS:
STEM/STEAM, Google, Lumio, Wakelet

Prior to Teq, Michelle was the STEM & Logistics Director at the WaterFront Center in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Michelle has both her B.S. and M.S. in Marine Science, and her research on an invasive species was published in the journal, Aquatic Botany. Researching and communicating science has kept Michelle ready to utilize new technologies and make information accessible to a variety of audiences. She is always excited to learn something new and share her findings with others.

Nicole Mathew
Curriculum Specialist
NicoleMathew@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
7-12 Biology

SPECIALTY AREAS:
Apple, Google, Schoology, Kami, Pear Deck, Lumio, STEM, science, engineering design, Rube Goldberg, project-based learning

Nikki taught middle school general science for four years in the NYCDOE. While there, she was actively involved with NYC Urban Advantage's professional development program both as a participant and as a Lead Teacher. She originally got her start in education by working as an Environmental Educator in the non-profit setting. She earned her BA in Environmental Studies from King's College and graduated with her MsEd in Adolescent Education from St. John's University in 2017. Through her experience as a middle school science teacher, Nikki developed a passion for using innovative technology in her classroom to support her student's STEM learning.

Peter Katcher
Curriculum & PD Specialist
PeterKatcher@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Music K-12, Educational Leadership

SPECIALTY AREAS:
Leadership/coaching, equity and inclusion, school culture, fine arts, music

Peter comes to Teq with a wealth of experience in charter schools around NY. He has served as an AP, head of school, instructional coach, principal, and director of fine and applied arts. He holds a bachelor’s in music education and a master’s in education from CUNY Queens College as well as a certificate in educational leadership from the College of St. Rose. Throughout his career, Peter has worked to improve schools and school culture through educator growth and development, coaching, and a focus on equitable outcomes for all. He is excited to use his expertise to help educators integrate technology in ways that lead to improved outcomes.

Rebekah Corace
Curriculum & PD Specialist
RebekahCorace@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
B-2 and 1-6 Child Study; B-2, 1-6 Literacy; Special Education; School Building and District Leadership

SPECIALTY AREAS:
ELA, special education, educational leadership, restorative practices, culturally responsive teaching, Google

Rebekah was an educator for 16 years; 13 of which were in the NYCODE as an English and special education teacher in grades 6-12. She has a bachelor's in child study and psychology and a master’s in literacy education and educational leadership. She is excited to take all she has accomplished in her educational career and use it to help create and implement quality professional development for other educators.

Robert Abraham
Instructional Strategist
RobertAbraham@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Elementary K-5

SPECIALTY AREAS:
SMART/Lumio, special ed, Google, Microsoft, 3D printing, robotics, project-based learning, Hebrew schools

Rob has over 15 years of experience focused in NY public and non-public schools. He is passionate about education, especially in the special needs community. He holds a bachelor's in education and psychology from Hofstra University and has completed his Computer Certification with Cope Institute of Technology. In addition, he prepares and delivers effective interactive workshops that reflect new and creative ideas relating to current issues and trends to provide stimulating ideas for teachers to take back to their classrooms.

Terry VanNoy
PD Specialist
TerryVannoy@teq.com

CERTIFICATIONS:
Secondary Education 7-12 English and Math

SPECIALTY AREAS:
SMART/Lumio, Microsoft, coding, pi-top, computer science, math, robotics, 3D printing

Terry VanNoy taught for many years in Washington middle schools and high schools as a math and English teacher. Always an early adopter of classroom technology, he learned to incorporate computer stations and student-owned laptops in his math classes, using integrated curriculum projects with a teaching team. In 2010, he developed a YouTube channel (“Math Class with Terry V”) that he still uses and maintains today, part-time. After a year as a math content expert and consultant with Teaching Matters in NYC, he came to Teq. He considers the work he does at Teq to be a bridge between technology training and instructional coaching.