Laura Mann
4865 Schmidt Road
Gladwin, MI 48624
989 329-5847
lmann@harrisonschools.com
Profile
Experienced Middle School Educator, Certified in Administration, Building Leadership Team
Member, Technology Coach, Completion Certificates for Blending Learning in the
Classroom and Classroom Readiness T3, Google Educator, Department Head, Advisor for
National Junior Honor Society
Philosophy
Education is a right, and offers endless opportunities. Education is no longer a local institution, it
is a global enterprise. Today's students need to be immersed into that global community with
skills, common languages, common responsibilities, and high expectations. Today's educators
must reach beyond brick and mortar and use technology, tools and strategies of the
21st Century. The role of education is one of leadership, facilitating exploration and discovery,
preparing students to become citizens that are productive and competitive in tomorrow's society.
Education
Masters of Education Arts Degree / Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant MI,
2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education / Wayne State University, Detroit MI, 1998
CERTIFICATION
State of Michigan School Administrator Certificate
Elementary & Secondary Admin K – 12 (ES)
LN# SA0000000814335
State of Michigan Professional Certificate
Elementary K-5 All Sub (K-8 Self Contained)
LN# IF0000000105766
Classroom Teaching Experience
1999 - Present Harrison Community Schools
Hillside Elementary / Larson Elementary, Harrison MI
2015 – Present Technology / Science Lab / Music
K-5 Technology Instructor, developed and am implementing curriculum that meets the state
METS and common core, offering project based learning to meet individual needs.
Developing a Science Lab class offered for 3-5, that will offer students in-depth hands-on
science in-line with the NGSS.
Tiered intervention for reading k-2, and creating a science intervention for 3-5 working on areas
of need targeted from analyzing NWEA data.
Creating and teaching K-2 music instruction to ready students for Christmas Concert.
Harrison Middle School, Harrison MI
2013 - Present Technology Teacher 6th -8th
Classroom Instruction
Developed and implemented curriculum that is in line with state METS and Common Core
Scaffold instruction from beginning basic computers to advanced processing skills
Apply Web 2.0 tools in instructional practice and student work
Create authentic learning projects and summative assessments
Created and utilized a Learning Management System to offer students an online platform
Analyze student data to adjust classroom practices
Differentiated instruction to ensure success for all students
Create and use formative and interim assessments to monitor student understanding
Initiated Blended Learning in my classroom and building
Designed and facilitated student PBL activities
Facilitated creation of student online portfolios
Leadership
Co-Chair of Building Leadership Team
Assisted in preparing SIP and CNA reports and input into ASSIST program for state
documentation
Planned and facilitated in hour PD days
Attended Regional and state Leadership Seminars
Collaborated and aided peers on projects to implement technology in classroom projects
Facilitated, promoted and supported effective use of technology in all classrooms
Researched, evaluated and distributed technology resources to appropriate staff
Faculty advisor for National Junior Honor Society
Promote and organize end of year Honors Program
Organize and facilitate organize a Hornet Pride program that gives recognition for student
character
Professional Development
Michigan Continuous School Improvement Series
Regional Aspiring Administrators Workshop Series
Google Educators Series
21 things 4 Students - 7 Week course
Technology Readiness 16 Week course
Blended Learning in the Classroom 16 week course
Yearly Michigan Association of Computer Learners Conferences
2010 - 2013 8th Grade Science / 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Classroom Instruction
Develop and implement pacing guides for building Science Department
Research and order new classroom materials to meet new curriculum standards
Communicate with parents and students through classroom website and e-mail
Utilize new technology in classroom
Initiate and create a school B.Y.O.D. policy
Use progress monitoring to identify students for intervention
Use student data to drive instruction
Implement strategies to differentiate instruction
Begin creating PBL units
Leadership
Building Science Department Chair
Reviewed, ordered and implemented new Science program for Middle School
Analyzed building data to monitor teaching practices and student success within the building
Member of New Hire Interview Committee
Led committee to align and write science curriculum to fit Michigan Curriculum Frameworks
Facilitate PD days for staff training on new technology
Science Olympiad Coach
Promote and organize end of year Honors Program
Organize program organize a Hornet Pride program that gives recognition for student character
Professional Development / Skills
State Science and Social Studies Conferences yearly
21 Things for Students 16 Week course
Classroom Technology Workshops; Smart projector, Moodle, Data Director, IPad
2007 - 2010 7th Grade Social Studies / Life Skills Teacher
Classroom Instruction
Implement and write new curriculum to match new state standards and benchmarks
Design units to teach Michigan's Career Pathways to all 7th grade students
Articulate goals and expectations to students and parents
Create multiple assessment measures
Incorporate multiple instructional strategies for diverse learning styles
Facilitator for Character Counts program for all 7th graders
Organized Community Service Projects with students
Leadership
District Social Studies Chair
Researched, ordered and implemented new Social Studies program K-8
Member of School Hiring Committee
School Improvement Member
Mentored 2 Student Teachers
Professional Development / Skills
Regional workshops; MI-Climb and Career Pathways
State Social Studies Conferences
Michigan Content Expectations for K-12 social Studies - conference
2004 - 2007 7th Grade Math Teacher
Classroom Instruction
Implemented new district curriculum
Designed and created assessments to correlate with realigned grade level content expectations
Established classroom environment that encouraged positive student behaviors and strategies
Identified struggling students and provided appropriate intervention strategies
Raised MEAP scores three years running
Created system for student portfolios
Leadership
Acting Team Leader (Team Teaching)
Designed an inclusion class with a resource teacher
Active member of the school improvement team
Professional Development
Michigan Council for Teaching Mathematics Yearly conferences
Mathematics in Action 2006, 2007
Making Connections - Middle School Algebra
Setting SMART Goals
1999 - 2004 6th Grade Science and Language Arts Teacher
Classroom Instruction
Implemented innovative unites with team teachers
Designed classroom for exploration with hands on science
Collaborated with team to construct and execute thematic units
Leadership
Teaching Team Leader 3 years
Active school improvement team member
Professional Development
Michigan Schools in the Middle Workshop Series
MEAP Gap Analysis
Curriculum Mapping
1999 Larson Elementary
Lower Elementary Math Teacher
Tested all 1st - 3rd Grade students for basic math skills
Implemented a schedule for teaching math strategies for basic skill mastery to at risk students
Professional Organizations
National Association for Secondary Principals
Association for Schools and Curricular Development
References
Mr. Rick Foote - Principal
Harrison Middle School
710 S. 5th Street
Harrison MI 18625
989.539.7194
rfoote@harrisonschools.com
Mr. Tom House - Superintendent
224 W. Main PO Box 529
Harrison MI 48625
989.539.7491
thouse@harrisonschools.com
Mrs. Shannon Haines - Building Title Coordinator
Harrison Middle School
710 S. 5th Street
Harrison MI 48625
989.593.7194
shanines@harrisonschools.com
Mrs. Erika Freds - School Counselor
Harrison Middle School
710 S. 5th Street
Harrison MI, 48625
989.539.7194
efreds@harrisonschools.com ces