Mary Ann Fornataro

 
 

  • Educational Background 
  • Experience
  • Interests
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    Educational Background

                 Nova Southeastern University  Currently enrolled GPA 4.0
                        Educational Specialist in Educational Technology
                        Expected graduation August, 2000.
                        (Please click here to see specific coursework.)

        Master of Science in Instructional Media, with honors
        West Chester University, West Chester, PA  1985

        Graduate Teaching Intern: West Chester University, 1984 -  August, 1985

        Television Production Intern: WMFE TV, Public Broadcasting, Orlando, Florida, August, 1985 - January,1986.

        Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts, with honors
        West Chester University, West Chester, PA  1980

     

     
    Experience
              Palm Beach County Schools  1988 - Present
          Sabbatical: 1999 - 2000.  Currently on sabbatical granted by the Palm Beach County School District.  Working toward an Educational Specialist in Educational Technology.

          Secondary Media Specialist:  Wellington High School, 1993 - 1999.  Responsible for the Wellington High School Media Center.  Duties include: media center operation, Channel One television, ITV requests and maintenance, book inventory, collection maintenance, media center computers and data bases, equipment inventory, student identification cards, equipment dispursement, student orientation, teacher in-service, and media center instruction. Please click here to see the web sites I developed for the students.
          The Beatles: Across the Curriculum  This is an online course I developed for students in high school and college who need help with basic skills across the curriculum.  Although it is a work in progress, it is my favorite site.
          Mary Ann's Guide to Popular Toys, Collectibles, and Treasures 
          This site is dedicated to all types of popular toys and collectibles that students might be interested in researching.
          Miss Four's Research Paper Topics
          The first site I made, this gives students a few ideas for research paper topics.

          Elementary Media Specialist: Addison Mizner Elementary School, January 1993 - June 1993.  Duties included: media center operation and instruction.

          Elementary School Art & Computer Instructor: Galaxy Elementary School, October 1992 - January 1993.

          Television Production/Mass Media Instructor: Santaluces Community High School, 1988 - 1992.  Responsible for teaching television production and mass media to secondary students.  Students produced local, regional and national award winning programs.

          Television Production Supervisor
          Valencia Community College, 1985 - 1987.  Responsible for all video production and maintenance at the west campus of Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida.  Duties included in-house video production, television instruction, multi-media projects, scripting, equipment inventory and maintenance.

          Secondary Education Teacher
          Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida 1980 - 1981.  Responsible for teaching secondary English: West Orange High

          Character Hostess
          Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida 1980 - 1985.  Responsible for entertaining guests in character costumes and live shows.


      
    Please check out the following links for educational and technology information I authored.
     
        Grant Proposal     Multimedia Lab
        Courseware Programs Comparison    Learning Theories
     

     
    Interests - personal
    I have taken a great interest in collecting popular toys and other collectibles for the past thirty five years.  I was lucky enough to keep my toys and collectibles in good condition throughout the years.  My favorite collectibles include Beatle memorabilia, Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, and movie stills.  This special interest has developed into a meaningful hobby.

    I also enjoy learning online.  I believe the possibliities are endless and I love to share my enthusiasm and links with students and friends around the world.

     

    Contact Information
    718 S.W. 4th Avenue
    Boynton Beach, FL  33426
    (561) 738 - 2882 (home phone)
    [email protected]
    This page last updated on May 18, 2000.

     
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