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Presented at Maryville University to Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

• Capstone culminating project
• Chapter 4 data
• How to use Excel to graph data, show trends and save time

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Elected President Webster University Alumni Board of Directors
http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/community-service.html

• President Elect: 2013-15
• Homecoming Weekend Chair 13-14
• Vice President: 2010-11
• Technology Committee Chair, 2010-11
• Student Alumni Award Chair 2009, 10, 11
• Alumni Award Committee Chair: 2008

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Presented: "Is it Just Technology?" at TEDxMRH

Building Sustainable Communities is an evening of ideas and conversation for those concerned about growing Maplewood and Richmond Heights as lasting communities. There will be 12 speakers discussing a variety of topics including: schools, technology, public health, and much more. The event is being hosted by Schlafly's Bottleworks in their Crown Room on April 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. TEDx events are limited to 100 attendees.

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Listed at Number 22 of the top 100 Leaders in eLearning and Edtech

List here: http://bestcollegerankings.org/elearning-edtech/

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Featured in "Daily Edventures"

http://dailyedventures.com/index.php/2013/03/12/mcgee/

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• Founder EdcampSTL 

• Board of Directors Secretary: Disruption Department

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Named Apple Distinguished Educator 2013

“The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Program began in 1994, when Apple recognized K-12 and higher education pioneers who are using a variety of Apple products to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. Today it has grown into a worldwide community of over 2,000 visionary educators and innovative leaders who are doing amazing things with technology in and out of the classroom. Apple is pleased to welcome you to the ADE Class of 2013.  Learn more about this group of innovative educators online at http://www.apple.com/education/ade .”

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Added to District Level:  How to log on to District Server flip video

Added link to "Best Practices of Connected Educator"  from the Best Practices conference

Added and updated "about Me" page

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Abstract Biographical Statement

Christopher R. McGee, EdD

Dr. Chris McGee is a curriculum coordinator for the Webster Groves school district located in the St. Louis suburban area.  His thesis was entitled “The Correlation of Standards-Based Grading and the Performance on Standardized Assessments.”  Dr. McGee is passionate about technology.  Since his first year of teaching he has been a leader in technological advancement in education within each of his school districts.  He currently serves Apple Inc. as an Apple Professional Development Specialist.  For more information on Dr. McGee visit his website www.chrisrmcgee.com, or connect with him on twitter at https://twitter.com/cmcgee200.

Full Biographical Statement

Christopher R. McGee, EdD

Dr. Chris McGee is a curriculum coordinator for the Webster Groves school district located in the St. Louis suburban area.  Dr. McGee completed his bachelor’s degree at Webster University in biology with an emphasis in secondary education in 2001.  He completed his masters degree in educational leadership at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO.  His doctoral degree was completed at Maryville University in 2011.  His thesis was entitled “The Correlation of Standards-Based Grading and the Performance on Standardized Assessments.”  Further information about his education can be found: http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/education_15.html

Dr. McGee began his educational career in the Mehlville school district at Oakville High School.  While at Oakville, Dr. McGee taught classes which ranged from freshman physical science to junior and senior level chemistry.  In addition to his work as a teacher he chaired the grant writing committee and served as lead technology trainer for Microsoft product integration into the classroom.  His classroom innovation led him to acquire five classroom computers and thousands of dollars in donations.  These resources were used to run a water quality unit for his chemistry class.  The class traveled to an area park located off the Missouri river and tested the water quality.  The students then formulated reports, presented them to the community at an open house, and sent the results to the state of Missouri Department of Conservation. 

Dr. McGee began teaching sixth grade science in the Kirkwood school district at Nipher Middle School in 2004.  He chaired the professional development committee and led a number of technology professional development workshops.  Dr. McGee strives to be an innovator in education.  While at Nipher he led a district changeover to a standards-based grading environment.  His work alongside assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction Dr. Deborah Holmes led to his desire to pursue a doctoral degree and learn more about the role of grading in education.  Dr. McGee left Nipher Middle School in 2012.  Further information about Dr. McGee’s teaching and leadership experience can be found here: http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/teaching-experience.html and http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/administrative-experience_15.html

Dr. McGee serves his alma-mater Webster University as the vice president of the Alumni Board of Directors, and chairman of the student awards, alumni awards, and technology committees.  Dr. McGee uses strategies focusing on collaboration and innovation to move the organization forward.  Under his leadership video web conferencing using collaborative document and data storage has been utilized to increase engagement and communication within the organization.  Further information about Dr. McGee’s participation in community service can be found here: http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/community-service.html

Dr. McGee is passionate about technology.  Since his first year of teaching he has been a leader in technological advancement in education within each of his school districts.  He currently serves Apple Inc. as an Apple Professional Development Specialist.  He travels the country training teachers to use Apple products and integrate them seamlessly into their day-to-day operations.  He is a certified “Power Searcher” through Google Inc. and is pursuing certification in Google Apps for Education.  Dr. McGee can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus.  In each of these areas he is dedicated to connecting with other educators and finding new and innovative ways to improve student learning.  Further information about presentations and programs facilitated are found here: http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/programspresentations.html

Dr. McGee has over a decade of experience in coaching both football and track.  He believes his leadership in adult learners stems from his reflection and focus on making athletes better.  He is devoted to learning, leading, and making the whole of education better for students worldwide.  Through this dedication he has created an annual conference named EdcampSTL: http://edcampstl.wikispaces.com/edcampstl. This conference is free for educators and provides a wealth of opportunities to learn together, grow, challenge one-another, and develop a professional learning network.

Dr. McGee is married to Dr. Patricia Navarro McGee and currently lives in Crestwood, Missouri.  They have a cat named Brodie.  He is an ESTJ on the Myer’s-Briggs assessment and based on the Strengthsfinder 2.0 assessment his top five strengths are: Focus, Relator, Strategic, Achiever, Self-Assurance.  For more information on Dr. McGee visit his website www.chrisrmcgee.com, or connect with him on twitter at https://twitter.com/cmcgee200.

Updated References page

Found here: http://chrisrmcgee.com/p/references.html

Added 2 pieces of data

1.  Document collecting feedback others have said about me

2.  Added data collected from Apple Professional Development Survey

Available upon request:

cmcgee200@gmail.com

mcgee.christopher@wgmail.org

314-918-4489

Document:  What would people say about Dr. McGee?

Apple Professional Development Feedback survey results:

2012: 122 surveys

Please rank your overall degree of satisfaction with the workshop facilitator from 1 - 6, where 6 is Most Satisfied, and 1 is Least Satisfied: 

5.89

Additional Comments from educators in attendance:

• Chris is a great teacher and a credit to Apple's education arm.
• Chris was fantastic. I can see that he is a wonderful educator in his classes. Very engaging.
• Christopher McGee did an excellent job teaching the iPad to the teachers and faculty. His methods for approaching the subject(s) were very easy to understand.
• Chris is knowledgeable, vibrant, and very patient. 
• The instructor is absolutely excellent, knowledgable, and charismatic! 
• Chris was a great presenter & excited to share his knowledge. He was very helpful & patient.
• Chris was a wonderful teacher. He was very patient and fun to work with.
• The days and time flew by! I would take another workshop from Chris. You can tell he loves his job and the subject matter.
• Chris is a very good trainer. We want him back if we continue to provide opportunities for Apple professional training.
• You are so lucky to have Chris as an instructor. He is the type of guy I can only hope my kids have an opportunity to have as a teacher
• Honestly, I can't thank you enough for adding excitement to this school year...I believe we have teachers that are really excited to use some of the resources you shared with us.
• Chris was very enthusiastic & knowledgable! I would love to have him as a training instructor.
• The presenter was very dynamic and gave us great shortcuts.
• Chris did a great job. Was a very comfortable workshop. He made it very easy to share and ask questions. A lot of interaction.
• Very beneficial !!!! Chris did a great job explaining all things iPad. He was patient and informative.
• Chris is very enthusiastic and helpful. The day flew by because his instruction was entertaining and interactive.

Joined Revenue Committee

Today I attended the Revenue Committee seeking to review the district’s current financial position and future financial outlook and make recommendations regarding revenue and expenditure forecasts.

My role in the committee will be focused on communication.  We will analyze bond issues and propositions as well as seek out new models of communicating with the community at large.

Accepted New Position

As of July 1, 2012 accepted a new position

Current Job - Curriculum Coordinator for Science and Social Studies for the Webster Groves School District.

Feel free to contact me at: mcgee.christopher@wgmail.org

What does a Curriculum Coordinator do?

• Leads 2^nd/3^rd Year Teacher Training
• Leads New Teacher Summer Training
• Coordinates New Teacher Curriculum Days during the school year
• Leads Elementary Grade Level Meetings (Fall)
• Writes Assessments• Leads and recruits Sci/SS Facilitators
• Makes Science Program Evaluation Recommendations (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
• Makes Social Studies Program Evaluations (2013-14)
• Fulfills Science Kit Yearly Requests
• Monitors/Supervises staff associated with K-5 Science Kit supplies and purchases
• Monitors Kit K-5 delivery and pick up
• Monitors libraries with K-5 Social Studies Kit supplies and purchases
• Aligns curriculum to the Common Core Standards
• Contributes to Science Coordinator Group
• Contributes to Social Studies Network
• Contacts the all Sci/SS Kit Reps
• Maintains the Science and Social Studies Websites
• Analyzes MAP Data (Science 5^th and 8^th )
• Collects and reports Unit Assessment Scores
• Presents to CCC with the proposed Report Card Changes for K-5 Science and Social Studies
• Attends Middle School Science department Meetings
• Attends Middle School Social Studies department Meetings
• Attends Steger Science department meetings
• Attends Steger Social Studies department meetings

"All other duties as assigned"

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Presented SHIFT happens:  Transitioning classrooms to the 21st century to STEM Teacher Quality Initiative

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Uploaded two videos to Programs/Presentations tab from Professional Development day at Seckman High School.


Feedback from the Seckman professional development day included:

The staff was asked their favorite session of the day:

• Chris Magee. Thought provoking.
• Standard Based Grading, because it is a very interesting concept to explore.
• SBG Because it was very "real" because he is actively using this method in Kirkwood.
• I enjoyed Chris McGee's session because he seemed very knowledgeable about the standards base grading
• The grading. It is a new way of viewing education that I feel is very valuable.
• Probably McGee b/c of his effective presentation style, enthusiasm, and reality check.
• Chris McGee session because he was very upbeat about his presentation and I am truly interested in the topic. He was well organized and presented very well.
• My favorite was the Standards Based Grading session. It seemed to me to be the most useful for the future of our school.

Comments from the question just about my session:  What is one thing you learned from CHRIS MCGEE'S session on Standards Based Grading?

• I have a greater understanding of Standards Based Grading, and the information and data he relayed has helped me to make a more informed decision on how I might be able to implement it in the future should our school make that move.
• I thought it was very interesting. I plan on trying that in my classroom.
• Wow! It is deep and is very interesting. I learned that the focus must be on the goal and accomplishing the goal versus dwelling on each step along the way. It is definitely a viable option!
• LOTS! Was great to hear someone in the field using this method. Yes...it is a viable option for assessment (not grading as it is traditionally known).
• Chris helped to re-affirm my opinions about standard based grades.
• I liked how it put it into teacher terms and was very forthcoming about it being a long process of change. I can see how it is important and how it would benefit the students. I also was happy that he showed a copy of his grade book.

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Presented three sessions at METC 2012


Added:


Revitalizing the Student-Centered Classroom Through Personalized Learning Plans


Finding new levels of achievement through standards-based grading


Speed Geeking - Integrating technology into the classroom through the NETS for Students

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Hired today to be a subcontractor for Apple Professional Development.  I will be able to be requested by school districts needing training in specific areas of Apple products and how they can be used in the classroom.

The congratulatory e-mail read: "Your work with the teachers during your 2-day workshop shadowing was quite impressive and your credentials and resume speak for themselves.  You possess the skills and talents we look for when bringing on an APD contractor."

http://www.apple.com/education/professional-development/

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Organizer for EdcampSTL

Regional conference held at Maplewood-Richmond Heights middle school on 2/11/12

http://cmcgee200.blogspot.com/p/programs-and-presentations-facilitated.html

http://edcampstl.wikispaces.com/edcampstl

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Reexamining Grading Practices, Seckman High School, Fox School District.

Gave 3, 1 hour, Standards-Based grading presentations

http://cmcgee200.blogspot.com/p/administrative-experience_15.html

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Added Program presented at Character Plus Conference 6/23/11

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Presentation:  Character, Digital Citizenship and Autonomy in 21st Century Schools

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Had the opportunity to teach a doctorate level course at Maryville university

Tech Tools for Administrators - EDL 771: Advanced Communications Maryville University