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=Education portfolio of Kyle Filber=

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====I am a graduate student at Concordia University in Wisconsin studying for my Masters of Science in Education - Educational Design and Technology. The CUW program has a threefold emphasis: equipping individuals for Christian faith and learning in the 21st century, exploring the implications of digital culture upon the present and future of learning organizations, and designing effective and engaging digital age learning experiences. I am grateful to be a part of such a dynamic and exciting program that incorporates the Christian world view on our study of digital age learning.====

The program has six specific goals:
 * 1) Facilitate and inspire learning and creativity using exisitng and emerging technologes.
 * 2) Design and develop effective and engaging learning experiences, environments, resources, and assessments.
 * 3) Model digital-age work, research, collaboration and learning.
 * 4) Promote and model digital citizenship and Christian discipleship within the context of the digital age.
 * 5) Conduct research and promote provide research and data-driven decisions about technology-enhanced teaching and learning.
 * 6) Engage in ongoing professional growth and leadership.

====My professional background consists of twenty five years of software design, development and implementation of systems and applications in the business world. I currently have my own software company and develop web solutions for both profit and non-profit organizations. My most recent development was a website for an organization that promotes mentoring for at risk students. They facilitate churches "adopting" a school and providing mentors. The organization is called Oneness School Initiative out of Waukesha, Wisconsin. I have recently been asked to serve on their Board of Directors which I consider a great blessing and privilege. I also teach programming classes as a member of the Adjunct faculty at ITT-Technical Institute in Greenfield, Wisconsin.====

I teach 4k-1st grade Sunday school at my church and am also the worship leader for these kids which makes it so much fun! This is my third year teaching this age group.
====I have a wonderful Husband, Peter, who is a small business owner in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and a Son, Harrison age 5, who brings me joy daily. We live in Brookfield, wisconsin with five fish and are on the lookout for an available puggle puppy.====

=Why Education?=

After my Son started school I began volunteering for the Technology teacher and the school in general. I found today’s educators are incredibly gifted but do not have the luxury of time to keep up with technology. With a masters in Education I feel I could make a very constructive difference in schools. To attain mastery in the education arena from the Concorida program and complement it with my technology background I feel I would be well equipped to provide an excellent service to schools and educators.

Specifically, my personal goals are as follows: = = =Work History=
 * 1) To secure a part-time job or volunteer position in an educational setting while obtaining the Masters degree.
 * 2) To obtain a Microsoft Certified Professional Certification in an Office 2010 product.
 * 3) To obtain a Masters of Science in Education - Educational Design and Technology.
 * 4) To secure a full-time job as a Technology Administrator or Technology Educator.
 * 5) In all things, share the love of Christ and glorify God.


 * ====Hayes Solutions, LLC., Software Consulting, 2005 - Present====
 * ====ITT Technical Institute, Adjunct Faculty, 2011 - Present====
 * ====Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren s.c., Software Developer and Legal Technology Analyst, 2007 - 2011====
 * ====Allstate Insurance, Andrew Agency, Insurance Sales and Office Support, 2005 - 2006====
 * ====Compuware Corporation, Software Consulting, 1994 - 2005====
 * ====M&I Data Services, Programmer Analyst, 1986 - 1994====

Educational Background
Graduated in 1986 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Management Computer Systems from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.