<--Back to >THE CYBER SANDBOX.... Tom is the Supervisor of Instructional Technology for Elmira City School District. The district is a small urban school district in Western New York State. At 9000 students and 17 buildings with 1.2 million square feet of instructional space it is one of the largest Small City Districts in the state. With a strong background in microcomputer networks, finance, education, public organizations and an interest in Total Quality Management and Problem Solving, Tom has lectured, taught, written, consulted and worked with microcomputer hardware, software, and networks for over 15 years.
In combining outside interests with professional advancement Tom's two master thesis were:
A Comprehensive Framework for Disaster Planning and Recovery Efforts for Public Organizations Using Local Area Network(LAN) Computer Technology
and
Public Responsibilities in Facilitating Quality Educational Outcomes While Ensuring Maximum Parental Control in Interactions Between Public Education Systems and Homeschooling Families.
A full copy of Tom's resume is available.
Professional Organizations
Network and Systems Professionals Association (NaSPA)
The mission of NaSPA, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, shall be to serve as the means to enhance the status and promote the advancement of all corporate computing technical professionals; nurture member's technical and managerial knowledge and skills; improve member's professional careers through the sharing and dispersing of technical information; promote the profession as a whole; further the understanding of the profession and foster understanding and respect for individuals within it; develop and improve educational standards; and assist in the continuing development of ethical standards for practitioners in the industry.
NaSPA, Inc. 7044 S. 13th St. Milwaukee, WI 53154
(414) 768-8000 X116
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
ISTE is a nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology. We are dedicated to promoting appropriate uses of information technology to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in K–12 education
ISTE, 480 Charnelton Street, Eugene, OR 97401-2626, Phone: 800.336.5191 (U.S. & Canada), Phone: 541.302.3777 (International), Fax: 541.302.3778
New York State Association for Computers & Technologies in Education (NYSC&TE)
NYSC&TE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing and disseminating information on the use of technology in learning through:
. An annual statewide conference
. Regional conferences
. Summer training sessions
. Newsletters and journals and other publications devoted to the place of technologies in the restructuring of our schools
. Liaison with the State Department and other organizations to promote the use of technologies in our schools
. Certificates and grants to outstanding students and educators
. Contact with other statewide educational organizations through the New York State Council of Educational Associations.
NYSC@TE, P.O. Box 55, Canisteo, NY 14823-0055
1-800-479-4830
New York State Association of School Business Officials (NYASBO)
NYASBO spearheads constant improvement in school business administration through the development of management techniques, research, workshops and liaison with other professional associations and educationally related organizations. Throughout the year, its members are encouraged to participate in programs which provide a variety of on-going activities designed to enhance the day-to-day financial management of a school district.
NYSASBO, 7 Elk Street,Albany, NY 12207, (518)434-2281, (518)434-1303 (FAX)
American Association of School Administrators
AASA, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for over 16,500 educational leaders across North America and in many other countries. AASA has clarified and strengthened its major areas of focus, including:
Improving the condition of children and youth;
Preparing schools and school systems for the 21st century;
Connecting schools and communities; and
Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of school leaders.
American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209
phone: (703)528-0700 fax: (703)841-1543