2. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016-2017 PRINCIPAL Roseville, MI
Mark Twain Elementary School, Fraser Public Schools
➔ Managed a K-6, 1:1 iPad, and Title I school of nearly 400 students and over 60 staff members
➔ Supervised Title I and 31A interventions programs with teaching staff and seven interventionists
➔ Improved school safety by addressing security needs and clarifying building procedures
➔ Supported staff to use data to guide instruction within the MTSS process
➔ Introduced Restorative Practices and CHAMPS expectations into PBIS system
➔ Completed regular instructional walkthroughs and observations, providing strengths-based feedback
➔ Oversaw Eureka Math curriculum pilot in 4th grade, contributing to a district-wide adoption in K-6
➔ Established multiple community partnerships between local organizations and the school
➔ Increased family engagement and parent participation through the Mark Twain Parent Club
➔ Collaborated with district and community members to coordinate a successful Bond Proposal
➔ Installed leadership teams of teachers to empower staff to advise and develop building initiatives
2015-2016 INTERIM DEAN OF STUDENTS Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Public School System
➔ Administered the school program of student discipline and attendance
➔ Acted as a liaison with local law enforcement, school staff, students and parents to conduct investigations
➔ Designed school-wide information system for tracking student behavior
2013-2015 PREK-12 INSTRUCTIONAL COACH Grosse Pointe, MI
Grosse Pointe Public School System
➔ Conducted professional learning for nearly 600 teachers, administrators, and support staff
➔ Designed and supported a paperless educator evaluation system using Google Apps
➔ Helped earn over $100,000 in educational technology grants for the district
2010-2016 PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TEACHER Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Public School System
➔ Utilized evidenced-based instruction, project-based learning, and blended learning
➔ Designed and implemented a standards-based assessment and reporting system
➔ Worked on curriculum development of the Innovative Studies Program
2012-Present EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT Rockford, MI
SAGA Educators, Inc.
➔ Designed and delivered professional learning and resources for schools and organizations
➔ Coordinated the chemistry division of the Michigan Modeling Instruction Program
➔ Organized conferences, seminars, and professional development workshops statewide
2010-2012 ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Saginaw, MI
Saginaw Valley State University, College of Education
➔ Instructed graduate courses in learning theory, classroom instruction, and educational history
➔ Taught foundational teaching methods course in undergraduate teacher education program
➔ Facilitated traditional face-to-face courses as well as online & hybrid courses
2009-2010 CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY TEACHER Macomb, MI
L’Anse Creuse High School North, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
➔ Developed curriculum for courses in Astronomy and 21st
Century Learning Skills
2008-2009 PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY TEACHER Fountain Hills, AZ
Fountain Hills High School, Fountain Hills Unified School District
➔ Member of staff development facilitator team and district technology committee
2004-2007 MEDICAL INFORMATICS MANAGER Detroit, MI
St. Clair Specialty Physicians Nephrology Clinic
➔ Managed a comprehensive electronic medical records system for multi-physician practice
3. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
2016 MICHIGAN PK-12 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS CERTIFICATE Michigan
2014 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE, SECONDARY SCIENCE (DX) Michigan
Highly qualified status in biology, chemistry, and physics
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2015-2017 WALDEN UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, MN
Doctor of Philosophy – Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; in progress
2015-2016 MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Lansing, MI
Path to Leadership – Michigan PK-12 School Administrators Certificate
2013-2015 GALILEO TEACHER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Auburn Hills, MI
Teacher Leadership Certificate
2007-2010 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Saginaw, MI
Master of Arts in Teaching - summa cum laude
2002-2006 WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - cum laude
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2016-Present EDUCATION WEEK Washington, DC
Education Blogger
2015-Present COUNCIL OF CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS Washington, DC
#LoveTeaching Week Social Media Campaign Coordinator
2015-Present BAM! RADIO NETWORK Glendale, CA
Co-Host, Teachers of the Year Radio
2015-Present MEEMIC FOUNDATION Auburn Hills, MI
Trustee, Board of Directors
2014-Present THE HONORABLE ORDER OF KENTUCKY COLONELS Louisville, KY
Kentucky Colonel
2013-Present WDIV-TV MICHIGAN'S LOCAL 4 NEWS Detroit, MI
Educational Contributor
2013-Present GALILEO INSTITUTE FOR TEACHER LEADERSHIP Auburn Hills, MI
Professional Development Facilitator
2013-Present NATIONAL NETWORK OF STATE TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Arlington, VA
Blogger & Social Media Specialist
2013-2014 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Lansing, MI
Teacher Advisor, State Board of Education & Office of Education Improvement and Innovation
2013-2014 THE EASTSIDE VINEYARD CHURCH Shelby Township, MI
Tech Team Volunteer
2012-Present DETROIT METRO AREA PHYSICS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Detroit, MI
Continuing Education Coordinator, Past President, Past Vice-President
2007-2008 KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Fountain Hills, AZ
Sunset Kiwanian
2007-Present EVERSIGHT MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI
Gift of Sight Ambassador, Millennial Council, Charity Event Organizer
2004-2007 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN Detroit, MI
Volunteer Candy Striper, Music Therapist Assistant
4. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
AWARDS & HONORS
➢ 100 Ways Classroom Strategies and Practices, TeachingPartners 2015
➢ TED Talks Speaker, TEDxDetroit 2015
➢ Bammy! High School Teacher of the Year Award, The Academy of Education Arts & Sciences 2015
➢ Educator Advantage Award, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union 2015
➢ Kentucky Colonel, The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels 2014
➢ Teacher of the Year Doctoral Academic Scholarship, Walden University 2014
➢ Graphite Accelerated Educator, Common Sense Media 2014
➢ State Resolution, Michigan State Board of Education 2014
➢ Teaching Excellence Award, SMART Technologies 2014
➢ Crain’s 20 in Their 20s, Finalist, Crain’s Business Detroit 2014
➢ Municipal Resolution, Wayne County Commission 2013
➢ Municipal Resolution, Grosse Pointe Woods & Grosse Pointe Shores City Council 2013
➢ State Resolution, Michigan State Board of Education 2013
➢ 2014 Michigan Teacher of the Year, Michigan Department of Education 2013
➢ Connected Educator, Regional Education Media Centers of Michigan 2013
➢ Outstanding Teacher Award, Finalist, International Society For Technology In Education 2013
➢ Michigan Teacher of Promise, Michigan Science Teachers Association 2012
➢ Toyota Tapestry Award, National Science Teachers Association 2009
➢ Teacher of Promise Award, Network of Michigan Educators 2007
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
➢ National Network of State Teachers of the Year 2013-Present
➢ Network of Michigan Educators 2013-Present
➢ Michigan Institute for Educational Management 2013-Present
➢ Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development 2013-Present
➢ International Society For Technology In Education 2012-Present
➢ Michigan Association For Computer Users In Learning 2012-Present
➢ American Modeling Teachers Association 2012-Present
➢ Michigan Science Teachers Association 2011-Present
➢ Detroit Metro Area Physics Teachers Association 2010-Present
➢ Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association 2010-Present
➢ American Society of Nephrology 2006-2008
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Abud, G. G. (2011). Making thinking visible: Using whiteboards in the chemistry classroom. Michigan Science
Teachers Association Newsletter, 63(4), 14-18.
Abud, G. G. (2011). "For every" speak: A cognitive approach to teaching proportional reasoning. Paper presented at the
biennial meeting of ChemEd, Kalamazoo, MI.
Topf, J., Abud, G., Provenzano, R. (2008). Predictors of progressive versus stable chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Poster presentation at the American Society of Nephrology 41st
annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Topf, J., Provenzano, R., Abud, G. (2006). CKD (chronic kidney disease) clinics improve anemia, lipids and arrest the
decline of GFR, American Society of Nephrology 39th
Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Kaufman, S., Prasad, A., Abud, G. (2006). Donor Cornea Endothelial Cell Damage Associated with Debris in the
Storage Media. Investigations in Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences, 47.
Topf, J., Abud, G., Maria, V., Provenzano, R. (2005). Anemia Outcomes from a Medical-Assistant Driven Anemia
Protocol to Treat Patients and Move Toward Monthly Epoetin Dosing. American Society of Nephrology 38th
Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
5. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
PRESENTING EXPERIENCE
❏ US Dept. of Ed. STEM Education Roundtable, Van Andel Education Institute 2017
❏ Keynote Speaker, Community Appreciation Reception, Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union2016
❏ Mathematical Practices & NGSS, Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Annual Conference 2016
❏ STEM and Project-Based Learning, Galileo Learning Summit, Galileo Learning Summit 2016
❏ Project-Based Learning, Schoolcraft College 2016
❏ Vocabulary’s CODE, Grosse Pointe North High School 2016
❏ Chemistry and the Michigan Science Standards, Grand Blanc Community Schools 2016
❏ Mental Warm Ups, Grosse Pointe North High School 2016
❏ Elevating & Celebrating Effective Teachers & Teaching in Michigan Convening 2015
❏ Mindfulness in the Classroom, Grosse Pointe Public Schools 2015
❏ Featured Speaker, An Evening of Excellence, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools 2015
❏ Dynamic Feedback Loops, 100 Ways Conference, TeachingPartners 2015
❏ Featured Speaker, TEDxDetroit 2015
❏ Modeling Instruction in Chemistry Workshop, Muskegon Heights High School 2015
❏ Modeling Instruction in Chemistry Workshop, Novi High School 2015
❏ Featured Speaker, Michigan School Vocal Music Association Conference 2015
❏ Facilitator of the Michigan Modeling Instruction Program in Chemistry 2015
❏ Master of Ceremonies, Michigan New Teacher Conference 2015
❏ Quizizz, Grosse Pointe North High School 2015
❏ Modeling Instruction in Chemistry Webinar, Michigan Modeling Instruction Program 2015
❏ Featured Speaker, 2015 Annual Conference, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning 2015
❏ Featured Speaker, PD360 Conference, Bedford Public Schools 2015
❏ Modeling Instruction in Chemistry, C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District 2015
❏ Visible Thinking in Secondary Science Workshop, Livonia Public Schools 2015
❏ Mathematical Modeling in Chemistry, Muskegon Intermediate School District 2014
❏ Keynote Presenter, Forum on STEM Education, Western Michigan University 2014
❏ Mathematical Modeling in Chemistry, Oakland Schools 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, LIBRI Women’s Club of Greater Detroit 2014
❏ Urban Education Symposium, Davenport University 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, Delta Kappa Gamma International Society For Key Women Educators 2014
❏ Discussion Panel Member, U.S. Domestic Policy Council, U.S. Department of Education 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, 19th
Michigan Governor’s Education Summit 2014
❏ Project-Based Learning, Grosse Pointe Academy 2014
❏ Next Generation Science Standards in Secondary Education, Utica Community Schools 2014
❏ STEM Education, Our Lady Star of the Sea Middle School 2014
❏ Keynote Speaker, 1:1 Learning Summit, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, Galileo Consortium Alumni Board of Directors Meeting 2014
❏ Building Full Capacity Conference, Michigan Education Association 2014
❏ Keynote Speaker, ‘I Am a Teacher’ Expo, Michigan State University 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, National Donate Life Month Kickoff Day, Michigan Department of State 2014
❏ Keynote Speaker, Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Conference 2014
❏ Metro Detroit Council of Academic Leadership 2014
❏ Keynote Speaker, Senior Men’s Club of Grosse Pointe 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, American Chemical Society, Wayne State University 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, Student Michigan Education Association, Wayne State University 2014
❏ Michigan Eye Bank Organ Donor Awareness Program, Washtenaw Christian Academy 2014
❏ Next Generation Science Standards in Middle School, Woodhaven-Brownstown Schools 2014
❏ Keynote Speaker, District Professional Development Conference, Bay City Public Schools 2014
❏ Featured Speaker, Network of Michigan Educators Conference 2013
❏ Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe 2013
❏ Chemistry at the Detroit Zoo 2013
6. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
❏ Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Conference 2013
❏ Next Generation Science Standards in Chemistry Webinar, Oakland Schools 2013
❏ Oakland University Educational Leadership Graduate Program 2013
❏ Keynote Speaker, Area Wide Professional Development Day, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD 2013
❏ Michigan Google Educators Conference 2013
❏ Keynote Speaker, Google Camp, St. Joseph Intermediate School District 2013
❏ Nearpod in the Elementary Classroom, North Hill Elementary School 2013
❏ State Board of Education, Michigan Department of Education 2013
❏ Galileo Consortium Board of Directors Meeting 2013
❏ Next Generation Science Standards in High School Biology, Troy Public Schools 2013
❏ Instructional Strategies Workshop, Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy 2013
❏ New Teacher Orientation, Grosse Pointe Public Schools 2013
❏ 21st
Century Learning Symposium, St. Clair County RESA 2013
❏ iPads in the Elementary Classroom, Rochester Community Schools 2013
❏ Mattawan Tech Camp, Mattawan High School 2013
❏ Galileo Learning Summit, Galileo Consortium 2013
❏ Next Generation Science Standards in High School Science, Troy Public Schools 2013
❏ Next Generation Science Standards in Middle School Science, Troy Public Schools 2013
❏ Keynote Speaker, Annual Summer Agents Meeting, Meemic Insurance Company 2013
❏ Modeling Instruction & Misconception Management Institute, Oakland Schools 2013
❏ NightShift Radio Talk Show With Tony Trupiano 2013
❏ iPads in Medical Education, St. John Hospital & Medical Center Department of Medical Education 2013
❏ EdCamp Detroit 2013
❏ Modeling Instruction In Chemistry II Workshop, Macomb Intermediate School District 2013
❏ Connected Educators Conference 2013
❏ Michigan Association For Computer Users In Learning Conference 2013
❏ Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference 2013
❏ REMC of Michigan Connected Educator Series 2013
❏ Standards-Based Reporting For Elementary Schools, Monteith Elementary School 2013
❏ Modeling Instruction In Chemistry Workshop, Macomb Intermediate School District 2013
❏ Standards-Based Assessment & Grading, Fraser High School 2013
❏ Global Chemistry Department Keynote Presenter 2012
❏ AT&T Michigan Student Technology Showcase 2012
❏ Michigan Digital Learning Conference 2012
❏ Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Conference 2012
❏ 29th
Annual Michigan State University College of Education Technology Conference 2012
❏ Michigan Google Educators Conference 2012
❏ Featured Speaker, Global Physics Department 2012
❏ EdCamp Detroit 2012
❏ Michigan Mobile Learning Conference 2012
❏ Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference 2012
❏ Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Conference 2011
❏ ChemEd Conference 2011
❏ EdCamp Detroit 2011
❏ Saginaw Valley State University College of Education Scholarship Symposium 2011
❏ Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Conference 2010
❏ AT&T Michigan Student Technology Showcase 2009
❏ American Society of Nephrology 41st
annual conference, Philadelphia, PA 2008
❏ American Society of Nephrology 39th
annual conference, San Diego, CA 2006
7. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
2017 Adaptive Schools Clinton Township, MI
2017 Restorative Practices Clinton Township, MI
2017 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Clinton Township, MI
2017 Facilitators of School Improvement Clinton Township, MI
2017 CHAMPS & Explicit Instruction Clinton Township, MI
2016 Leaders Leading Leaders Farmington Hills, MI
2016 Creating a Culture of Achievement in Your School with Doug Fisher Livonia, MI
2016 Global Leadership Summit Chicago, IL
2016 Galileo Learning Summit Fraser, MI
2015 Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers in Michigan Convening East Lansing, MI
2015 Teaching Partners 100 Ways Conference Orlando, FL
2015 TEDxDetroit Detroit, MI
2015 Global Leadership Summit Chicago, IL
2015 Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Conference Detroit, MI
2015 ShiftMich Idea Slam Detroit, MI
2015 Michigan Google Leadership Symposium West Bloomfield, MI
2015 Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy Pontiac, MI
2014 Network of Michigan Educators Conference Lansing, MI
2014 International Space Camp For Educators Huntsville, AL
2014 National Teacher of the Year: Next Steps Conference Princeton, NJ
2014 Education Commission of the States Conference Washington, DC
2014 National Teacher of the Year: Washington Recognition Week Conference Washington, DC
2014 Governor’s Education Summit Lansing, MI
2014 National Teacher of the Year: Teaching, Leading, and Learning Conference Scottsdale, AZ
2013 Network of Michigan Educators Conference Lansing, MI
2013 Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy Pontiac, MI
2012 Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Brownstown, MI
2013 Area Wide Professional Development Day Charlevoix, MI
2013 miGoogle Conference Brighton, MI
2013 Google Camp St. Joseph, MI
2013 Detroit Metro Area Physics Teachers Association Fall Meeting Grosse Pointe, MI
2013 Bureau of Assessment and Accountability Fall Conference Ypsilanti, MI
2013 Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy Macomb, MI
2013 MFutures Conference Detroit, MI
2013 St. Clair County RESA 21st
Century Learning Symposium Marysville, MI
2013 Galileo Learning Summit Fraser, MI
2013 Galileo Teacher Leadership Academy Augusta, MI
2013 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Conference Detroit, MI
2013 Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Ypsilanti, MI
2013 REMC Blended Learning In the Classroom Grand Rapids, MI
2012 Link Crew Training Farmington, MI
2012 Michigan Student Technology Showcase Lansing, MI
2012 miGoogle Conference Southfield, MI
2012 Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Brownstown, MI
2012 Mansfield University Modeling Instruction in Chemistry Institute Mansfield, PA
2012 Michigan State University College of Education Technology Conference East Lansing, MI
2012 MACUL Digital Learning Conference Macomb, MI
2012 Detroit Metro Area Physics Teachers Association Fall Meeting Dearborn, MI
2012 MACUL Mobile Learning Conference Kalamazoo, MI
2012 Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Lansing, MI
2011 IDEO Design Thinking Workshop Detroit, MI
8. Gary G. Abud, Jr. gary@abud.me • http://abud.me • @mr_abud
2011 Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Madison Heights, MI
2011 Detroit Metro Area Physics Teachers Association Fall Meeting Troy, MI
2011 American Chemical Society International ChemEd Biennial Conference Kalamazoo, MI
2011 Saginaw Valley State University Online & Hybrid Education Institute Saginaw, MI
2010 Metro Detroit Science Teachers Association Annual Conference Madison Heights, MI
2010 Detroit Metro Area Physics Teachers Association Fall Meeting Rochester Hills, MI
2010 Tech4Learning Problem Based Learning Workshop Macomb, MI
2010 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Conference Lansing, MI
2009 Arizona State University Physics Modeling Workshop Tempe, AZ
2009 Arizona K-12 Center Camp Plug & Play 4.0 Educational Technology Conference Flagstaff, AZ
2009 Arizona Microcomputing in Education Conference Tempe, AZ