Deanna Duray has over 20 years of experience as an elementary educator in Colorado. She has taught kindergarten through 6th grade in Jefferson County Public Schools at 6 different elementary schools. Her passion is integrating technology into teaching and learning. She has experience with tools like Google Apps, Schooogy, Raz-Kids, and Twitter for education. Deanna is currently working towards her Digital Teaching and Learning certification from CU Denver while continuing to teach virtually.

1. DEANNA L. DURAY - Elementary Educator - Jeffco Public Schools
email: dduray@jeffco.k12.co.us / cell phone: 303­888­3332 / twitter: @dlpd17
Experience: My career as an educator has spanned 20+ years, two school districts, and 6 elementary
schools. I’ve had the privilege of teaching, coaching and mentoring students in kindergarten through 6th
grade. This opportunity has given me the full vision of an elementary student’s career and the challenge of
integrating technology at all grade levels. Throughout these years I’ve strived to create the best learning
environment for ALL students.
Jefferson County Public Schools R­1 ● Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy ● Lakewood, CO
2015­2016 ......................................................................................... K/1 virtual/blended online teacher
2014­2015 ....................................................... K/1 virtual/blended learning teacher & curriculum writer
Jefferson County Public Schools R­1 ● Little Elementary ● Arvada, CO
2011­2014 ........................................................... 3 rd
Grade classroom teacher
2010­2011 ........................................................... 1 st
Grade classroom teacher
2005­2010 ........................................ ............5th, 5/6 Grade classroom teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools R­1 ● Slater Elementary ● Lakewood, CO
2002­2005 ................................................ Title I Literacy / Math Resource teacher
1999­2002 ..........................................................5th, 5/6 Grade classroom teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools R­1 ● Glennon Heights Elementary ● Lakewood, CO
1997­1999................................................................................ 3/4 and 5/6 Classroom Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools R­1 ● Shaffer Elementary ● Littleton, CO
1996­1997 School Year ......................... Full­day Kindergarten classroom teacher
Harrison School District Two ● Chamberlin Elementary ● Colorado Springs, CO
1993 ­ 1996...................................... K/1, Full­Day Kindergarten, 4/5 classroom teacher
Technology Skills: My passion for technology has been a driving force throughout my career. I love the
challenge of learning and integrating new tools. This passion was honored when I received the Friedman
Foundation 1:1 iPad Grant. It has enabled me to continue to learn about new apps and online educational
resources. What a joy it has been to integrate them into our 3rd grade curriculum. I believe technology can be
a powerful learning tool for ALL.
Experience with the following:
MICROSOFT .................................................................................................................................. PowerPoint * Word * Excel
PRESENTATION ......................................................................................................................................... Photo Story * Prezi
HARDWARE ............................................................. SMARTboard * Document camera * Flip video camera * Digital camera
Web 2.0 Tools:
SCHOOLOGY.................................................................................................................... Online learning management system
GOOGLE APPS ....................................................................................... Blog * Calendar * Forms * Document * Presentation
KIDBLOG.ORG ............................................................................................................... A safe blogging platform for students
RAZ­KIDS ................................................................................ Digital bookroom that tracks individuals through reading levels
TWITTER ...................................................................... P ersonal L earning N etwork and making class connections worldwide
LEXIA (CORE5)............................................................................................................. Personalized online reading curriculum

2. Professional Development: I have been involved in many professional development opportunities.
Most memorable on my list are EdCamps and Discovery Education Network conferences. During the summer
of 2010, I was chosen to participate in a week long institute at Bentley University. This was hosted by the
Discovery Education Network and was an amazing opportunity to network with teachers around the US. I also
believe in the power of twitter as a source for educators to learn and collaborate together. Finally, I’ve had the
opportunity to share my learning with other educators at CCIRA and 5­Sigma conferences along with our
district Tech Share Fair.
● Teacher Librarian Day 2005­2014 http://www.msudenver.edu/tps/events/librariandays.shtml
● CCIRA 2012 & 2013 Presenter ( 1 st
Grade + Technology and Blogging )
● EdCamp Denver 2/1/2014 ( https://sites.google.com/site/edcampdenver/ )
● Learning 2.0: A CO Conversation 02/26/2011 ( http://colearning.wikispaces.com/Home+2011 )
● Jeffco Tech Share Fair 01/22/2011 ( http://jeffcotechsharefair.wikispaces.com/ )
● Discovery Educator Network (DEN) Summer Institute July 18th­23rd, 2010 Bentley University Waltham, MA
( http://community.discoveryeducation.com/about.cfm )
● ISTE Conference June 27th­30th, 2010 Denver, CO ( http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/2010/ )
● DEN Spring Virtual Conference April 24th, 2010
● PEBC: 3 Lab Classroom Visits during 2009­2010 school year ( http://www.pebc.org/professional­learning )
● Reading is Thinking with Stephanie Harvey at the Arvada Center July 22­23, 2009
● PEBC Seminar w/ Franki Sibberson ( The Reading Workshop: Routines that Support All Readers ) June 25­26, 2009
● Jeffco Public Schools­ Instructional Leader: 3 years­­> 2007­2008 ● 2008­2009 ● 2009­2010
● Teaching the Qualities of Writing with Ralph Fletcher November 1st, 2005
● JMAP Math Implementation PD Training (34 hrs)
● An Adventure of the American Mind (now called Teaching with Primary Sources) – Colorado Workshops 1­3 (24 hrs.) Jan­March 2006
● LETRS ( Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling ) Spring Semester 2004. Adams State College: Instructor Melody K. Ilk.
● JERI ( Jeffco Early Reading Intervention program ) Fall Semester 2002. Adams State College: Jefferson County Title 1.
● Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty: Train the Trainers: June 10­13, 2002. Galveston, TX.
Deanna's Digital Footprint: Professional Reflection Blog Twitter @dlpd17
Education and Certification:
CU Denver ­ Online (2016 ­ 2017)
I’m currently enrolled in the DTL certification program.
LESLEY UNIVERSITY ­ Cambridge, Massachusetts
Degree Earned: Masters of Education­ Curriculum & Instruction (2000 ­ 2001)
Completed Degree with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.85 on a 4.0 scale. Area of specialization for this degree was in
Literacy. Attended Lesley's off campus program in Highlands Ranch, CO. Lesley University is affiliated with the Teacher
Education Accreditation Council.
DOANE COLLEGE ­ Crete, Nebraska
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts­ Elementary Education (1988 ­ 1992)
Completed Degree with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.18 on a 4.0 scale... + 12 cr hrs of post­graduate study in
elementary education. Doane is recognized by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Certification: State of Colorado .................... Professional Teacher License in Elementary Education