Jana Jones Mabry is an experienced educational leader and teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has held several teaching positions in the Snoqualmie Valley School District, including as a Technology & STEM teacher. She has a Master's degree in Resource Management from Central Washington University. Mabry has received several grants and awards for her work developing STEM programs and mentoring students. She has a strong record of leadership, curriculum development, and engaging students through innovative teaching methods such as field trips and project-based learning.
Dr. Kritsonis is Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University – Member of the Texas A&M University System. He teaches in the PhD Program in Educational Leadership. Dr. Kritsonis taught the Inaugural class session in the doctoral program at the start of the fall 2004 academic year. In October 2006, Dr. Kritsonis chaired the first doctoral student to earn a PhD in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Kritsonis has chaired 22 doctoral dissertations along with serving as a committee member on many others.
Dr. Kritsonis is Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University – Member of the Texas A&M University System. He teaches in the PhD Program in Educational Leadership. Dr. Kritsonis taught the Inaugural class session in the doctoral program at the start of the fall 2004 academic year. In October 2006, Dr. Kritsonis chaired the first doctoral student to earn a PhD in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Kritsonis has chaired 22 doctoral dissertations along with serving as a committee member on many others.
Using vCFG to Facilitate Culturally Responsive TeachingJennifer Cain
Presentation for Southeastern iNACOL's April 2014 meeting
In our upcoming webinar, we will talk with Jennifer Cain, graduate student researcher from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She will share with us research on her project “Using vCFG to Facilitate Culturally Responsive Teaching in Rural Alaska.” Social networking through Twitter, Facebook/Google+, and Google Hangouts will be utilized to connect teachers in a PLC, foster cultural understanding, and offer a way introduce and implement Alaska’s cultural standards. Implications for virtual educators include: fostering community between faculty members, creating PLCs to address individual and school issues, and creating a viable platform for ongoing, effective, and relevant professional development.
Using vCFG to Facilitate Culturally Responsive TeachingJennifer Cain
Presentation for Southeastern iNACOL's April 2014 meeting
In our upcoming webinar, we will talk with Jennifer Cain, graduate student researcher from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. She will share with us research on her project “Using vCFG to Facilitate Culturally Responsive Teaching in Rural Alaska.” Social networking through Twitter, Facebook/Google+, and Google Hangouts will be utilized to connect teachers in a PLC, foster cultural understanding, and offer a way introduce and implement Alaska’s cultural standards. Implications for virtual educators include: fostering community between faculty members, creating PLCs to address individual and school issues, and creating a viable platform for ongoing, effective, and relevant professional development.
1. JANA JONES MABRY CURRICULUM VITAE
PO Box 744 Snoqualmie, WA 98065 • (425) 736-5660 • mabrysj@comcast.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly qualified and experienced educational leader with strong commitment to the development of students and staff. Skilled at
developing programs to achieve new level of excellence in teaching and learning. Strong understanding of the policies and
procedures, education and instructional theories that govern schools. Demonstrated expertise in grant writing, curriculum
development, instructional strategy, team building and staff leadership. A trustworthy educator, adept at tailoring lessons plans
that meet individual student needs and capture interest and imagination. Self-starter, with a team-oriented attitude possessing
strong analytical and excellent communication skills, with ability to work in diverse environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP • CURRICULUM/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT • DATA ANALYSIS • STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING • CONTINUOUS LEARNING
ADMINISTRATION • STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTION• STUDENT MENTORING • STUDENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
CAREER SKILLS AND HIGHLIGHTS
• Versatile, innovative, and open to new ideas; motivate students by using creative and inspirational methods of teaching.
• Established positive relationships; developed trust and peer appreciation through personal interaction and involvement.
• Experienced in Volunteer recruitment, training and coordination.
• Proficient in the use of and instruction of computer applications and software including word processing, spreadsheets,
database, presentation programs and electronic portfolios.
• Facilitator of innovative learning activities, and strong presentation skills via a wide array of mediums.
• Taught Research Methods and Presentation Programs and assisted McNair Scholars in finding and preparing professional
presentations and publications.
• Strong ability to establish positive relationships with others; teachers, students, parents and community
• Highly-energetic, enthusiastic and organized teacher with a genuine love of people, and desire to motivate and inspire each to
be the best that they can be.
• Ability to interact with students of all ages and cultural backgrounds and tailor teaching methods to suit students individual
needs.
• Effectively built and maintained data bases of Fellowships and Scholarships in a broad range of Science Disciplines for McNair
Scholars.
• Proficient in laboratory safety and management including sampling and analysis.
• Flexible and willing to alter plans and directions in a manner which assists people in moving toward their goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Positions Held
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
TECHNOLOGY & STEM TEACHER 8/2014 – PRESENT
TWIN FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, NORTH BEND, WA/SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #410 (SVSD)
Exploratory, Technology and Spanish Language 8/2010 - 2014
Technology Integration Teacher Leader (TILT) 8/2010 - 6/2013
MOUNT SI HIGH SCHOOL
Earth Science & Honors Earth Science 9/2009 - 2010
Earth Science, Geology & Honors Earth Sciences 9/2008 - 6/2009
Earth Science & Honors Earth Science 9/2007 - 6/2008
Biology & Honors Earth Science 9/2006 - 6/2007
Earth Science & Geology Teacher 9/2005 - 6/2006
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Summer School Teacher 7 - 8/2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Earth Science, Biology, Algebra, Integrated & Foundation Mathematics, Study Skills 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
LAKE EASTON STATE PARK, EASTON, WA 6/2001 - 9/2001
Park Aide, Jana Rocks Geology Presentation Parks Programs
SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4/2001 - 6/2001
Earth Science / Chemistry Teacher (Leave Replacement) - 2, 9th Grade Classes / 3, 10-11 Grade Classes
2. JANA JONES MABRY
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PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS (CONTINUED)
MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM, CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, L&L, ELLENSBURG, WA 12/1999 - 7/2000
Assistant Director and Instructor for Academic Programs
MCNAIR SCHOLARS PROGRAM 9/1997 - 6/1998
Graduate Assistant 9/1999 - 12/1999
EXCEL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ELLENSBURG, WA 9/1998 - 6/1999
Teacher’s Aide, Science Teacher, Substitute Teacher
COMMITTEES
LEARNING IMPROVEMENT TEAM (LIT) TFMS Exploratory Team 9/2010 - 2014
LEARNING IMPROVEMENT TEAM (LIT) MSHS Science Department 6/2003 - 2007
E-FOLIO TASK FORCE MSHS 6/2003 - 2005
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEMBER MSHS 9/2003 - 2004
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Expanding Your Horizons, Presenter 1995 - PRESENT
MOUNT SI HIGH SCHOOL Salish Science at Sea Geology Field Trip Coordinator 2006 & 2009
EXCEL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL Mount Rainier Technology Camp, Hike Leader SUMMER 1998
MATTAWA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Science Day, Earth Science Coordinator 1995 & 1996
SAM HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS), Coordinator 1992 -1994
MARGARET WILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS), Coordinator 1987 - 1994
E TROOP 80 BOY SCOUTS, AMARILLO, TX Geology Merit Badge Trainer 1993 - 1994
TROOP 80 BOY SCOUTS, AMARILLO, TX Committee Member, Den Leader Coach and Den Leader 1991 - 1993
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Key Note Speaker Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation Luncheon 3/19/2015
Small Hands to Big Plans Classroom Grants Program SVSD
The concept of place-centered education as a model for environmental literacy and natural resource management. 8/2000
Cultural and Environmental Resource Management Masters Thesis, Mabry, Jana Jones. 2000. LD5771.322 .M337 2000. (Ely)
https://www.cwu.edu/resource-management/thesis-titles#year2000
Field Trip Guidebook to the Natural History of Kittitas County 8/2000
Central Washington University Press
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/32937404/field-trip-guidebook-to-the-natural-history-of-kittitas-county-svsd-
The McNair Journal, Volume 1 spring 1998
Assistant Editor, McNair Scholars Program Central Washington University
Comparison of wildfire effects on straight versus meandering channel segments 8/1996
Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs, Volume 29, Number 7
Relationship of stream flow dynamics and wildfires in the Entiat Watershed, north-central Washington 8/1995
Geological Society of America Cordilleran Section, Abstracts with Programs, Volume 28, Number 7
GRANTS
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation Grants Awarded
Rebel Ti5 Digital Video Camera 2015/2016 - $1200
Primera Bravo DVD Duplicator, 2014/2015 - $1450
MakerBot Replicator 2 3D Printer, 2013/2014 - $2500
32 Seagate Internal Hard Drives, Twin Falls Tech Lab, 2012/2013 - $3500
10 Canon Digital Cameras, Twin Falls Video Technology, 2011/2012 - $2500
Salish a Sea, Geology & Chemistry, 2007/2008 - $2500
Net top Vision Software, Science Classroom, 2006/2007 - $500
GPS Units shared with Geology and Environmental Science, 2005/2006 - $250
3. Costa Rica Trip Biology Spanish Language, 2004/2005 - $2500
Ground Water Flow Model, 2003 - $800
Total 17,750.00
JANA JONES MABRY
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GRANTS (CONTINUED)
Twin Falls Middle School PTSA
2012/2013 $2300 HP Elite Book Lap Top Computer
2013/2014 $2500 Future of Flight Boeing Plant 6th Grade STEM Field Trip
2014/2015 $780 Video Equipment
Twin Falls Middle School ASB
Raven TV Banners and –Shirts, 2011/2012 - $1000
National Geographic Society
National Geographic Live; Evolution through Time Biology Field Trip, 2006/2007 - $1500
Mt. Si Biology Classes Field Trip Benaroya Hall Seattle April 24
Wildcat Inspirational Network (WIN) Mt. Si High School
On Shaky Ground by John J. Nance 200 Copies, 2005/2006 - $2000
9th Grade Science Activities during WASL Exams
Total $9200.00
Central Washington University
Leonard Thayer Research Grant – $1,000
Publication of the “Field Trip Guide Book to the Natural History of Kittitas County Washington”
http://sharepoint.snoqualmie.k12.wa.us/mshs/mabryj/Field%20trip%20Guide%20Book/mabry%20FieldTrip
%20Guidebook.pdf
Central Washington University, 1998 – 2000
Anonymous Scholarship in Science and Literature – 2 Years Graduate Tuition ~ $15,000
Central Washington University, 1998 – 2000
McNair Scholar – Graduate Assistant and Undergraduate Research Recipient ~$10,000
Central Washington University, 1996-2000
Brumley Memorial Scholarship and Fyfe Memorial Scholarship $500 and $50
Amarillo College, 1992
Total $31,050.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MS Resource Management, Majors: Natural & Cultural Resource Mgmt., Environmental Interpretation and Education, 8/2000
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ELLENSBURG, WA
BA Earth Science and Education, Majors: Earth Science and Education, Minor: Geology, 6/1997
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ELLENSBURG, WA
Washington State Secondary Teaching Certificate, 6/1997
Initial Certification: Earth Science
Endorsement: Biology, 6/1999
Continuing Certification: 6/2019
Washington State Career and Technical Education Provisional Certificate, 6/2013 – 2014
HONORS AND AWARDS
Albert Einstein Distinguish Educator Fellowship Semi-Finalist -2015
11 month Professional Development working with the National Science Foundation Developing a National STEM Program
White House Student Film Festival Honorable Mention
Student Video Submission “Now They Have a Chance” 2014/http://www.whitehouse.gov//filmfestival?thanks=1&sid=59834326
Washington State University Educators of Excellence Award
Nominated by former student Joseph Mangano, 2006
National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers
Nominated by former student Tiffany Elliot, 2005-2006
Who’s Who among Americas Teachers
4. 9th Edition Volume VIII. 2004-2005
Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society, 1998 – 2001
Leonard Thayer Research Grant –
Publication of the “Field Trip Guide Book to the Natural History of Kittitas County Washington”
http://sharepoint.snoqualmie.k12.wa.us/mshs/mabryj/Field%20trip%20Guide%20Book/mabry%20FieldTrip%20Guidebook.pdf
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/32937404/field-trip-guidebook-to-the-natural-history-of-kittitas-county-svsd-
Central Washington University, 1998 – 2000
Anonymous Scholarship in Science and Literature – 2 Years Graduate Tuition
Central Washington University, 1998 – 2000
McNair Scholar – Graduate Assistant and Undergraduate Research Recipient
Central Washington University, 1996-2000
Brumley Memorial Scholarship and Fyfe Memorial Scholarship
Amarillo College, 1992
JANA JONES MABRY
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of University Women – 1994-present
National Science Teachers Association, 2002 - present
National Earth Science Teachers Association, 1996 - present
Geological Society of America, 1996 - present
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, 1982 – 1994
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Lisa Ely
Professor of Geological Sciences
509- 963-2177 E-mail: ely@geology.cwu.edu
Central Washington University, LIND HALL
400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Lorraine M. Chavez
Human Resource Partner
509-963-2266 E-mail: chavezl@cwu.edu
Central Washington University
400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7425
Marty Barber
Dean of Students
425-413-6200 E-mail: mbarber@tahomasd.us
Tahoma High School
18200 SE 240th Street, Covington, WA 98042
Joseph (“JoJo”) Mangano
Hydrologist, Oregon Water Science Center
503-251-3227 E-mail: jmangano@usgs.gov
U. S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey
2130 SW 5th
Ave., Portland, OR 87201
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS & ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS
Growing Scientists, Jana J. Mabry
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Foundation Benefit, Key Note Speaker
Snoqualmie Valley Record, March 25, 2015
Carol Ladwig, Editor
HTTP://WWW.VALLEYRECORD.COM/GREEN_EDITIONS/?IID=I20150325100451516
5. North Bend students' tech video gets presidential notice
Snoqualmie Valley Record, March 14, 2014
Carol Ladwig, Reporter
http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/250406271.html?mobile=true
Now They Have a Chance, White House Film Festival Video
Honorable Mention, January 2014
Twin Falls Middle School Tech Team, You Tube Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GBEOSnagQ4
Salish Sea Expeditions’ floating classroom aims to take the scary out of science
Mount Si High School Student Presentation, Salish Science Symposium
Seattle Times, June 6, 2009
Jean Guerrero, Reporter
http://www.seattletimes.com/education/salish-sea-expeditions-floating-classroom-aims-to-take-the-scary-out-of-science/
Cascades Mountain ECHO Magazine “Stories told, Down River” by Jim Fossett, pages 6-7 8/2010
Online Open Publication http://issuu.com/nkctribune/docs/echo_august2010/1
Archaeological Review and Inventory of the City Heights Development Project, Cle Elum, Kittitas
County Washington. Reiss-Landrea Research Report 2009-156-17, Pages 10 & 21 7/2009
http://www.cityofcleelum.com/documents/large-land-projects/city-heights/technical-reports-arpil-2010/2%20Archaeological
%20Review%20Aug%2014%202009.pdf
6. North Bend students' tech video gets presidential notice
Snoqualmie Valley Record, March 14, 2014
Carol Ladwig, Reporter
http://www.valleyrecord.com/news/250406271.html?mobile=true
Now They Have a Chance, White House Film Festival Video
Honorable Mention, January 2014
Twin Falls Middle School Tech Team, You Tube Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GBEOSnagQ4
Salish Sea Expeditions’ floating classroom aims to take the scary out of science
Mount Si High School Student Presentation, Salish Science Symposium
Seattle Times, June 6, 2009
Jean Guerrero, Reporter
http://www.seattletimes.com/education/salish-sea-expeditions-floating-classroom-aims-to-take-the-scary-out-of-science/
Cascades Mountain ECHO Magazine “Stories told, Down River” by Jim Fossett, pages 6-7 8/2010
Online Open Publication http://issuu.com/nkctribune/docs/echo_august2010/1
Archaeological Review and Inventory of the City Heights Development Project, Cle Elum, Kittitas
County Washington. Reiss-Landrea Research Report 2009-156-17, Pages 10 & 21 7/2009
http://www.cityofcleelum.com/documents/large-land-projects/city-heights/technical-reports-arpil-2010/2%20Archaeological
%20Review%20Aug%2014%202009.pdf