AboutMe

Summary - Lee Baber

Lee began teaching in the public school system in 1999 and has played a leadership role in the growth and development of her school’s computer literacy curriculum. Notable areas of expertise include multimedia and interactive web-based curriculum, online secondary education strategies, education grants programs, computer art curriculum and open source application utilization.
Prior to this, Lee was managing a Recording Studio at University of Maryland and went on to start a successful Recording Studio in Virginia. She also has several years experience training Arabian horses for the USET Endurance Racing discipline. Lee holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Production Management, Music and Audio Engineering) from University of Maryland.
Currently Lee is a member of Worldbridges, Teachers Teaching Teachers, The Webcast Academy, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Virginia Society of Technology Education, Webheads, and International Bluegrass Music Association. She also has the following distinctions: NETS-T Certification, Certified Internet Web Professional, Apple School Night Champion Teacher, and is writing the Internet Audio Book.
She enjoys being a teacher and learning facilitator guiding students into the world of information and technology. She helps build confidence and teach lifelong learning skills as her students develop a good foundation in Computer Literacy and the use of web based applications. Students produce a podcast and a webcast called SpaceCast hosted by Worldbridges, with other students and "experts" from around the globe to discuss current affairs, school reform, common interests and old fashioned storytelling. A Personal Learning Space allow students to blog and share student produced media after the show and provides a digital interactive ePortfolio that can stay with them throughout their education and beyond.
Lee’s been the recipient of numerous Innovative Idea grants and awards and has presented at the Virginia Department of Education’s Leadership Conference, K12 Online Conference, Global Learn Day.
Special Projects, Educational Committees and Representation Web Page Design Workshop for Public School Technology Committees (2003) Web site designer and Desktop Publisher Designed and published the “Multimedia for Middle School” Web-based Curriculum Digital Media and the Arts Presentation
Middle School Technology Committee Grant Writing Consultant
Educational Foundation Committee Member
Yearbook Editor Board of Directors for the Valley Educational Center for the Creative Arts (1995) Professional Service and Honors K12 Online Conference Presenter (2006)
VDOE Technology Leadership Conference Presenter (2006) Innovative Grant Award (2004) Member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Innovative Grant Award (1999) Valley Community Center Board of Directors N M Arts Award (1998) Marion Park Lewis Grant - Watercolor (1997) Kappa Delta Pi (1996 - present) Training and/or Workshops Virginia Department of Education - Certified Industry Webmaster
Virginia Department of Education - IC3 Certification (in progress) Virginia Department of Education - Macromedia Flash Certification Class (2005) Virginia Department of Education - Macromedia Dreamweaver Certification Class (2004)
Webcast Intern Badge NTTI Conferences (2001, 2002, 2003) Mac Manager Inservice (2003) Wacom/Photoshop Workshops - Virginia Art Education Association Convention (2000, 2002)

Education and Work History available upon request

30+ years experience in teaching adult and young learners 20+ years experience in technology related careers Specialist in the application of instructional technologies in the context of a liberal arts education and computer technology Experience in computer lab and classroom design, setup, and maintenance Advanced technical skills: HTML, Web page design, Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Drupal, Moodle, Elgg, Nicecast, Fireworks, FreeHand, and Director, digital media technologies, system programming for audio recording, Microsoft Office, Open Office, Windows and Macintosh hardware and software troubleshooting and repair, Quark 7.0, Adobe Photoshop 7, Cakewalk Sonar 3, SAW Pro, Bias, Peak, iLife, Adobe PageMaker, Appleworks, SnapZPro, UltraKey, SASI, PM Storybook, ClassXP, EasyGradePro, Inspiration/Kidspiration, and textbook-specific software
Technology Applications and Hardware experience - word processor, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, multimedia presentations, web browser, web page creation, scanner, digital camera, LCD projector, web cam, digital recorders, electronic white board technology, laptop labs - PC and Mac, open source

Name: Lee Baber

Industry: Education

Occupation: Teacher

Location: Virginia, USA

Quote: it still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities ~ eric hoffer

New Reading: Mix Pro-Audio and Music Production, eJournal, Technology Education, Electronic Musician, EQ, X-Ray, NAPP, Pema Chodron

Movies: World’s Fastest Indian, the Hours, Lost in Translation

TV Shows: Good Morning America, American Idol,

Musicians: Rajeev Taranath, America, J.D. Crowe, Tony Rice, Phil Collins

Travel Destination: Spain, Utah, Florida, Massachusetts

Skype ID: lbaber

About Me