My learning journey - technology in education
About Me
Monica 'Micki' Ward
I am an educator from Riverside, California, U.S.A. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, a Master's Degree in Education with a focus on Curriculum & Instruction, and teaching credentials in History/Social Science, Technology and Multiple Subjects. Teaching since 1995, I've had the privilege to teach both at the elementary and high school levels. I am currently an Academic Coach and Link Crew Coordinator/teacher. As a coach, I work with teachers to improve their pedagogical skills and infuse technology into their lessons.
Professional Affliations
During my time as an educator, I have been very fortunate to work with a number of educational organizations:
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Curriculum Commissioner - California Department of Education, Curriculum and Supplemental Materials Commissiom
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West Coast Country Coordinator - The Tony Blair Face to Faith Program
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Teaching Fellow - The Choice Program, Brown University
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Teacher Ambassador - The California Environmental Education Initiative
Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
​ I received a Fulbright award as part of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program. This award provided a grant allowing me to travel to Singapore. During my stay, I had the opportunity to be attached to four schools in the western portion of the country to see first hand how technology is being integrated into their curriculum. I was able to audit two class at the National Institute of Education, Singapore which is the only teacher training institution in the country. Throughout my stay, I spoke with a number of educators, students and parents about both Singaporean education and the American system. It was an experience of a life-time. For more information about the program go to: www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org
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Personally
​I am a single, adventurous woman who truely embraces being a life-long learner. I grew up in Riverside, California where I was a competitive swimmer. Swimming gave me the opportunity to meet people from around the world and the opportunity to attend UCLA. I continue to swim and support the UCLA Bruins. I love traveling to new places whether in the US or around the world. Places I've been so far include: Russia, Germany, Luxembourg, Scotland, Dubai, Singapore, Indonesia.