Andy Losik
Fennville,MI
Summary
Elementary STEM educator with 30 years of experience that includes dynamic lesson design, project management, curriculum development, and building thriving classroom culture. Seasoned professional learning experience architect who enjoys presenting and writing about his educational insights.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Learning Specialist for Student Programs
Van Andel Education Institute
06.2024 - Current
- STEM curriculum and field trip development
- Facilitated summer stem activities with kids around Michigan
Professional Development Facilitator
01.1995 - Current
- Developed and implemented a wide array of professional learning experiences nationally
Elementary Classroom, Technology, and STEM Teacher
Hamilton Community Schools
01.1997 - 01.2024
- 5th and 6th grades (97-00), technology and literacy (00-16), online learning coordinator (14-16), STEM (2016-)
- Developed and taught from scratch award-winning tech and stem programs
Fouth Grade Classroom Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary Schools
01.1995 - 06.1997
•Implemented differentiated instruction strategies that incorporated technology and time spent outside in our environmental learning center.
•Incorporated STEM concepts through an afterschool fishing club.
Education
Masters of Arts - Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, Michigan12.1994
Skills
- Educational Technology
- STEM Instruction
- Nature-based investigations
- Coding
- Design thinking
- Curriculum development
- Conference presentations
- Consulting corporate and foundations
Websites
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with co-teachers to create a weekly elementary technology class (2000) and a weekly elementary STEM class (2015). Both classes were the first of their kind in the region.
- Created standards-based STEM activities that proved to be highly engaging for elementary students.
- Taught hands-on science activities to a wide variety of elementary and middle school students.
Awards
- Frank Miracola 21st Century Excellence Award, 2024
- Michigan Tech Teacher of the Year, 2009
- Apple Distinguished Educator, 2011
- Google Certified Teacher, 2008
Timeline
Senior Learning Specialist for Student Programs
Van Andel Education Institute
06.2024 - Current
Elementary Classroom, Technology, and STEM Teacher
Hamilton Community Schools
01.1997 - 01.2024
Professional Development Facilitator
01.1995 - Current
Fouth Grade Classroom Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary Schools
01.1995 - 06.1997
Masters of Arts - Educational Technology
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Hillsdale College
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