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Carrie Ripy
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Results-driven Director of Technology at Owen County Schools with expertise in IT strategy development and network architecture enhancement. Demonstrated ability to improve IT security and implement effective STEM initiatives, leading to notable advancements in instructional technology integration. Proven track record of boosting student achievement and digital readiness through innovative professional development programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Technology
Owen County Schools
01.2014 - Current
- The management and implementation of the local area network and wide area network for the school district
- The repair, management and disbursement of computer equipment, software and instructional technology
- Manage the over the half a million dollar budget for the technology department; supervise STLP students, STCs, network administrator and the technology resource teacher
- Part of the staff recruitment and retention team of Owen County Schools
- The collaboration of professional development to ensure technology is integrated into all curricular areas
- E-RATE filing and reimbursement
- Work directly with leadership of the district in making decisions that impact student achievement
- Promote the Kentucky Education Technology System initiative in the K-12 environment while also providing professional development services to technology resource teachers within the district
- Serve as liaison between the school district and the office of education technology
- Chair the district technology committee
- Designed 'Tech Days' for elementary and middle school
- Developed and ran summer STEM camps
- WAPOCC for the district, people manager for KDE web applications
- Created and designed a 1:1 initiative, along with collection and distribution plan
- Grant writer for technology
- Infinite campus administrator for district
- Instructional technology program coordinator
- Develop policies and procedures for technology while working with KSBA
- Conduct surveys involving all stakeholders, analyze data and report to the Owen County Board of Education monthly
- Complete and conduct annual trainings on CIPA
- Complete data collection for digital readiness survey
Guest Experience Team Member
Sazerac Company Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of products, services, promotions, and pricing.
- Ensured that customer service standards were met at all times.
- Provided customers with information about the services available.
- Greeted guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently for services rendered.
- Resolved any customer issues in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Promoted high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions.
Library Media Specialist & School Technology Coordinator
Owen County High School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for detailed budgets, classroom instruction, and computer systems within the building
- Worked with teachers to integrate technology into daily instruction
- Provided instruction to students in the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP)
- Served on the school and district technology committees
- Building assessment coordinator along with ILP coordinator
Library Media Specialist & School Technology Coordinator
Owen County Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for detailed budgets, classroom instruction, and computer systems within the building
- Worked with teachers to integrate technology into daily instruction
- Served as the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) coordinator
- Served on the school and district technology committees
- Collaborated with local public library and 4-H extension office on outreach programs
Science Teacher
Maurice Bowling Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Science Teacher
Elkhorn Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Biology Teacher
Owen County High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Timeline
Guest Experience Team Member
Sazerac Company Buffalo Trace
06.2021 - Current
Director of Technology
Owen County Schools
01.2014 - Current
Library Media Specialist & School Technology Coordinator
Owen County High School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Library Media Specialist & School Technology Coordinator
Owen County Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Science Teacher
Maurice Bowling Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Science Teacher
Elkhorn Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2007
Biology Teacher
Owen County High School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Masters of Science - Library Education and Technology
Western Kentucky University
Masters of Art - Secondary Education
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kentucky State University
Education
Masters of Science - Library Education and Technology
Western Kentucky University
05.2010
Masters of Art - Secondary Education
Georgetown College
05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kentucky State University
05.1998
Skills
- IT security policies
- Data Analysis
- IT operations management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professionalism
- Infrastructure development
- IT service management
- IT strategy development
- End point configurations
- Network Architecture
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project Management
- Multitasking
- Technical Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
Available Upon Request
Certifications/Trainings
- B51 Teaching Major: Biology
- KCT Endorsement for Teaching Instructional Computer Technology, Primary Through Grade 12
- KML Professional Certificate for School Media Librarian, All Grades
- PSGF Provisional Certificate for Teaching In The Secondary Grades 9-12 (And For Departmentalized Grades 7-8 In Field)
- FETC Conference Attendee
- ISTE Conference Attendee
- KySTE Attendee
- Infinite Campus Interchange Attendee
- E-Rate Training Attendee
- CompTIA Certification – IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
- Google Educator Level 1/2
Quote
“I hope you live a life you're proud of. If you find that you're not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Organizations/memberships
- KySTE (Kentucky Society for Technology in Education), member/presenter, Presented the Owen County STLP program model., Co-presented the KySTE grant application process.
- ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), member/presenter, Presented with students at the Microsoft booth on a pilot program for classroom design.
- NSTA (National Science Teacher Association), member/presenter, Presented science ideas at the national conference.
- KEA/NEA, member
- OVEC (Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative), member/presenter, Presented science standards., Presented TECH DAY activities.
- KSTA (KY Science Teacher Association), former member/presenter, Presented science for all Americans.
- Meeting the needs Owen County, volunteer
- KASL (KY Association of School Librarians), former member
- STLP State Lead
- WKU Alumni Association, member
Work Preference
Work Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridSoftware
Word
O365
Google Workspace
Outlook
Adobe
Languages
English
Native language
Affiliations
- Owen County Schools
- Sazerac
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