Ann Ross
Madison,WI
Summary
Dedicated educator with a mission to prepare students for college, careers, and community life by fostering student-centered learning and facilitative teaching. Passionate about building relationships with students and collaborating with business professionals to cerate real-world opportunities through project-based learning. Skilled in aligning education with technical and soft skills, empowering students to succeed in the modern workforce. A natural connector who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and cultivating partnerships to enhance learning outcomes for all students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business, Finance & Marketing Teacher / DECA Advisor
Stoughton Area School District
08.2021 - Current
- Provided professional development to colleagues on using Xello in 2+ (homeroom) effectively and efficiently, including equipping each student with the skills to navigate and utilize this platform independently and consistently, following desired career paths.
- Developed “Senior Project: Future Ready", a project that aligns with the national "Redefining Ready" initiative using Xello's platform with the mission of all seniors graduating with professional development, a sound LinkedIn profile and a digital portfolio (Xello).
- Created a new course, titled “College & Career Readiness”, which will run as a Dual Credit course beginning with the 2025-26 school year, allowing high school students to receive college credit.
- Assisted with organization, curriculum development, and implementation of the recently passed legislation of WI ACT 60- Personal Financial Literacy graduation requirement, starting with the class of 2028.
Business, Finance & Marketing Teacher / District Content Team Leader / Department Head
Wauwatosa School District
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Proposed and implemented two new courses district-wide, increasing program enrollment at Wauwatosa East High School from .4FTE to beyond 1.6FTE
- Developed project-based learning experiences for students in the pilot program “LAUNCH”, a unique partnership between the Wauwatosa and Brookfield school districts and greater Milwaukee area businesses
- Advocated for and implemented more equitable curriculum through crosstown collaboration as the District Content Team Leader in the Business & Marketing Department.
- Created partnerships in the community to provide creative opportunities for students, including a new product/marketing campaign in collaboration with Harley Davidson and STEM education
Business & Marketing Teacher
Wausau School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Implemented dual-credit Advanced/Marketing Internship with local post-secondary institution to provide opportunities for students to network and develop positive relationships while earning college credit.
- Facilitated growth of student-run 'School Based Enterprise', which earned Gold Certification by national DECA, Inc repeatedly.
- Spearheaded a first-time DECA Chapter, which grew to just under 200 members in three years, with one student being elected as a State Officer for WI DECA.
Marketing & Communications Teacher/Coordinator
Globe University
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies with community engagement at center focus
- Formed partnership between former Green Bay Packer's running back Ahman Green, Green Bay Blizzard and Globe University massage therapy students to create opportunities for media attention
Department Chair & Instructor - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
Marketing Teacher
Appleton Area School District
01.2005 - 01.2008
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Menomonie, WIMaster of Science - Organizational Leadership
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WISkills
- Xello
- LMS (Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom)
- SIS (Infinite Campus, PowerSchool)
- Office 365
- G Suite
- Canva
Licensing and Certification
State of WI Teacher's License #250 Business Education
State of WI Teacher's License #285 Marketing Education
Timeline
Business, Finance & Marketing Teacher / DECA Advisor
Stoughton Area School District
08.2021 - Current
Business, Finance & Marketing Teacher / District Content Team Leader / Department Head
Wauwatosa School District
08.2017 - 06.2021
Business & Marketing Teacher
Wausau School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
Marketing & Communications Teacher/Coordinator
Globe University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Department Chair & Instructor - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
Marketing Teacher
Appleton Area School District
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Marian University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Education
University of Wisconsin - Stout
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