Nicole Griffin Grischkat

Dynamic and adaptable roadmap leader dedicated to bringing products from inceptions to rollout with efficiency and speed.

Research and strategic product planning expert through collaborative leadership and customer polling.

• Library Director, 2008, 2019, Teach library information skills. Met with administration to articulate and discuss curriculum resources needed in the Library Media Center. Collaborated with local public libraries to create a bridge between the schools and the community. In charge of library and technology budget.
• Tech Liaison, 2008, Present, General repair and upkeep of building technology. Web design and maintenance. Purchase and implementation of all technology in our building. Train and lead professional development on all new technology being implemented in our building.
• TV Studio Manager, 2008, 2012, Assist students in performing a live broadcast every morning. Organize and plan daily announcements and student involvement. Train students on running all equipment e.g. cameras, mixers, teleprompters, and soundboards. Responsible for purchase and upkeep of equipment.
• Curriculum Development, 2008, Present, Created and implemented updated curriculum and assessments for the gifted program. Developed with team a common vision, job description, goals, and curriculum for the library media specialist.
• CHIP Facilitator- Gifted Program, 2008, 2012, Implemented pull-out program for students who qualified for our gifted program. Push-in for assisted math instruction for students in our gifted program. Took students to do monthly community service projects.
• Testing Facilitator, 2008, 2019, Responsible for scheduling and testing of PARCC, MAP, the CogAt, Fountas and Pinell, AIMS, and Naglieri. Train teachers in understanding testing data. Enter student testing data into databases.
• Extended Day Teacher, 2008, Present, Coached coed sports club. Ran a cooking club. Led a technology and keyboarding club. Organized and directed book clubs: Battle of the Books, Rebecca Caudill and BlueStem, Monarch. Robotics team coach.
• Professional Development, 2004, Present, Attended Illinois Computer Educators Conference. Attended Illinois Association for Gifted Children Conference. Attended Professional Learning Communities Conference and Meetings.
• Committee Leadership and Collaboration, 2008, Present, Involved and committed to all school events, activities and served on several committees: BLT, literacy, technology, calendar, social, climate, assembly and leadership. Collaborated with teachers and administration to develop programs that work toward common goals with school culture and community.