Work History
2020 - Director of Instructional Technology
NORA O. WHEELER
Innovative Instructional
Leader
 1020 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA
 (804) 382-9635
 nwheeler1a@hotmail.com
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 twitter.com/norawheelerwssd
Objective
Experienced, energetic instructional leader
prepared to support innovative teaching
and learning for success in a changing
world.
Profile
Administrator with a reputation for
excellent organization, diverse
communication methods, time
management, and strong
understanding of assessment,
technology integration, curriculum, and
professional development.
Experienced in developing rapport with
children and adults from diverse socio-
economic and cultural backgrounds.
Memberships
Association for Supervision &
Curriculum Development
ISTE
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
Foundation Education Advisory Board
Skills
Curriculum & Instruction
15+ years of district and school
leadership experience.
Served on Virginia Department of
Education committees, including item
review, standards setting, and textbook
adoption.
Developed programs to promote global
awareness, historical perspective,
active citizenship, economic skills, and
geographic literacy.
Created a curriculum planning
framework that combined backward
design, standards alignment, balanced
assessments, and 21st century skills.
Created an online Financial Literacy
course for a district.
Present Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Create a new department to oversee the purposeful integration of
technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment across the entire
district.
Develop a comprehensive plan to facilitate an understanding of the ISTE
Standards and best practices for all key stakeholders in the district.
Identify processes and procedures for the procurement of instructional
technology to ensure curricular alignment with the vision and safety
guidelines.
Oversee the development and organization of digital resources focused on
student engagement and empowerment.
Identify instructional exemplars and promote excellence within each
school to support the change process.
Coordinate all aspects of the WSSD Virtual School.
Fall 2021 Adjunct Professor
West Chester University
Social and Ethical Foundations, Doctoral Program
2013 - 2020 Principal
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Created and maintained a safe and orderly environment for student
success.
Coordinated all aspects of the daily operation of a K-5 school.
Supervised and evaluated over forty-five professional employees based on
established criteria.
Facilitated a strong working relationship with the Parent Teacher
Organization.
Organized and implemented professional development aligned to
advancing the school vision and district mission.
Developed short and long range plans for teacher professional
development aligned to district and school goals.
2012 - 2013 Assistant Principal
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Assisted administrative team in creating and maintaining a safe and
orderly environment for student success.
Coordinated all aspects of the Keystone Exam administration.
Supervised the Science and Social Studies Departments and monitor
progress towards goals.
Oversaw the Class of 2013 with regard to attendance, discipline,
achievement, and graduation.
2006 - 2012 Curriculum Specialist
Hanover County Public Schools
Ashland, Virginia
Managed ongoing curriculum development and alignment, integration of
21st Century Skills, textbook and trade book selections, professional
development opportunities, and classroom observations at twenty-four
schools.
Created and updated several Division-level websites and assessments for
Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade teachers and students.
Coordinated annual events such as New Teacher Orientation, Geography
Awareness Week, Constitution Day, and Mock Election.
Facilitated professional development sessions for teachers and
administrators, including several professional learning communities.
Spring 2012 Adjunct Professor
The University of Richmond
Integrated Curriculum Methods
Elementary Education, Social Studies
 Facilitated understanding of research
related to 21st century teaching and
learning best practices.
Promoted the integration of ISTE
standards into instructional design,
implementation, and assessment.
Professional Development
15+ years experience facilitating
professional development for teachers
and administrators. Sample session
topics include:
Designing Quality Assessments:
Backward design, item writing,
balanced assessments, standards
alignment
21st Century Teaching and
Learning: Specific apps/programs,
SAMR, ISTE standards, and the 4 C's
(Communication, Collaboration,
Critical Thinking, and Creativity)
Personalized professional learning
and SMART goals
Selected to present at local, state, and
national conferences.
Technology Integration
Broad understanding of current
research on technology integration and
innovation in education.
Diverse capabilities with Microsoft
Office Suite & Office 365 and Google
Workplace.
Apple Teacher Certification
Level I Google Certification
ISTE Certification
Advanced skills in website building on
different platforms:
Weebly, Google Sites, Wikispaces,
and WordPress.
Present and model the integration of
technology using a variety of programs
and apps. Examples:
Google for Education Apps: Docs,
Forms, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar
Web-based: Google Earth, Wakelet,
Flipgrid, Poll Everywhere,
Picktochart, Mentimeter, Glogster,
Seesaw, S'More and Canva
Apps: MyStory, iMovie, Chatterpix,
Puppet Pals, Popplet, Padlet and
Plickers
Social Media: Twitter and Hootsuite
Adept with a variety of learning
management systems.
Schoology, Blackboard Enterprise,
BrightSpace (D2L), and EduPlanet21
Experience with online assessment
creation and data analysis.
Nearpod, Socrative, Google Forms,
and OnHand Schools.
Equity
Crosscultural, Language, and Academic
Development certification (CLAD).
Project REACH certification.
Trained in Courageous Conversations.
Co-Facilitated school Equity Team to
identify needs, opportunities for
growth, and create learning
1997 - 2007 Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Grades 6-12
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, Mechanicsville, Virginia (2006-2007)
Kingsway Regional High School, Swedesboro, New Jersey (2005-2006)
Jamestown High School, Williamsburg, Virginia (1999-2005)
Fort Braden School, Tallahassee, Florida (1998-1999)
Minisink Valley High School, Slate Hill, New York (1996-1997)
Education
2019 - 2020 Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility
Point Park University
2016 - 2018 Ed.D. in Policy, Planning, and Administration
West Chester University
2010 - 2011 Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Richmond
1995 - 1996 Master of Arts, Education
Pepperdine University
1988 - 1992 Bachelor of Arts, General Arts & Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
Awards & Publications
Pennsylvania Administrator, Spring 2020
Helping Students Navigate Elementary School
West Chester Living & East Bradford Neighbors
The Bridge Between Home & School (August 2020)
"Honoring All Who Served" (November 2019)
"#Innovate" (March 2019)
Pennsylvania Administrator, Winter 2019
"The Opportunity to Bring a Vision to Life"
West Chester University Research Day 2018
First Place Poster Presentation
Leading Instructional Change with Technology: A Multiple Case Study
Business Advisory Council Excellence-in-Educational Leadership
Hanover Education Foundation, 2010
Go Global!
Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy
National Council for the Social Studies & Herff-Jones, 2008
Geography at the Center
Presentations
Leveraging Technology to Innovate, Inspire, and Educate All Students, WSSD Admin Training
(December 2021 and January 2022)
What Your iPad Can Do for You and Wakelet 101, WSSD Professional Learning (November
2020)
Technology in Education, West Chester University Practicum Students (November 2020)
Virtual Schools that Teach Tour with Secretary Pedro Rivera (May 2020)
Zoom 101, WCASD Professional Learning Series (Spring 2020)
FlipGrid: Create & Embed on Schoology, WCASD Professional Learning Series (Spring 2020)
Peronalized Professional Learning, WCASD PLA Committee Presentation (Summer 2019)
WCASD Extensions Website Design, Homework Committee Presentation (Summer 2017)
Leading the Change You Want to See, Pennsylvania Educational Leaders Summit (Summer
2016)
Website Design with Weebly, Designing Assessments with Word, Professional Learning
Communities, SMART Goals, and Google Lit Trips, WTES Faculty Workshops (2013-2016)
Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching Social Studies in the 21st Century, HCPS Summer Technology
Courses (2011)
Putting the Content Puzzle Together, HCPS Professional Development for K-3 (2011)
Leading the Change You Want to See in Classroom Assessment, HCPS Leadership
Conference (2011)
 opportunities for parents and staff.
Created and facilitated ongoing
professional development for staff on
topics such as:
Institutional racism, implicit bias,
and culturally relevant instruction
Infusing multicultural literature into
instruction, classroom libraries, and
at home
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Promoted the development of new
initiatives such as:
Inclusive practices day and Wildcat
FRIENDS Day
NCTE African American Read-In
Afterschool STEM Club
Mentorship Program
Positive Behavioral Interventions
and Supports (PBIS)
Conducted outreach efforts with the
Melton Center.
Committees
WSSD Virtual School Investigative
Team (2021)
WCASD Comprehensive Planning
(2015, 2018)
WCASD Assessment Committee
WCASD Homework Committee
WCASD Professional Learning
Academy
WCASD Innovative Teaching & Learning
Leading Presentations with Web 2.0 Tools: Getting Past Powerpointless, HCPS Leadership
Conference (2011)
An Assessment of Your Assessments, HCPS Leadership Conference (2010)
Foldables, Interactive Notebooks, Geography Centers, and Assessment Design, Save our
Science and Social Studies Summer Academy (2010)
Using Kidspiration, Pixie, and Neighborhood Map Machine to Teach Elementary Social
Studies, EdTech Conference (2010)
Geography at the Center, National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference (2009)
Designing Quality Assessments, HCPS Leadership Conference (2009) and Secondary Social
Studies Professional Development (2010)
Administrative Licensure
2020 Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
2018 - 2023 Administrative Certificate, Principal K-12
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
2015 - 2020 Administration and Supervision, K-12
Commonwealth of Virginia
Professional References
1. Dr. Tammi Florio, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, West Chester Area School District
2. Dr. Rebecca Eberly, Principal, West Chester Area School District
3. Mr. Chris McCune, WTE Parent and former West Chester Area School District School Board
4. Dr. Ashwina Mosakowski, Asst. Director of Curriculum, Wallingford-Swarthmore School
District