Sandy Powell
[email protected]
Extensive experience with educational technology, assessment, and
educational best practices combined with collaboration, project
management, and leadership skills, make Sandy Powell the ideal candidate
for the position of Instructional Designer.
Education and Certifications
“Sandy … serve(s) as a model
of how educators can work with
industry to enhance science and
technology education. Teachers
have a tremendous responsibility
to prepare today’s students for
tomorrow’s workforce. More
PhD Student, Instructional Psychology and Technology, Brigham
Young University – Provo, anticipated graduation 2020.
M.S., Educational Technology, Boise State University, 2005
Concentrations: Personalized Education through Technology, Online
Education
Thesis: Effect of Personalized Parental E-mail on School to Home Communication
for Science and Math Students at a Rural Idaho High School
B.S., Secondary Education, Brigham Young University – Provo, 1990
Concentrations: Physical Science Composite Major (Chemistry, Physics,
and Mathematics)
A.S., Secondary Education, Snow College, Ephraim, UT, 1986
than ever, we need teachers who
Idaho Teaching Certificate, Endorsements: Chemistry, Physical
Science, Mathematics (Standard) 6-12
can inspire students to lives
Diploma in Project Management, Alison Online Learning, 2015
spent in discovery, learning and
achievement. Those teachers who
excel deserve our support and
recognition”
Butch Otter
Idaho Governor
Design and Teaching Experience
Instructional Designer, 2016 – Present
Brigham Young University – Provo
Independent Study
Provo, UT
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Supervise instructional design assistants
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Manage projects using Agile development methods
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Design and develop math, chemistry, physics, physical science and
geology courses for BYU Online and BYU Independent Study
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Design courses for online educators
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“Sandy has all the intelligence,
skills, dedication, collaborative
spirit, love of learning, and
passion for STEM education to
make lasting contributions.”
Barbara Morgan,
Former Astronaut,
Distinguished
Educator in Residence,
Boise State University
Visiting Faculty, 2014 – 2016
Brigham Young University – Idaho
College of Education and Human Development
Teacher Education Department
Rexburg, ID
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Taught, mentored, and evaluated pre-service teachers
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Coordinated field experience opportunities at Madison Junior
High and Rigby Summer School
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Taught Reading in the Content Area (Includes Senior Practicum)
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Taught The Exceptional Learner (6-12)
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Taught Integrated Science for Elementary Education and Early
Education/Special Education Majors
Science and Math Teacher, 2008 – 2014
Emmett High School/Payette River Regional Technical Academy,
Emmett School District, Emmett, ID
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Science Department Chair, 2010 – 2014
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Taught district secondary professional development course
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Taught dual enrollment Physics through Boise State University,
broadcast course to Homedale High School via Idaho Education
Network
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Taught dual enrollment Chemistry through Boise State University
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Presented Science Expo where high school students presented
science mini-lessons to 4th and 5th grade students
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Selected for the 21st Century Technology Classroom pilot program
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Designed Engineering Explorations course which paved the way
for the Pre-Engineering program now offered at Payette River
Regional Technical Academy
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Taught Chemistry, Advanced Physical Science, Applied Algebra 2,
Algebra, Geometry, and Engineering Explorations
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Committees: Professional Development, District Curriculum
Committee, Response to Intervention, High School
Administration Team
Mentor Teacher, 2010, 2011
Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars Summer Academy, Boise, ID
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Assisted high school student scholars in research, development,
and presentation of team projects as they planned a manned
mission to Mars
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Accompanied Student Scholars in travel to NASA Ames Research
Facility
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Online Math Teacher, 2008 – 2010
Idaho Digital Learning Academy, Meridian, ID
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Taught Algebra I and Algebra II courses online
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Provided student support through virtual classroom, e-mail, and
phone
“…consistently displayed her
ability to apply her knowledge to
both curriculum planning and
classroom instruction.…
effectively finding a balance
between instruction in the
standards and ‘fun’ in the eyes
of her students. Her focus on
hands-on instruction allows
students to experience real world
connections to the content they
are learning.”
Cindy L. Roberts, Ed.D.
Director of Curriculum
Emmett School District
Online Math Teacher and Course Developer, 2005 – 2010
Richard McKenna Charter High School, Mt. Home, ID
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Designed and developed online Algebra II course and multimedia
course CD
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Taught Algebra II course online
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Provided student support through virtual classroom (Macromedia
Breeze), e-mail, and phone
Math Teacher, 2007 – 2008
McCain Middle School, Payette, ID
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Developed Math Expo where 8th grade students present math
mini-lessons to 4th and 5th grade students
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Taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Pre-Algebra
Contact Teacher, 2005 – 2007
Idaho Distance Education Academy, Deary, ID
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Developed virtual workshops and tutorials (using Elluminate)
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Designed and delivered face-to-face workshops
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Provided parent support through e-mail, phone, and face-to-face
meetings
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Collaborated with peers and administration to provide services,
develop materials, create workshops, and make recommendations
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Developed and administered the first I-DEA Virtual Science Fair
Math and Science Teacher, 2001 – 2005
American Falls High School, American Falls, ID
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Developed Physical Science Expo where 9th grade students
present science mini-lessons to 4th and 5th grade students
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Integrated technology into science and math classrooms
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Taught Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science and Algebra II and
bilingual Physical Science course (English/Spanish)
Adult Education Instructor, 1999-2001
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
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Taught adult evening courses in Microsoft Word including
beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels
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“…she has done so much more
than ignite a spark in our
daughter. She has fueled the
Science Teacher, 1992 – 1994
Granite School District, Salt Lake City, UT
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Taught Physical Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Chemistry
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District nominee for Sallie Mae First Year Teacher Award
flames to a level we have been
truly excited and overjoyed to
witness. Mrs. Sandy Powell is
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so much more than a teacher…
she is a true mentor.”
Dr. William H and
Mrs. Lisa Vetter.
Parents
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“She develops, cultivates, and
stimulates the minds of students
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methods, making learning a fun,
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hands on, and memorable
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through her superior teaching
experience-”
Rachel Helen Kossow
Student
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Idaho Science Teachers Association, Idaho Council of Teachers
of Mathematics 2015 Statewide Conference Co-Chair
Determined conference theme, scheduled venue, defined
conference strands for sessions, prepared budget
projections, developed marketing plan, arranged for
keynote speakers, contracted website development,
designed pilot of a statewide online attendance option,
planned field trip options, created committees to assist with
implementation, selected speakers from submitted session
proposals, finalized conference schedule, designed attendee
booklet, acquired conference sponsors and exhibitors,
registered participants, designed and implemented
conference virtual scavenger hunt
Idaho Science Teachers Association Past President, 2015,
President, 2014, President-Elect 2013, Region 3 Representative
2010-2013, and Board Member, 2010-present
Idaho Delegate, National Congress on Science Education,
Washington, D.C., 2014
Contracted Teacher, State Network of Educators, Boise, ID,
2013 - 2014
Participant, National Congress on Science Education, San Juan,
PR, 2013
Advisory Team Member, BotLogic.us, 2013
Science Department Chair, Emmett School District, 2010 – 2014
Member, Emmett School District Response to Intervention team
and District Curriculum Committee, 2010 – 2014
Participant, Idaho State Department of Education Science
Textbook Review Committee, ISAT Item Writing, ISAT and
EOC Item Review, Bias Review, Item Selection, Data Review, and
Standard Setting Committees, 2002 – present
Owner, Web Designer, Science with Sandy, 1997 – present
Sites: sciencewithsandy.com, childrenofthelabyrinth.com
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Grants, Accomplishments, and Awards:
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“Sandy collaborates with several
departments on campus,
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Idaho Formative Assessment Best Practices Recognition Program
Schoolwide 2014, $6000, Individual 2013, $500
Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
(PAEMST) Idaho State Finalist, 2013
CenturyLink Grant, 2013. SCENES: Students Capturing Events
Naturally Experience Science. Used to purchase high speed video
cameras and photography equipment, $5000
Governor’s Industry Award for Notable Teaching in Science
(GIANTS) Recipient, Secondary, 2013. $500
Nominee, Sally Mae First Year Teacher Award, Granite School
District, Salt Lake City, UT, 1992
coordinating programs in ways
that benefit the students. Her
work has led to more effective
and efficient use of time and
resource … [C]ommunication
and trust between faculty
members have increased.”
Kevin Stanger
Department Chair
Teacher Education
BYU - Idaho
Presentations:
Powell, Sandy (2014). Involved Beyond Your School presented at the
Brigham Young University – Idaho Secondary Education
Conference.
Powell, Sandy (2014). Individualize Learning Pathways using Variables
and Mastery Learning. Blended Learning/BrainHoney session
presented at Idaho Digital Learning Academy Summer
Conference.
Powell, Sandy (2013). SCENES: Slow motion video investigations.
Session presented at the Idaho Science Teachers
Association/Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall
Conference.
Powell, Sandy (2013). Science Supporting Common Core. Session
presented for Emmett School District Science Department
Professional Development.
Powell, Sandy (2013). STEM and Project-Based Learning. Session
presented for Emmett School District Secondary Professional
Development.
Powell, Sandy (2012). Planning, Preparing, and Presenting a Science
Expo. Session presented at the Idaho Science Teachers
Association/Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall
Conference.
Brune, Michael, McKinnon, Aaron, and Powell, Sandy (2011).
AeroSIM: Integrating Simulations and Aerospace into Math and
Science Courses. Session presented at the Idaho Science Teachers
Association/Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall
Conference.
Powell, Sandy (2010) Presenter, Idaho Best Practices Panel, i-STEM
Summer Institute
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Professional Development
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“Sandy consistently looks for
opportunities to improve her
knowledge and teaching skills,
bringing back to her students
and fellow teachers her
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Participant, Brain Honey Blended Learning Training, Emmett, ID,
2013
Participant, Khan Academy in Idaho Training, 2012
Participant, NASA’s Simulation-Based Aerospace Engineering
Teacher Professional Development Program, NASA Langley
Research Center, Langley VA, Summer 2011
Beta Teacher, 3D GameLab, Boise State University, 2010-2013
Participant, Bright Prisms Teacher Training – Mining Engineering,
Montana Tech, Butte, MT Summer 2009
Participant, National Science Teachers Association, WebWatcher
Summer Institute, Washington, DC, Summer 2002
Participant, American Chemical Society, Operations Chemistry,
Training the Trainers Session, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh,
and Purdue University, Summer 1994
excitement and new knowledge.”
Wade Carter
Principal
Emmett High School
Emmett School District
Publications
Powell, S (2014). Children of the Labyrinth – Book 1: The Escape. Ririe, ID:
Lewis Publishing.
Powell, S. (2013). Using science equipment to enhance mathematics.
Earth Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho Science Teachers Association,
March.
Powell, S. (2012). Making the Common Core work for science. Earth
Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho Science Teachers Association, September.
Powell, S. (2012). Khan Academy. Earth Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho
Science Teachers Association, May.
Powell, S. (2011). SimAero. Earth Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho Science
Teachers Association, November.
Powell, S. (2011). Four Idaho teachers treated to NASA internship.
Earth Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho Science Teachers Association,
September.
Powell, S. (2011). Presidential award. Earth Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho
Science Teachers Association, May.
Powell, S. (2011). Common Core State Standards a great opportunity to
integrate science. Earth Matters: Newsletter of the Idaho Science Teachers
Association, March.
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“Mrs. Powell has demonstrated
Skills:
exceptional content knowledge,
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strong pedagogical skills,
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instructional focus, and a
commitment to each student’s
learning success.”
Cindy L. Roberts, Ed.D.
Director of Curriculum
Emmett School District
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Trained in online and blended course development, formative and
summative assessment, and backwards design
Experience integrating technology into classroom practice
Fluent in Spanish, oral and written
Understanding of learning styles, learning theories, and research
based educational best practices
Proficient with Microsoft Office, HTML, JavaScript, Macromedia
Breeze, Elluminate, Paint Shop Pro, Macromedia Contribute,
BrainHoney, 3D Game Lab, web site development
Experience with PERL, PHP, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia
Dreamweaver, Adobe Premier Elements, Blackboard,
TinkerCAD, LOGO Programming Language, ArcGIS Online,
Corona, Articulate Storyline