Education#
University of North Texas, Denton, TX (2023-Current)
University Of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO (2015-2018)
- Education Specialist Human Services and Learning Resources
- Thesis: Do They Even Care?: A School Librarian’s Investigation Into Teacher Attitudes About The Learning Management System
University Of Washington Seattle, WA (2013-2015)
- Masters of Library and Information Science
- Capstone Project, completed with Chelsea Pemberton: At the Right Time: Materials For Children Experiencing Divorce
Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, MO (2000-2004)
- Bachelor of Arts, Music
Continuing Education & Professional Development#
Harvard Graduate School of Education Professional Development Workshops Cambridge, MA (Summer, 2020)
- Education Redesign: Building 21st Century Systems of Child Development and Education
- Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions: Best Practices in the Question Formulation Technique
- Educating Global Citizens
Teachers College Columbia University/Teachaway Cambridge, MA (September, 2017)
- Digital Learning for the K-8 Classroom
Code.org Dallas, TX (November, 2016)
- K-5 Professional Development
Conference Activity#
Society for Multidisciplinary Information Research Symposium, Denton, TX (December, 2023)
- Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology
Texas Computer Educator Association Conference Austin, TX (February, 2020)
- Increasing Schoology Usage in Elementary Classrooms: A Librarian’s PD Journey
iYouth Conference Seattle, WA (February, 2015)
- Event Organizer
Experience#
The Episcopal School of Dallas Director of Educational Technology through Grade 6, TX (July 2023 - Present)
- Lead introduction to AI professional development sessions for faculty
- Increased utilization of Canva for Education for both faculty and students\
- Piloted new device release strategy for rising 5th graders
The Episcopal School of Dallas Lower School Library Media Director Dallas, TX (August 2016 - July 2023)
- Educational Technology team member
- Technology Advisory Committee member
- Taught small-group digital training sessions for hybrid learning practices
- Overhauled technology training for new teachers and parents
- Collaborated with grade level and content area specialist teachers to create cross-curricular lessons and support ed tech integration
- Provided digital literacy instruction in support of school’s Common Sense Media certification
- Implemented LTI integration for multiple databases to connect to Schoology
Kelly Educational Services, Substitute Teacher Kansas City, MO (August 2015 - July 2016 Ingraham International High School, Assistant Librarian Seattle, WA (October 2014 - June 2015) Sanislo Elementary School, Teacher-Librarian Intern Seattle, WA (January 2015 - March 2015) Hamlin Robinson School, Library Volunteer Seattle, WA (September 2013 - June 2014) North Kansas City School District, Library Paraprofessional Gladstone, MO (August 2012 - May 2013)
Technology Tools#
Account Administration & Support Schoology Clever Reading A-Z BrainPop PebbleGo World Book Follett Destiny Discovery Education | Tools Used & Supported Google Suite Microsoft Office Britannica School Ebsco Databases Flip Canva Screencast-O-Matic iMovie |
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Professional Memberships#
American Library Association American Association of School Librarians | Texas Library Association |
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American Association of Independent School Librarians | Texas Computer Education Association |
Publications#
Barnes, M. Ethical considerations on the adoption of educational technology. Forthcoming, 2024.
Barnes M. Cognitive Neuroscience, Educational Technology, and Ethics: Ethical Considerations on the Adoption of Educational Technology Using Cognitive Neuroscience. Forthcoming, 2024.