DEBORAH S. STAIRES, Ed. D.
1604 N. Date Drive — Tempe, Arizona 85281
Home phone: 480•946•2951—Cell: 480•332•0798 DebStaires@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
1990 - Ed. D., Educational Administration, Northern Arizona
University, Flagstaff, Arizona
1987 - M.S., Educational Administration, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff,
Arizona
1984 - B.S., Marketing/Computer Science, University of West Florida, Pensacola
Florida
SUMMARY of EXPERIENCE
- Conducted need assessments, analyzed system requirements
and recommended hardware and software to implement the District’s curriculum
goals at the specific site.
- Collaborated with the Technology Department to assist
in the delivery and support of instructional software and hardware to the
specific site. Assessed development needs and planned for growth.
- Managed specific site technology budgets, including
annual recommendations for funding technology, supplies, services and staff.
- Provided technology skills and integration instruction
for students of all ages.
- Provided the development, evaluation, and maintenance
of software systems at the specific site.
- Collaborated with site administrators and staff to
meet District and state technology standards, supplies, services and staff.
- Coordinated the development of operating procedures
for specific campuses and district policy use of education technology.
- Provided training for teachers, administrators and
staff members to insure competency on current and potential technology adoptions.
- Created and maintained school and district's Internet
web site using HTML.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Math/Science Teacher, Valley View Elementary School,
Phoenix, Arizona 2002 – Present
Served as 7/8th Grade homeroom teacher teaching standards- and web-based science
and math block classes.
- Writing/Technology Specialist, César Chavez
Community School, Phoenix, Arizona 2001 - 2002
Served as 8th Grade homeroom teacher teaching standards-based writing and
technology skills to 7th and 8th grade students as well as Technology Specialist
for the site.
- Technology Specialist, Sunland Elementary School,
Phoenix, Arizona, 1997-2001
Served approximately 720 students and 50 faculty and staff members in every
classroom as well as in the school's technology lab. Exposed Kindergarten
through 8th grade students to a variety of technological experiences. Staff
development was an ongoing process with all members of the educational community.
- Faculty, University of Phoenix Online, Phoenix, Arizona
2001-Present
Taught a variety of classes related to the integration of technology into
educational curriculum.
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, Arizona, Spring 1999
Taught ETC 547 Instructional Theory and Strategies in Technology Integration
- Music Teacher, Sunland Elementary School, Phoenix,
Arizona, 1995-1997
Provided general music instruction for first through eighth grades, coordinated
the after school choral and dance group, orchestrated various musical performances
for the community by the students.
- Music Teacher, Greyhills High School, Tuba City, Arizona,
1990-91
Provided general music, guitar, and piano instruction for Native American
students in a federally funded BIA boarding school.
- Graduate Assistant, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff,
Arizona, 1989-1990
Conducted research and statistical analysis for Dr. Ernesto Bernal, Director
of Bilingual Studies, concerning the cultural biases inherent in the Pre-Professional
Skills Test administered by the Arizona Department of Education.
- Community Services Coordinator, Mohave Community College,
Bullhead City, Arizona, 1987-1989
Administrative responsibilities included the campus marketing program, recruitment
of faculty members, and the development of "community-based" classes.
Developed, designed and produced campus-wide class schedules.
COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
- District Assessment Team
- District Technology Planning Committee
- School Planning Team
- School Reform Committee
- School Discipline Committee
- North Central Evaluation Committee