Mindy Frisbee, director of alignment, directs various initiatives centered around alignment to the ISTE Standards, including the ISTE Seal of Alignment program. She also helps build partnerships and collaborations with other organizations that reflect the mission of ISTE and the ISTE Standards, and works on edtech efficacy and procurement issues.
Mindy is passionate about the effective and appropriate use of technology for teaching and learning.
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Janelle McLaughlin, CEO of Innovative Education Solutions, LLC
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Janelle McLaughlin is well educated in her field. She is a Keynote Speaker, Innovative Education Consultant, Leadership Coach, and Educator. Janelle's passion for education led her to begin Innovative Education Solutions, focused on making educators' lives run smoother. Issues in Education had the pleasure of getting to sit down and speak with Janelle on how she has integrated coaching and teaching, as well as how to be leaders in the classroom.
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Alexis Flowers
As a minority woman, my life journey took me through the Gary Public School District in Gary, Indiana. There I experienced hurdles that I had to address and was able to excel in my studies Bachelor and Master degrees in Architecture from Ball State University, Indiana. My Master's thesis at Ball State University in Indiana focused on adaptive reuse, wayfinding, and innovative materials in urban corridors. At Cordogan Clark Ittner, I am currently assisting on educational architecture projects including the East Aurora High School Expansion; Hinsdale Middle School; and College of DuPage task work. I am proud to share that I am actively involved in NOMA, the National Organization of Minority Architects.
As a minority woman my life journey took be through the Gary Public School District in Gary, Indiana. There I experienced hurdles that I had to address and was able to excel in my studies Bachelor and Master degrees in Architecture from Ball State University, Indiana. My Master's thesis at Ball State University in Indiana focused on adaptive re-use, wayfinding, and innovative materials in urban corridors. At Cordogan Clark & Associates, I am currently assisting on educational architecture projects including the East Aurora High School Expansion; Hinsdale Middle School; and College of DuPage task work. I am proud to share that I am actively involved in NOMA, the National Organization of Minority Architects.
Alexis Flowers
Viral Shah
As a parent of a middle schooler and as a first-generation in The United States of America, I was very nervous when I had to send my son to the school for the first time. When he was ready to start elementary school, I was more nervous than he was. If the school district we are in, was not focused on equality for everyone, then it would have been very difficult for us to be at ease while sending him to school. Hence, I personally understand how important it is for the parents and school for the district to be mindful of equality for everyone. So, I will not be just an architect on the project, but I will work on the project as an end-user as well as since I have firsthand experience and I can relate to the parent’s and student’s needs more closely.
As a minority woman my life journey took be through the Gary Public School District in Gary, Indiana. There I experienced hurdles that I had to address and was able to excel in my studies Bachelor and Master degrees in Architecture from Ball State University, Indiana. My Master's thesis at Ball State University in Indiana focused on adaptive re-use, wayfinding, and innovative materials in urban corridors. At Cordogan Clark & Associates, I am currently assisting on educational architecture projects including the East Aurora High School Expansion; Hinsdale Middle School; and College of DuPage task work. I am proud to share that I am actively involved in NOMA, the National Organization of Minority Architects.
Alexis Flowers
Alex Lopez
As an immigrant kid born in Mexico City, when my family first came to this country, I was 11 years old. I didn’t speak any English, but I am a product of Des Plaines school district 62 schools where an immersive, caring environment helped and encouraged me to continue my love of learning. I graduated from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. I am a LEED Accredited Professional and an Associate at Cordogan Clark Ittner. To this day I am thankful for my life journey. I am now an experienced architect that specialized in K-12 public education. My background and life experiences has provided me with a better understanding of the emotional health and learning environments as we plan for the Future Ready School.
As a minority woman my life journey took be through the Gary Public School District in Gary, Indiana. There I experienced hurdles that I had to address and was able to excel in my studies Bachelor and Master degrees in Architecture from Ball State University, Indiana. My Master's thesis at Ball State University in Indiana focused on adaptive re-use, wayfinding, and innovative materials in urban corridors. At Cordogan Clark & Associates, I am currently assisting on educational architecture projects including the East Aurora High School Expansion; Hinsdale Middle School; and College of DuPage task work. I am proud to share that I am actively involved in NOMA, the National Organization of Minority Architects.
Alexis Flowers
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