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2006 – 2007
Harvard University 
Ed.M: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Technology in Education Program (TIE). Thesis: OLPC Textbook Reader Interface Design
www.harvard.edu

2001– 2006
Massachusetts College of Art
BFA: Communication Design / Graphic Design Major. Graduating with Academic Distinction & Departmental Honors.
www.massart.edu

2002 – 2004, 2006 – 2007
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Courses at the Media Lab & Media Studies Dept.
www.mit.edu

2007 – 2012
Certification & Trainings
MA Teacher Certification, IB DP Computer Science, IB DP ITGS, IB DP Design Technology, IB MYP Technology (Design + Computer), IB MYP Personal Project, IB MYP Global Contexts, Transforming Schools Institute, Co-Teaching Institute, Google Certified Educator, Adobe Certified Educator, IB Examiner (MYP Design and ITGS), Advanced Wilderness First Aid.

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08.15 – (ongoing) 
International School of Kenya. Design / STEM Teacher & Dept. Head. Nairobi, Kenya.
Teaching various STEM and Design Courses including Game & App Design, Robotics, Digital Design, Industrial Design, Engineering as well as International Baccalaureate (DP) Design Technology. Design and implementation of the High School STEM Pathways Program. Advisor of award winning extra curricular programs at the school including Plastiki Rafiki, Project Handout, and Construction by Design and the ISK Carbon Neutral Alliance. Member of school wide IT integration & School-wide Assessment Committee. Other duties include staff internship mentoring and coaching the school Robotics and Science Olympiad teams as well as leading and planning trips as part of the school’s intercultural trip program.
http://www.isk.ac.ke

04.23 – (ongoing)
AISA Educational Technology Advisor. Association of International Schools in Africa.
Facilitate AISA educational technology Communities of Practice (CoPs). Curate and share resources for AISA educators to support effective student learning through the use of technology within the classroom and remote settings. Facilitate professional learning sessions on educational technology, blended learning, and instructional coaching to help teachers integrate technology into the classroom.
www.aisa.or.ke

08.12 – 08.15
International School of Uganda. ICT Coordinator & Technology Teacher. Kampala, Uganda.
(Department head) Teaching International Baccalaureate (MYP) Design & Computer Technology. Other responsibilities include technology integration and teacher training. Coordinating the Technology Committee tasked with outlining the school wide technology master plan and implementing the 1:1 laptop program. Member of school wide strategic planning committee and teacher representative to the school board.
http://www.isu.ac.ug

08.11 – 06.12
Northbridge International School Cambodia. Technology & Design Teacher. Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Teaching International Baccalaureate (MYP) Design & Computer Technology as well as (DP) HL & SL International Baccalaureate Information Technology in the Global Society (ITGS) courses. Responsibilities included managing the IB internal course site (Managebac) and technology integration within the DP and MYP programs at the school. Also responsible for the design of school website, mobile app and general school promotional material.
http://www.nisc.edu.kh 

08.07 –06.11
Harare International School. Information Technology Coordinator & Teacher. Harare, Zimbabwe.
High School IT Coordinator and Teacher. Teaching HL & SL International Baccalaureate (DP) Computer Science and Information Technology in the Global Society (ITGS) courses as well as high school Media Arts, Design Technology, Robotics and IT Applications classes. Managing a lab containing + 30 PC’s and Macintosh computers, designing and maintaining the school’s web site, internal course site and network.
http://www.his-zim.com

10.06 – 06.07
Massachusetts College of Art. Graphic Arts Instructor. Continuing Education Dept.
Teaching courses covering interactive animation, web design, information architecture, and cross-media publication concepts using current publishing and design software. Curricula development for degree-seeking design students and continuing education students. Direct student critiques focusing on issues of form, usability, accessibility and technical merit.
http://www.massart.edu

02.07 –06.07
MIT Media Lab & Citizen Schools. Teacher. Middle School. The Lifelong Kindergarten Group (LLK).
Teaching after school computer classes to Boston Public Middle School students. Classes encourages users to create their own interactive stories, games, music, and art using the scratch programming language. Teaching apprenticeship involves planning, leading, and documenting weekly scratch sessions with Citizen School students. Teaching focusses on skill development, and learning standards.
http://www.media.mit.edu/research/groups/lifelong-kindergarten

01.06 – 06.06 
GD Software Workshops. Mass Art. Boston, MA.
Leading training workshops on Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and other industry standard graphic design software programs.

08.03 – 06.06
Teaching Assistantships. Mass Art. Boston, MA.
Macromedia Flash Course. Visual Language Course. Digital Photography Course.

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[tab title=Professional]

07.07 – 08.08
Blankpage AG / Eduvision Ltd. 
Education Manager & Interface Designer (consultant). Zurich, Switzerland. Managing the education division of Blankpage Ltd. Designing the user interface for the Akili Textbook Reader and piloting the software in two public schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Working with local teachers and administrators in technology classroom integration.
www.eduvision.ch

07.06 – 12.06
HMNH Travel Program. Web Designer. Harvard University. Cambridge, MA.
Web design & maintenance of the Harvard Museum of Natural History Travel Program’s website and online tools and resources.
www.hmnh.harvard.edu/travel

12.04 – 11.05
EduVision. Interface Designer. Nairobi/Mbita, Kenya.
11 month contract sponsored by UNESCO and the Biovision foundation to realize the EduVision Pilot Project. Substituting current textbooks with handheld computers (eSlates) connected to a satellite network, in a rural school in Kenya. Duties included the user interface design of eSlate textbook reader, as well as training and administrative responsibilities.
www.eduvision.or.ke

09.04 – 06.06
Ambient Interactive. Interactive/web design firm. Boston, MA. Co-founder.
Co-founder/lead designer. Started Ambient Interactive, an award winning Boston based design agency, with fellow Mass Art graduate. Current work includes interactive projects ranging from virtual tours to e-commerce sites.
www.ambientinteractive.com

06.04 – 09.04
Saatchi & Saatchi. East Africa Office. Nairobi, Kenya. Paid Internship. 
Assisted Creative Director and Art Directors on print, identity and TV projects for Corporate Clients, Government Agencies, and Non-profits. Work included an Annual Report 2004 for Kenya Breweries and various print colateral for Air Kenya, Wrigleys, Del Monte and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). Lead a team to create a radio, print and television campaign for the Save a Life Fund.
www.saatchi.com

06.03 – 08.03
06.02 – 11.02
UN-HABITAT. Design, Production and Special Events, United Nations, Nairobi, Kenya. Internship.
Worked with Training and Capacity Building Branch (TCBB), and the Regional Office for African and Arab States (ROAAS). Designed information graphics, training manuals and conference materials for various programs within these two branches, concentrating on The Nairobi Slum Upgrading Programme (CNSUP) and The United Nations Housing Rights Program (UNHRP).
www.unhabitat.org

01.03 – 11.04
Design Research Unit (DRU). Design Firm. Mass Art. Boston, MA.
Member of student run design firm based out of Mass Art. Clients included New England based start-up companies, non-profits and various colleges.

11.03 – 11.04
Adobe Systems Inc. Student Rep. Partners by Design Program.
Selected as Mass Art’s Adobe student rep. Duties include teaching and helping students and faculty us Adobe Programs, overall promotion of the company and it’s products.

07.06 – 10.06
Learning Technologies. Assistant. Harvard University. Cambridge, MA.
Support and supervision (hardware & software) of the General Computing Area (GCA), at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Gutman Library.

08.03 – 11.04
01.06 – 06.06
Computer Arts Center. Assistant/monitor. Mass Art. Boston, MA.
Providing technical and academic support in the labs. Assisting students with use of design & multimedia software & printing issues. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining Mac lab, 90 computers.

08.04 – 06.06
Freelance Clients
Nextcode Corp. Boston, MA / Xperience Communications, Boston, MA / HBS Social Enterprise Club, Cambridge, MA / SHARE, Swiss Research Consulate, Cambridge, MA / Project Zero, HGSE, Cambridge, MA / Konkuey Design Initiative, Cambridge, MA / Sail Safaris Inc, Kariba, Zimbabwe / Kariba Houseboats Inc. Harare Zimbabwe / Blankpage AG. Zurich, Switzerland / International Office for Migration (IOM), Zimbabwe.

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[tab title=Extracurricular]

06.2022
I Spy Safari
Ispy Safari – mobile app created together with two colleagues at ISK and former students. Learn, play and record your next African Safari while protecting the environment and fighting wildlife crime. Whether you’re exploring the Mara, crossing the Kruger, or on a trip to a wildlife park or zoo, this app keeps the family endlessly entertained. Intuitive identification tools help young children and adults of all ages to ID and learn about the most common and interesting animals encountered on safari. Play collaboratively or competitively within or between families while learning about some of the world’s most fascinating creatures.
http://www.ispysafari.com

 04.2018 – (ongoing)
Baringo Fishing Competition
Project Coordinator. Kenya’s premier fresh water fishing competition. Test yourself against Kenya’s finest fishing talent. A fun day for the whole family and lots of opportunities for bragging rights – all for a good cause!
http://www.baringofishing.com

 06.18 – 09.18
Africa Goal 2018. Africa Goal, Population Services International. Northern Kenya
Project Coordinator. Month long traveling HIV & AIDS awareness campaign coinciding with the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
http://www.africagoal.com