William Kapphahn

Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada

Phone (Home): 306-373-6910 Email (Personal): wlk160@mail.usask.ca Email (Work): kapphahnb@spsd.sk.ca

Career Profile
Currently on educational leave completing Masters in Education, University of Saskatchewan (U of S), Educational Technology and Design (ETAD) 25 years experience in teaching at the high school level Saskatoon Public School Division (SPSD) 25 years experience in science instruction currently integrating technology into instruction Proven ability in instructional leadership 3 years as Learning Leader (Instructional Coach) Proven ability in implementing new instructional models Received grant and designed project based Robotics 20 and 30 Skill set includes organization, leadership, judgment, communication and persuasion

Leadership and Mentoring

Accountable for the successful implementation of Collegiate Renewal at Walter Murray Collegiate (WMCI) Instructional Mentor and Coach Presenter of Professional Development at both Division and School level Member of the Learning Council at WMCI with responsibility to 150 staff Instructional Education Facilitator and Trainer

Current Projects and Committees

Collegiate Renewal team member Learning Leader SPSD 9 -12 Assessment Committee Technology Grant Recipient for Robotics 2010/2011 Science and Technology Integration Teacher WMCI Learning Council Member Occupational Health Committee

Extracurricular Activities
Skills Canada Robotics Physics/Computer Science Contest Coordinator OH&S Committee Coaching Professional Association Representative

Professional Designation and Education

Class A Teacher - Saskatchewan Saskatchewan, since 1986 Physics Accredited, since 1993

University of Saskatchewan Currently enrolled, College of Education, M.Ed. ETAD, since 2012 College of Education, ECUR 898.3, Engaging Students in Learning, 2008 College of Education, B.Ed., 1986 College of Arts and Science, B.Sc., 1985

Work Experience 1986-Present SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION

Science 9,10, Physics 20,30, Computer Science 30 Learning Leader 2008-2011 modeling Assessment for Learning and learner engagement practices Science 9,10, Physics 20,30, Computer Science 20,30, Robotics 20, Drafting (CADD) 20,30 Developed Robotics 20, 30 program Technology grant recipient 2009/10 Science 9,10, Drafting (CADD) 10,20,21,30 Physics 20,30, Science 9,10 Algebra 30, Geo-Trig 30, Biology 30, Computer Science 10,20

Tommy Douglas Collegiate (2011-2012) Walter Murray Collegiate (1991-2011)

Evan Hardy Collegiate (1987-1991) Bedford Road Collegiate (1986-1987) Aden Bowman Collegiate Internship (1986)

1978-1995

DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

Have acted as Company Quarter Master Head instructor on many training courses Young adult leadership training instructor Driver examiner/instructor Unit Safety Officer

Company Sergeant Major (Ret.) North Saskatchewan Regiment

Current Professional Development

Sept 2012 Dec. 2011 April. 2011 Nov. 2010 Sept. 2010 April 2010 March 2010 Oct. 2009 March 2009 April 2009 Oct. 2008 Sept. 2008 Mar. 2008 Nov. 2007 July 2007 Full Time Enrollment, College of Education - M.Ed. Educational Technology and Design Computer Science Teachers Conference Presenter WMCI - Creating Effective Course Outlines Differentiated Instruction II Workshop - Karen Hume Leading Through Diversity and Change Cultural Responsiveness Training - FNIM Presenter SPSD Technological Literacy Conference - Robotics Differentiated Instruction I Workshop - Karen Hume Presenter SPSD - Science Probe ware Use Assessment for Learning (AFL) Workshops - Dr. Anne Davies SPSD Learning Leader workshop League of Educational Administrators Workshop - Ahead of the Curve Presenter Assessment Symposium - Answers to the Assessment Mystery Presenter WMCI - 15 fixes for Grades Evaluation Seminar Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit

Staff and Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) Professional Activities

2008-Present 2007-2011 2008-2011 2008-2011 2005-2010 1989-2007 2001-2005 2000-2001 1999-2011 1992-2005 1999-2001 1997-2000 1997-2000 1988-2000 1995-1999 1996-1999 1989-1994 1993-1994 1991-1992 1988-Present SPSD 9 -12 Assessment Committee WMCI Assessment Group Facilitator WMCI (Walter Murray) Leadership Council SPSD (Saskatoon Public Schools)Learning Leader WMCI Staff Association Past President STF Counselor WMCI Staff Association President WMCI Staff Association Vice President WMCI Occupational Health and Safety Committee SPSD - Occupational Health and Safety Committee Representative (Chair 1994-1996) WMCI Staff Issues Committee STA Communications Committee Chair (Newsletter, Public Relations, Internet Site) Webmaster - STA website STA Executive Member Local Implementation and Negotiating Team member (LINC) STA Directory Committee Chair STA Convention - Committee Member (Chair 1990-1993) SPSD - WHIMIS Committee STA Ad Hoc Committee Chair - Extra Curricular Activities STA Teacher Rep.

References (Available upon request) Dr. Dirk Morrison, Associate Professor, Educational Technology and Design, Department of Curriculum Studies, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Lois Keller, PH D Candidate, Researcher, Educator at University of Saskatchewan, Former Instructional Consultant, Saskatoon Public Schools, Saskatoon Barry Gay, Retired Teacher/Former STF Councillor, Saskatoon