Kari Cobb |
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Education
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, 28017 (doctoral student)
Add-on Licensure for Executive Leadership Studies School Administration Certificate, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, 28017
Ed.S Degree, Information Science & Learning Technologies, Technology in Schools/Learning Systems Design & Development
Focus, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 2014
Moodle Certification, Teaching Online Courses, and Facilitating Online Collaboration, LearnNC, 2009
Business and Marketing Licensure Certificate, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, 2009
MBA, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2007
BSBA, Mgt and Organizational Development, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC, 2002 (Graduation Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA)
Add-on Licensure for Executive Leadership Studies School Administration Certificate, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, 28017
Ed.S Degree, Information Science & Learning Technologies, Technology in Schools/Learning Systems Design & Development
Focus, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 2014
Moodle Certification, Teaching Online Courses, and Facilitating Online Collaboration, LearnNC, 2009
Business and Marketing Licensure Certificate, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, 2009
MBA, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2007
BSBA, Mgt and Organizational Development, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC, 2002 (Graduation Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA)
Certifications and Licenses
NC SPII Teaching License – NC Lic #1097264-Class A, Exp. 06/30/25
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE): Technology Literacy for Educators
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA): Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop®, Print and Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign® and Video Communication using Premiere® Pro
Internet and Computer Core Certification (IC3): Key Applications (Office 2013), Living Online, and Computing Fundamentals MAC
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User 2016: QuickBooks Pro/Premier 2016
Effective Teacher Training Certificate
- Business and Information Technology Education (6-12)
- Technology Education (6-12)
- Digital Media (6-12)
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE): Technology Literacy for Educators
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA): Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop®, Print and Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign® and Video Communication using Premiere® Pro
Internet and Computer Core Certification (IC3): Key Applications (Office 2013), Living Online, and Computing Fundamentals MAC
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User 2016: QuickBooks Pro/Premier 2016
Effective Teacher Training Certificate
Leadership Experience
2017-present School Administration Intern
2016-present Co-PBIS Coach & MTSS Coach 2014-present Advanced Applied STEM Director 2015-present PBIS & MTSS PLC 2012-present Mentor Teacher (4+ Teachers) 2009-present Safe and Civil School Committee 2008-present Online Educator/Facilitator 2007-present AVID Site Team 2007-present School Leadership Team 2016-2018 SkillsUSA & NSBE Jr. Co-Advisor |
2015-2016 TLP (Teachers Leading Profession)
2012-2016 AVID Co-Coordinator (National AVID HS Demo Site) 2012-2016 Co-Dept Chair-CTE (8+ Teachers) 2009-2016 Freshman Class Advisor 2009-2014 Freshman Transition Director 2000-2009 Franchise Owner – Dairy Queen 2005-2007 Owner – Real Estate Company 2004-2005 Program Area Coordinator 2003-2005 Department Director (5 Programs) |
Relevant Teaching Experience
2007-present Onslow County Schools Jacksonville, NC
Career and Technical Educator / Educational Engineer (See other titles above)
b. A rigorous, project-based, real-world, college-prep sequential curriculum with a career theme
c. An advisory board that forges partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, and the community
2008-present Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC
Adjunct Face-to-Face and Online Instructor, Continuing Education Division
2017-present EdOptions Academy (Edmentum Inc.) Online
Adjunct Virtual Educator
2015-2016 K12 (North Carolina Virtual Academy) Online
Adjunct Virtual Educator
Career and Technical Educator / Educational Engineer (See other titles above)
- Courses: AP Computer Science Principles, Foundations of Engineering Technology I & II; Applications of Engineering Technology; CTE Advanced Studies; Digital Media; Advanced Digital Media; Principles of Business and Finance; Entrepreneurship I; Multimedia and Webpage Design; Career Management.
- Achieved Career Academy Accreditation; Made application and presented on behalf of Northside's Advanced Applied STEM Academy, whereby demonstrating the requirements of the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) Ten National Standards of Practice of Career Academies, earning the distinction of "Model" Academy, 2016. Career Academies are schools within schools that link students with peers, teachers, and community partners in a structured environment that fosters academic success. The career academy concept has three key elements:
b. A rigorous, project-based, real-world, college-prep sequential curriculum with a career theme
c. An advisory board that forges partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, and the community
- Assist Paxton-Patterson (curriculum developer) in development of face to face training and self-instructional materials for faculty and student use.
- Provide hands on support for both faculty and students of online and web-enhanced courses.
- Provide course quality reviews for ADA compliance.
- Provide web and in person training on new technologies.
- Participate in regional, national organizations, and research to stay current with trends and best practices in eLearning.
- Increased faculty AVID WICOR strategy usage from 20% to 100% to assist Northside High School in becoming North Carolina’s first National AVID High School Demonstration Site, 2012-present.
- Presented on behalf of district, demonstrating the consistent improvement of quality education, whereby completing the requirements of AdvancED School System Accreditation, earning the distinction of district-wide re-accreditation, 2015.
- Supervise students, maintain student records and advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
- Increase relationships through daily student and parent communication.
- Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as job shadowing and internships.
- Serve on academic and administrative committees/PLCs that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Assist in writing grant proposals to procure external technology funding.
2008-present Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC
Adjunct Face-to-Face and Online Instructor, Continuing Education Division
- Courses: Beginning Computers; Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced; MS Access 2010: From Design to Implementation; Quickbooks 2016 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.
- Courses created/taught for CCCC: Getting To Know Your iPad; Podcasting in Education; Facebook, Twitter, and Skype for Networking; and Webpage Tips and Tricks for Teachers.
- Develop face to face training and self-instructional materials for faculty and student use.
- Provide hands on support for students of online and web-enhanced courses.
- Provide course quality reviews for ADA compliance.
- Provide web and in person training on new technologies.
2017-present EdOptions Academy (Edmentum Inc.) Online
Adjunct Virtual Educator
- Courses: Computer Science, Consumer Math, Personal Finance, Digital Media; Advanced Digital Media; Principles of Business and Finance; Entrepreneurship I; Multimedia and Webpage Design; and Career Management.
2015-2016 K12 (North Carolina Virtual Academy) Online
Adjunct Virtual Educator
- Courses: Computer Science, Consumer Math, Personal Finance, Digital Media; Advanced Digital Media; Principles of Business and Finance; Entrepreneurship I; Multimedia and Webpage Design; and Career Management.
Other Related Experience
2000-2009 DBA Surf City Dairy Queen Surf City, NC
Owner/Secretary of the Corporation Sound Waves of Surf City, Inc.
2005-2007 The Cobb Group, Inc. (DBA Kari Page, Inc.) Sneads Ferry, NC
Owner of Real Estate Company (3+ Agents)
2003-2005 Miller-Motte Technical College (Division of Delta Corp.) Wilmington, NC
Cosmetology Department Director
Program Area Coordinator for 13 other schools
2002-2003 Carteret Community College Morehead City, NC
Cosmetology Instructor/Academic Advisor
2000-2001 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC
Cosmetology Instructor
Owner/Secretary of the Corporation Sound Waves of Surf City, Inc.
2005-2007 The Cobb Group, Inc. (DBA Kari Page, Inc.) Sneads Ferry, NC
Owner of Real Estate Company (3+ Agents)
2003-2005 Miller-Motte Technical College (Division of Delta Corp.) Wilmington, NC
Cosmetology Department Director
- Conducted market research for a cosmetology program in Wilmington, NC to conclude a need.
- Upon Cosmetology School Licensure (NC Stateboard of Cosmetic Arts) and curriculum approval through ACICS, enrolled and sustained a student enrollment totaling 200+ day and night students.
- Successfully licensed 85% of graduates in five different programs: Cosmetology, Cosmetology Instructor, Esthetics, Esthetics Instructor, Nail Technology, and Nail Technology Instructor.
Program Area Coordinator for 13 other schools
2002-2003 Carteret Community College Morehead City, NC
Cosmetology Instructor/Academic Advisor
2000-2001 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC
Cosmetology Instructor
Professional Affiliations
- 2017-present National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC), Board Member
- 2017-present International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)
- 2016-present National Society of Black Engineers, Jr. (NSBE Jr.)
- 2015-present SkillsUSA
Professional Presentations
“Are Your Students Career and College Ready?
“Career Academies: The ABC’s of SLCs with PBLs” (Power Talk)
“Are Your Students Career and College Ready?
“Career Academies: Strategies That Engage Minds (STEM)” (Roundtable)
“The Secret to Reaching the New Generation of Learners: Using Their Technology Inside and Outside of the Classroom”
“CEV Curriculum – A Multimedia Answer for Your Classroom”
“Take a Trip to Atomsville – A New Approach to Teaching Microsoft Office”
“Using Technology in the FACS Classroom”
- 21st Annual National Career Academy Coalition Conference. Nashville, TN, October 2017
“Career Academies: The ABC’s of SLCs with PBLs” (Power Talk)
“Are Your Students Career and College Ready?
“Career Academies: Strategies That Engage Minds (STEM)” (Roundtable)
- 20th Annual National Career Academy Coalition Conference. Tampa, FL, November 2016
“The Secret to Reaching the New Generation of Learners: Using Their Technology Inside and Outside of the Classroom”
- Association for Career Technical Education Conference. Nashville, TN, November 2009.
- Career and Technical Education Summer Conference. Greensboro, NC, July 2009.
- Association for Career Technical Education Conference. Charlotte, NC, December 2008.
“CEV Curriculum – A Multimedia Answer for Your Classroom”
“Take a Trip to Atomsville – A New Approach to Teaching Microsoft Office”
- South Carolina Business Education Association Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC, February 2010.
- Association for Career Technical Education Conference. Nashville, TN, November 2009.
- Career and Technical Education Summer Conference. Greensboro, NC, July 2009.
- Association for Career Technical Education Conference. Charlotte, NC, December 2008.
“Using Technology in the FACS Classroom”
- Career and Technical Education Summer Conference. Greensboro, NC, July 2009.
Awards
- 2018-2019 Kenan Fellow
- 2017-2018 Onslow Virtual Academy STEM Educator of the Year
- 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 NHS Beginning Teacher Mentor of the Year
- 2016 District Recognition Award, STEM Educator of the Year Category
- 2015-2016 Northside High School’s Teacher of the Year
Technical Expertise
Proficient with both PC and Mac systems, Camtasia, Snag-it, VoiceThread, Captivate, WebEx Live Classroom, Collaborate, Dreamweaver, XHTML, Flash, CSS, JavaScript, MS Office, Office365, Adobe Creative Software Suite, Learning Management Systems (Blackboard (Web CT), Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, Genius, Maestro and PLE 3.5), Khan Academy, Edmodo, Remind, TED-Ed, Edutopia, Socrative.
Professional References
Available upon request
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**All items found underlined are links. Please feel free to click on them for an enriching ePortfolio experience..
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