Philip J. Wagener
Innovative Educator, Speaker, and Trainer
Executive Summary
Teachers within the educational technology field spend their entire careers crafting the academic journey of students, as they seek to design an educational experience that fosters student engagement toward academic success. We empower future citizens and inspire future leaders to reach for the stars and believe in the impossible. Teachers want students to showcase vigilance, perseverance, and continue to pursue their dreams. We are the focal point of encouragement and should provide students with inspiration to strive for innovation and goals that they might otherwise view unattainable.
In order to empower future leaders with essential 21st-century skills, one must possess a strong understanding of educational pedagogy, content knowledge, and the ability to offer a dynamic technology integration support system. An educational support system needs to ignite the collaborative spirit between teachers, students, and the edtech innovator. This seamless combination of skills allows for academic growth and achievement for the 21st-century learner. As an educational professional, I feel I possess these unique skill sets and would apply them as an innovative member of your team.
As a veteran educator, I’ve seen the transformation of education through the increased use of innovative technology. Through its integration with education, technology has proven to foster an immersive learning experience that promotes self-discovery and student-centered learning. No longer are educators forced to deliver vapid lessons to passive learners; but rather, engage active learners as creators and collaborators of instructional content. The power, magic, and rejuvenation of learning should be experienced by students in every classroom around the world. As an innovative member of your team, I wish to share my transformative journey and passion for systemic change in a way that would have a positive effect for generations to come.
Letters of Recommendation
Student Testimonials
Awards and Certifications
2014 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator
2011 St. Joseph School Teacher of the Year - Presented by Horace Mann
Edmodo Certified Trainer and Support Ambassador
Edmodo Ambassadors are a community of K-12 educators leading the ed-tech movement around the world by supporting, empowering, and inspiring teachers inside and outside of Edmodo. They spread the Edmodo love throughout their networks and partner with the Edmodo Team to help other educators become power users of edtech.
Nearpod PioNear
PioNears are Nearpod's expert team of education technology leaders, available to facilitate your Professional Learning sessions and workshops, and to assist with your school or district's technology integration needs.
Microsoft Innovative Educator
Featured News Stories
Olson, Greg. "Teaching in the Digital Age." Journal Courier, 2 March 2015, p. 1A, 5A.
Olson, Greg. "Seeing the world online." Journal Courier, 25 February 2015, p, 1A-2A.
Professional Speaking Engagements
Global Education Conference 2016
Lead Presenter, International Broadcast
Springfield, IL 62703
November 13th, 2016
International Society on Technology in Education Conference 2016
Experience with Nearpod
Co-Presenter
Denver, Colorado 80205
June 25th, 2016
EdmodoCon 2015
Featured Video Presenter
San Mateo, California 94403
August 4th, 2015
Illinois Education and Technology Conference
Lead Presenter
Springfield, Illinois 62703
November 6th, 2015
Technology in the 21st-Century Conference
Lead Presenter
Normal, Illinois 61761
September 18th, 2015
Showcase of Innovation
The International Collaborative Project
Student Samples
Presentation and Project Design Samples
Contact Information
Email: pwagene@gmail.com
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Phone: 1-847-501-0487
Twitter: @PhilipWagener
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