CERTIFICATIONS

certifications, badges, course completions, and certificates

TLIS Certification for Technology Leaders in Independent Schools

In November 2024 I passed my TLIS exam. ATLIS, the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, created the TLIS certification process in 2024. A person with ATLIS certification "consistently demonstrates experience, competency, and commitment to serve independent schools in the technology leader role with strength and excellence."

June 2024: ATLIS Announces Inaugural Class of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (TLIS) Certified Professionals

"The Technology Leader in Independent Schools (TLIS) certification program is designed to recognize individuals serving in technology leadership positions at independent schools who demonstrate proficiency in a variety of domains including, but not limited to, technology infrastructure, data security, digital citizenship, instructional technology, and leadership."

Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL)

In April 2024, I earned my CoSN CETL certification. The CETL® program is the only accredited practice-based certification program available to education technology leaders that bridges technical knowledge, understanding of the educational environment, leadership and vision, and the management of technology and support resources needed to integrate technology across the curriculum to advance student outcomes.

"The CETL®credential is a true measure of today's education technology leaders, identifying those who have mastered the framework skills and knowledge needed to bring 21st-Century skills to schools. The CETL® program is also a professional development tool that can be used to guide education technology leaders' study of learning technologies. This certification requires satisfaction of eligibility criteria, the passage of a rigorous multiple-choice exam; adherence to a Code of Conduct; and recertification process every three (3) years."

"Introduction to Google Workspace Admin"

course completion

December 2024

Introduction to Google Workspace Administration is the first course in the Google Workspace Administration series of courses. This series will serve as the starting place for any new Google Workspace admin as they begin their journey of managing and establishing Google Workspace best practices for their organization. These courses together will leave you feeling confident to utilize the basic functions of the admin console to manage users, control access to services, configure security settings, and much more. Through a series of readings and step-by-step hands-on exercises, and knowledge checks, learners can expect to leave this training with all of the skills they need to get started as Google Workspace administrators.

"Advanced Premium IT Admin Features" course completion

December 2024

You now have access to everything Google Workspace for Education has to offer within the Educator Plus edition and the additional features accessed within this upgrade. You will develop advanced digital skills necessary to maximise the benefits of each learning tool; and you will understand how to apply these skills to integrate digital safety, security and processes within your institution.

"Intermediate Use of Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals" course completion

December 2024

In this course, you will build on the skills you already have with each tool Google Workspace for Education has to offer; you will enhance the effectiveness of your work through automation, personalization and streamlined processes for your classroom and institution.

"Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals" course completion

December 2024

In this course you will be introduced to each tool Google Workspace for Education has to offer; you will build the digital skills necessary to create materials within each tool; and you will understand how to apply these skills to integrate digital learning into your classroom.

Cybersecurity Rubric 2.0

Currently working on CCRE (Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator) training.

The IAM Anthology delves into the IAM framework, including authentication methods such as password policies, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometrics, and access control models for AWS, EntraID, and Google platforms. Learners also explore best IAM practices, including breach preparation, incident response planning, cybersecurity auditing, access control, SSO integration, and duty segregation. The IAM Anthology includes the four classes below:

Explore the benefits of Identity Access and Management (IAM) for school systems and examine its fundamental concepts, goals, and framework. By the end of this learning experience, you will be able to:

Describe the benefits of IAM for school systems.
Identify key IAM concepts and goals.
Explain the IAM framework principles.

Examine the importance of authentication methods for securing school digital assets! Learners will explore various types of authentication, including passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and biometric scans. Additionally, learners will gain the knowledge and skills to implement robust authentication systems and make informed decisions to protect their educational environments. By the end of this learning experience, you will be able to:

Define the importance of authentication in education.
Explain passwords and passphrase authentication.
Describe the types of multi-factor authentication (MFA) ClassLink offers.
Identify the pros and cons of biometric authentication.

The Access Control course explores key identity and access management (IAM) concepts. Topics include access control models of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Fine-Grained Access Control. Learners also examine the IAM resources for AWS, EntraID (previously known as Azure), and Google platforms. By the end of this learning experience, you will be able to:

Define access control and its key elements.
Explain the differences between RBAC, ABAC, and Fine-Grained Access control models.
Describe the IAM solutions in popular cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google.

IAM Best Practices explores cybersecurity breach preparation with automation tools like ClassLink Roster Server and emphasizes the creation of an Incident Response Plan. Learners also explore essential cybersecurity best practices, including access control, SSO integration, and duty segregation. The course highlights the significance of auditing cybersecurity, offering the choice of an in-house audit or professional CCRE assistance with monitoring through Analytics+. By the end of this learning experience, you will be able to:

Describe how automation improves cybersecurity.
Explain how to create an Incident Response Plan.
Identify security protocol best practices.
Navigate and examine audit trails and logs.
Explain how the Cybersecurity Rubric helps schools with security audits.

CrisisGo Manager Alert Training

September 2024

CrisisGo Member Alert Training

September 2024

MagicSchool AI

In July 2024, I received my MagicSchool AI Certified Educator Certificates for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, as well as my MagicSchool AI Image Generator certificate to become a MagicSchool AI Pioneer.