E-mail: sdbest@umich.edu

Master of Arts in Education  
School of Education / Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies 
University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor. May, 1998.  
Specialization in Educational Technology  

Master of Urban Planning  
College of Architecture and Urban Planning / Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies 
University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor. May, 1995.  
Concentration in Technology Planning and Planning Analysis  

Bachelor of Science in Education  
University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor. May, 1990.  
Major: Mathematics; Minors: Chemistry, Physical Science  

High School Diploma  
Montague High School, May 1987 
 
 

Leading and assisting in instruction in an intensive, interdisciplinary teacher education program. Worked with a faculty team to develop a structured curriculum to address issues of teacher preparation, including educational psychology, curriculum development, research methods, literacy, and foundations of education. Acted as primary coordinator and supervisor of intern teachers in a number of schools and disciplines.  Acted as academic advisor for students to complete certification and graduation requirements.  Developed and instructed a technology-based course geared toward utilizing various technologies in the secondary classroom.  Developed a web site for teacher education issues. 

Research Assistant 
University of Michigan College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ann Arbor, Michigan 
Studies in Urban Security Group,   
(January 1993 - Current)  

Created an informational survey to determine planning considerations currently employed in city and regional planning departments regarding crime prevention. Developed security and emergency response procedures for Detroit Water and Sewer Department. Performed periodic analyses of police, fire, and EMS response times for Detroit Police Department and Detroit Emergency Response Department. Completed geographic analysis of emergency response statistics for the City of Detroit for use in geographic reorganization of police precincts and EMS vehicle response. Assisted in development and training in emergency response procedures for public utilities for the City of Atlanta, in preparation for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Coordinated office activities and trained new personnel in office and analysis procedures.  

Research Assistant 
University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan 
National Science Foundation / Project GREEN Teacher Enhancement Project  
(September 1994 - July 1996)  

Documented teacher and student use of multiple communication and computation technologies in a project-oriented, interdisciplinary, environmental education program. Surveyed teachers involved in the project regarding dissemination of information regarding educational technologies. Examined technology use and application issues among culturally end economically diverse interest groups. Worked with teachers and coordinators to develop technological applications for classroom use. Instructed teachers on use of various technologies, including use of the Internet in the classroom. Consulted GREEN staff on coordination and planning of an international environmental education conference for 250+participants.  

Teacher of Mathematics 
Konawaena High School, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii  
(August 1992 - August 1993)  

Instructed general mathematics, geometry, and applied mathematics classes in a large high school with a diverse population. Developed lesson plans, activities, and application projects for these classes. Led faculty inservice sessions regarding use of technology and new content and methods use in mathematics education. Acted as head advisor of the high school solar car racing team during a period of restructuring. Worked with several students to design and build a solar powered vehicle. Developed community relations to promote team progress and establish team financing. Assisted students in preparation of budget, itinerary, and overall plan for a world record transcontinental trip of North America with the solar car. Established alternative energy education programs in conjunction with activities of the solar car team.  

Teacher of Mathematics and Science 
Pittsford High School, Pittsford, Michigan  
(August 1991 - August 1992)  

Instructed general mathematics, geometry, physical science, and life science classes in a small rural high school. Developed lesson plans, activities, and application projects for these classes. Assisted administration and faculty in the development and implementation of an applied technology-based curriculum. Assisted faculty and community members in curricular, purchasing, and technical decision making regarding use of computers. Acted as advisor to the sophomore class.  

Teacher of Mathematics 
Detroit Country Day Upper School, Birmingham, Michigan  
(August 1990 - August 1991)  

Instructed algebra and geometry courses in a small, academically rigorous, private high school. Developed lesson plans, activities, and application projects for these courses. Acted as student advisor in assisting individual students and their families with academic and social decisions. Assisted students in research and development of International Science Fair projects. Acted as advisor and assistant to soccer and basketball athletic programs.  

Administrative Assistant 
Society for College and University Planning, Ann Arbor, Michigan 
(April 1990 - December 1993)  

Assisted a professional organization for college and university administrators and planners in developing and implementing presentations for the organization's national conferences. Worked with site staff to ensure problem free presentations by professionals in the field. Worked with administration to develop budget analyses and membership benefits and information.  
 
Medical Records Clerk 
University Health Services, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan  
(September 1988 - February 1990)  

Product Engineering Assistant 
SPX Corporation, Muskegon, Michigan  
(May 1988 - August 1988)  

Plant Engineering Assistant 
Howmet Corporation, Whitehall, Michigan  
(October 1985 - September 1987)  
 

• Technology and Planning Seminar
• Qualitative Analytical Research in Education
• Quantitative Research Methods in Education
• Capital Facilities Planning and Administration
• Professional Development Seminar in Educational Administration and Policy
• Educational Uses of the Internet
• Secondary Mathematics Curriculum
• Fiscal Methods in Planning and Administration
• Quantitative Analysis in Urban Planning
• Qualitative Analysis in Urban Planning
• Urban Development History in America
• Planners as Developers
• Land-Use Planning and Urban Design
• Educational Facilities Planning
• Several Independent Study courses related to planning for technology in education.

Documentary Film of the New School. Recording classroom activities, faculty meetings, planning meetings and other events for an alternative high school program within the Ann Arbor Public Schools during its first year of operation. Filming and editing using Hi-8 and other video formats, still color photography, and audio recordings of various school related events. Conducting interviews and research related to the process of developing a public school of choice. Documenting activities related to this project for creation of a supplemental text.  

"Shaping the American City" World Wide Web Course. Developed a prospectus and demonstration site for a proposed Web based course in urban development history in America. Wrote a grant proposal (pending approval) for the full development and implementation of a collaborative higher education course offering in this subject for the National Endowment for the Humanities. Presented a white paper on this subject at the Associaiton of Collegiate Schools of Planning annual conference in 1995.  

University of Michigan School of Education World Wide Web Site. Worked with a central administrator and design professional to develop informational content for the School of Education's Web presence. Developed a unifying organizational structure for presentation of information from the six separate programs of the School. Developed various indices for use by educational specialists.  

"TechSmart" Summer Workshop for Instructional Technology. Worked with a team of graduate students to develop a week long workshop for educators regarding use of computers within the classroom. Led several featured sessions addressing administrative issues regarding technology use as technology planning, staff development, and the future of instructional technology. Assisted in instruction in a winter workshop series for school administrators regarding technologies in schools.  

Plan for Technology Implementation for the Montague Area Public Schools. Worked with school officials, teachers, administrators, and community members to develop a learning centered technology plan for the district. Addressed several concerns including curriculum development, teacher in-service training, technology leadership and administration, and financing of technology acquisition. Developed reference materials addressing Internet use and application for educational purposes for teacher use.  

Student Socialization at the University of Michigan School of Education. Used phenomenological research methods in the analysis of coping techniques and stress relief measures of graduate students in the School of Education. Interviewed and observed several students and professors with varying backgrounds in the pursuit of information related to leisure activities and relationship building as a means of creating community. Co-wrote an analysis of these concerns entitled "The Family: After Hours at the School of Education."  

Master Plan for Olivet College. Analyzed and co-authored a master plan for physical development for the next twenty years for a small liberal arts college. Worked with college administation on analysis and development of feasible recommendations for future facilities concerns.  

Prospectus for Valmeyer, Illinois. Developed a prospectus for the rebuilding of the town of Valmeyer, Illinois, after flooding destroyed the village. Included planning considerations such as physical layout, zoning and other legal concerns, social and economic considerations, housing, schools, and other considerations. 

"Reinventing the Technology Plan: A Guide for the Future"  
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  
March 13, 1998, Grand Rapids, Michigan  

"Redefining Staff Development"  
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  
March 13, 1998, Grand Rapids, Michigan  

"Developing a Comprehensive Technology Plan"  
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  
March 14, 1997, Detroit, Michigan  

"Staff Development on a Tight Budget"  
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  
March 14, 1997, Detroit, Michigan  

"Surfing the Watershed - Watershed Education Sites on the Internet"  
Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) Bi-Annual Conference  
July 10, 1996, Ann Arbor, Michigan  

"Optimizing Learning Opportunities in School Community Interactions"  
Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) Bi-Annual Conference  
July 10, 1996, Ann Arbor, Michigan  

"A Comprehensive Approach to Technology Planning"  
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  
March 15, 1996, Grand Rapids, Michigan  

"Emergence of the Virtual Classroom"  
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) Annual Conference  
March 15, 1996, Grand Rapids, Michigan  

"Technology's Role in the Future of Education," Keynote Address  
National Teacher Training Institute for Mountain View Public Television - Corporation for Public Broadcasting  
February 5, 1996, Montreal, Quebec  

"Shaping the American City - A Virtual Course"  
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Annual Conference  
October 19, 1995, Detroit, Michigan