Dr. Melanie Wiscount, Ed.D.
Computer Science Educator, Educational Technology Trainer, and Professional Development Designer in Alexandria, Virginia
Dr. Melanie Wiscount, Ed.D.
Computer Science Educator, Educational Technology Trainer, and Professional Development Designer in Alexandria, Virginia
Educational Leadership/Educational Technology Ed.D. from Wilkes University, PA
Courses I taught at McKinley Technology High School in the District of Columbia Public Schools:
Cybersecurity, Exploring Computer Science,Honors Computer Science,Video Game Design
A member of DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson's Cabinet - 2015-2016 school year
Dissertation Study:
The Effect of Conceptually-Based Interactive Instruction Facilitated by the Microsoft Kinect Technology Natural User Interface (NUI) in the Middle Level Mathematics Classroom on Student Performance as Measured by Standardized Test Questions
Educational Initiatives:
Innovative educational technology products and practices
Authentic assessment
Design thinking
STEM education
Cybersecurity Outreach
Computer Science Literacy across Disciplines & Levels
Encouraging students to be creators instead of consumers.
Honors:
2016 MIEExpert U.S. team representative at Microsoft Educator Exchange in Budapest, HU
2016 Microsoft Innovation Educator Expert & Certified Educator & Trainer
2015 PAEMST (Presidental Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching) DC Finalist
DCPS Highly-Effective IMPACT Teacher rating (2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016)
AFCEA DC STEM Teacher of the Quarter 2013
2011 Microsoft Partners in Learning U.S and Global Innovative Educator
2011 Siemens STEM Institute Fellow