Wendy Christensen,
Professional Development Specialist
Phone: 979-847-8664
Email: wendy.christensen@tamu.edu
Qualifications
M.Ed. Educational Technology Leadership, Lamar University
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Arizona
B.A. in Journalism, University of Arizona
Texas Teacher Credential, 9-12 Social Studies/6-12 Business/ESL
Experience
Specialist, AEL Grant Management (Education Service Center, Region 20)
Adult Education Instructor (North East ISD and San Antonio ISD, San Antonio, TX)
AEL Distance Learning Instructor (North East ISD and San Antonio ISD, San Antonio, TX)
Secondary Social Studies Teacher (San Felipe Del Rio ISD and Harmony Science Academy)
Training Specialist (Air Force Services Agency, San Antonio, TX)
Current Duties/Roles with TRAIN PD at TCALL
Provides ongoing Professional Development consultation to local AEL programs as assigned in consultation with TWC Program Support staff, including data-driven PD needs assessment, recommendations for local PD Continuous Improvement Plans, and concentrated support to programs with special needs
Delivers training as needed in support of state priorities
Provides professional development instructional design support and subject matter expertise to PD Center leadership
Participates in the evaluation, observation, mentoring, and development of trainers used by TRAIN PD
Participates in ongoing Professional Development initiatives to keep abreast of developments and trends in the field
Supports other objectives of the Professional Development Center, including research activities as approved by funder