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