Anna Hentz has over 30 years of experience in education with a focus on instructional technology. She holds multiple degrees including a M.Ed in Instructional Technology and has received several professional certificates. Currently, she is the K-8 Technology Curriculum Leader for the Bensalem Township School District where she oversees various technology training programs and has developed new technology-focused courses. She has also received many honors and awards for her work in education and theatre, including being named Teacher of the Year for her school district.
Anna Hentz has over 30 years of experience in education with a focus on instructional technology. She holds multiple degrees including a M.Ed in Instructional Technology and has received several professional certificates. Currently, she is the K-8 Technology Curriculum Leader for the Bensalem Township School District where she oversees various technology training programs and has developed new technology-focused courses. She has also received many honors and awards for her work in education and theatre, including being named Teacher of the Year for her school district.
Anna Hentz has over 30 years of experience in education with a focus on instructional technology. She holds multiple degrees including a M.Ed in Instructional Technology and has received several professional certificates. Currently, she is the K-8 Technology Curriculum Leader for the Bensalem Township School District where she oversees various technology training programs and has developed new technology-focused courses. She has also received many honors and awards for her work in education and theatre, including being named Teacher of the Year for her school district.
OBJECTIVE To empower and facilitate educators in designing, implementing, and assessing learning experiences using 21 st century technology in order to engage students and maximize learning
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Certified Notebook Trainer August 2011 SMART Technologies
M.Ed in Instructional Technology May 2009 Instructional Technology Specialist Saint Josephs University
M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction, May 1987 Pennsylvania State University
B.S. in Elementary Education, December 1983 Pennsylvania State University Graduated with High Distinction and with Honors in Education University Scholar
Additional Course Work 72 Graduate credits in the arts & humanities and technology Arcadia University, University of the Arts, Gratz College, Shippensburg
Professional Certificates Pennsylvania Instruction II Certificate Elementary K 6 English 7 12 Mid-level Citizenship Education 7 9 Instructional Technology Specialist
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Bensalem Township School District Sept. 1985 Present K-8 Technology Curriculum Leader (2010 Present) Supervisor of Technology Teacher-on-Assignment (Nov. 2011 June 2012) Responsible for overseeing training and instruction in the following: Portal, Schoolwires, Safari Montage, Polycom Videoconferences, Naviance, 2 Know SRR, Interactive Whiteboards, Document Cameras, iPads, MacBooks, Kindles, Professional Development Workshops Seventh Grade Gifted and Talented Students Humanities (1986 Present) Seventh Grade Gifted and Talented Students Computer Technology (1988 Present) K 8 Technology Curriculum Leader (2009 present) Developed two technology courses: 21 st Century Technology (7 th ) & Reality Check Tech (8 th ) Workshop facilitator (2007 Present) Designed and implemented workshops for Bensalem staff on the following topics: Web 2.0 tools, Schoolwires web design, Google Docs, Elluminate, Mac Basics, SMART Interactive Whiteboards, SMART Notebook Software 10.6 10.8 Teacher Mentor 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09 & 2005 K 5 Gifted and Talented Students (Belmont & Valley Elementary Schools) (1985)
HONORS AND AWARDS Cambridge Whos Who Among Professionals November 2008 Bensalem Township School District In recognition - 16 years of dedicated service to directing theatrical productions April 2008 Bensalem Township School District 2007-08 Teacher of the Year Shafer Middle School Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Semi-Finalist Teacher of the Year April 2007 Keystone Technology Integrator Summit Attendee July 2007 Just for the Kids Foundation Grant recipient 2007, 2002, & 2001 Pennsylvania State Thespian Society One Act Director Award 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004 Bucks County Playhouse Best Direction for a High School Musical 1997 Pennsylvania State University Outstanding Student Teacher Award 1983 Pennsylvania State University University Scholar published work on Discipline
AFFILIATIONS Lifetime Member of Pennsylvania State Universitys Schreyers Honor College and Alumni Association Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) May 2009 - present International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) July 2007 Present Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications & Technology (PACET)7/2007 Present Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society for Education (1982 Present) International Thespian Society (ITS) May 1997 Present PSEA-NEA Member (1984 Present)
ACTIVITIES Shafers Yearbook Advisor (2006 Present) Training students to use imaging software, Photoshop and Web 2.0 apps, creating collages, and utilizing an online approach to yearbook design
Pennsylvania State Thespian Society State Secretary (2001 present) Responsible for overseeing PA theatre troupes in participation for state conference held annually in December. Maintain correspondence, create programs & nametags, contact universities, and facilitate workshops
Bensalem High School Musical Director / Dramatics Coach (1992 Present) Directed over 50 musical and dramatic productions Responsible for the scenic design, overall blocking and staging of the production, and preparation for scholarship auditions
BHS Drama Theatre Community Outreach Designing theatrical experiences and conducting workshops for Bensalem Middle School Students, Senior Citizens, St. Mary Hospital, and Girl Scouts
Regional performer over 40 leading roles in musical productions including Evita, Ragtime, Hello, Dolly!, Man of LaMancha, Into the Woods, Little Women, Hairspray, Anything Goes (1991 Present)
PERSONAL Runner (four half-marathons), wife of a 15x marathon runner and Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for Council Rock SD, Broadway and animal lover, active theatrical performer, and soccer/stage mom to 12fami-year-old Tyler