Who is Dr. Waddell?

Passionate innovative teacher, instructional technology researcher, instructional designer, consultant, and teacherpreneur.

Teaching Philosophy: Future-Focused Pedagogies

My teaching philosophy is about using fresh and flexible ways to teach so every student can learn. Getting learner feedback, learning from real life, and connecting what we learn in different situations informs my instruction. It's about making learning personal.

I inspire students to believe they can always grow and to manage their own learning, keeping their curiosity alive and adapting to changes. I focus on collaboration and making sure every student has fair access to digital learning tools.

I'm excited about combining technology with teaching and using all of my experiences to make learning better. My goal is to prepare every student for a fast-paced, tech-driven future.

I am...

Advancing digital equity and inclusion in K-12 classrooms through the integration of cutting-edge EdTech solutions.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to enhance learning experiences and outcomes for all students.
Leveraging a rich background as a General Education Teacher and Special Education specialist to inform technology integration strategies.
Employing my PhD in Instructional Technology from Wayne State University to drive innovation in EdTech administration and organizational studies.
Championing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, designing tech solutions to benefit all students, regardless of their individual learning needs.
Advocating for equitable access to educational technology, ensuring every student can reap the benefits of digital learning tools.
Mobilizing robust knowledge in Marketing - Sales Management from Wayne State University to effectively promote and implement new EdTech strategies.

Professional Background

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY/MEMBERSHIPS:

• Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT)

• Association for Educational Communications & Technology, Michigan Chapter (MIAECT)

• Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL)

• Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT)

• American Educational Research Association (AERA)

I. TEACHING

Years at Utica Community Schools: 2004- Present

Courses Taught at Utica Community Schools: Special Education - English Language Arts, Algebra, Econ./Govt., Science; District-wide K-12 Instructional Technology Coach

Course/Curriculum/Program Development: Google Applications Professional Development - Kel Tech Industries

II. PUBLICATIONS

A. Dissertation:

Waddell, Kecia Johnese, "A Design-Based Research Study Examining The Impact Of Collaboration Technology Tools In Mediating Collaboration" (2016). Wayne State University Dissertations. 1415. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/1415

B. Chapters Published

Co-Authored:

1. Barbour, M. K., Siko, J., Gross, E., & Waddell, K. (2013). Virtually Unprepared: Examining the Preparation of K-12 Online Teachers. In R. Hartshorne, T. Heafner, & T. Petty (Eds.), Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation (pp. 60-81). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-1906-7.ch004

2. Tracey, M.W., Unger, K.L., & Waddell, K. (2013) Using digital communication tools and processes to model effective instruction. In T. Plomp, & N. Nieveen (Eds.),Educational design research – Part B: Illustrative cases (pp. 1013-1035). Enschede, the Netherlands: SLO

C. Papers Presented

Refereed National/International:

1. Tracey, M.W., Unger, K. L., and Waddell, K.J. (2011). Using Google Applications to Teach Educators and Instructional Designers to Access, Modify and Create an Open Course. Proposal submitted for the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL.

2. Waddell, K.J., and Wade, N.N. (2012). Modeling Effective Instruction to Educators and Instructional Designers through Google Applications to Support Learning. Proposal submitted for the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Louisville, KY.

D. Invited Seminars Presented

1. Michigan Association for Educational Communications and Technology Meeting

Topic: 2010 AECT Conference Rewind

Date: October 2010

2. Michigan Association for Educational Communications and Technology Meeting

Topic: Just Google It? The World of Google beyond the search engine!

Date: November 2011

3. Utica Teacher Induction Program (UTIP) New Teachers’ Symposium

Topic: Technology Tips featuring Plickers and NoRedInk

Date: December 2014

4. Utica Community Schools Secondary ELA District Professional Development

Topic: Mediated Group Collaboration using Google Docs

Date: November 2014

III. SERVICE

Utica Community Schools

A. Administrative Appointments

Technology Committee, 2013- 2015
Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) Planning Committee, 2013- 2015
Adlai Stevenson High School - Special Services Teacher Consultant, September 2012 - June 2013

B. Committee Assignments

School Committee Membership

Adlai Stevenson High - School Improvement Team Committee, 2013-present
Utica Community Schools District Representative - Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) Instructional Technology Advisory Committee – ITAC, 2013-2014
Graebner Elementary School Technology Committee: Citizens for Education Project, 2008-2009

School Committee Chaired

Technology Chair Stevenson High School Improvement Team
Chair of Technology Focus Group: Stevenson High School
Co-chaired the Graebner Elementary School Technology Committee: Citizens for Education Project , 2008-2009

C. Positions Held in Professional Organizations

- - - - Michigan Chapter of the AECT (Michigan Association for Educational Communications and Technology)
      - Board Member-at-Large Communications: Elected – 2011-2013
      - MCWT (Michigan Council of Women in Technology) Membership Committee Member: 2010 - 2014
      - Golden Key International Honour Society: Wayne State University Chapter
      - Webmaster: Elected – April 2014

D. Other Professionally Related Service

Member: God Education Overcomers Educational Task Force – Human Dignity Department Embassy Covenant Church International, 2014
Webmaster: Golden Key International Honour Society Wayne State Chapter (Region 5) – 2014 - 2015
Member: Membership Committee – eLearning Initiatives - Michigan Council of Women in Technology, 2010 - 2014
Member: Wayne State University College of Education Student Ambassadors, 2012 – 2015
Instructional Designer: National Science Foundation CyberLearning Design-based Research Project: CyberLearning with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, July 2013
Volunteer: Michigan Council of Women in Technology Girls Technology Camp Infinity (outreach), July 2011
Volunteer Resume Writing Counselor: WSU IT on Tap Learning Community, 2011

AWARDS

2013-14 College of Education WSU Outstanding Instructional Technology Education Specialist Student Award

2013-14 Wayne State University College of Education SEMTECH Scholarship

2012-13 Michigan Council of Women in Technology Research Grant

2012-13 Wayne State University College of Education Dean’s Scholarship

Work History

UTICA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ~ Sterling Heights, MI

Special Services Teacher Aug 2004 - Present

K-12 Instructional Technology Consultant Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

Teacher Consultant Sep 2015 - Jun 2013

LEARNING DISABILITIES CLINIC, INC ~ Oak Park, MI

Certified Contractual Staff Teacher Mar 2004 - Jun 2009

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~ Gibsonton, FL

Specific Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher Aug 2000 - May 2001

SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~ Southfield, MI

Special Education Teacher Sep 1998 - Feb 2000

OAK PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~ Oak Park, MI

Special Education Teacher Apr 1997 - Jun 1998

DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ~ Detroit, MI

Emergency Substitute in a Regular Position Sep 1993 - Jun 1996

UJIMA ACADEMY TUTORIAL CENTERS - Detroit Public Schools

Tutor Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

Education

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Doctor of Philosophy, Instructional Technology Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Education Specialist, Instructional Technology Jan 2009 - May 2013

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching May 2011

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY

Master of Arts, Special Education Sep 1993 - May 1997

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Baccalaureate of Science, Marketing Jun 1985 - Dec 1989

Additional Experience / Volunteer Involvement

Chief Instructional Officer – The 10K Project ™, Fairfax, VA (2020-2021)

· Collaborated with subject matter experts to identify learner groups for designing and developing training curriculum, media, and materials

· Designed, developed, and implemented the Knowledge Center content for an exclusive value-add to our members

K-12 Instructional Technology Consultant – Utica Community Schools (2012-2015)

· Coordinated and administered online assessments (Data Director, NWEA MAP, M-Step) to measure students' academic progress.

· Analyzed, evaluated, and graphed standardized and formative data to identify goals and implement various instructional strategies

Executive Director – The Center for Blockchain Studies (blockchainstudies.tech) – Black Blockchain Consultants (2018-2021)

· Performed analyses of data used to equitably distribute BBC revenue sharing which requires knowledge in the use of databases and spreadsheet technology

· Maintained the Revenue Sharing database model written in Microsoft Access

Digital Media Consultant & Trainer – Waddell Instructional Design and Training, LLC (2016- Present)

· Collaborates with clients to identify gaps by assessing and analyzing training needs and/or recommending solutions