Thomas C. Spencer
tspencer@whro.net

EDUCATION:

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Degree: M.S.S.E. with emphasis in Educational Technology

completed: summer 1996
Course work completed includes Problems in Education -Authoring Interactive resources on the WWW -ECI636,
Research Methods in Education -ECI 635, Authoring Systems: Visual Basic - ECI595, Telecommunications-ECI660,
Distance Education: Issues and Applications - ECI795, Microcomputer Applications in Education - ECI731,
Introduction to Graduate Research - ECI600, Lab Experience and research support project -PHY543, Concepts in
Research and Physics - PHY643, Principalship, Orientation and Leadership Seminar - ELS600, School and
Community Relations - ELS610.
Completed Computer Science endorsement as part of the Degree program. Endorsed spring 1997
GPA = 3.88
Degree: B.S.S.E. in Technology Education completed: May 1990
Course work included a comprehensive study of communication, drafting, production, and transportation technology,
technical training in the areas of electronics, graphics, plastics, metals, and woodworking.
GPA in major = 3.68
GPA = 3.01

WORK EXPERIENCE:

NASA, Langley Research Center - NASA Teacher in Residence
Digital Earth Virtual Environment and Learning Outreach Project (DEVELOP) Science and Technology Advisor to
fourty-two gifted college students

University of Virginia - Adjunct Instructor, Courses taught:

IT-320 Introduction to Information Technology fall 2000, present
IT-323 Web Design summer 2001, present

Old Dominion University - Adjunct Instructor, Courses taught:

ECI-760/860/646 Telecommunications and Distance Education spring 1997, spring 1998, spring 1999
ECI-736/836/651 Software Evaluation fall 1998, fall 1999, fall 2000
ECI-530 Microcomputers and the Curriculum fall 1998 to present
ECI-304 Educational Applications of Technology fall 1999, spring 2000, present

(WHRO) -Consortium for Interactive Instruction – Educational Consultant /

Training Specialist  Courses taught:
ECI – 595 Technology SOL Certification Course, Integrating the Use of the Internet Across the K-12 Curriculum, Lesson
Planning and Internet Search Strategies, Building a Web Page for an International Education, Basic Internet Strategies
for Educators 1997 - Present
Consultant/Training Specialist for the Your County Public Schools H.323 Distance Education Technology and Instructional
Strategies Professional Development Academy Spring 2001 - Summer 2001
Consultant/Training Specialist for Spreadsheets Integration in the Curriculum taught via H.323 Videoconferencing System,
Spring 2001
Consultant/Training Specialist for the Tech-Trek summer Institute summer 1998, summer 1999, summer 2000, summer 2001
Consultant/Training Specialist for Hampton University's Summer  Science Institute summer 1998
Course Leader Windows 95 Workshop summer 1998

Chesapeake Public Schools - Courses taught:

Physics for technology, Introduction to Engineering, Research and Development 1994-Present
electronics I/II, physics for technology, materials processing 1992-93
electronics I/II, principles of technology 1991-92
electronics I/II, materials processing 1990-91
electronics I/II, basic technical drawing, materials processing 1989-90

Old Dominion University, 1989

Technology Education Department - Lab Assistant
Responsible for setting up labs for instructor demonstrations, maintaining lab equipment, ordering materials and supplies for
all labs.

J.W. Adams Construction, Portsmouth, VA 1987

Carpenter's helper. Supervised temporary laborers, responsible for maintaining heavy equipment, framing, sub-flooring,
operated tandem wheel dump truck.

Speasmaker Construction, Charlottesville, VA 1986

Carpenter's helper. Poured concrete, performed both heavy and light demolition, and exterior trim work.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

NASA DEVELOP - Science advisor to the CAVE (3D Virtual Environment) team 2002

Developed and Implemented a videoconferencing program for NASA DEVELOP 2002
Earned AutoCAD Level II Certificate 2001
Blackboard Distance Education System Training 2001
Advanced HTML and JavaScript Training 2001
Sponsored students who won third place in Physics for Technology state competition  2002
Sponsored students who won first place in Physics for Technology state competition  2001
Sponsored students who won third place in Physics for Technology state competition 2000
Sponsored students who won first, second and third places in Engineering Research and Design 2000
Presentations on PC Hardware and Software Troubleshooting, Internet Research Strategies -
WHRO/CII Conference - "Reaching the Standards" 2000
Presentations Basic HTML and Advanced HTML  - WHRO/CII Conference "The SOL Solution" - 1999
Presentations on "Life in Antarctica" – Kingston Elementary 1999
Presentations on "Life in Antarctica" - Sunny brook Dayschool 1998
National Science Foundation grant proposal review Panelist  1997, 1998
Windows NT workshop training 1997
Presentation and provision of consulting services to teachers preparing to deploy to the Arctic and Antarctic through NSF
programs summer 1997
Microsoft Office '97 training 1997
The Violent Universe Conference (ONRL) participant 1997
Presentation on development and administration of the Antarctic Telecommunications Program to Dr. Neal Lane Director,
National Science Foundation, Department Heads and Principal Investigators in the Office of Polar Programs summer 1996
Technical Advisor to the Chesapeake Public Schools Internet Access Implementation Committee, providing consulting services
in planning a Wide Area Network (WAN) for all schools. 1996-97
Head coach and sponsor of ThinkQuest team sponsored by Advanced Network and Services 1996
National Science Foundation research grantee under the Teachers Experiencing Antarctica (TEA)Program 1995-96
Assigned to work with the Antarctic Muon and Neutrino Detector Array (AMANDA)
Wrote curriculum for the electronics area of the Tech-Prep Consortium for the State of Virginia 1994-95
Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) Summer Institute for Teacher Enhancement (SITE) 1995
Worked on calibration, construction and installation of Hall effect Probes and their associated electronics.
Served on Science Advisory Committee for Chesapeake Center  for Science and Technology 1994-95
Developed NASA Shadowing Program for Engineering Students 1994-Present
Sponsor of Electric Vehicle Grand Prix competition 1994-95
Curriculum development for independent research course that will support AP Physics and Biotechnology courses at CCST. 1994-95
School Technology Committee Member 1994 - Present
Aviation in Education workshop in Richmond, VA. 1994-95
Internet training and curriculum development course through 1994-95
Virginia Space Grant Consortium. MOSAIC for Educators-computer training class. 1994-95
Regional and state TSA competitions. 1994-95
Development and Support of "Physics of Sound" labs for sixth grade science series.1994-95
Sponsored student who won first place in manufacturing prototype competition regionally 1993
TSA Summer Competition in Orlando 1994
Engineering/R&D Curriculum Development class. 1994
National Institute of Standards and Technology NEW Update on Materials Science (SQUID) workshop 1994
Tech-Prep Electronics Curriculum Development Committee 1993-94
Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) STRIVE 1992
Developed design briefs to be used in the classroom with students graduate level physics course with lab research 1992
Participated on Chesapeake Public Schools Committee to Develop Applied Chemistry Curriculum 1992
Sponsored student who won first place in electronic device design TSA, Technology Student Association competition statewide, and
third place nationally 1992.

ACTIVITIES:

Technology Student Association (TSA) advisor 1990-Present

ThinkQuest Head Coach 1996
Stage Crew Coordinator (WBHS) 1991-1993
Sigma Nu Fraternity member 1986-1990
Chaplain (1988), also served on rush, house, community
service, and fund-raising committees throughout membership.
Technology Education Club, Old Dominion University, president 1989
Charlottesville High School (VA) Cross Country Team 1985

REFERENCES: Available upon request.