Education:
Bachelor of Science in Technology Education from UW Stout
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch
Certifications in Administration and Curriculum and Instruction
Experience:
This is my 16th year in education. I love teaching Technology and Engineering at Denmark Middle School. I enjoy getting kids excited about designing and making projects while focusing on "real world" skills. The Technology and Engineering classes at Denmark Middle School focus on Automation and Robotics, Communication, Construction, Manufacturing, Power and Energy, and Transportation.
It is our goal as a Tech Ed Department that the Tech Ed learning experiences in the middle school flow into the high school Technology and Engineering classes. We strive to create partnerships and career pathways for kids to be successful in our community and beyond. We are always looking to build our "Real World" Connections in our local community. If you are interested in supporting our program and/or students, please feel free to email me at bellinga@denmark.k12.wi.us so we can talk further.
In addition to teaching Technology and Engineering, I am also our District Technology Team Lead. Our team focuses on meeting very specific instructional technology needs across the district.
I am also the Viking Academy Coordinator. Viking Academy is a 6th - 12th grade Project-Based Learning Charter School housed in our Middle School. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out via email or phone!
Additional Training:
I am a lifelong learner and enjoy being trained in new, cutting edge programs. Below are additional Tech Ed programs I have received training in:
Project Lead the Way
Gateway to Technology
Introduction to Engineering
Principles of Engineering
Code.org
Computer Science Discoveries
Apple Teacher Training
Everyone Can Code
About Me:
I live in Denmark with my wife and our three children. We love the outdoors and can often be found outside "up north" at camp, hunting in the area, or fishing different WI bodies of water. From teeball games, to little league, to soccer here in Denmark, we are usually all over! We enjoy cheering on the Packers and the Badgers, and of course, the Denmark Vikings. We love it here! Denmark is a special place to raise a family.