Biography - Danan L Myers

Hello, my name is Danan Myers, PhD.

I have worked in education for over 29 years; teaching a wide variety of students. I began teaching preschool and extended day care while continuing my education. After earning my teaching credential, I taught in the North Sacramento School District, now Twin Rivers. I taught many different grade levels and abilities which included regular education and special education classrooms from preschool through grade six; Language Arts Specialist; and English-language Resource Teacher. I also was accomplished in collaboration and leadership which included working with a team of three, we aligned and integrated K-6 language arts, social studies, and science curriculums; worked on math curriculum committee; strategic planning committee; chair for parent and community involvement committee; leadership team; principal-in-charge; language arts lead teacher; master teacher; science lead teacher; and co-lead diversity training for special needs students.

My personal life includes my two wonderful sons and their families. My oldest son, Jauschua, is a career man in the Navy. He is an electronic technician and my personal tech support. He is married to his soulmate, Rosie who brought two lovely children to our family: Ryan and Reagan. My youngest son, Jerame and his wife, Michelle, are going to school full-time; using their GI benefits. Jerame and Michelle are the parents of Ethan and Megan. We are a very close family and I enjoy the freedom that working online gives me to be able to take part in all of our family activities.

Career Highlights

Publications:
The In's and Out's of Online Instruction, Outskirts Press, Inc., 2009
Using Web 2.0 in the Classroom, Distance Learning Association, 2008

Presentations:
Community of Inquiry: Creating a Teacher Presence in the Online Classroom, Professional Teachers Conference, 2010
Community of Inquiry and 21st Century Standards, West Virginia Educational Technology Conference, 2009
Enhancing the Blackboard Courseroom by using Audio, Video, and Print Materials, EIEE Conference - Indiana Wesleyan University, 2009
Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom, Distance Learning Conference, 2009
Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom, Creating Futures through Technology Conference, 2009
How to use Web 2.0 Tools in the Online Courseroom, Midwest Scholars Conference, 2009
Differentiating Instruction in the Online Classroom, Virtual Schools Symposium , 2008
Tips and Tricks for the Online Instructor, Midwest Scholars Conference, 2008
Differentiating Instruction, Mississippi Virtual Public Schools, 2007

Professional Interests: writing, teaching, presenting.

Non-Academic Interests and Activities: fitness, writing, boating, hiking, swimming, sewing, crocheting/knitting.
Other Interests: family and friends

Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Education, Capella University, 2007
Online Teaching Certificate, Capella University, 2004
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix, 2003
CA Learning Handicapped Teaching Credential, California State University, Sacramento, 1991
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, Sacramento, 1988
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Child Development, California State University, Sacramento, 1986