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About Gary Ackerman
Gary L. Ackerman's Biography:
Gary started his career in education in 1988 when he graduated from the
University of Vermont and secured his first job teaching science in a
Vermont middle school. Since then, Gary has held positions teaching
secondary science, middle school math, and secondary information
technology in various Vermont schools.
Currently, Gary teaches information technology and physics and serves
as the technology integration specialist at the West Rutland School, a
K-12 school.In addition, Gary has served as a teacher leader in many positions, including interdisciplinary team leader, chair of numerous curriculum and technology committees, and the board of directors of the state educational technology organization. From 2003 until 2009, Gary served on the technology committee of the New England League of Middle Schools, chairing that group and sitting on the NELMS board of directors between 2007 and 2009.
Gary has extensive experience teaching teachers. He has been an adjunct instructor for the University of Vermont, Castleton State College, and the College of St. Joseph in Vermont, and he has served on the faculty of several education institutes.
In October 2009, Gary defended his dissertation to complete his doctor of philosophy in education (with a specialization in education technology management), and he holds a master of arts in education (with a specialization in curriculum and instruction) and a bachelor of science in education (with a major in science education). Gary's interests include technology acceptance as a framework for teaching, K-12 curriculum and instruction that reflects the emerging (technology-rich) sociocultural context, and information technology trends affecting K-12 schools. Gary is also active in efforts to design and implement online learning environments for K-12 schools.
Part of Gary's story as a stroke survivor is here.
variations of this site have been maintained since 2007... the most recent revision initiated in fall 2009... some materials are from Ackerman's previous web site
most recent update to this page: February 4, 2010
(c) 2003-2010 Gary L. Ackerman