A little more information about Kyle Kipp and his career...
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Mr. Kyle R. Kipp - Media Specialist (teacher-librarian) & video broadcasting/production teacher (WLHS)
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A Little History About Mr. Kipp...
What is a "Media Specialist"? Click here to find out.
A Little History About Mr. Kipp...
- Masters of Library & Information Science Degree, Wayne State University -- Detroit, 2003
- Bachelor of Science in Education (physical science, psychology), Central Michigan University -- Mt. Pleasant, 2000
- Currently enrolled in the Master of Educational Media and Technology program at Eastern Michigan University.
- Began teaching at Lincoln High School in January, 2004 and is tenured faculty
- Is currently treasurer of the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Musicians & Arts Guild
- DayJams Rock Music Day Camp faculty (guitar instructor)
- Prior professional experiences: teacher of physical science, psychology, biochemistry at Lake Fenton High School; teacher of physical science with Lapeer Community Schools; physics faculty at Washtenaw Community College; coordinator at West Midland Family Center; reference desk librarian at Ann Arbor District Library
- National Endowment for the Humanities grant award winner: 2010, 2011, 2012
- Manage the Lincoln High School Media Center facility
- Develop and implement a comprehensive school technology/media program
- Provide technology/media support service to administrators, staff, and students
- Promote the utilization of all forms of media and provide instruction in technology/media skills
- Implement school technology/media program
- Implement district-approved system of cataloging and classifying all media
- Coordinate daily operation of building computer lab and media center
- Train, schedule, and supervise media support staff and volunteers
- Prepare and recommend budgets under the direction of the Office of Educational Services for all accounts related to the computer lab and media center including print and non-print materials, supplies, technology, maintenance and repair of same.
- Plan and supervise the distribution and storage of all technology and media so as to provide maximum access for faculty and students.
- Organize and maintain records of technology and media acquisitions, circulation, etc. for inventory, maintenance and certification purposes.
- Establish a public relations program that will effectively inform both school and community of technology and media program activities.
- Analyze and evaluate the media and educational technology programs.
- Work with teachers and educational resource staff (i.e. Instructional Resource Center) in the selection and acquisition of appropriate resource material.
- Inform teachers and other staff members concerning new technology and materials.
- Share with teachers electronic instructional materials and resources and assist them in appropriate use.
- Participate in the inter-library loan system.
- Possess working knowledge of district student management system.
INSTRUCTION:
1. Maintain a training program for media staff and student aides in the effective use of educational technologies.
2. Instruct faculty and students in developing methods of information retrieval through individual and group situations.
3. Instruct faculty on the applications and the effective use of educational technologies.
4. Assist faculty in the implementation of technology education instruction.
5. Develop and promote special programs designated as such by the Department of Educational Services.
6. Provide facilities and assistance in the production of simple multi-media projects.
7. Present and discuss materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.
8. Conduct in-service workshops in the use of computers.
Other duties: - Assist students and staff in acquiring and use of materials and resources from the media center's collection
- Collaborate and co-teach with teachers using the Media Center for research, study, and/or various learning projects
- Collection Management: select, order, process, maintain, repair, loan, weed, etc. the media center's collection of materials including books, periodicals, audio/video items, etc.
- Lincoln High School web master, also maintains the LHS Media Center's homepage.
- Proctor the GenNet and E2020 online education program for LHS students enrolled in virtual, online learning courses
- Manager of the after-school tutoring program
- WLHS Multi-media Program Director; the Lincoln High School Video & Audio Production Program
- Administrator/webmaster of the Lincoln High School's web page and communications.
- LHS Staff Meeting recorder/minutes-keeper
- Host of several different educational and multi-cultural programs for the LHS student body in the form of assemblies, poetry slam concerts, story-telling, etc. as well as working as a liaison between the Ypsilanti Ozone House program and the school.
- Liaison with Ypsilanti District Library, bridging the gap between the public library and the school library.
- Spent several years as a professional newspaper journalist and photographer.
- Spent several years as a live music venue stage manager as well as sound and lighting tech during live shows.
- Has been a professional audio recording studio engineer, recording and producing various types of musical groups, as well as performing voice-over work.
- Has been a professional guitar teacher for over 23 years.
- Began performing professionally/publicly in musical groups since the age of 15 and continues to do so to this day.
- Builds hand-made musical instruments in his spare time.
- Other hobbies include: music, reading, travel, biking, canoeing, sailing, skiing, photography, graphic design, urban exploration, landscaping and horticulture.
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