BGSU Classroom Technology E-Magazine BGSU eMag EDTL6340 | Page 4

MEET THE EDITORS AND AUTHORS

Michael Giaimo

Michael is currently working as a 5th-year ELA teacher at Bedford High School . Michael graduated with his Bachelor ' s Degree from John Carroll in AYA Education . He is working to earn his Master ' s Degree in Classroom Technology at Bowling Green University . He aspires to become a Technology Integration Specialist . He wants to be able to promote and find new ways to merge technology with education . Along with being a proud dog parent , Michael also enjoys hiking , traveling , cinema , and reading in his free time .
Smarts- Dominant People

Megan Ginley

Megan finished her 4th year of teaching this year . She is a 3rd-grade teacher at Chardon Hills in the Euclid City School District . She graduated from The University of Akron with her Bachelor ' s in Early Childhood and Special Education PK-3 . She has also received her K-12 Reading and 4 / 5 Generalist Endorsements . Megan will finish her Master ' s in Classroom Technology in Fall 2023 . When Megan is not in the classroom , she enjoys spending time with her dogs , reading , and hanging out with friends .

Tara Green

Tara is going into her ninth year teaching middle school math . Her current position is in 7th-grade math at Norton Middle School . Tara graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor ’ s Degree in Middle Childhood Education from Capital University . She continued her education and earned a Master ’ s Degree in Education Administration from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2018 . When the COVID-19 pandemic hit , Tara realized the importance of technology integration in the classroom and that most districts were not effectively implementing technology . This inspired her to go back to school for technology . She is currently working on her second Master ’ s Degree in Classroom Technology at Bowling Green State University in hopes of eventually becoming an Instructional Technology Coach for teachers . Tara lives with Bob , her husband of four years , and their four-legged fur children . In her free time , she enjoys traveling ( especially to amusement parks ), photography , crafting with her Cricut , and going to sporting events .