1. Debra Patsel
Stockholm, NJ 07460 Life is a work in progress,
973.850.9432 I am always striving to learn more
debdevon@gmail.com and refine what I am doing.
Professional Objective and Philosophy
I wish to teach more technology skills now that I have earned my Masters of Science Degree. With my background as a Tech
Coordinator for five years, and over thirty years in special education, I can contribute many skill sets either in special
education, or general education, as a computer teacher, or educator, in a variety of settings. All students can learn when trust,
engaging content, and fun meet. Learning should be filled with joy, fun, imagination, and creativity.
Teaching Credentials
New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped New Jersey Elementary School Teacher California K-12 Teacher
Professional Experience – Paterson Public Schools
 2013-2015 Language Learning Disabilities: 4th grade, School #15: Self-Contained (S.C.)
 2012-2013 Language Learning Disabilities: 3, 4, 5, 6th grade, School #5: Self-Contained (S.C.)
 2011-2012 Language Learning Disabilities: 5, 6, 7 & 8th grade, School #25: Self-Contained (S.C.)
 2010-2011 Language Learning Disabilities: age 5, Rutland @ Martin Luther King School: (S.C.)
 2005-2010 Tech Coordinator: School #7
 2000-2005 Cognitively Impaired, Mild: ages 9 to 13, School #7: Self-Contained
 1996-2000 Multiply Disabled: ages 5 to 8, Norman S. Weir: Self-Contained
 1995-1996 Multiply Disabled: ages 10 to 14, Norman S. Weir: Self-Contained
 1991-1995 Multiply Disabled: ages 6 to 10, School #29: Self-Contained
 1989-1991 Resource Room Teacher: Grades K-8, Martin Luther King School
Other Professional Teaching Experiences
 1987-1989 Emotionally Disturbed; ages 14 to 18, Passaic High School: Self-Contained
 1988-1989 Autistic; ages 7 to 10, Summer School: Forum School, Mahwah
 1986-1987 Emotionally Disturbed; ages 14 to 18, Bergen County Special Services: S.C.
 1979-1980 1st grade teacher; Christopher Columbus School, Daly City, California
Academic Achievements
 Aug 2012 Master of Science Degree in Education Media Design and Technology
 2006-2013 Chairperson, Local Professional Development Committee with District
 2000-2015 Chairperson and Founder of the Committee On Special Education (COSE)
 2006-2013 Presenter at Tech Forum, sponsored by Tech & Learning Magazine
 2003 Teacher of the Year @ School #7
Professional Organizations
 International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
 National Staff Development Council (Learning Forward) (NSDC)
 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
 National Association f/t Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
 International Reading Association (IRA)
 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Skills
 Sign Language, Circus Skills, Dance, Movement, Acting, Computer Aficionado, Web Design
Other Life Experiences
 1984-1986 Various acting, dancing, clowning jobs, New York City
 1980-1984 Circus Clown, Public Relations and Promotions, Front Office for a circus