CURRICULUM VITAE
S. Beth Lineback Strecker
163 Upton Road
Camden, North Carolina 27921
Email:
Tel: 252-455-3569
Eager to work in a challenging position in higher education teaching library science and instructional technology courses which will assist students to meet their educational needs using a unique combination of education experience coupled with twenty-two years educational background in public schools and higher education.
Academic Background
EdD Educational Leadership: Concentration in Library Science
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
December 2010
Dissertation: Academic Librarians’ Perceptions of Teamwork and Organizational Structure in a Time of Rapid Technological Change
CAS Certificate of Advanced Study: Instructional Technology
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
May 2002
MLS Master of Library Science
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
May 1999
CIS Add-on Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision
University of North Carolina at Wilmington,
Wilmington, North Carolina
May 2015
BA Bachelor of Art, Middle Grades Education
Mathematics and Science
University of North Carolina at Wilmington,
Wilmington, North Carolina
December 1989
Certifications
Certified Educational Chief Technology Officer, UNC School of Government
(Currently enrolled)
National Board Certified Professional Teacher (Recertified 2011)
Black Board Certification, ECSU
Certificate of Advanced Study in Instructional Technology
North Carolina Continuing Teaching License:
076 Media Coordinator K-12
077 Instructional Technology Specialists
078 Media Supervisor
190 Reading (Grades K-12)
78200 Middle School Mathematics 6-9
78300 Middle School Science 6-9
Google Certified Educator
Foundational Approaches in Science Teaching (FAST) Certified
PLATO Training Certification
SmartBoard Training Certification
Memberships
North Carolina Cloud Learning Services Technical Advisory Committee
American Association of Library Science Educators
American Association of School Librarians
American Library Association
North Carolina School Librarian Media Association
National Education Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Professional Experience
Courses Taught
LIBS 6142 Instructional Foundations of the Library Media Program
East Carolina University
LIBS 6042 Technology For Libraries
East Carolina University
LIBS 6012 Analyzing and Synthesizing Professional Library Information
East Carolina University
LIBS 6135 Materials for Children
East Carolina University
LIBS 6137 Materials for Young Adults
East Carolina
LIBS 6991 Professional Library Internship
East Carolina University
EDUC 250 Introduction to Reading
Elizabeth City University
EDUC 200 Pre-Professional Studies II
Elizabeth City State University
EDUC 190 Pre-Professional Studies I
Elizabeth City State University
Professional Work Experience
Teaching Assistant Professor January 2016-present
College of Education/Department of Library Science
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Responsibilities include: Teaching graduate students in the library science program in an on-line environment. Supervise practicum experiences and/or internships; serve as an advisor; maintain scholarly productivity; and provide service to the university, community, and profession.
Technology Director August 2013-2015
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public Schools, Elizabeth City, North Carolina Responsibilities include: Provides leadership for short- and long-range planning for all technology initiatives: vision, goals, program objectives, infrastructure, staffing, training, evaluation, budgeting, and collaboration with others that supports NC Digital Teaching and Learning Plan. Plans, develops, and implements staff development activities to meet established instructional technology integration learning goals and the North Carolina Educator Technology Competencies licensure renewal. Completes E-Rate applications for funds to ensure affordable access to high-speed broadband sufficient to support digital learning in the schools and high density Wi-Fi connectivity.
Responsible for Home Base and SchoolNet implementation. This service provides portals for students, teachers, parents, and school and district administrators to access data.
Supervises the AMTR (Annual Media Technology Report) inventory of technology
assets.
Assists technology users in resolving problems associated with ordering, service,
and support. Serves as a clearinghouse of information on trends, research,
applications, and effective practices related to the use of technology in the school program and school system.
Serves on the North Carolina Cloud Learning Services Technical Advisory Committee to provide leadership and guidance on decisions, which impact the functionality, usability and ongoing sustainability of Connectivity, Infrastructure, Digital Learning, NCEdCloud, and IAM services.
Teaching Instructor December 2009-2012
College of Education/Department of Library Science
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
Responsibilities include: Teaches graduate courses in school library media program. Supervises the library candidates in the library science program. Engages in curriculum development.
Instructional Consultant February 2010-2012
College of Psychology and Education/Department of Education
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Responsibilities include: Position serves as recruiter of prospective teachers on community college campuses; resolves curriculum issues between ECSU and community colleges within the region to ensure seamless articulation; serves as licensure advisor to prospective teachers and assists with individual reviews for lateral entry candidates; and advises community college students seeking to transfer to a four-year institution and prepares detailed reports relating to these activities.
School Media Specialist August 1999- February 2010
Camden County Schools, North Carolina
Currituck County Schools, North Carolina
Responsibilities include: Worked as a media specialist in an elementary, middle and high school. Set up two new media centers in two new schools in Currituck County. Wrote grants to increase library funds. Taught information skills, technology skills, and literacy education. Provided staff development opportunities in the areas of technology integration, research skills, children’s literature, and 21st century technology equipment. Served on several committees: School Improvement Team, SACS Review Team, Chair Hospitality Committee, NCEA School Representative, Mentor, County Technology Committee, Battle of the Books Coordinator, National Board Support Committee, Graduation Project Committee, yearbook advisor, and cheerleading coach.
Middle School Teacher
Camden County Schools, North Carolina August 1995-June 1999
Edenton County Schools, North Carolina August 1994-June 1995
Wake County Schools, North Carolina August 1991-June 1994
Durham County Schools, North Carolina August 1989-June 1991
Responsibilities include: Taught 6 through 8 grade mathematics and science courses. Served as team leader, mentor, Head of Mathematics Department, School Improvement Team, cheerleading coach, and yearbook advisor.
Research Interests
Issues in library administration, integrating instructional technology- barriers and self-efficacy, and school library literacy instruction.
Teaching Interests
Library administration, technology uses in libraries, advanced online searching, introduction to information technologies, school library media programs and internship programs.
Awards
Currituck County Schools Teacher of the Year 2001 J. P. Knapp School
Employee of the Currituck County Schools 2000
Currituck County Schools Volunteer of the Year 1999
Employee of the Year Camden County Schools 1998
Awarded Grants
Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Friday Institute & NCDPI -2014
State Library of North Carolina –LSTA, 2009
Young Adult Library Services Association –YALSA, 2008
Goody’s Technology Grant, 2007
J. P. Knapp Grant, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Presentations
NCSLMA iPads in Education 2013, 2014
NCDPI Summer Institute Tech Tools in Elementary Education 2013, 2014
Skype Training, Skype training ECSU staff to communicate with off-site students
Elizabeth City State University, August 2010
Staff Development Organizer and Presenter, Information Skills Curriculum
Integration
Camden County Schools, Summer 2009 and Fall 2009
Workshop Presenter, Technology Academy
Moyock Middle School, February, 2007
Technology Integration, Computer Decisions, Inc.
Elizabeth City State University, June 1998
Updated February 2016