Shannon Palmlund's e-Portfolio

(Master of Science in Educational Technology)

Introduction

Program Overview

Plan of Study

Biography

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Philosophy

Themes

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Biography

My career path began after I graduated from DeSmet high school in 1999. From there, I headed to NDSU for a major in Computer Science.  However, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in teaching instead.  I then headed to Dakota State University to pursue elementary education. I graduated from DSU in the Fall of '03 (Magna Cum Laude) with a B.S. in Eled and minors in the Center of Excellence and Multimedia Web Development/Design. I began working as an aide at Lake Preston School which is where I completed my student teaching. 

One year later, I became the Program Director of a new after school program, Kids First. I built the program from the ground up and ran it for four years while teaching computer classes in both the high school and elementary.  I also coached volleyball while there. 

In 2008, I decided it was time to work towards a Masters in technology.  I chose the MSET program because I was enjoying the time I was spending helping with computers K-12 at the Lake Preston School and I realized that I still had a knack for troubleshooting as I did when I started out in Computer Science at NDSU.

While pursuing my Masters, an opportunity to teach high school English arose at the Iroquois School District.  English was a passion of mine so I decided to take the opportunity and I have been teaching 9-12 English Classes and 7th Geography since 2009.

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Scott since 2004 - we started dating in 1998 - high school sweethearts! We have a 20 pound cat named, Kitty, and we recently added the most precious gift of all, our son, Kashden Scott.  Kash was born on March 3rd, 2011.

My husband and I love riding motorcycles.  However, Kash isn't quite ready for this so we recently sold one of our Harley's and purchased a 5th wheel camper which is a little more kid friendly!  When we aren't riding or camping, you will find me on my computer working with websites that I manage or I'd probably be out back enjoying my garden.

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Kashden -Recent


Kashden, Brand New!
 

My husband, Scott
and Kashden (1 Month)
 

Kashden (2 Months) and I
 

Kitty, our ginormous,
lovey-dovey Cat
 
Last updated: August, 17th 2011
Shannon.Palmlund@k12.sd.us