MIKE SAMMARTANO

Hi, I'm Mike.

I am an educational technology coordinator, instructional design enthusiast, and professional development facilitator with more than a dozen years of experience as a teacher and trainer. During my years in the classroom, I embraced technology and design as a way of engaging and motivating students, while also arming them with the skills required for success in the modern world. I believe that technology can inspire student’s creativity, spark their curiosity, and drive their desire to gain knowledge.

I am an Instructional Coach in the Mamaroneck Public Schools, the Director of Technology for the STEM Leadership Center, an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Educator, and a Participate Learning Expert.

View my resume.

Professional Development Experiences

I am experienced at designing and delivering high quality, engaging, hands-on workshops that will get your faculty sand staff excited about teaching. My goal is to inspire creativity and experimentation in the classroom, supported by cutting edge technology, attention to detail, and carefully crafted design. Here are some of the workshops I have offered in recent years.

Flipping Your Classroom
Challenge-Based Learning
Get Started with G Suite
Get Moving with G Suite
Show What You Know
Explore with Expeditions
Self-Guided Learning
Powerful Presentation
Effective Blended Learning
Design Matters
The iPad Classroom
Keynote Classroom
Student Publishing
Hooks for Engagement
The Innovation Lab
Engineering Design Process

These are just a few of the experiences I have designed and delivered. I am happy to work with you to customize all facets of the workshop to best meet the needs of your faculty and staff.

Consulting for Schools

Are you interested in engaging your teachers in high-quality, inspirational training? I'm available to work with your faculty to help them gain the confidence necessary to experiment ant take chances in their classroom, infusing lessons with modern technology, captivating design, and sound pedagogy. With the ultimate goal of positively impacting the educational experience of as many students as possible, I will tailor your workshop to the exact needs of your teachers.

Consulting for Developers

Working on a new hardware or software product for the education marketplace? I'm available to share my experience and understanding of the needs of teachers and students so that your product is a success. I can assist in the planning, design, and development process, and can ensure you have the right marketing and training materials in place prior to launch.

Web and Instructional Design

Web design and development has been a passion of mine for years. I've built dozens of sites for professional projects, personal portfolios, digital courses, local and national businesses, and more. I design highly individual and affordable websites for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals who are looking to enhance their web presence with modern, responsive, profitable sites that give them the edge they need to succeed online today. If that’s what you're looking for, get in touch - I can help.