MR. CROSS
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Every classroom has its own unique community; my role as your teacher will be to guide each student through the process of learning technology concepts, the design process, and assist each student in developing their own potential. Many of the projects and assignments in my classes will teach you life skills, how to work independently, challenge you to solve problems, express creativity, and think critically.
I will present a curriculum that will incorporate each different learning style, as well as make real world connections. Every student should bring a open mind, positive attitude, and strong work ethic to the classroom each day.
Equally as important, the classroom will be a safe and respectful learning environment where students thrive. I aim to provide an organized classroom, and a consistent and structured routine. My goal is that every student will produce and display work, collaborate, build peer relationships, respect each other, and show kindness and compassion to each other.
*Concepts are crucial.
*Process over product.
*Relationships rule.
*Show kindness and compassion.
ABOUT
FACTS ABOUT MR. CROSS
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Started teaching at Sayville High School in 2002.
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Graduated the University of Tampa with a BA in Communication. Daul minor in Business Marketing and Advertising.
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Graduated Dowling College with a MS in Education.
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Graduated SUNY Stony Brook with a Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Computing.
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Completed business, architecture, and digital imaging workshops at Long Island University, and Savannah College of Art and Design.
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Explored, photographed, and produced documentary of Costa Rica with Digital Photography & AP Environmental Science students. 2006.
TECHNOLOGY COURSES
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Computer Graphics
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Advanced Computer Graphics
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Film Photography
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Digital Photography
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Communication Systems
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Architectural Drawing I
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Architectural Drawing II
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Design & Drawing for Production
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Web Design & Programming
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Computer Maintenance & Networking
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Introduction to Computer Programming
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BUSINESS COURSES
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Business Skills Seminar
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Sports Marketing
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Marketing and Advertising
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Wall Street: Business & Investments
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Virtual Enterprise International
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Career & Financial Management
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COURSE VIDEOS
Click the image to view a YouTube video that displays class projects created by students.
REAL LIFE CONNECTIONS
Students from Advanced Computer Graphics class designed and created two logos for Patchogue Family Medical Care located on Route 112 in Patchogue, NY. One logo was used to create a new sign which can be seen outside their building on Route 112. Another logo was used for the company floor mat, stationary, and coats.
Furthermore, Advanced Computer Graphics students from another year designed two 8' x 16' banners that are displayed at the High School. One features Sayville High School being recognized as a NYS Rewards School for 5 consecutive years from 2012 through 2016. The other banner features Sayville High School as one of America's Top High Schools in Newsweek in 2016.
Click the image to view a photograph that displays class projects created by students.
POSTERS
COSTA RICA
