MR. CROSS
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Every classroom has its own unique community. As your teacher, my role is to guide each student through the learning of technology concepts and the design process, while helping them develop their individual potential. Many of the projects and assignments in my classes are designed to build life skills, foster independent thinking, encourage problem-solving, promote creativity, and develop critical thinking.
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I will present a curriculum that supports a variety of learning styles and makes meaningful real-world connections. In return, I ask that students bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic to class each day.
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Equally important is maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. I strive to provide a well-organized classroom with consistent structure and clear expectations. My goal is for every student to create and share meaningful work, collaborate with peers, build strong relationships, and treat one another with respect, kindness and compassion.
*Concepts are crucial.
*Process over product.
*Relationships matter.
*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
