Top-performing, published, and dynamic Instructional Technology and Design Ph.D. recipient with 15+ years of education industry positions.
Warren Goetzel has had a dynamic career in education and instructional technology, which led him to his current position as the Media Services Coordinator for Atlanta Public Schools.
Goetzel began his professional life as a science teacher where he became interested in integrating technology into teaching and learning. After leaving the science classroom to focus on integrating technology into all content areas he served as an elementary school technology coordinator. Subsequently he accepted a position as a district level instructional technology specialist where he was responsible for technology integration for 300 teachers and administrators at three elementary schools and one middle school. Next, Goetzel was selected to serve as the Media Services Coordinator for Atlanta Public Schools. As Media Services Coordinator he manages school library media programs at 101 learning sites with a staff of 120 and an annual budget of nine million dollars.
Goetzel has emerged as a leader in his field transforming school media centers into 21st century learning environments. He has presented at numerous conferences and has several professional and academic publications. He serves on the ABDO Digital, Rourke Educational Media, and Georgia Department of Education Instructional Technology advisory boards and serves as a Renaissance Learning Extraordinary Educator.
Management responsibilities encompass large and diverse educational systems, technology facilitation of large scale implementations, instructional resource management.
Collaborates with key decision makers to ensure strong communication and projects are completed within challenging budget and time parameters.
• Grants Management
• Knowledge Management
• Pedagogy
• Financial Management
• Curriculum
• Professional Learning
• Enterprise Software
• Learning Management
• IT Logistics
• Program Management
• Instructional Design
• Project Management
• eLearning
• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning
Jan '13 - Present
Kennesaw State University
Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology (part time)
Online instructor in the Bagwell College of Education serving to advance the effective use of technology to support teaching, learning, and leadership through educator preparation and research.
Aug '07 - Present
Atlanta Public Schools
Media Services Coordinator
Provide technology focused instructional resource management and training for 60,000 students and educators in 101 learning sites with an annual budget of $19,000,000 and a staff of 120.
2014 - 2015
Georgia State University
Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology (part time)
Part time instructor in the Georgia State University College of Education Learning Technologies Division serving to improve the human condition through the application of new and emerging theories and technologies of learning
Designed and taught course content for online and traditional classroom settings of IT 8200 Technology for Educators and IT 7360 Diffusion and Adoption of Technological Innovation.
Jun '03 - Jul '07
Atlanta Public Schools
Instructional Technology Specialist
Coordinated, organized, and facilitated the technology integration for 300 teachers and administrators at three elementary schools and one middle school.
Aug '00 - Jun '03
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Technology Coordinator
Provided K-5 computer instruction, technology staff development, network management, technology purchasing, technology plan development, and curriculum integration.
Aug '99 - Jun '00
Renfroe Middle School
Middle School Educator
Instructed four 7th grade integrated science courses and one reading comprehension course.
Sep '98 - Jun '99
E. Rivers Elementary School
School Technologist (part time)
Ensured the effective use of technology by providing the logistics, troubleshooting, and excellent customer service for the school’s 500 students and 40 faculty and staff.
Jul '97 - Jun '98
The Lullwater School
Primary and Middle School Educator
Taught K-8 science, Spanish, and outdoor education in a coeducational private school setting, serving students with special needs.
2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Georgia State University
Instructional Technology and Design
2005
Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
Georgia State University
Instructional Technology and Design
2005
Master of Library Media (M.L.M.)
Georgia State University
Library Media Technology
1999
Masters of Education (M.Ed.)
Georgia State University
Science Education
1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Emory University
Human and Natural Ecology
Georgia Professional Educator Certifications
Director: Media Centers – L7 (Leadership)
Media Specialist – S7 (Service)
Broad Field Science – T7 (Teacher)
Additional Certifications
Project Management for Success (PMLG)
School Net Instructional Management System
iSafe Internet Safety Education
Levels of Technology Implementation (LoTi) Mentor
Modern Red Schoolhouse: Differentiating instruction, Back mapping, and Assessments/Rubrics
Federal Aviation Association (FAA) Private Pilot
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Advanced Open Water Diver
2016
The Role of Media Specialists with Respect to Instructional Technology.
Presented
Presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Savannah GA.
2016
K-12 Digital Collections: Diverse and Dynamic
Presented
Presented at the Future of Education Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida.
2015
Evolving Role of School Media Centers
Presented
Presented at Tech & Learning Live
Atlanta, GA.
2014
300,000 Shades of Green: eBook Grants That Make Your Fantasies Come True
Presented
Presented at the ISTE Annual Conference and Expo
Atlanta, GA.
2014
300,000 Shades of Green: Library Media Grants That Make Your Fantasies Come True
The Role of Media Specialists with Respect to Instructional Technology
Presented
AECT International Convention
Anaheim, CA
2013
Learning4Life or Lifelong Learning?
Presented
GA CTO Clinic
Atlanta, GA
2013
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Centralizing Software to Save
Presented
GA CTO Clinic
Atlanta, GA
2013
300,000 Shades of Green: Library Media Grants That Make Your Fantasies Come True
Presented
Georgia Educational Technology Conference
Atlanta, GA
2013
It’s All In Your Mind; Now That’s a Concept!
Presented
Georgia Educational Technology Conference
Atlanta, GA
2013
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Centralizing Software to Save
Presented
Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference
Macon, GA
2013
Learning4Life or Lifelong Learning?
Presented
Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference
Macon, GA
2013
300,000 Shades of Green: Library Media Grants That Make Your Fantasies Come True
Presented
Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference
Macon, GA
2012
The Role of Media Specialists with Respect to Technology: In an Urban School District in Georgia
Published
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Saarbrücken, Germany
2012
The Role of Media Specialists with Respect to Instructional Technology
Presented
South Carolina Educational Technology Conference
Greenville, SC
2012
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Centralizing Software to Save
Presented
South Carolina Educational Technology Conference
Greenville, SC
2012
The Role of Media Specialists with Respect to Instructional Technology
Presented
Georgia Educational Technology Conference
Atlanta, GA
2012
The Role of Media Specialists with Respect to Instructional Technology
Presented
Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference
Macon, GA
2010
Certification and Staffing of Instructional Technology Specialists in Georgia: Media as a Model
Presented
Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference
Athens, GA
2008
Certification and Staffing of Instructional Technology Specialists
Published
In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2008 (pp. 3335-3340)
Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Board of Directors – Georgia Association for Instructional Technology (GAIT)
School Library Journal (SLJ) School Libraries Advisory Committee
