Director of Educational Technology jwelander@cesa4.org Phone: (608) 786-4800
Professional Background:
I am a retired teacher from the School District of Holmen where I served as an Instructional Technologist. Prior to that I taught instrumental music at Onalaska Middle School. As an Instructional Technologist I worked with all staff members assisting them with their technology needs. I primarily worked with classroom teachers at all grade levels in developing technology projects for students. I have also been an instructor at CESA’s Washburn Academy almost every year since its inception. I have taught many technology classes at CESA #4’s Summer Tech Academy as well as other CESA offerings. I have given numerous presentations at local, state, and national technology conferences. I previously taught adult evening technology classes at Western Technical College. I also am a former database programmer for the Wisconsin School Music Association.
Educational Background:
Graduated from Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Music Education degree.
Received a Masters of Education degree from Viterbo University in 2000.
Professional Affiliations:
On the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.
Previously on the Board of Directors of the La Crosse Concert Band.
Previously on the Board of Directors of the La Crosse Youth Symphony.
Previously on the Board of Directors of the Holmen Area Foundation.
Summer volunteer with the North American Squirrel Association.