Randall Black

Education

• B.A. Secondary Education and History
  • Marshall University, May 8, 2004
  • GPA: 3.07
• M.A. Teaching and Learning with Technology
  • Ashford University (now The University of Arizona Global Campus), August 6, 2012
  • GPA: 3.70
• Graduate-Level Coursework (41 Hours)
  • 24 Hours: M.A. in Multi-Categorical Special Education
  • 18 Hours: Non-Degree Professional Development
  • GPA: 3.75

Teaching Certifications

• WV Professional Teaching Certificate
  • License No. K2N125300243
  • Endorsements:
    • Social Studies 5–Adult (Permanent)
    • School Librarian/Media PK–Adult (Permanent)
  • Advanced Credential:
    • Technology Integration Specialist (Permanent)
  • Permanent Authorization:
    • Technology Systems Specialist
  • Salary Classification:
    • M.A. + 45

Certifications, Recognitions, and Awards

• Apple:
  • Apple Teacher
• Certiport:
  • IC3: Global Standard 3
  • IC3: Global Standard 3 (Authorized Educator)
  • IC3: Global Standard 5
  • IC3: Global Standard 6
• Common Sense Education:
  • Certified Educator: Digital Citizenship (2013–2015)
  • EdTech Mentor (2016)
  • Common Sense Ambassador (2015–2017)
• CompTIA:
  • A+ (Valid through 9/1/2028)
• Google:
  • Certified Educator Level 1 (Valid through 4/16/2028)
  • Certified Educator Level 2 (Valid through 7/2/2028)
• Microsoft:
  • Innovative Educator
  • Certified Educator
  • Technology Associate
    • Windows Operating System Fundamentals
    • Server Administration Fundamentals
    • Security Fundamentals
    • Networking Fundamentals
• SIIA CODiE Awards Judge:
  • 2016
  • 2019

Professional Experience

Johns Creek Studios

• Founder, President, and Head of Studio (January 2023 – Present)

Putnam County Schools

• Technology Systems Specialist (July 2022 – Present, February 2016 – November 2018)

Cabell County Schools

• Technology Systems Specialist, Huntington High School (July 2019 – July 2022)
• Social Studies Teacher and Tech Integration Specialist (August 2004 – February 2016)

Wayne County Schools

• Technology Systems Operator, Spring Valley High School (November 2018 – July 2019)

Presentations & Publications

• iMovie in the Classroom – Cabell County Schools R3 Teacher Institute, 2014
• Getting Started with Office 365 – Cabell County Schools R3 Teacher Institute, 2014
• Connecting Families Program Implementation – Common Sense Education, 2015
• Digital Citizenship Outreach – WV Statewide Tech Conference, 2015

Skills & Professional Development

• Technology Skills:
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, macOS, iOS, and network administration
  • Managed device rollouts: iPads, Chromebooks, and MacBooks
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, and System Center management
• Professional Development:
  • Blended Instruction, Digital Literacy, Google Apps for Education