Since it’s inception as a simple shared folder in my classroom network for sharing informationwith my students, BrainBuffet (formerly “TecKNOWELDGEy.net) has received some recognition. This page will list the awards and recognition received for my Technology Education Program and Website.
| 2009 | Certiport Top Certifying Program- The program at Seminole Ridge High School certified over 200 students in our first year of implementing the ACA program- more than double the second- place school. This is a testament to the students and the teachers of our 3 programs here at the school- two of the three using the brainbuffet.com curriculum extensively to prepare the students for the test. |
| 2006 | Microsoft Office Specialist- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist in Powerpoint and Word |
| 2003-2004 | Exemplary Teacher Award- Given by Epsilon Pi Tau, the International Honorary for professions in Technology, for demonstrating excellence in teaching strategies and professional efficiency. |
| 2003-2004 | Exemplary Scholarship Award- Given by Epsilon Pi Tau, the International Honorary for professions in Technology, for promoting excellence in publishing this website and supplemental materials for educators in Educational Technology Courses for Pearson Publishing. |
| 2002 | Featured Speaker- Technology Education Professional Development Conference- Shared information on Project based education in a CTE lab |
| 2001 | Busy Educator Award- This award is given by Marjan Glavac, the author of the book “The Busy Educator’s Guide to the World Wide Web” in recognition of sites created either for busy educators or by them. I think that I probably qualify for both! Click here to visit the author’s website. |
| 2001 | Golden Web Award- This award is given in recognition of creativity, integrity and excellence on the Web. I applied for the award after the Redesign of Tecknowledgey.net into BrainBuffet.com |
| 2000 | ITEA Program Of Excellence Award Sponsored by ITEA and the NASSP, the Program Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to Technology Education classroom teachers in recognition of outstanding contributions to the profession and students. |
| 2000 | FTEA Program Of Excellence Award Sponsored by FTEA, the Program Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to Technology Education classroom teachers in Florida. It serves to recognize teachers who have programs that make a positive impression on the profession and the students who participate in it. |
| 1999 | Cyber Teacher Award At the 1999-2000 Broward Educational Technology Showcase, This was a convention put on by the county to showcase the use of technology used in our schools. My county supervisor told me about a web page contest at the event and suggested I entered my site (version 1.5). I was awarded the First Place prize of $1000. |