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MaryLou McGirr
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 MaryLou
McGirr is an Education Specialist with Technology & Innovation
in Education (TIE), Rapid City, South Dakota. TIE is an organization
committed to being a source of professional development.
Its mission is to assist and empower educational
communities and organizations to respond productively
and responsibly in a networked global society.
As an Education Specialist, MaryLou works collaboratively
with the South Dakota Department of Education, NSU
E-learning Center, National Math and Science Institute,
and U.S. Department of Education. In addition to serving
as a Training Associate, her responsibilities include
consulting, facilitating, coordinating, strategic
planning, evaluating, group development, and organizational
development. MaryLou's current focus is on developing
and implementing Cognitive CoachingSM sustainability
practices within communities of learners.
MaryLou holds an M.S.Ed. in School Counseling and
certifications in Gifted and Computer Education.
As an educator for 23 years, MaryLou taught both
elementary and high school students, developing and
implementing computer and gifted education curricula.
MaryLou also implemented the Advanced Placement Program
and served as the coordinator for 15 years. Her experience
also includes independent consulting and teaching
undergraduate education courses at Huron University.
MaryLou has presented both statewide and nationally.
She has extensive experience developing content and
delivering training in many areas including: professional
learning communities, on-line Advanced Placement,
needs of high-level learners, and both teacher and
principal leadership. MaryLou's presentation style
incorporates personal involvement, humor, and a high level
of energy focusing on relationships.
MaryLou McGirr, M.S.Ed.
Education Specialist
Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE)
1925 Plaza Boulevard
Rapid City, SD
Telephone: 605–391–2824, 605–347–5270
E-mail: mmcgirr@tie.net
Web site: Technology & Innovation in Education: Education Consultants (new window)
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