Our Expertise

Dr. Mark Jamison began working with Pearson in 2004 and currently manages a team of PD technology consultants. He works directly with customers and consultants to support change of practice among teachers and assure the success of a 1:1 technology digital conversion including implementation of Interactive Whiteboards, Student Response Systems, and 21st Century Skills. An educator of 15 years prior to his work at Pearson, Mr. Jamison received his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Angelo State and received both Masters and Doctorate degrees in Instructional Technology in Education from Texas Tech University.

Education:

Texas Tech University
Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology, 2000

Texas Tech University
Master of Education, Instructional Technology, 1997

Angelo State University
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, 1989

Areas of Concentration:
Elementary Education, Communications, Computer Instruction and Achievement, Teacher Education, Evaluation, Teacher Training, and Distance Education. Dissertation: Using a Prescriptive Alignment of Instruction to Enhance Achievement in Mathematics

Credentials

• Elementary Self-Contained, Grades 1-8, Lifetime Certification
• Elementary Speech Communications, Grades 1-8, Lifetime Certification
• Gifted and Talented Endorsement
• English as a Second Language Endorsement

Experience

Pearson
Technology Implementation Manager (4.5 years). Manage a team full-time and part-time consultants. Work directly with Pearson customers and consultants to assure the success of technology implementations for 1:1 settings, Interactive Whiteboards, Student Response Systems, and 21st Century Skills.

Pearson
Education Technology Consultant (3.5 years). Responsible for delivering technology-based professional development to improve student learning and achievement. Assist teachers with developing technology rich lessons, provide coaching and modeling with various technologies, and participate in meetings with school administrators to promote systemic change to instructional processes.

Texas Tech University
Visiting Assistant Professor and Instructor (4 years). Taught instructional technology courses for pre-service teachers, math and science methods, middle school philosophy, and supervised student teachers in a K-12 environment. Co-authored the self-paced course manual, Computers and Technology: A Study Guide for EDIT 2318. Elected to serve as a member on the faculty council for the College of Education.

Related Experience

Lewisville Independent School District
Sixth Grade Math Teacher (2 years). My students achieved a 100% passing rate on the state TAKS Test.

Kansas State University
Visiting Assistant Professor – Taught a special course on math methods that used various ESL strategies.

Ector County Independent School District, Milam Magnet School of the Visual and Performing Arts
Fifth Grade Teacher (7 years). Service included: Superintendent's Council, Campus Improvement Team, TAKS Testing Coordinator, Choir Director, School Technology Manager, and Josten's Lab Manager.