Pam
Doran
BA in Education Technology
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MA in Learning and Emerging Technologies
Doctoral Student
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DHS Truster Tester
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IAAP Certified Professional
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About
Pam Doran (She, Her) is a SUNY Empire 2021-22 PRODiG Scholar and Doctoral Student. She is an ISTE-certified educator/trainer, a certification recognizing proficiency in implementing technology to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Pam is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), a credential that demonstrates her comprehensive understanding of digital accessibility principles, laws, and best practices. Additionally, she is a DHS Trusted Tester, which certifies her to evaluate digital content for compliance with WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards. She holds a Master of Arts in learning and emerging technology from SUNY Empire University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in educational studies focusing on educational technology. She has received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence in 2023 and won the Future Leaders in Policy Competition at the Rockefeller Institute in 2022.
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Pam serves as the Digital Accessibility Coordinator at SUNY Empire State University. With years of experience in IT and web design, she specializes in accessible design, following WCAG guidelines and ADA 508 standards. She is also an expert in machine translation of languages other than English with generative AI. She led in creating Project Code Spring, a coding and STEM initiative at the Desmond-Fish Public Library, where she helped design and develop its Innovation and Learning Center.
Pam is an aerospace education member of the Civil Air Patrol. This congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. She is also an ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)- certified instructor, a certification that highlights her ability to integrate digital learning tools to improve educational experiences.
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She worked as a research assistant for Dr. Lila Rajabion, studying cybersecurity issues that arose with the shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, assessing the impact of security breaches, and developing preventative strategies. She also serves on SUNY Empire’s AI subcommittees for Research and Pedagogy. Pam’s other research interests include exploring how assistive technologies can empower non-English speakers to succeed in both K-12 and higher education environments by automating the translation of educational materials and conversations.
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Pam lives in Columbia County, NY. She holds a black belt in tae kwon do and is a two-time national champion with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
Education
2017-2020
SUNY Empire
Bachelor of Arts; Education Technology
GPA: 3.94/4.0
Bahr Scholar
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2020-2023
SUNY Empire
Masters; Learning and Emerging Technologies
GPA: 4.0/4.0
PRODiG Scholar
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2023-Current
SUNY Empire
Ed.D; Educational Leadership and Change
Experience
2024-Present
SUNY Empire State University
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
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2022–2024
Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES
Education Technology Specialist
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2017-2022
Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES
Education Technology Teaching Assistant
2006–2017
Desmond-Fish Public Library
Digital Services Coordinator
Manager of IT Support
Core Competencies
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Instructional Technology: Software & Application Integration, Research, Troubleshooting & Diagnostics, Issue Resolution, Assistive Technology, Technical Documentation, Networking, E-Commerce, Social Media Management, Digital Archives, E-Calendar, Web Development, Coding
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Professional Development: Program Design & Execution, Training, eLearning Module Development, Communication & Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence
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Curriculum Development: Resource Allocation, Data Analysis, Instructional Design, Strategic Planning, Lesson Planning, Assessment Evaluation, Universal Design (UDL), Project Management
Affliations
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SUNY PRODiG Scholar
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Student Conduct Board, SUNY Empire
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Aerospace Education Officer, Civil Air Patrol
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Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
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IAAP Certified Professional
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International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE)
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Chair - AI Research Subcommittee. SUNY Empire
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Member - AI Subcommittee for Pedagogy, SUNY Empire
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Professionals Conference Advisory Group. SUNY Empire
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Association for Women in Science (AWIS)
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New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Technology Enhanced Language Learning SIG
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Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI)
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Former President and Current Member, Lions International (Cold Spring Lions)
Languages
English
Spanish
Technical Proficiencies
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Learning Management Software (LMS): BrightSpace D2L, Google Classroom, Moodle, Blackboard, Schoology, eSchoolData (Super Administrator), Schoolwires, Apple School Manager, JAMF, Articulate Rise 360, Kaltura, Scorm and Common Cartridge
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Instructional Software, Turnkey Trainer: IXL, Nearpod, Flocabulary, Lexia, Naviance, Atlas, Lumio, Bookcreator, Discovery Ed, Eduplanet, Learning without Tears, RightPath, TeachTown, SeeSaw, Wixie, S/P2, Achieve 3000, MinecraftEdu, Kami, Adobe Creative Cloud (Educator Level 2), Formative, Robotics (Mindstorm, Dash, Edison, Audrino, Sphero, Beebots), Smartcircuits, Makey Makey, Naviance, Castle Learning, EdPuzzle, NewsELA
Professional Development: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype Business, Google Meet, Protools, AutoCAD, ILL Materials, Microsoft Office Suite, Silktide, Ally for LMS, ChatGPT, Claude.AI, Gemini, Magic School, CommonLook.
Awards
Certifications
The Future Leaders in Policy (FLIP) Award Winner 2022 - Rockefeller Institute
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence 2023
SUNY ACT Award Nominee for SUNY Empire 2022
SUNY Empire Award for Student Excellence 2023
Two-Time AAU National Champion - Tae Kwon Do
ISTE Certified Instructor
DHS Trusted Tester
Teaching & Learning Certificate for New Faculty, SUNY CPD
Teaching Assistant Level III, NYSED
Citi Certification - Aug 2024