Kathlene Wilkinson
@kathlenewilkinson
EdTech Training & Support Specialist | 30+ Years in Education | Turning New Software into Confident Daily Use for Teachers & Staff
What I'm looking for
I've spent 32 years navigating two of the most unpredictable forces on the planet: five-year-olds and evolving technology. My career has been defined by a unique duality — fostering foundational growth in the classroom while, for the last seven years, also managing the technology training and IT support that made modern learning possible at my school.
I trained 12 to 25 staff members three to four times a year on platforms like Google Workspace, ClassLink, ViewSonic ViewBoard, while managing a fleet of 120 school devices and troubleshooting issues in real time for staff and leadership. Whatever the platform, my goal was the same: make technology feel like a bridge, not a barrier.
I'm a firm believer that the best tools are only as good as the people who feel empowered to use them. As a certified Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator, I brought the same structured, evidence-based approach to adult training that I brought to literacy instruction — meeting people where they are, speaking their language, and building the kind of confidence that outlasts the onboarding session. That approach came directly from the classroom, where I learned that how you deliver instruction matters just as much as what you're teaching.
I retired from the classroom this past June, and I'm now moving into EdTech, training and customer success full-time, bringing 32 years of classroom practice and hands-on IT management with me. I don't just want users to adopt a product — I want them to succeed with it. If you're hiring, or know someone who is, I'd love to connect. Feel free to reach out at kathlenewilkinson8@gmail.com.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Kindergarten Teacher & TechMgr
St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School
Sep 1998 - Present (28 years 1 month)
Designed and delivered in-person and remote training for faculty on new software tools, improving technology adoption rates by 90%. Managed technology integration across curriculum using regular data reviews, led a diagnostic assessment initiative for standards-based literacy reporting, and supported Orton-Gillingham and Science of Reading instruction.
Assistant Director, Camp
National Inventors Hall Of Fame Camp
Jun 2022 - Jun 2025 (3 years)
Designed STEM curriculum enhancements for an elementary-age enrichment program, improving session engagement and learning outcomes. Trained and coached seasonal staff and managed daily camp operations including scheduling, logistics, safety protocols, and real-time problem solving.
Education
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Florida State University
Master of Science, Early Childhood Education
Earned a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science, Child Growth And Development
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Child Growth and Development from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
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