Sean Arnold has had a number of roles in his life from construction worker to actor to musician to salesman to a bartender to tv news crew and a number of things in between. Now his main roles are as a dedicated father of two bright and rambunctious boys and husband to a determined Brazilian woman. He is also a special educator and STEM Coach who has taught in New York City’s District 75 citywide special needs program since 2005.
He is committed to reaching ALL students by using innovative technology and practices.
Caution-obligatory disclaimer: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SITE BELONG TO SEAN AND ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF HIS EMPLOYER.
Despite it being somewhat antithetical to his introverted personality, Sean wants to share his experience and expertise in making learning accessible, inventive, and playful. Yes, over 10 years of student challenges, bureaucratic struggles, and social awkwardness have not stymied his spirit to change what he views as a system in dire need of improvement. He presents these ideas at professional development opportunities and conferences to any educational change agents that would hear it. And now, spurred on by other innovative educators, he presents them here.
EDTECH ACHIEVEMENTS
- ISTE Outstanding Teacher-Honorable Mention
- ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator Award
- NYCDOE Excellence in School Technology Award
- EDxEDNYC Excellence in Technology Award
- Apple Distinguished Educator
- Apple Certified Teacher
- Google Certified Innovator
- Google Certified Trainer
- G Suite Certified Administrator
- Google Certified Educator (Level 1 & 2)
- Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Innovative Educator, & Master Trainer
- SMART Exemplary Educator
- Promethean Master Educator
- Nearpod Certified Educator
- BrainPOP Certified Educator
- Flocabulary Master Certified Educator
- Student Voice Ambassador & Flipgrid Certified Educator (Level 1, 2, & 3)
- Common Sense Education Educator
- Common Sense Education EdTech Mentor
- Kahoot! Bronze, Silver, & Gold Certified Educator
- Quizlet Ambassador
- GimKit Master
- Book Creator Ambassador
- LEGO Education Master Educator
- Sphero Hero
- Minecraft Community Builder, Certified Educator, & Global Mentor
- Bloxels Ambassador
- Breakout EDU Authorized Trainer
- Classcraft Ambassador
- EdTechTeam Presenter
- Code.org Certified Coding Instructor
- Codesters Master Coding Instructor
- Tynker Blue Ribbon Educator
- PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator
- Mozilla Web Literacy Leader
- Soundtrap Certified Educator
- Amazon Education Teacher Innovator
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