Jordan Kamer serves as an Art and Elementary Technology Teacher and the Single Point of Contact for Technology for his school in New York. He began his career as a paraprofessional substitute in 2005 right out of high school and transitioned fully into teaching after a pivotal experience working with a nonverbal autistic student in early elementary school. Kamer earned degrees from SUNY Albany and the NYU paralegal program before completing a dual master's in general and special education from Touro College. In 2016 he obtained School Building Leader and School District Leader certifications from St. Rose. His expertise encompasses art education, technology integration, special education, 3D printing, and prosthetic design. Kamer has raised over $30,000 through DonorsChoose, organized community collection of computers and bikes, led 3D printing of PPE during the pandemic, and collaborated on designing prosthetic hands through Enable. He received the Excellence in School Technology Award in 2016, the highest award the city presents for innovative instructional technology, and is a member of the United Federation of Teachers.
Key Areas Of Focus
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Art Education
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Technology Integration
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Special Education
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3D Printing
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Prosthetic Design