With 28 yrs of teaching experience, Patty was a 6-year digital literacy coach at The American School Foundation (Mexico City) & a 16-year HS/MS teacher. She is dedicated to working with teachers and students to achieve the integration between literacy goals & digital content, as well as providing training and support, to create a global & collaborative approach to learning. Patty is a Google Certified Trainer, & Google Certified Innovator. She has also co-created & taught courses for the Certificate in Educational Technologies offered by the Buffalo State 's Office for International Graduate Programs for Educators. She holds a Master's Degree of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State, & a Master's Degree in Elementary Education, from The University of Alabama.