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In October of 2000 Mary Cullinane joined Microsoft Corporation. For the past eight years she has focused on driving innovative programs and initiatives including National Program Manager of the Anytime Anywhere Learning, creator of the Microsoft Innovation Center Awards, and National Manager of Microsoft’s K-12 marketing, programs and strategic investments.

In 2003, as a result of a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and Microsoft Corporation, Ms. Cullinane accepted the position of School of the Future Technology Architect, responsible for driving the creation of a new high school in West Philadelphia. The school opened in September of 2006 and to date has received visitors from over 50 countries and has garnered over 350 million media impressions. In February of 2006, Ms. Cullinane became the Director of the US Partners in Learning Program, responsible for over $35 million of investments in innovative programs around the United States. In January of 2008 became the United States Director of Innovation and Business Development for Microsoft Education Group. Ms. Cullinane, a recipient of the Microsoft Circle of Excellence Award, has spoken at national and international conferences on the topics of educational technology, school reform and strategic leadership. She has testified before the United States Congress and has appeared on PBS, NPR, ABC News and in Wired Magazine. A resident of New York City, Ms. Cullinane holds a Master’s of Public Policy and Administration Program from Columbia University with a concentration in International Economics and Policy Development and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The College of New Jersey.

Global Learning: Making a Difference, Changing the World!

Is global collaboration an educational reality? Or just a buzzword? See how K-12 students have rocked their world by solving real problems while composing music, making movies and learning about each other in live video conferences. What a great time to be an educator! The walls of the classroom are coming down! Learn how to bring the world to YOUR students!

Technology Integration Specialist, Apple Distinguished Educator, Discovery Star Educator, ISTE Teacher of the Year Carol Anne McGuire is an award-winning educator who began her career teaching blind and visually impaired students over 20 years ago.  She is the founder and “Lead Rocker” of an international project called “Rock Our World.”  ROW connects students on every continent to collaborate in music composition, filmmaking and meeting each other in live video conferences. 

Carol Anne has worked with companies such as Apple, Discovery, Disney, American Film Institute, Google and Will Smith. 

 Carol Anne Keynotes all over the world on topics such as Global Collaboration, Accessibility, Digital Storytelling, Podcasting, Technology in the Classroom and Movie Making for the Non-Techy Teacher! 

“Carol Anne McGuire put together the most innovative, collaborative learning environment I’ve ever seen across all the continents.”  John Couch, Vice President of Education at Apple Computers, to the United Nations.