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NORA (SHEPHERD) OHRT 

(308) 390-5287 | noraohrt@gmail.com | Portfolio: http://noraohrt.wix.com/portfolio 

Work Experience 

K-12 Technology Integration Specialist 

Sutton Public School, Sutton, Nebraska | 2018—Present 

  • Secured over $34,465 in grant funding (including a Revision Grant for $27,465 and a CTE Grant for $7,000) for new lab equipment, pro cameras, and digital media to upgrade district resources. 

  • Implemented 90 elementary student iPads utilizing Cares Act funding, ensuring 1:1 device access for elementary students (Fall 2021). 

  • Managed three full-cycle Apple 1:1 Device Renewals (2019, 2022, 2025) and successfully budgeted annual district technology needs, demonstrating high-level asset management. 

  • Developed and integrated a student Media Team and Journalism program, adding new systems like Class Intercom to support social media, Dak board, and Striv, resulting in increased digital presence. 

  • Coordinated implementation and support of critical systems and software across K-12, including Adobe Suite, MS Office, Mosyle, Impero, Class Intercom, and McGraw-Hill. 

  • Lead Staff Tech Committee through state review and renewal processes in 2021 and 2024. 

  • Instructed 7-12 courses in Information Technology, Digital Design, Web Design, Journalism, and Video Design. 

  • Presented at major regional conferences, including Fall NETA Digital Verses Physical Breakouts (2019) and Zoom Your Classroom (2018). 

Classroom Teacher 

Heartland Community Schools, Henderson, Nebraska | 2012—2018 

  • Developed and instructed curriculum for High School and 8th Grade Speech, and 9th-12th Grade English Classes. 

  • Assisted with district-wide one-to-one implementation (Fall 2013) and determined technology updates as a long-term member of the Technology Committee (2012-2018). 

  • Implemented the NoRedink Grammar program (Fall 2015), providing specialized, interactive grammar instruction. 

  • Mentored multiple York College Student Teachers and assisted in the development of the teacher review process. 

Corporate Trainer 

Cable Systems Group (CSG), Omaha, Nebraska | 2000—2002 

  • Developed and implemented training curriculum with a company team in preparation for a new software release. 

  • Trained cable billing operators on the use of CSG’s cable billing software during on-site software implementations. 

  • Updated training materials based on rigorous software testing results. 

EDUCATION 

  • Masters of Science in Education, Instructional Technology Concentration 

  • University of Nebraska-Kearney (Summer 2015) 

  • Bachelor of Science in Education 

  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (May 1999) 

CERTIFICATION & SKILLS 

  • Certification: Nebraska Teaching Certificate, English (7-12) 

  • Software/Platforms: Adobe Suite, MS Office, Mosyle Management Software, Impero Supervisory Software, Class Intercom Media Management, McGraw-Hill, Daktroniks, Striv Streaming via Wirecast, and Remote Desktop. 

  • Device Management: Apple 1:1 Device Management, Projector, iPad, and Apple TV maintenance and updates. 

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Updated 1/13/26

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