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 * Brian J. Cook**

**Reading/Language Arts Teacher** xxxxx With a decade of experience across a diverse career path, Cook joined the staff at North Dorchester Middle School in 2009. He has extensive experience in print journalism and working with adolescents.

xxxxx In 2011 he selected as member of the Lower Eastern Shore School Leadership through Salisbury University and University of Maryland, Eastern Shore's Race to the Top grant initiative. Also, in 2008 and 2009 he was awarded Honorable Mention in the Ohio Associated Press Contest for Best Special Section. The honor came in the category for newspapers with a circulation below 25,000.

xxxxx His teaching interests are in reading/language arts with a research interest of the use of social media tools in public education. Wiki, webcast, podcast, and blogs are just a few of the current Web 2.0 technologies incorporated in the everyday classroom.

**Professional Experience**: North Dorchester Middle School; Reading/Language Arts Teacher The Times Leader; Special Sections Editor Ohio Valley Medical Center; Public Relations Intern

**Coaching Experience**
 * //North Dorchester High School — Hurlock, M.D.//**
 * Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach (4 seasons)
 * Varsity Cross Country Coach (2 seasons)
 * //Warwood School — Wheeling, W.V.//**
 * Assistant Track Coach (1 season)
 * //Union Local Middle School — Belmont, Ohio//**
 * Wrestling Coach (3 seasons)
 * Assistant Football Coach (2 seasons)
 * Head Track Coach (1 season)

Hurlock, MD 21643 410.943.3322 Ext. 1656 Fax: 410.943.3214 [|www.brianjcook.com] cookb@dcpsmd.org
 * Contact**:5745 Cloverdale Road,

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