Kenneth J. Kapptie

Master of Arts in Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Utah Professional Educator License

• Computer Science
• Computer Programming
• Digital Media
• Business Education

Skyline High School — Salt Lake City, Utah

• Teach computer science, programming, digital media, game development, robotics, web development, and International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge.
• Design curriculum aligned with Utah CTE standards, industry expectations, and International Baccalaureate frameworks.
• Develop project-based learning experiences that emphasize creativity, technical fluency, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.
• Advise the Technology Student Association, preparing students for leadership experiences and local, state, and national competitive events.
• Direct yearbook production, including student editorial leadership, photography workflows, publication planning, vendor coordination, and deadline management.
• Integrate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, software development, game engines, and digital media production into instruction.
• Mentor student leaders across CTE, media, programming, and extracurricular programs.

Granite Peaks Adult Education — Salt Lake City, Utah

• Taught GED preparation, adult high school completion, ESL, and computer technology courses.
• Developed instructional materials and technology curriculum for diverse adult learners.
• Supported accreditation, program improvement, and adult learner success initiatives.

Stillwater Academy — South Jordan, Utah

• Taught multimedia production, digital design, and computer technology.
• Guided students in creating technical portfolios and career-readiness artifacts.

East High School — Salt Lake City, Utah

• Developed and maintained school websites and internal database tools.
• Managed computer lab operations and provided technical support.
• Taught community education courses in web design and digital graphics.

Conexus, Inc. — Midvale, Utah

• Developed C# .NET software supporting Department of Defense asset management operations.
• Maintained web, database, and client servers.
• Supported troubleshooting, system administration, deployment, and operational reliability.

Theory of Knowledge Instructor

• Teach IB Theory of Knowledge with emphasis on evidence, justification, perspective, interpretation, ethics, and knowledge construction.
• Guide students through TOK Essay development, peer review, revision, and reflective academic writing.
• Develop classroom tools and structures that help students connect Areas of Knowledge, real-world situations, and personal inquiry.
• Completed official IB Theory of Knowledge professional development training.

Daily Focus Template

• Designed a daily reflection and briefing system integrating journal capture, historical logs, PDF output, weather, astronomy, music theory, dictionary data, trends, photography, and synthesis prompts.
• Built automation workflows for printable daily reports, location-aware information, and reflective personal analytics.
• Used the project as a working model of practical software development, personal knowledge management, and reflective design.

TOK Exhibition & Essay Tools

• Created interactive web-based resources to help students brainstorm TOK exhibition objects, explore prescribed titles, and build structured essay outlines.
• Developed visual and form-driven learning tools that support student inquiry, argument development, and revision.

PairPal: Personality Pairing Explorer

• Developed a web-based application exploring relationship and communication patterns through dynamic trait pairing logic.
• Implemented JavaScript logic to generate tailored descriptions, cautions, and advice across hundreds of possible combinations.

Amalgamator: Concept Connector

• Created a JavaScript-based conceptual exploration tool using thesaurus structures and associative thinking.
• Designed for classroom use in brainstorming, vocabulary development, and interdisciplinary inquiry.

Utah Industrial and Technical Education Association Teacher of the Year

Skyline High School Golden Talon Teacher of the Year

Technology Student Association Advisor

• Advise student competitors in programming, media, design, engineering, leadership, and technical communication events.
• Coordinate student preparation for TSA conferences and competitions.
• Support student leadership, team collaboration, and professional presentation skills.

Yearbook Program Leadership

• Lead publication planning, staff organization, design workflows, deadlines, and production systems for a large student-produced annual publication.
• Coach students in photography, layout, interviewing, writing, editing, and ethical documentation of school life.