DrRobFurman
Vision
Dr. Rob's vision is to inspire educator's to remember why they wanted to become educators in the first place. As a professional educator himself, Dr. Rob understands how the passion to teach, lead, and create can become buried under the everyday bustle of the profession. By creating, disseminating, and advocating for innovative approaches to reaching students, Dr. Rob believes we can have fulfilled educators invigorating engaged students.
Highlights
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Developer, A Day in the Life of a Principal, a virtual simulation, Educational Administration Graduate Program Duquesne University, 2010. Updated: Udemy Course
Developer, A Virtual Classroom, a virtual simulation using Second Life Application, Educational Administration Graduate Program, Duquesne University, 2008.
Developer, Virtual Internet Coach (VIC), a web-based principal support environment, Duquesne University, 2006.
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2021 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
2020 Advocate for Public Education Pennsylvania Association of Middle Level Education
2020 Transformational Leader, PowerSchool Honor Roll
2017 Best Selling Author ISTE 2015 Top 100 Educational Blogs (#60 National) 2015 Bammy Award Finalist
2015 CREATE PGH award finalist for Art & Technology
2014 Pittsburgh Tribune Review Total Media Newsmaker
2013 National 20 to Watch Award in Instructional Technology National School Board Association’s Technology Leadership Network
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Founding Member, Council on the Future of Education, ( 2017-Present)
Member, General Leadership PLN for the International Society of Technology in Education (2015, 2016)
Associate Producer, Open Mic on Education, 2015-Present
Principal Advisory Board and Educational Consultant, Scholastic Book Company, 2010 – 2014.
Magazine Editor and Contributor, Leading and Learning Quarterly, Department of Educational Administration and Supervision, Duquesne University, 2012 – 2014.
University Site Visitor, Department of Administration and Supervision, Duquesne University, 2006 .
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Founding member of The 412 District All Teacher Rock Band. http://www.the412district.com Music available on iTunes, Spotify etc.
Owner, Radio Hybrid Internet Radio Station and Steel City Entertainment Magazine
Owner, RTL Recording Studio. Produced CD, Teachable Moments https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/teachable-moment/id58043298
Owner, Angelique Photography Studio.
Mission Statement
Inspiring today's educators to ignite their passions by encouraging progressive thought processes & innovative approaches to student learning, leadership development, & parent involvement that create thriving, empowered, future-ready students.
Testimonials
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“Rob Furman has his finger on the pulse of education’s future path. I’m inspired to explore new ideas for teaching every time I listen to him speak.”
Beth O’Connell: Conference Participant
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“Rob Furman is an administrator that is fully committed to the professional growth of his faculty and of himself. He sees teaching and learning as an evolving process that requires teachers and administrators to be on their “A games” at all times. He is a great resource for both reading and technology professional development opportunities. I never hesitate to call on him when I’m looking for ways to improve my practice.”
Brittney Hambelton: Teacher
Blog Highlights
Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, scholar, speaker and author; but most notably, Dr. Rob is a true champion for education in the 21st century. Beyond speaking at venues across the country, Dr. Rob is also a contributing Educational blogger for The Huffington Post as well as Ed Tech Review. He has received numerous prestigious awards, such as being named in the National School Board Association’s 20 To Watch in technology education and an ISTE Best Selling Author.
Dr. L. Robert Furman is an educator, leader, scholar, speaker and author; but most notably, Dr. Rob is a true champion for education in the 21st century. Beyond speaking at venues across the country, Dr. Rob is also a contributing Educational blogger for The Huffington Post as well as Ed Tech Review. He has received numerous prestigious awards, such as being named in the National School Board Association’s 20 To Watch in technology education and an ISTE Best Selling Author.