Education
PhD Old Dominion University, May 2026 (Expected)
Instructional Design & Technology
MS Virginia Polytechnic institute & State University, May 2013
Engineering Mechanics
Future Professoriate Certificate
Integrative STEM Education Certificate
BS Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, May 2010
Engineering Science & Mechanics
Teaching Experience
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen, VA
Technology Education Teacher, August 2013 - Present
Courses taught: Engineering Explorations I, Engineering Analysis & Applications II, Engineering Practicum IV, AP Computer Science Principles
Developed engaging, hands-on curriculum for all courses
Graded and maintained classroom environment
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Graduate Teaching Assistant, August 2011 - May 2012
Taught and lead three sections of Engineering Explorations 1024 and 1124 workshops
Graduate Teaching Assistant, May 2011 - July 2012
Held office hours to answer student questions and graded student homework for ESM 2014 Statics
Undergraduate Class Helper, August 2009 - May 2010
Assisted graduate teaching assistants and instructors with operating and overseeing student's use of lab equipment in ESM 3064 Mechanical Behavior of Materials Lab
Leadership Experience
Project ExCITE I and II
Lead Teacher, 2019 - Present
Attend planning and development meetings
Developed robotic activities for inclusion in the BJC AP CSP curriculum
Planned, developed, and lead face-to-face and virtual professional development
Provided online support for technology education teachers using the curriculum
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen, VA
CTE Department Chair, January 2015 - June 2023
Participated on the school leadership team
Ran department meetings
Developed a departmental budget and planed purchasing needs
Organized and planned CTE testing
Research Experience
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Graduate Research Assistant, August 2010 - May 2012
Advisor: Dr. Dan Dudek
Researched mechanisms used by small insects during jumping
Collected and maintained colony of jumping insects
Assisted with multiple senior design teams with related projects
Assisted with construction of a novel force platform
Conducted initial tests with novel force platform using small jumping insects
Graduate Teaching Assistant, June 2009 - May 2010
Advisor: Dr. Jake Socha, Organismal Biology Lab
Researched and analyzed pressure measurement systems for use in measuring internal pressure in carabid beetles
Selected and trialed pressure measurement system
Conducted initial measurements of internal pressure in carabid beetles
Created and maintained carabid beetle living habitat
Conducted trials with Synchrotron x-ray and pressure measurement on carabid beetles
Undergraduate Research Assistant, June 2008 - August 2008
Advisor: Dr. Nicole Rylander
Cultured chondrocyte cells
Researched and used Flexcell Tension and Shear system
Research Experience
Tolley, J. (2024). Add Depth to Your Message - The Use of 3D Printing in Instructional Message Design. In M. Ramlatchan, Instructional Message Design: Theory, Research, and Practice (Vol. 3). Kindle Direct Publishing.
Tolley, J. (2012). Gender and STEM around the world. In Global Perspectives 2012: Access To and Within Higher Education. Universität Basel.
Presentations
Tolley, J. (2022). National Board Certification for Technology and Engineering Teachers. Virginia Technology and Engineering Educators Association Conference, Winchester, VA.
Tolley, J. (2022). National Board Certification for Technology and Engineering Teachers. International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Tolley, J., Hurlburt, H., and Stooks, D. (2021). AP Engineering Computer Science NEW Course for 2021-22. Virginia Technology and Engineering Educator Association Conference, Virginia.
Tolley, J. (2017). Unlikely Collaborations. TeacherFEST Professional Learning Series, Glen Allen, VA.
Tolley, J. (2017). What can CTE do for you. TeacherFEST Professional Learning Series, Glen Allen, VA.
Tolley, J. (2013). Use of Student Centered and Integrative STEM Strategies for Engineering Courses. Final Masters exam presentation in Engineering Mechanics. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.
Socha, J. J., Cox, L., Lee, W. K., Means, M., Tolley, J. (2010). Under pressure: The biomechanical mechanism of rhythmic tracheal compression in carabid beetles. Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.
Tolley, J., Socha, J. J.. (2009). Beetle Juice: The Characterization of Internal Pressure Changes in Carabid Beetles. Society for INtegrative and Comparative Biology Regional Meeting, Chapel Hill, NC.
Honors, Certifications, and Awards
Emerging Leader (EL) designation 2024
Awarded based on outstanding performance and accomplishments by those who have at least three (3) years of professional experience in delivering technology and engineering education. The EL is a coveted mile marker for the achievement of professionals in technology and engineering education, the EL is a recognition for your earned attainments for delivering technology and engineering education
Virginia TSA High School Advisor of the Year 2016, 2018, 2023
Awarded to high school TSA advisors who are nominated and endorsed by two other chapter advisors and who have shown a positive impact on students.
ITEEA Teacher Excellence 2023
ITEEA awards are presented to outstanding technology and engineering education teachers, programs, and professionals.
VTEEA High School Teacher of the Year 2022
VTEEA Awards are presented to outstanding technology and engineering education teachers, programs, and professionals.
Virginia TSA Marshall O. Tetteron Lifetime Achievement Award 2021
In honor of the first state director of AIASA, later becoming TSA, this award is presented for outstanding contributions to the Virginia Association of the Technology Student Association.
National Board Certification 2020
Completed the National Board Certification process in Engineering Design and Fabrication.
Global Perspectives Experience 2012
An opportunity to travel through Europe to visit universities in Switzerland, France, and Italy and participate in the Global Summit at Villa Maderni in Switzerland and the Global Seminar at the Swiss Embassy in Washington, D.C.
McNair Scholar 2007-2010
A program for first-generation college students with financial need or a member of traditionally underrepresented groups in graduate education to help prepare students for doctoral studies.
Knowledge and Skills
Learning Management Systems
Experience using and maintaining courses through Google Classroom, Blackboard, Edmodo, Canvas, and Schoology
Student Management Systems
Experience using, maintaining, and records management with Banner and PowerSchool
Programming
Knowledge of C++, Java, MatLAB, Snap!, Python
Knowledge of object-oriented programing conventions and concepts
Productivity Software
Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher
Experience with Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Drawings
Experience with LibreOffice and OpenOffice
Knowledge of document formatting and standards
Experience teaching and demonstrating functionality of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Information Technology
Experience and qualified for Windows XP, Visit, 7, 8, 10, Android, and iOS troubleshooting and usage
Experience troubleshooting Microsoft Office Suite
Digital Imaging and Applications
Experience using DSLR cameras to take high quality images
Experience with Paint.NET, Photoshop, and Lightroom
Video Creation
Experience creating and editing videos with Windows Live Movie Maker, Screen-Cast-o-Matic, Loom
Experience creating and producing video presentations and training videos
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Experience with 3D modeling in Autodesk Inventor and OnShape
Experience teaching and troubleshooting Autodesk Inventor
Experience creating, teaching, and evaluating board drawings, including isometric and orthographic projections
Professional Organizations
Virginia Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Member (2018 – present)
South Central Regional Co-President (2022 - present)
Attend board of director meeting
Assist with conference planning and running
Host regional professional development and social events
TSA Representative (2018-2021)
Attended board of director meetings
Assisted with conference planning and running
Conference attendee (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Member (2018 – Present)
Presenter (2021, 2022, 2023)
Conference attendee (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Epsilon Pi Tau
Member (2022 – Present)
Conferences and Trainings
ITEEA 86th Annual Conference March 2024
8 hours
Technology and engineering professional development sessions
VTEEA Summer Conference July 2023
8 hours
Technology and engineering professional development sessions
ITEEA 85th Annual Conference April 2023
8 hours
Technology and engineering professional development sessions
VTEEA Summer Conference July 2022
8 hours
Technology and engineering professional development sessions
ITEE 84th Annual Conference March 2022
8 hours
Technology and engineering professional development sessions
ASM Virtual Materials Camp August 2021
23 hours
Week long hands-on camp on including applied engineering techniques in classrooms
VTEEA Summer Conference July 2021
8 hours
Technology and engineering professional development sessions
CodeVA HS - AP CS Principles July 2021
8 hours
Preparation to teach AP CSP
Snap!Con July 2021
20 hours
Four day conference to share ideas, experiences, and artifacts around the joy and beauty of computing
ITEEA 83rd Annual Conference March 2021
8 hours
County professional development sessions
ITEEA 82nd Annual Conference March 2020
8 hours
County professional development sessions
ExCITE Teacher Training August 2020
40 hours
Week long hands-on camp on including applied engineering techniques in classrooms
#LifeReady Henrico Summer Conference June 2019
8 hours
Sessions aligned to Henrico’s four cornerstones and Henrico Learner Profile
Seminar on Best Practices in the Question Formulation Technique August 2018
8 hours
One-day seminar to explore how QFT stimulates curiosity, promotes deeper learning and builds habits of mind
TeacherFEST August 2018
8 hours
County professional development sessions
TeacherFEST August 2017
8 hours
County professional development sessions
TeacherFEST August 2016
8 hours
County professional development sessions