About GIS 4 Schools
GIS 4 Schools is a small company that provides custom training and GeoSpatial consulting services to non-GIS savvy professionals and educators who need to make maps. Ken Pekarek, the technical advisor knows how difficult it is for educators to learn new technologies. He is an expert at simplifying hi-tech mapping programs and developing easy-to-use lessons that you can teach. Call me to develop customized training that suits your needs.
Expert in JavaMaps, AtlasGDS, Minnesota Environmental Atlas and True North
Present GeoSpatial technologies
Develop integrated GIS data bases
Develop custom demographic and spatial analysis lesson plans
GIS Experience:
- Extensive experience building geospatial data bases
- Trained over a thousand educators in Geospatial Technology
- 38 years experience in developing cost-effective mapping systems
- Expert in Demographic Analysis and Mapping
- Expert in the use of AtlasGDS and AtlasNEXT
Performance:
- Provided an on-call “Mobile Technician” service for Fireiwse Teachers.
- Developed an integrated GIS Database for Firewise and produced over 2000 DVDs of aerial photography for use by FWC teachers without internet access.
- Provided technical assistance to Minnesota DNR Firewise Specialist in the use of AtlasGDS to conduct Level 1 and Level 2 Wildfire Risk Assessment of homes.
- Provided technical assistance to West Virginia Firewise Project.
- Conducted a GIS analysis to find a suitable site for a "Trees for Energy" research project. The analysis validated the viability of the site selected.
- Taught GPS to students at North Hennepin Community College, Summer Youth Academy, Boy Scouts of America and Search and Rescue training.
- Completed Demographic Analysis of Minority Population for the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
- Developed Custom Demographic Training Course for Department of Human Services and provided on-call technical support for DHS staff.
- Provided Custom Training for the Minnesota Minorities Education Projects.
Awards:
GIS 4 School L.L.C. is registered with the State of Minnesota as a Limited Liability Company and won a competitive bid contract to provide technical support to Firewise in the Classroom Project.