NSBA HONORS "20 TO WATCH" FOR EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

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NSBA HONORS "20 TO WATCH" FOR EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

Alexandria, Va. (October 12, 2010) – The National School Boards Association (NSBA)’s Technology Leadership Network (TLN) has named its “20 to Watch” list for 2010. These educators are recognized for promoting the incorporation of innovative technology into high-quality classroom learning and district operations.

“These individuals do not just believe in technology for technology’s sake. They are finding different, effective and exciting ways to engage students through the use of technology,” said Ann Flynn, Director of Education Technology for NSBA. “We recognize these innovative educators as role models who can inspire their colleagues to embrace tools that help make learning more relevant for their students and more transparent for parents and community members.”

The “20 to Watch” will be recognized at NSBA’s annual Technology and Learning Conference, T+L, which will take place October 19-21, in Phoenix. They also will be showcased in future NSBA education technology publications. For more information, please visit http://www.nsba.org/t+l.

The 2010 honorees are:

Dr. Debra Howe, superintendent, Rochester Community Schools, Rochester, Indiana Dr. Debra Howe spearheaded the creation of the first New Tech High in rural Indiana. Not only are high school students learning in a 1:1 technology rich environment, but all K-12 classrooms have interactive white boards, SMART document cameras, laptop computers and digital cameras. Howe drives true technology integration into the instructional process through curriculum, professional development and purchasing decisions. She recently pursued and secured a federal Distance Learning Grant to bring video conferencing equipment to Rochester, which allows entire classes to engage in distance learning opportunities.

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