Library Media Technology Center serves all 800+ ninth through twelfth grade students at Philip Barbour High School (the only high school in the county of Barbour).
Position:
LMS-TIS
Needs:
Tablets and laptop computers;
Documentcameras;
play-a-ways;
e-books
i-pods/mp3players
My Philosophy:
If students are given the proper guidance, materials, tools, problem-based learning assignments, and time, and are freed from standardized testing, their achievement will skyrocket.
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
English and Social Studies (secondary)
SchoolLibrary and Information Technology (masters)
TechnologyIntegration Specialist
Employment History:
I have taught high school English, college English, and now teach information literacy and research skills to high school students. I also teach teachers about 21st century teaching and learning tools available via Internet.
Why Do I Teach?:
To give kids every tool and skill I can so that they can be successful adults who make positive contributions to our world.