Laura AlbrechtFriday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University College of Education
Laura works with school districts across North Carolina to design, develop, and deliver professional learning to teachers and administrators. Laura began her career as a middle school science teacher in Iowa and most recently was a Senior Administrator in the Wake County Public School System as a coordinator of a STEM grant for high school students. lauraalbrecht22 |
Nora beasleyWest Digital Learning Coach, Montgomery Co. Schools
Nora Beasley is a Digital Learning Coach for Montgomery County Schools. Nora offers support to six schools in her county. Nora taught 4th and 5th grade for 11 years prior to becoming a Digital Learning Coach. She attended Pfeiffer University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke for her Master’s Degree in Reading Education. Nora is currently working on a Educational Leadership degree through Appalachian State University. She loves to travel and spend time with her children. @norabeasley79 |
Kerri Brown ParkerDirector, METRC, North Carolina State University College of Education
Kerri Brown Parker, M.Ed. is the Director of the Media & Education Technology Center at the NC State University College of Education. She co-teaches regularly with undergraduate and graduate faculty in courses to prepare future elementary and secondary teachers as well as to help practicing teachers earn advanced degrees in curriculum development, school counseling, education leadership and more. She creates and delivers professional development sessions regularly for local teachers. @bplibrarian |
Nancy CardozoSecond Grade Teacher, Green Ridge Elementary , Montgomery Co. Schools
Nancy Cardozo is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of St. Andrews University. She is a 2nd grade teacher for Montgomery County Schools. Growing up as an ESL student motivated her to be a teacher who makes a real and significant difference. Ms. Cardozo uses technology every day, and believes that it is the extra hand she need to be transformational. |
Emmy ColemanFriday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University College of Education
Emmy is a Senior Research Scholar and Golden Leaf Coach with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. With 23+ years of experience as an educator, administrator and coach, Emmy is dedicated in supporting leaders and educators in building successful and innovate digital learning programs. She is currently lead of all district and school-based professional development supports across North Carolina. @tarheel93 |
Rebekah DavisDigital Learning Graduate Assistant, North Carolina State University
Rebekah Davis is a Ph.D. student in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at NC State. She is currently serving as the Digital Learning Graduate Assistant in METRC, the College of Education’s media resource center. Along with conducting in-house and conference workshops on technology integration topics, she is an instructor for Introduction to Instructional Technology for Educators at NCSU. Rebekah is dedicated to helping students reach deeper learning by finding and sharing technology resources that help teachers innovate their way into the future. @RebekahSDavis |
Chuck ElliottInstructional Technology Facilitator, Franklin Co. Schools
Husband, father, coach, @FCSchoolsNC ITF and #NCDLC Ambassador and found @mr.chuckElliott |
Melanie FarrellDigital Learning Coordinator, Wake Co. Schools
Melanie has been working with Educators for over 20 years on ways to infuse digital learning into their learning spaces. She is passionate about helping teachers help students find their voice. As a Google Trainer, Melanie loves providing professional development in G Suite for Education. Melanie has spent the last five years as an Instructional Technology Facilitator in Wake County Public Schools System. Prior to that, Melanie was a Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, Virginia. |
Laura FogleAssistant Director of METRC, North Carolina State University College of Education
Laura B. Fogle has over twenty years of experience in educational technology. She has developed online graduate courses, and presented at regional and national conferences on the topic of instructional technology. She currently serves the College of Education at NC State University as the Assistant Director of Media and Education Technology Resource Center (METRC), where she enjoys working with students and educators to enhance teaching and learning with technology. @laurabfogle |
Kyle HamstraSTEM Specialist, Davis Drive Elementary, Wake Co. Public Schools
As a STEM Specialist at Davis Drive Elementary School in Cary, NC, @KyleHamstra serves 900 learners. He loves speaking, presenting, networking, and making meaningful connections to improve teaching and learning. Kyle creates platforms, such as #Hashtag180 and #GridSciNC to purposefully archive, share, and tell our learning journeys. Kyle remains active as an ASCD Emerging Leader, After School Director, Marbles Kids Museum Advisor, Google Certified Educator, #NCDLCN member, and hopeful 2020 #ECUMSA candidate. @KyleHamstra |
Emily HargroveTeaching and Learning Coach, Four Oaks Middle School, Johnston Co. Schools
Emily Hargrove is a Teaching and Learning Coach at Johnston County Public Schools. She has a background in middle grades and special education. She enjoys finding new and innovative ways to enhance the learning experience of students and teachers. She is especially passionate about helping students increase their own agency as learners. |
Victoria HarrisSixth Grade Social Studies Teacher, Smith Middle School, Wake Co. Schools
Victoria Harris received her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Arts degree in History from East Carolina University. This is Victoria's fourth year in the classroom, with previous experience as a 7th grade English/Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Graham Middle School. Victoria loves to be innovative in her classroom and is excited to present some new tools and strategies that she and Rebekah Davis found to be engaging and successful! @SMSMrsHarris |
Erin HollandEducator, Onslow Co. Schools
Erin Holland had eleven years classroom teaching experience, was recognized as her school's Teacher of the Year and was named the Onslow County Tech-Savvy Teacher of the Year before transitioning to the position of digital learning and teaching facilitator, in which she has served Onslow County Schools for the last 2 years. She is skilled in collaboration with peers, support staff and specialists to ensure the success of all students, no matter their learning style or ability level. In her spare time, Mrs. Holland is an avid reader, tweeter, shopper and beach-goer. |
Amanda JohnsonTeaching and Learning Coach, Riverwood Middle School, Johnston Co. Schools
Amanda Johnson is a Teaching and Learning Coach at Johnston County Public Schools. She has a background in middle grades education. She enjoys helping teachers find ways to meet the needs of all of their students. She also loves creating professional development to help teachers learn and grow in their profession. @AHJohnsonTLC |
Bobbie LequireAIG Educator, Richland Creek, Wake Co. Public Schools
I have been in the teaching profession since 1996 and I work for Wake County Public Schools as an AIG teacher. I earned a Business Administration degree from Atlantic Christian College: now Barton. I attended East Carolina University to earn my teaching certification and I have a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from North Carolina Central University. I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Childhood Generalist. During my free time, I teach Yoga and Core Training at the YMCA. @lequireb |
Kelly MeyeringInstructional Technology Facilitator, Franklin Co. Schools
Kelly Meyering is an Instructional Technology Facilitator for Franklin County Schools. She offers support primarily for secondary levels but has also been involved with professional development for K-12. Kelly started her educational journey at Grand Valley State University in Michigan and then moved South to have a classroom of her own. She taught 4th grade for 7 years prior to earning her Masters in Educational Technology. She is currently the lead coordinator for the #EmpowerEdFCS movement and has presented at NCTIES, FI's Innovation Boot Camp, and the NC Homebase Symposium.@KMeyering |
Brittany MillerFriday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University College of Education
Brittany is a Digital Learning Coach and Project Coordinator with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. She centers her work around building a common language and understanding of effective technology integration, and student-centered learning experiences that promote communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. @AModernEducator |
Sam MorrisFriday Institute of Educational Innovation at NC State College of Education
Sam Morris is the Computer Science Education Program Manager at the Friday Institute. In his work, he leads the FI's partnership with Code.org and manages professional development supporting the implementation of computer science curricula. In addition, he works with state leaders and the Department of Public Instruction to support efforts in broadening participation in computer science. Sam has worked in education for nearly 30 years as a classroom instructor, an instructional technology leader, and as a edtech industry executive. @samandjt |
Angela MullennixInstructional Coach, Cameron Elementary, Moore Co. Schools
Angela Mullennix is an Instructional Coach at an elementary school and an Adjunct Professor for an online university. Angela specializes in professional development design and delivery on project-based learning, maker education, and blended learning. She believes in providing research-based, authentic classroom experiences to prepare learners for the twenty-first century. @DocAngMullennix |
Meagan ParrishTeacher Catalyst (Multi-Classroom Lead), West Smithfield Elementary, Johnston Co. Schools
I feel so fortunate to be in this profession! I have been in education for 11 years. I have taught grades 3 and 4 as well as technology. This year, I am in a new role as a "teacher catalyst". My role is to help teachers achieve their professional goals in their classrooms; to help inspire them with ideas that will keep their students engaged, empowered, and loving learning! @meaganhparrish |
Douglas PriceSixth Grade Teacher, Voyager Academy, Wake Co. Public Schools
Douglas Price is an educator with 10 years of classroom experience. He teaches sixth grade at Voyager Academy in Durham, NC, where he helped develop a cross-disciplinary PBL classroom. Currently he serves as a Hope Street Group Fellow, and in the past he has participated in several key fellowships throughout NC, including the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership, the Education Policy Fellowship Program (NC Public Forum), and the NC Collaborative (Duke Research Clinical Institute). @dc_price |
Susan ReADDigital Learning Coach, Montgomery Co. Schools
Susan Read is a Digital Learning Coach for Montgomery County Schools. A former band and orchestra teacher, Susan loves channeling her creativity energy to make technology-rich lessons. She received her undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and her M.A. Ed. Instructional Technology from East Carolina University. @unctennisgal |
Savannah RIchardsInstructional Technology Facilitator, Franklin Co. Schools
Savannah Richards currently works as an Instructional Technology Facilitator in Franklin County where she serves a high school, middle school and alternative learning program. Prior to jumping into the tech world, she taught high school social studies for six years in Franklin County. Savannah is a recent graduate from NC State University (Go Pack!!) where she received her Master's in Digital Learning and Teaching. She received her Batchelor's degree in History, Secondary Education from Appalachian State University. She has a true passion for learning, growing and empowering others. Savannah lives in Zebulon with her husband and two beautiful girls. @TechSavRichards |
Jaclyn B. StevensFriday Institute for Educational Innovation, North Carolina State University College of Education
Jaclyn is the Coaching Digital Learning Institute Project Lead (now 7 years running and a part of ALL 10 previous CDLis). In her work, she supports educators & leaders in adaptive student-centered approaches to provide concrete, quality, purposeful, reflective and on-the-ground personalized learning supported through technology to work towards equity for all learners. Her mantra is to adapt, not adopt - fostering digital initiatives to transform professional learning through changes in pedagogical shifts and meeting the needs of all learners to champion creativity and innovation. @jaclynbstevens |
Christy TorresDigital Learning and Teaching Facilitator, Wake Co. Public Schools
Christy Torres had 5 years of teaching experience before becoming a Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator in Onslow County Schools. She has served at Silverdale Elementary for one year before moving to Hunters Creek MS for the past 4 years. She collaborates with teachers and staff to assist them in implementing digital technology tools and strategies into their 1:1 classrooms. @dlthcms |
Michael TriplettAIG Teacher, Chatham Co. Schools
Michael Triplett has nine years of experience in education and taught students in grades 6-12. He currently teaches English Language Arts and math in the advanced learning program at Margaret B. Pollard Middle School in Chapel Hill, N.C. He enjoys integrating technology into the classroom to provide students with choice and challenge. @MrTriplett81 |
Chris TuttellDigital Learning Coordinator, Wake Co. Schools
Chris Tuttell has spent 18 years in education serving as a classroom teacher, librarian and currently as a digital learning coordinator for Wake County Public Schools. She is the founder of the student advocacy podcast, In Their Best Interest (@itbiEDU) and the co-founder of Raleigh’s Rolling Readers (@RaleighsReaders), a free bookmobile that delivers books to kids throughout SE Raleigh. @ChrisTuttell |
Lee WainEight Grade Teacher, West Middle School, Montgomery Co. Schools
Lee offers support for three schools in her county: one middle school, one high school, and an alternative school. Lee taught Middle School Science and Social Studies for 12 years prior to becoming a Digital Learning Coach. She attended Southern Oregon University and Pfeiffer University to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in History, Social Studies, and a minor in Secondary Education. Lee lives on a small family farm and loves to sew in her spare time. @walnlee |
And let's give it up for our Awesome & Amazing Friday Institute Coordinators!
Jonathan Barbee, Events Coordinator
Connie Byrd, Coordinator
Mustapha Jawara, Technology Support Technician
William Leggett, Office Administrator
Megan Hubbard, Staff Photographer
Marj Santoro, Executive Assistant and HR Director
and an additional special thanks to...
Alison Graham, PLLC Team
Shayla Rexrode, PLLC Team
Mark Samberg, Technology Innovations
and Emma Refvem, zSpace Guru
THANK YOU TEAM!!
Jonathan Barbee, Events Coordinator
Connie Byrd, Coordinator
Mustapha Jawara, Technology Support Technician
William Leggett, Office Administrator
Megan Hubbard, Staff Photographer
Marj Santoro, Executive Assistant and HR Director
and an additional special thanks to...
Alison Graham, PLLC Team
Shayla Rexrode, PLLC Team
Mark Samberg, Technology Innovations
and Emma Refvem, zSpace Guru
THANK YOU TEAM!!