Roxi Thompson

Ms. Amy Marple Ms. Amy Marple is a 5th-grade math teacher at Sunset Elementary. She shared the following quote: “Being the TTL for my school has given me the opportunity to help others overcome their fear of technology and find new and exciting ways to make their teaching more effective. I look forward to learning more technology skills in the coming months and sharing them with my colleagues and students." Thank you, Ms. Marple!

  Ms. Shauna Callahan Ms. Shauna Callahan is a 7th/8th grade STEAM teacher at Palo Verde Middle School. She shared the following quote: “We need technology in every classroom  and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time,  and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world." Thank you, Ms. Callahan!

Mr. Jared Bowyer Mr. Jared Bowyer is a general/instrumental teacher at Manzanita Elementary. She shared the following quote: “I have been amazed this year to see how all of our teachers and students have adapted to EVERYTHING that has happened this year!" Thank you, Mr. Bowyer!

   Ms. Anna Lanuza Ms. Anna Lanuza is a 6th-grade writing and social studies teacher at Moon Mountain Elementary. She shared the following quote: “Integrating technology into the classroom sets a foundation of real-world expectations for our students’ futures while supporting the needs of diverse learners." Thank you, Ms. Lanuza!

   Ms. Sonia Hornbaker Ms. Sonia Hornbaker is a 4th-grade teacher at Ironwood Elementary. She shared the following quote: “Technology will not replace great teachers, but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.” - George Couros Thank you, Ms. Hornbaker!

   Ms. Morgan Kerley Ms. Morgan Kerley is a 7th/8th grade Science teacher at Mountain Sky Junior High. She shared the following quote: “ This school year, the forced integration of technology has opened the eyes of educators to create meaningful and engaging lessons for concepts that cannot simply be researched by students. With this challenge, teachers have been more flexible than ever to not only transition their lessons online, but design new lessons that engage students in a different way. As a TTL this school year, I am truly blessed to be at Mountain Sky with a staff that was willing to learn new skills and take on the challenges that this year brought. I am excited to continue learning next year!" Thank you, Ms. Kerley!

   Ms. Gillian Baumener Ms. Gillian Baumener is a 6th-grade Writing and STEAM teacher at John Jacobs Elementary. She shared the following quote: “Don’t ask your students what they want to be when they grow up. Ask them what problem they want to solve.” - Jaime Casap Thank you Ms. Baumener!

 Ms. Marlee Korishev Ms. Marlee Korishev is a 7th-grade social studies teacher at Orangewood Elementary School. Looking back on the year, she shared the following:   “Meaningful technology integration in the classroom opens up new avenues of learning and demonstrating knowledge. With established routines, procedures, and expectations, I've witnessed technology's ability to add wonders to a classroom! I've learned that stepping outside of the traditional classroom framework is so important as an educator, especially in this unprecedented year--teaching is a constantly evolving artform! It's been seamless switching from online instruction to in-person instructions thanks to the integration of technology. Programs like Pear Deck and Nearpod have allowed me to provide instant feedback to my students, as well as give them a place to elaborate on their thinking during our Social Studies instruction. WESD's kids will grow up tech-literate and able to add so much to their c...