2009.11.05
Roanoke County teacher wins state technology leadership award
ROANOKE – Meg Swecker, instructional technology resource teacher for Roanoke County Public Schools, has received the 2009 Virginia Technology Leadership Award from the Virginia Department of Education. Swecker also was recognized as the Region Six Educational Technology Leadership Award winner. The awards were presented Oct. 30 during the annual Educational Technology Leadership Conference in Richmond.
The Educational Technology Leadership Awards, presented annually, acknowledge outstanding school division leadership in education technology planning and implementation. Division superintendents in each of VDOE’s eight study regions select individuals for the award. Recipients are chosen for their success in helping school divisions improve teaching and learning through the use of instructional media and technology.
“Meg is completely committed to teaching technology to our students,” said Roanoke County Public Schools Director of Technology, Dr. Jane James. “She strives to help teachers integrate technology into everyday lessons to enhance and expand learning,” James said.
