Team Leader Contact Information
We are very proud of our Infusing Technology Team! Each one is ready and willing to assist anyone. Contact information for all of our presenters can be found on this page. Feel free to contact any of them for additional help or ideas.
Dave DeStefanoMath IV, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Math Department Chair, Martinsburg High School
16 Years in Technology INtegreation Professional Development (4 with WVCPD), TCNJ Teacher of the Year, A Caring Educator Martinsburg, Berkeley County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @njdave2wv Bio: I love teaching and sharing the experiences that impact student achievement in the classroom. The teacher is the most valuable resource in the classroom. Jessy LarwaElementary and Special Education major, University of Charleston, Fourth-year Governor's Intern
Charleston, Kanawha County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Jessy_Larwa Bio: My name is Jessy Larwa and I am a senior at the University of Charleston in the process of obtaining a degree in Elementary and Special EducationI have been an intern with CPD for four years now! Josh StarkTitle 1 Reading Specialist
Berkeley Heights Elementary Berkeley County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @JoshuaStark1 Bio: I am Josh Stark and I am from Syracuse, New York. I graduated from Marietta College with a BS in Elementary Education and certification as a Reading Specialist. I am a Reading Specialist at Berkeley Heights Elementary School in Martinsburg, West Virginia. I have been a ski instructor for Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe, California, A Corporate Trainer for AT&T in Reno, Nevada and part of the Sales Team at Simpson Strong-Tie Building products. Three years ago I followed my heart back to my real passion – Education. I live in Martinsburg, West Virginia with my wife, 2 beautiful daughters, my dog and my beta fish. I feel truly blessed to be able to collaborate with teachers from all across West Virginia at the Infusing Technology Academies. I am constantly learning innovative, exciting and effective techniques to apply in my classroom. Mary DePriestInfusing Technology Coordinator, WVCPD
Charleston, Kanawha County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @DePriestM Bio: My name is Mary DePriest and I moved to West Virginia seven years ago. I am currently a program coordinator for WVCPD. I have worked for the Center for four and a half years and I love being able to work with West Virginia teachers and principals. I really enjoy finding great new web resources that will enhance classrooms and engage students. I am very excited to be presenting at the 2016 Summer Infusing Technology Academy. |
Megan HatfieldLMath, Lincoln County High School
Hamlin, Lincoln County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @megan452 Bio: My name is Megan Hatfield. I am a graduate of Concord University with a Comprehensive Math degree. I have been teaching for 6 years at Lincoln County High School. Math has always been my passion, so I am glad to be able to encourage and teach my students math. I live in Hamlin with my dog. Michelle TharpInfusing Technology Coordinator, WVCPD
Charleston, Kanawha County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @mtharp529 Bio: My name is Michelle Tharp and I'm the coordinator for instructional technologies at WVCPD. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Chemistry from WVU and my master’s in Secondary Education from MU. I started my professional career managing non-profit agencies such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With a huge desire to make a positive impact and serve children, I made the transition into education, as a science teacher, in 2001. Through my classroom experiences, I discovered educators have the opportunity to inspire students. I am privileged to be the leader of the Infusing Technology team at WVCPD that inspires educators, across the state, to facilitate learning beyond their classroom walls and to be a catalyst for each of their student's life-long journey of learning. Mike McCormickTechnology Integration Specialist & Digital Media, Lincoln County High School
Hamlin, Lincoln County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @mikelikes2eat Bio: Hello, My name is Mike and I love what I do. I work with students and teachers to improve their use of technology in the classroom, either in large group settings or one on one. I invest a lot of time in my school working to make it a better place for our kids. I enjoy working on graphic design projects like making posters, fat-heads, and displays around my school to highlight student achievement. I also work with our school police office on providing ALICE training (Active Shooter) to all the schools in our county, and work on school safety plans. I'm a member of the PBIS (Positive Behavior, Intervention, and Support) Team, Local School Improvement Committee, and manage all the school's main social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). I also have the unique task of running our school television channel, which goes out to the entire school and all of the local community on Armstrong Ch. 206. In my free time, I volunteer with the softball team in the press box as an announcer and I program all the music and run the video board (when it works). I'm also a NEW DAD! And, I've got a million pictures to show you. Morgan NeccuziBenedum Intern, Elementary & English Education, WVU, Fifth-year Governor's Intern
Morgantown, Monongalia County Email: mneccuzi@yahoo.com Twitter: @Morgantown92 Bio: My name is Morgan Neccuzi. I recently graduated from WVU with my Master's in Elementary Education. I am hoping to teach at an elementary school in either Morgantown or Charleston. This is my fourth summer with WVCPD. |