Presenters' 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.
Gabby Rhodes3rd Grade, Union Elementary School, Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Buckhannon, Upshur County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @GRhodes76 Bio: Hello, I'm Gabby Rhodes, and I graduated from West Virginia College with a degree in Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities. In 2003, I graduated with Multi-catigorical Special Education Degree from Fairmont State College. I have been teaching for 16 years, and the last 14 years I have taught at Union Elementary School in Buckhannon, WV. I also serve as a Computer Support Technician in Upshur County. I live in Buckhannon with my two daughters, Katelynn(17) and Kelsey(15), and our pets, 1 dog, 1 cat, and a turtle. 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. Jessy LarwaEnglish major, University of Charleston, Fifth-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 English and I've been an intern with CPD for five years now! Libby JaromTechnology Integration Specialist
Harrison County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @luvnmybus Blendspace Website Bio: My name is Libby and I am a graduate of USC with a BS in Business Administration. I hold certification in Library Media K-12, Reading K-12, and Technology K-12. I was an elementary teacher for 16 years and have spent the past 5 years working with Middle and High school students and teachers of Harrison County. I live at Lake Floyd with my husband, 3 children and 2 dogs. |
Mary DePriestProgram 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 five 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 2017 Summer Infusing Technology Academy. Michelle Tharp Penalozanfusing Technology Coordinator, WVCPD
Charleston, Kanawha County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @mtharp529 Bio: My name is Michelle Tharp Penaloza 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. 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. Morgan NeccuziFirst grade, Suncrest Elementary School
Morgantown, Monongalia County Email: mneccuzi@yahoo.com Twitter: @MissNeccuzi Bio: My name is Morgan Neccuzi. I just finished my first year of teaching at North Elementary in Monongalia County, and will be transferring to Suncrest Elementary this school year. I graduated from WVU's five year Benedum Collaborative Teacher Education Program with my masters in 2016. I was an intern with WVCPD for the last four summers. Sharon ColeTechnology Integration Specialist, Business Education, Harrison County CTE Contact Person, South Harrison Webmaster, South Harrison High School
Harrison County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Beachboundbumm Bio: Hi, I am Sharon Cole and I am from Clarksburg in Harrison County and teach Business and technology classes at South Harrison High School. I love teaching and learning new technology! As I tell my students everyday I do not know it all and I am not afraid to learn!!! Megan Bacorn5th Grade, Union Elementary School
Arch Coal Teacher of the Year 2013, PBS Digital Innovator 2015, Outstanding Woman in Technology 2015 Buckhannon, Upshur County Email: [email protected] Twitter: @MeganABacorn Megan A. Bacorn is a fifth grade teacher at Union Elementary in Upshur County. She has finished her fourteenth year of teaching with a Multicatigorical Special Education certification and a Masters’ as a Reading Specialist. As a mother of three children, she keeps busy with baseball, piano lessons, karate and swimming. Her classroom participated in, “Trout in the Classroom” this year and hatched/released fifty Brown Trout at Holly River. |