"The grant has changed my whole way of teaching.  It has motivated me to learn all I can and never stop learning.  I was scared of technology because I did not know anything at all about it.  Now I know I am confident and competent enough to use this in my classroom.  I plan on using everything I have learned during this program next year in my classroom.  In fact, I have become our campus technology researcher.  I am now proposing a campus technology plan for our school for K-12.  Thanks so much for letting our school participate!"

Amanda Goode

• Current Teaching Assignment: Middle School Math

• Degree/Certification(s): BS in Interdisciplinary Studies; Specializations in English and Reading; Taking Math Certification July 9, 2005

• College(s) Attended: TJC and UT Tyler

• Years of Teaching Experience: 3 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Reading, My children, Baseball, Decorating and Sewing, Tennis

"I have already learned so much.  I can hardly wait until camp is over so I can start planning my year next year.  It will be exciting."

Jan Norris

• Current Teaching Assignment: 4th grade english, 5th-6th grade science

• Degree/Certification(s): BS in Interdisciplinary Studies

• College(s) Attended: Kilgore College; UT at Austin; SFA

• Years of Teaching Experience: 9 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Grandchildren, Watching my daughter play sports

"I love technology and have loved the new items I have been introduced to.  I learned a lot of little 'extras' to go with my tech background.  There will be definitely be some exciting new ideas with the camera, Pinnacle, scopes, probes, and the CPS system.  Thanks for all of the great 'cool' stuff!"

Wynelle Cowdery

• Current Teaching Assignment: AP/IB Spanish

• Degree/Certification(s): BA in Christian Education; Currently working on Masters in Global International Business

• College(s) Attended: Southwestern University, Waxahachie, TX; UT Tyler; University of Phoenix Online

• Years of Teaching Experience: 22 years

• Hobbies/Interests: Singing, Working with youth, Music, Reading, Traveling (especially overseas, I love culture and languages)

"I have learned a lot of new technology - learned about processes for teaching, learned intriguing methods for teaching science, and more."

Joyce Palmer

• Degree Desired: K-12 Special Education

• Certification(s): Reading Specialization; Currently a Certified Teachers Aide in TX

• College(s) Attended: TJC; UT Tyler; Northeastern A&M Miami, OK

• Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Studying, Working with Special needs students