WASHINGTON, DC -- 11/04/09 --
At the State Educational Technology
Directors Association's (SETDA) Leadership Summit and Education Forum, Ms.
Judy Jeffrey, Iowa State Chief, was honored for her outstanding vision and
for her leadership in the use of educational technology to build a rigorous
and robust learning experience, positioning Iowa's students to compete in
the 21st Century.
Ms. Jeffrey understands the importance of maximizing the potential of
technology for teaching and learning. She is constantly looking for ways
that technology can be integrated into the teaching and learning
environment and has been very progressive in the use of technology,
especially IP videoconferencing, to address the professional development
and mentoring needs of teachers.
"I am honored to be recognized by SETDA," stated Ms. Jeffrey. "In Iowa, we
know that technology is not an add-on to education, but must be woven into
the very fabric of instruction to be truly effective. Much like in
business, technology must be seamless; enhancing the learning environment
and expanding the capacity and potential of instruction."
Following Ms. Jeffrey's speech, Principal Rex Kozak, students Brodie Beadle
and Trent Harem from East Marshall High School, and Frank Scaglione from
Waukee High School who is also a student-member of the State Board of
Education shared first-hand how technology in their schools has changed
their education and their plans for the future. Ms. Jeffrey's leadership
has contributed to the experience that these students have had in Iowa's
schools.
According to Mary Ann Wolf, Ph.D., SETDA's Executive Director, "Ms. Jeffrey
provides an exemplary model of effective state leadership, turning vision
into action by surrounding herself with dedicated and experienced staff.
Her policy decisions have made a long term difference for students in Iowa
and across the nation."
"Ms. Jeffrey is a visionary leader in creating new 21st Century learning
environments and she crafts policies that support increased achievement for
Iowa's students," said Dr. John O'Connell, SETDA Board member from Iowa.
About SETDA
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is the
principal association representing the state directors for education
technology. SETDA works to promote national leadership in education
technology; provide professional development to members; in an effort to
build partnerships that provide leadership to advance learning
opportunities. SETDA's membership includes educational technology directors
from the state departments of education of all fifty states, the District
of Columbia, Bureau of Indian Affairs, American Samoa and the US Virgin
Islands. http://www.setda.org
CONTACT:
Sara Hall
SETDA Deputy Executive Director
Email Contact
410-279-3368
