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Kyle Turck, Technology Integrationist

Kyle's previous role was as a 2nd Grade teacher at Discovery Community School. He moved to the technology integration role in 2019. Kyle currently focuses on support for Grades K-5 throughout the district. Kyle is a certified Seesaw Ambassador. His areas of special interest include:

  • Seesaw for elementary schools
  • Integration of technology for early readers
  • Using creation apps to enhance student voice
  • Collaborating with teachers on how technology can heighten their teaching practices

John Gerads, Technology Integrationist

John joined the technology integration team in 2014 after teaching science at North Junior High School. He currently provides support to both North and South Junior High and grades 6-8 at Kennedy as part of the iNSPIRE 1:1 program. His areas of special interest include:

  • Mobile learning for middle level learners with iPads
  • iPad management through Casper
  • The integration and management of Schoology for teachers and students
  • Creating collaborative environments for student learning

Katie Herrboldt Technology Integrationist

Katie joins the technology integration team in 2018 from both Apollo and North Jr. High where she taught science. She currently provides support for both Tech HS and Apollo HS for grades 9-12. Her areas of interest include:

  • The integration and management of Schoology for teachers and students
  • Google Apps for Education
  • Creating collaborative environments for student learning
  • Utilizing tools for formative and summative assessments
  • Gamification of content for student engagement.

Kim Hess, Technology Integrationist

Kim has joined the technology integration team in 2016. She spent many years as a special education instructor and now supports our SPED department for technology integration. She currently focuses her time with our various SPED and alternative programs Her areas of special interest include:

  • Teaching students and staff how to use accessibility features to support their learning and increase access to core curriculum
  • Collaborating with staff to provide principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Supporting staff in providing Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
  • Supporting IEP teams in the selection, acquisition and implementation of appropriate assistive technology devices and services