Pernell Allen serves as the Alabama Technology in Motion (ATiM) Specialist at UAB Regional Inservice Center. The Local Education Agencies in Region 5 include Bessemer City, Birmingham City, Fairfield City, I3 Academy, Jefferson County, Leeds City, Legacy Prep, Midfield City, Tarrant City, and Trussville City Schools. He has held several leadership positions in the school, including technology coordinator, webmaster, registration liaison, and test coordinator. Throughout his career as a technology teacher and educational leader, Pernell has developed and implemented technology-related professional development at the school and district levels. While working as a technology instructor, he was invited to speak at Ed Farm's kickoff as one of the featured presenters for Apple's CEO Tim Cook.  It is Pernell's goal to help educators use technology to assess student learning, differentiate instruction, and provide engaging, rigorous, and relevant learning experiences for all students.