Instructional Technology
Our Motto. Who We Are. Social Media.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
“Excellence in Teaching and Learning for All”
WE BELIEVE
Technology touches almost every part of our lives.
Technology in the hands of every student can serve as an equalizer, providing all students with access to information and tools that empower them as learners.
Technology in the hands of every student can increase student engagement and thus student performance, satisfaction, and interest in school.
Technology in the hands of every student can change the way teachers teach, offering educators effective ways to reach different types of learners and assess student understanding through multiple means.
Technology in the hands of every student can better equip the workers of tomorrow to investigate and solve real-world challenges similar to those they will experience in the workplace.
Technology in the hands of every student is one of the largest paradigm shifts in teaching and learning to be experienced by today’s educators.
Effective implementation of a plan to place technology in the hands of every student requires careful planning with a large emphasis on professional development for teachers as they begin their journey down the road to personalized learning in a 1:1 environment.
Technology infrastructure must be designed and implemented in a manner to allow the seamless implementation of an environment where personalized learning thrives in the Darlington County School District classrooms.
Instructional Technology Coordinators
Hanna Teal
Professional Certifications
Certified Apple Learning Specialist
Google Certified Educator (Level 2)
Apple Teacher
Seesaw Ambassador
Awards
2016-2017 Darlington County School District Teacher of the Year
Education
B.A University of South Carolina (Elementary)
M.A Lesley University (Educational Technology)
Ed.S. Walden University (Educational Technology)
Education Certifications
Elementary
Gifted & Talented
Biography
Hanna Teal (@2ndtechteach) was an elementary teacher for 5 years prior to becoming an Instructional Technology Coordinator for Darlington County School District.
Educational Philosophy
"Technology will not replace great teachers but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational." -George Couros
Johnathan Skaris
johnathan.skaris@darlington.k12.sc.us (843) 398- 2285 @skarisj
Professional Certifications
Apple Teacher
Apple Learning Coach
Google Certified Educator (Level One)
Education
B.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Coker College
Curriculum & Instructional Technology
Education Certifications
Secondary Level Social Studies
Biography
A native of Bethel Park, PA, Johnathan Skaris (@skarisj) was a high-school Social Studies teacher for 13 years before becoming an Instructional Technology Coordinator for the Darlington County School District. Johnathan lives in Hartsville, SC with his wife Traci and their two children: Aiden and Reagan.
Educational Philosophy
Technology should never be competing with your teaching methods, it should always complement your lessons.
Instructional Technology Coaches
Summer Craddock @Craddocksummer
Contact Information
(843) 398 - 6212
Education
B.S Francis Marion University (Elementary Education)
M.S.E Arkansas State University (Educational Leadership)
Education Certifications
Elementary Education
Tier 1 - Elementary Principal
R2S Literacy Teacher
Biography
Summer Craddock was an elementary teacher for 8 years prior to becoming an Instructional Technology Coach for DCSD. She has devoted her life to making a difference in education. Summer resides in Florence, SC with her husband, Blake, and their two children: Hunter and Blakelyn.
Educational Philosophy
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
- Ignacio Esirada
Roderick Ray
roderick.ray@darlington.k12.sc.us
Education
Francis Marion University - BS Computer Science w/ minor of mathematics
Concordia University - M.Ed Instructional Technology
Education Certifications
Middle Level Mathematics
Biography
For the past 7 years, Roderick Ray served as 7th grade mathematics teacher. During this time he has helped to impact countless students in the areas of mathematics and technology. Outside of work, Roderick enjoys spending time with his wife Charmaigne and their two children Joshua and Jaleigha.
Educational Philosophy
“Technology can bring the real world into the classroom, which means that as teachers we can better prepare kids for the exciting adventures that they will face in their future.”
- Dan Roberts