KySTE NOMINATIONS

Heather Moore-Frame, Library Media Specialist and Digital Learning Coach at Catlettsburg Elementary. I am seeking an executive position on the KySTE board as the ISTE Liaison. I have attended two ISTE conferences, and the information gained greatly impacted my instruction. I hope to be able to bring back resources and information to the KySTE board. The ISTE conference is filled with so many amazing opportunities to learn more about technology in the classroom. 

I, Jessica Sparrow, proudly hold the title of District Library Media Specialist for Nelson County Schools, and I am honored to serve as the ISTE Liaison on the KySTE Executive Board.  With two years of invaluable experience on the KySTE Board, I am thrilled to represent Kentucky at the prestigious ISTE Affiliate Meetings, where I bring back cutting-edge educational technology information to benefit our board and KySTE members.  My burning desire is to see more educators join the ranks of KySTE and ISTE, unlocking the power of an ever-growing network of like-minded colleagues.  I am passionate about reigniting the fire within educators and fueling their creativity with opportunities provided by KySTE and ISTE.  Together, let's ignite a spark that will light up the educational landscape and empower educators to make a lasting impact!

As an individual passionate about technology and its role in education, I am excited to express my interest in serving the KySTE organization and its members. I firmly believe in the power of technology to enhance and transform the learning experience for students of all ages and backgrounds. Through my personal experiences in the field of IT, I have seen the tremendous impact that technology can have on teaching and learning. I am committed to promoting equitable access to technology to provide an opportunity for all students to benefit from its use. I am eager to share my knowledge and skills with the KySTE community.

Hello, my name is Chris Walsh and I currently serve as the Chief Information Officer for Campbell County Schools in Region 4. This is my 16th year as an educator and third as a CIO. I am fortunate to have attended KySTE 14 out of those 16 years and presented at six of those. In addition, I have previously served as the ISTE Technology Coordinator PLN President and Vice-President. I am interested in serving on the KySTE board as Treasurer to become more involved with KySTE at the organizational level, to serve KySTE members like those before me have, and to support one of the best technology conferences in the country.

Hi, I’m Aaron Yeiser, an Instructional Technology Coordinator working in year twenty-two from Daviess County. For many years I taught students in grades six to age eighty-two in subjects such as architectural and mechanical drafting, engineering, robotics, computer applications, and more. As a Digital Learning Coach for six years and, now, coordinator for three, I strive to keep my students, faculty, and parents well-prepared for proper educational technology use in the classroom. KySTE has been and continues to be invaluable in that effort. I’m putting my name out there for Treasurer -a position I’ve held before in a different non-profit- to do my part in serving others through KySTE.

It is a great pleasure and honor to be nominated to represent Region 1 as their representative on the KYSTE Board. I currently serve as the CIO/DTC for Christian County Schools for last four years. During this time, I have also served as vice-president and current president of Region 1 CIO’s. KYSTE is a great organization and puts on one of the most premier conferences for state level CIO’s and I want to be a part of that. It would be an honor to share in this work.

Hello, KySTE Members! I am honored to be nominated for the Region 3 Representative of this rewarding organization! I have been in education for 18 years. For the last seven years, my work has been focused on the transformation of technology in our district. I want to serve the KYSTE organization and members so together we can continue ensuring technology in the classroom benefits learners and educators alike by ensuring the technology used is ethical, transparent, and accessible to all learners.

Dave is the Associate Director of Technology for Technical Support in Fayette County Public Schools where he has working in the Technology Department since 2004. He is a Google Certified Trainer, Google Administrator, and has presented at educational technology conferences across the US including ISTE. Dave and his family live in Lexington, KY.

I am Amanda (a.k.a. Mandie) Ballman, an 8th grade science teacher at Bath County Middle School. I have also taught 7th grade science, as well as 6th, 7th, and 8th grade STEM classes. Since initial Google Certification, I have been assisting and training teachers within the building how to use Google for Education, troubleshooting when devices stop functioning, and is now one of two DLC’s in the building. I am also our school’s STLP, and Girls Who Code Sponsor, and pushes the students to have fun while completing projects. I have also presented at KYSTE since 2020, and would love to help with the behind the scenes work to help organize events for members. I would like to be considered for the position of serving as our region’s representative for the KYSTE Board so I can help make a difference in our schools within our region and state.