Julie Wray is the Coordinator for Instructional Technology at Howard
County Public Schools. She has served as a Kindergarten and first grade
teacher, technology resource teacher, and instructional facilitator. She
holds a Master's Degree in Educational Technology and certificate in
Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University. She is an
adjunct instructor for the Technology for Educators program at Johns Hopkins
University. Julie has served as a consultant for the Maryland State
Department of Education's (MSDE) College and Career Readiness Support Project,
which created online professional development courses designed to enhance
teaching and learning through technology and principles of Universal Design for
Learning (UDL). Julie and her staff provide ongoing guidance and support to the
curriculum offices in Howard County as they design and implement UDL based
tools, curriculum resources, and formative assessments.
Julie Alonso-Hughes is the Instructional Facilitator for the Office of
Instructional Technology (OIT) at Howard County Public Schools. She has served
as a 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade teacher. She has been a Gifted and
Talented Resource Teacher and a Technology Resource Teacher for HCPSS. Julie is
a U of D "Fighting Blue Hen" and holds a Master's Degree in
Educational Technology from Johns Hopkins University where she also instructed
educational technology courses. She earned a certificate in Administration and
Supervision from McDaniel College and continues
her professional growth by attending seminars, conferences, and
staying connected through various forms of social media. Julie collaborates
with OIT to provide leadership and site-based school improvement
support for the instructional technology program preK-12 so that
every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel.
Lisa Katz is an Instructional Technology specialist for the Office of
Instructional Technology (OIT) with Howard County Public Schools. Prior to
working in her current position, Lisa was a secondary social studies teacher in
HCPSS, worked as an instructional specialist at the Maryland State Department
of Education (MSDE) and as a teacher education program coordinator for
secondary Social Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. Lisa holds
a BA in History Education from the University of Delaware and a MLS from
University of Maryland, College Park. As an instructional technology
specialist for Howard County Public Schools, Lisa works with teachers and
curriculum specialists to redesign curriculum for digital delivery, online
professional learning, instructional design, and infusing UDL and technology
into professional development opportunities and curricular materials.
Lynda
Dye is a Resource Teacher for the Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) at
Howard County Public Schools. She has also served as middle school math
teacher, math support teacher and technology support teacher for HCPSS. She
completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware and holds a
Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Loyola University.
Nancy
Ennis is a Resource Teacher for the Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) at
Howard County Public Schools. Prior to working in her current position she
taught middle and high school English. She completed her undergraduate
degree at McDaniel College. Nancy has presented at numerous state and
national conferences.
This is Geordie's fourth year as a Technology Resource Teacher in Howard
County. Prior to this position she spent eight years at Elkridge
Landing Middle School as a technology support teacher, a seventh grade social
studies teacher, and a seventh grade team leader. She holds a masters
degree in secondary social studies and has her admin I certification. Geordie
recently served on the Alumni Board for the College of Education at UMCP and
she won the MSET Outstanding Technology Leader in Education award in 2009.
Bob Cole is the Coordinator of Digital Education for Howard County Public Schools. He has worked as a high school science teacher, district-level technology specialist, and directed the Maryland Virtual School (MVS) program for the Maryland State Department of Education. Bob holds a Master’s Degree in Instructional Media from Towson University and a certificate in Administration and Supervision from Johns Hopkins University. He serves as a consultant for organizations developing online programs. Bob's experiences include strategic planning and implementation of blended and online learning, facilitating online courses, designing online content, mentoring online instructors, and facilitating professional learning communities.