Celebrating Our Featured Educators: A Year of Inspiring Stories

Featured Educator

This school year, 秋霞影院18禁止进入免费 had the privilege of shining a spotlight on eight remarkable educators from across 最近日本中文字幕中文翻译歌词 who are using technology in thoughtful, creative ways to transform learning for their students. A heartfelt thank you to Heather Hannon, ELA teacher at the Carroll School and member of the 秋霞影院18禁止进入免费 Communications Committee, whose thoughtful storytelling brought the majority of these profiles to life

Gail Ross-McBride | September 2025

With over 25 years in educational technology and professional development, Gail has helped shape how teachers across 最近日本中文字幕中文翻译歌词 integrate technology into their classrooms — and her legacy includes securing more than $3.5 million in grant funding along the way. Read Gail's story

Nick Grout | October 2025

Dover-Sherborn teacher Nick Grout turned a personal passion for retro gaming into a hands-on project where students designed and built their own arcade cabinets using Raspberry Pi, wood, and wiring. Read Nick's story

Kara Wilkins | November 2025

As District Technology Integration Specialist for Lowell Public Schools, Kara is a champion for accessibility, inclusive design, and AI integration whose empathetic coaching style helps educators feel confident — so their students can thrive. Read Kara's story

 

Ben Shepard | December 2025

At the Carroll School, Ben leads a research-backed cognitive intervention program developed in collaboration with the Gabrieli Lab at MIT, driven by both hard data and deep personal empathy as a Carroll alumnus himself. Read Ben's story

Kimberly Rivard | January 2026

Dartmouth High School English teacher Kim Rivard believes strong reading and writing skills are a passport to any future, and her creative, student-centered projects give learners the confidence to use them. Read Kim's story

Samantha Toomey | February 2026

With more than 30 years at Sutton Public Schools, Samantha works with over 500 students each week, bringing coding, game design, and even take-最近日本中文字幕中文翻译歌词 robots into the lives of generations of Sutton families. Read Samantha's story

Lisa Gogolinski | March 2026

At Northbridge High School, Lisa's classroom hums with 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and autonomous robots, and her decade of leading Girls Who Code recently helped a student team earn a Samsung grant for an accessible locker lock design. Read Lisa's story

Joe Briggs Magnant | April 2026

Joe leads a vibrant music program at Sturgis Charter Public School West Campus, where tools like BandLab and Flat.io empower students to compose, produce, and collaborate like the modern musicians they are becoming. Read Joe's story

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