K.C. Craven, a fourth grade teacher at Morgen Owings Elementary School in the Lake Chelan School District, was honored with the prestigious Northwest Council for Computer Education Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year Award. The announcement was made at the 40^th annual educational technology conference held in Portland, Oregon on March 3, 2011.

NCCE hosts the largest educational technology conference in the Northwest and effectively brings together a partnership of communities who are all dedicated to bringing the best technology to offer schools.

“Mr. Cravens is an Outstanding Educator in the field of technology and is always willing to help staff, parents, and students learn,” said Jeff Peck, Morgan Owings Elementary School principal. “You couldn’t ask for a better representative in the Northwest for Educator of the Year.”

“From troubleshooting problems to teaching his colleagues, K.C. continually goes beyond the call of duty to facilitate and promote the use of technology,” exclaimed Frank Phelps, District Technology Coordinator. “K.C.’s classroom is a “techie’s” dream come true. He is a fine example of a teacher who not only likes technology, but uses it as a productive tool in the learning of his students.”

“Mr. Craven uses technology in his classroom as a tool to promote and extend student learning,” writes Shelly Stamp, fourth grade parent. “Students in his classroom have an opportunity to use computers, i-Pads, responders, laptops, and Smart Boards in a variety of learning experiences. Our son loves the challenge Mr. Craven provides, and he loves the fact that Mr. Craven makes the daily work relevant to life through the use of technology.” Stamp said.  

“I am proud to recognize K.C. Craven for his outstanding achievements and commitment to improve and engage students through technology,” said Heidi Rogers, NCCE Executive Director. “Cravens strong record of positively affecting the environment he works in by applying for technology grants, spearheading the first Technology Summit Institute for the District and continually showing growth and strong state tests scores by his students distinguished him from other teachers nominated across the northwest,” Rogers stated.