Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year Award

Millie Brezinski

This year's Outstanding Technology Educator for 2005 has demonstrated genuine passion for technology through countless endeavors in effectively integrating technology in the classroom, assisting colleagues with technology integration in their classes, continually working on increasing professional expertise, and providing daily technology support for other teachers and students.

She is noted in her district for encouraging reluctant staff members to begin to integrate technology, and her enthusiasm for teaching and learning with technology is truly contagious.

Awarded with the Teacher Leadership Project in 2002, she purchased enough computers for her classroom to maintain a ratio of one computer per four students. After completion of her training, she immediately embarked on designing curriculum to integrate technology, and she always enthusiastically shares her ideas and strategies with staff. She volunteers professional development opportunities for staff members during meetings, before and after school.

The inspiring teacher who has made a huge difference to the kids and teachers of her district is Millie Brezinski.