The Distinguished Ones

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Johnnie Marshall. An assistant principal at Valdosta Early College Academy in the United States. Johnnie shares his story from playing school with his family members to becoming an inspiring leader supporting teachers and students to leverage technology in inconceivable ways in the classroom.

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Patricia Brown. A Technology Specialist from the Ladue School District in the United States. Patricia shares her story from being passionate about business first to becoming an inspiring teacher like her mom and creating a culture of authentic learning.

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Jeffrey Powell. An Instructional Technology Specialist at Northeast Mississippi Community College in the United States. Jeffrey shares his story from an educator who saw his potential  to becoming one of the trusted names when instructors have questions about technology in the classrooms.

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Bianca Woodard. An AP Human Geography teacher at Midland Valley High School in the United States. Bianca shares her story from being a corporate trainer in India and the Philippines to becoming an inspiring teacher who guides her learners through the use of technology.

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Mike Lang. A technology strategist from the Clark County School District in the United States. Mike shares his story from being a nervous public speaker to becoming a passionate educator helping learners come up with creative ways to express themselves.

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Samantha Dias. An assistant principal from the Uniondale School District in the United States. Samantha shares her story from pursuing a career as a professional musician to becoming an inspiring leader encouraging bilingual students to create original digital content to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Christine Klynen. The Learning Coach at the Atlanta International School in the United States. Christine shares her story from hating school to becoming a dental tech and eventually finding a love for learning again through a middle school teacher. A moment so earth shattering that she now spreads her passion for professional learning.

This show is based on The Distinguished Ones, an interactive book, inspiring teachers all over the world to dream bigger, aim higher and keep seeing things differently.

www.distinguishedones.org

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Deon Scanlon. The Director of Innovation in Tasmania, Australia. Deon shares his story from being an all round teacher, coach and even bus driver to organising the first Slide2Learn event in 2010 - what he believes to be the world's first professional learning conference for educators, based around the use of iOS devices.

This show is based on The Distinguished Ones, an interactive book, inspiring teachers all over the world to dream bigger, aim higher and keep seeing things differently.

www.distinguishedones.org

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Abdul Chohan. The director of the Olive Tree school in the United Kingdom. Abdul shares his story from being a research scientist at GlaxoSmithKline with a passion for chemistry to discovering a love for teaching and founding the Olive Tree School, a highly successful school with children from low-socio economic backgrounds.

This show is based on The Distinguished Ones, an interactive book, inspiring teachers all over the world to dream bigger, aim higher and keep seeing things differently.

www.distinguishedones.org

For today’s story I would like to introduce you to Anthony Johnson. A 5th grade teacher from Salisbury in the United States. Anthony shares his story from being a high school drop out to creating Johnsonville a place where children can find their love for learning again.

This show is based on The Distinguished Ones, an interactive book, inspiring teachers all over the world to dream bigger, aim higher and keep seeing things differently.

www.distinguishedones.org