2024-25 End-of-Year Award Winners

The Excellence in Powerful Learning award recognizes those who meaningfully integrate technology to promote personalization, collaboration, and real-world connections in learning.

• Larry A. Guilford, Sylvan Hills Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools (GA)
• Bermude Jules, Orange High School, Orange Public Schools (NJ)
• Jessica Milintschuk, Abraham Clark High School, Roselle Public Schools (NJ)
• Emily Wood-House, Spark Academy, Lawrence Public Schools (MA)
• New Brunswick Middle School, New Brunswick Public Schools (NJ)

The Visionary for Equitable Technology Implementation award recognizes those who seamlessly integrate technology across all systems, ensuring accessibility, data security, and student success.

• Justin Kuck, Whitehall-Yearling High School, Whitehall City Schools (OH)
• Murissa Mays, Frontier Schools (MO)
• Ty Mulroy, Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy, Chicago Public Schools (IL)
• Garrett Sathre, Camille Creek Community School, Napa County Office of Education (CA)

The Digital Transformation Champion award recognizes those who lead the charge in integrating technology to enhance learning, equity, and innovation in schools and districts.

• Veronica D. Hernandez, Vista Verde Middle School, Greenfield Union School District (CA)
• Jennifer Park, Jean Childs Young Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools (GA)
• Krisheral Robinson-Stokes, Horace Mann Middle School, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (FL)
• Jose Rodriguez, Mater Brighten Lakes Academy, Mater Academy (FL)
• Dr. Antoinette Woodall, Terry High School, Hinds County School District (MS)

The EdTech Champion award recognizes those who ensure all learners, staff, and families have access to technology tools to support their individual needs, working toward bridging the digital divide.

• Kyle Birch, Infinity Math, Science & Technology High School, Chicago Public Schools (IL)
• James De Los Reyes, Leonard V. Moore Middle School, Roselle Public Schools (NJ)
• Cindy Jackson, Kansas City Public Schools (MO)
• Andrew Levine, New Brunswick Middle School, New Brunswick Public Schools (NJ)

The Visionary Leadership in Digital Learning award recognizes those leaders who have developed and communicated a collaborative, future-focused vision for technology in education.

• Jamie Johnson, Middlesboro High School, Middlesboro Independent Schools (KY)
• Charlette Wafer, Central Middle School, Kansas City Public Schools (MO)

The Strategic Impact for Digital Equity award recognizes those who demonstrate excellence in resource allocation, professional development, and technology-driven systemic change.

• Rochelle Rankin, Rosemore Middle School, Whitehall City Schools (OH)
• Capital School District (DE)
• Duquesne City School District (PA)

The Digital Growth Mindset award recognizes educators who cultivate a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and continuous learning in digital competency, encouraging learners to embrace challenges and innovate with technology.

• Nikki Bivins, Herman J. Russell West End Academy, Atlanta Public Schools (GA)
• Amy Lupardi, Dwight Morrow High School, Englewood Public School District (NJ)
• Patrick Sipes, Bair Middle School, Broward County Public Schools (FL)

The Student Voice & Leadership in Digital Learning award recognizes those who empower students to use technology as a tool for self-expression, leadership, an advocacy in their learning journeys.

• Richard Ciancia, Blanquita B. Valenti Community School + McKinley Community School, New Brunswick Public Schools (NJ)
• Sasha Hightower-Herron, Central High School, Kansas City Public Schools (MO)

The Digital Literacy Excellence award recognizes those who empower learners, educators, and families with comprehensive digital and AI literacy skills, ensuring full participation in a digitally driven world.

• Anita Alicea, Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy, Chicago Public Schools (IL)
• Katelyn Schoenhofer, Truesdell Middle School, Wichita Public Schools (KS)

The Stellar Student Tech Team award recognizes the student tech team and educator(s) who lead the student tech team that demonstrate a commitment to empowering and supporting students.

• DHS Student Tech Team, led by Susan Gregory and Tom Stallings, Dover High School, Capital School District (DE)
• Jasper County Middle School Surge Squad, led by Pat Lowe, Jasper County Charter System (GA)
• Palm Springs Middle School Student Tech Team, led by Hazel Cabrera, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (FL)

The STEAM Culture of Innovation award recognizes a school or district that seamlessly weaves a STEAM culture throughout the campus and/or district.

• Sylvan Hills Middle School, Atlanta Public Schools (GA)
• Atlanta Public Schools (GA)
• Frontier Schools (MO)

The Responsible AI & Digital Citizenship award recognizes the school or district that models and teaches ethical, responsible, and secure technology use, fostering a culture of digital leadership.

• Orange Preparatory Academy of Inquiry and Innovation, Orange Public Schools (NJ)