The document introduces members of the Virginia Leadership Council, including their roles and brief biographies. Katie Knapp is listed as the Council Chair. Heather Hurley is the Blog Coordinator. Kathryn Staton is the Events Coordinator. Kevin Johnson and Aron Sterling are involved with blogs and events. Kristi Hingerty is also mentioned. Each member has a 1-2 sentence description of their role, location, and interests.

1. The Virginia Leadership Council Katie Knapp Council Chair Heather Hurley Blog Coordinator Kathryn Staton Events Coordinator Kevin Johnson Blogs Aron Sterling Events Kristi Hingerty Events

2. Katie Knapp Virginia DEN Leadership Council Chair Computer Resource Specialist Windsor Oaks ES, Virginia Beach 757.431.4031 (work phone) [email_address] STAR Discovery Educator (2005), Inspiration Inspired Teacher (2007/2005/2003), Microsoft Innovative Teacher (2006) I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Doug, and two beautiful children, Noah (7) and McKenzie Grace (5). I am a Pittsburgh transplant (Go S t e e l e r s !) who doesn’t miss the snow a bit!!

3. Heather Hurley [email_address] Just the Facts: Instructional Technology Coordinator Arlington Traditional School – Arlington, VA DEN Member since 2006 Blog Coordinator – Leadership Council Boston Transplant – Go Sox !!! Hobbies Tennis Golf Stamping/Scrapbooking Salsa Dancing Shopping

4. Kathryn Staton I have been a Special Education Teacher for 10 years. I am an NTTI Master Teacher. I have my NETS*T certification. I embrace new technologies and enjoy integrating them into my classroom. I am a STAR Discovery Educator, 2005 I am the VA DEN Events Coordinator. I have two children Tim, 18 and Becky 5 and a loving and very supportive husband, Ted. I enjoy everything about photography.

5. Wife – Carol Dog – Otis Podcasting Blogging Integration 2007 School Teacher of Year Kevin C. Johnson Computer Resource Specialist W.T. Cooke Elementary School DEN Star Educator M.S. Ed. Eastern Virginia, Blog Coordinator Staff Development Conference Presenter Tech4Learning Innovative Educator 2005 Inspiration Inspired Teacher

6. Aron Sterling School Ba sed Technology Specialist Springfie ld Estates Elementary

7. Kristi Hingerty Hobbies include Instructional Technology Resource Teacher Adjunct Instructor STAR Discovery Educator Since 2006 Going to the beach Reading Listening to music Shopping Going back to KS to visit family