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Mrs. Valaina Maher
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Bennett Elementary School
Hometown:
Albion, PA
Class Information:
Room Number: Room 117 - Comp
Students per Class: 812 total
Class Description:
I teach computer technology for grades K-5. I also work with the classroom teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms.
Position:
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT)
Needs:
We are working on integrating technology into the classrooms as well as making learning more interactive. Any SMARTBoards that are donated will be placed in one of our K-5 classrooms that do not have one at the present time.
My Philosophy:
It is our job as educators to model 21st century skills and digital learning skills. We need to facilitate the learning rather than just talk at our students. Making learning relevant to the students will increase the likelihood of the student remembering important concepts while at the same time improving various skills. My goal is to have each student love learning so that they become life long learners throughout their entire life. I also hope that our students become a positive force in the country in the future.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I moved to Virginia to become an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher at Bennett Elementary. I have a son who lives in New York State and two cats who keep me smiling.
College and Degrees:
I graduated from Concordia College with a degree in Elementary Education. I received my Masters in Early Childhood Education from SouthEast Missouri State University. I taught in the classroom for almost 30 years and decided to go back to school. I received my second Masters from Nazareth College in Educational Technology Specialist and then moved to Virginia to work with teachers and technology.
Activities:
I enjoy collaborating with teachers to find ways to help our students become life long learners. I spend a lot of my time searching for lessons or Web 2.0 applications that will help the teachers better use technology with their students.
Favorite Books:
I love audio books. I was a part time librarian for 4 years and developed a love for young adult books. I read or rather listen to a lot of Christian fiction or mysteries.
Favorite Quotes:
Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right.” Henry Ford
Interests:
Learning as much as I can in order to share it with others. Attending conferences to learn about new ideas and available technology.
Employment History:
I have taught in parochial schools in Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. This is my first time working in a public school and my 6th year working as an Educational Technology Specialist or ITRT.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach the students half of my time and the other half I work with the teachers to integrate technology into their classroom. I feel it is important to offer our students different opportunities so that they will be ready to be a vital part of the 21st century community of the future.