Webinar: Creating a Healthy Remote Learning Culture

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools at Digital Promise

Dr. Courtney L. Teague is an Associate Director of Professional Learning with the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools initiative at Digital Promise She is also an adjunct graduate professor for Thomas University. She has spent over 15 years studying instructional technology/media, professional learning, and instructional coaching. Teague has also authored articles on distance learning in publications such as Distance Learning Journal. She authored How to Win Students and Inspire Them (2017) and she is currently preparing to release How to Win Students and Inspire Them with Engaging Virtual Learning. She was tapped by Jim Knight, an instructional coaching thought leader to virtually co-lead a social media crowdsourced global team of 80 plus instructional coaches. Together they formed a PLC and co-created a Distance Learning Instructional Playbook. She earned her EdD in Instructional Technology and Distance Education from Nova Southeastern University; Education Specialist in Brain-Based Teaching from Nova Southeastern University; Master of Public Administration from Troy University; and Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Alabama State University. 

RTI International 

Angela Hinson Quick has more than 16 years of experience in public school and district leadership, as well as six years of leadership at the state educational level. She has led state-level projects that involve the design and creation of curriculum and instruction methodologies, comprehensive assessment systems, and accountability models for public schools. Dr. Quick's areas of research focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) school design, coursework articulation, and recruitment of underrepresented populations in STEM programming. Dr. Quick also works closely with the Regional Education Laboratory (REL) Southeast’s North Carolina Research Alliance, which focuses on competency-based education and personalized learning models in K-12 and higher education systems. Prior to coming to RTI, Dr. Quick was a highly awarded teacher and principal, active in the development of school infrastructure, cross-community relationships, and curriculum reform.

Governor's Village STEM Academy

Jorashae Graddick is an elementary teacher in Charlotte, NC where she has taught at Morehead STEM Academy, recently named Governors’ Village STEM Academy for 5 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Central University. Following college her initial plans were to attend law school, however after a passionate experience working as a Title 1 Math tutor in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, her plans shifted to supporting education. In the fall of 2015, she began working at Morehead STEM Academy as an instructional assistant offering small group support to grade K-5. Being formally trained in English and Linguistics, she supported heavily with literacy support. After completing her first school year as an Instructional Assistant, her then principal made a recommendation for her to become a full-time teacher of a 5^th grade classroom where she entered lateral entry.

Over the last 5 years, Jorashae has worked tirelessly to offer high quality education in literacy, math and science to an urban minority population. In an effort to support families, Jorashae offers individual tutoring to families and volunteer literacy instruction in the Charlotte area. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, planning events and spending quality time in nature and with family and friends.

Aurora Institute 

A former secondary school teacher and administrator, Bruce was a founding member, teacher, and chief administrator of two state-wide virtual school programs, Florida Virtual School and North Carolina Virtual Public School. Bruce serves as a special advisor for online learning and digital content issues to online programs, state and district leaders, education technology companies, and families. Several school districts, charters, and independent school associations have created award-winning online programs thanks to Bruce’s involvement. His expertise in this field resulted in an assignment to the K-12 education committee of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee in Paris, France as well as serving on the advisory boards for several online learning organizations. He has been recognized with the “Most Outstanding Achievement by an Individual: K-12 Education” award by the United States Distance Learning Association and is a two-time recipient of the Florida Principal Achievement Award. Bruce has a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and a MEd from the University of Central Florida.