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The 2009 AESD Conference “Beyond the Blues” was held April 16-19 in Walla Walla at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. This quality conference was well attended by ESD Board members and staff. Many of those who attended shared their experience and expertise as presenters.
Ian Jukes, a well known technology futurist (shown on the left), was a highlight of the conference. His keynote on “Understanding Digital Kids: Immigrants & Natives” included interesting and cutting edge information that kept the audience well engaged.
Laura Jones, 2008 Washington Teacher of the Year from Pasco, followed up the Jukes’ presentation with stories about how she uses technology in the classroom, reminding the audience of what teaching is all about—and how all areas of instruction are touched by technology.
Following Laura’s presentation, several former Teachers of the Year joined her in honoring North Central ESD Board member Charlie Beresford, long-time owner of The Beresford Company, and his wife Virginia for their contributions to the Teacher of the Year program throughout the past 15 years. Superintendent Rich McBride from North Central ESD made the presentation and Teddy Beresford, grandson of Charlie and Virginia, was there to accept the honor on their behalf. Merle Kirkley, ESD 189 Board member and Beresford Company representative, distributed books that included stories from the Washington State Teachers of the Year from the past 15 years. The book was dedicated to the Beresfords.
The next AESD Conference is scheduled April 22-24, 2010 in Vancouver and will be hosted by ESD 112. The theme is “Now is the Time.” Planning for the conference is already off to a great start and we hope you can all attend!
See 2009 AESD Conference Photo Album for pictures of the conference.
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