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This award is given in memory of Kay L. Bitter (1943–2001). Kay was involved in Early Childhood Education for more than 20 years. She had a passion for teaching, always inspiring her young students by engaging them in exciting learning activities. She was truly a cutting-edge professional who was extremely effective in bringing technology into her classroom on a daily basis.
This award has been established through generous donations sent in Kay's memory to her husband, Gary Bitter. Gary's commitment to ISTE includes serving on ISTE's Board of Directors and on the National Educational Technology Standards Leadership Team.
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Nominations are now open through March 15, 2010
For information about the award and to apply click here: Kay L. Bitter Vision Award
Selection Criteria
Applications submitted for this award will show that the:
- Nominee is a PK–2 educator.
- Nominee can demonstrate work with parents.
- Nominee's work has had a significant positive impact on technology used in education.
- Nominee works to genuinely improve the quality of education.
- Nominee has integrated deliberate planning in an effort to improve education through the use of technology.
- Quality of education and/or work experience has been significantly advanced in the nominee's workplace as a result of his or her efforts.
- Nominee is an active member of professional organizations
- Nominee's work can be used as a model.
- Nominee's work reflects the mission and purpose of ISTE.
- Nominee will represent ISTE well in all forums.
Download Kay L. Bitter Award Rubric (Excel)
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2009 Winner
 The 2009 Kay L. Bitter Vision Award for Excellence in Technology-Based PK–2 Education was presented to Kathy Cassidy, a first grade teacher at Westmount Elementary School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada for her dedication to incorporating the latest technology activities into her daily classroom routine.
Cassidy was singled out for creating an exciting, multicultural learning environment for students that emphasizes communication and sharing. Her classroom projects connect students with families, local community members, and other students across the globe through interactive initiatives. Students have access to computers where they each develop and provide input to their own blog during the first week of school. This unedited information remains online to showcase the development of their writing abilities and to display their studies in each appropriate subject area. Cassidy’s students regularly use tools such Skype, wikis and video to capture and share their learning efforts. Cassidy is constantly looking for new tools to enhance the opportunities available to her students.
Past Award Recipients
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