Kimberley Ketterer—September 2003

Granting Favors

ISTE member Kimberley Ketterer is too busy working with the present and future of educational technology to let budget woes get her down.

Although the district pays for a department membership, which includes a common copy of the magazine, Ketterer says, “I’m not willing to share my L&L … it’s a personal choice to get my own copy.”

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Doug Becker—October 2003

Irresistible Force

Even seemingly immovable obstacles don’t slow Doug Becker’s plans.

“I’ve known about ISTE for a long time, I don’t know why I hadn’t joined before … I guess it’s just time.”

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Mel Dressel—November 2003

Divine Intervention

Blessed with a supportive administration and generous parents, Mel Dressel squeezes everything she can from her technology budget—and even spearheads cool new projects.

Famous Person for the Classroom: "Pope John Paul II. “I would ask him to share with the students his life story and how faith and tenacity helped him to overcome so many hardships. And in addition, explain to the students the importance of service to their community, nation, and the world.”

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Mike Barton—Dec–Jan, 2003–2004

Healthy Passion

A commitment to wellness and technology drives member Mike Barton as he builds networks and partnerships in his middle school and community.

The Tuttle health program “really changed some of the ideas of the students on the food they were eating to the point where some of the students put together a PowerPoint presentation for the school board on the good and bad aspects of the school lunch program.”

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Paul Meldrum/Gary Brown—February 2004

Virtual Globetrotters

Two ISTE members from down under, show us that educational leadership is the same the world over.

“In the early 1980s when computers began coming around, I (Gary) became interested in them. … You could see the transformation of power with the computer; even back then, it engaged the children.”

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Jonathan Stoper—March, 2004

Nonstop Motion

Enthusiasm and a strong technical background produce a classic ISTE story.

“I’ve been looking for an organization that will allow me to find information about other people who have jobs similar to mine.”

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Drew Laurence—April, 2004

Directed Teaching

Drew Laurence uses technology to engage students with severe behavioral and emotional problems.

Historical/famous people he’d like to bring into the classroom: Mahatma Gandhi; Martin Luther King, Jr.; and the Dalai Lama. “They’re just three people that embody wisdom and compassion, … qualities that I aspire to and admire so much.”

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Rhonda Lee—May, 2004

Technology Juggernaut

Rhonda Lee brings Louisiana-style enthusiasm to her school district.

Favorite Ed Tech Moment: When a teacher who had been struggling to learn technology came running up to her at a wedding and said, “I opened my lesson plan on e-mail!”

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