Oregon Technology Educator of the Year

TechStart values the contributions of all teachers, so we are pleased to continue our annual tradition of highlighting the work and contributions of one Oregon K-12 teacher through the Technology Educator of the Year award.

In addition to honor, prestige, and recognition, the Oregon Technology Educator of the Year Award comes with a $1,000 donation to the awardee's classroom. 

This year's Oregon Technology Educator of the Year Award was presented to Dale Yocum at the 2010 Uncork-ED Wine Tasting & Charity Gala on September 29, 2010.  Congratulations, Dale!

Eligibility requirements

  • Must work as (or be recently retired as) a K-12 educator in the State of Oregon.
  • Must teach at least one technology related topic, such as computer programming, networking, digital media, and robotics.
 

“The Technology Educator of the Year award brought attention to our robotics program, and introduced us to industry professionals and enthusiasts willing to help us gain more knowledge and access more resources.”

~ Alan Cunningham, Arlington High School
2008 Oregon Technology Educator of the Year

Award Criteria

This award honors a teacher who is:

  • An effective, engaging instructor that inspires passion and commitment from her or his students while advancing their critical thinking ability, skills, and knowledge in challenging, meaningful ways.
  • An advocate for the study of information technology, making technology accessible to all students and building an inclusive culture.
  • A role model for colleagues, who is committed to ongoing personal and peer professional development and establishes, evolves and communicates best practices and pedagogy.

Past Technology Educator Award Recipients

2009 Technology Educator of the Year
Mark Gullickson, Central Elementary School 

2008
Technology Educator of the Year
Alan Cunningham, Arlington High School

Honorable Mention
Dale Yocum, Catlin Gabel School
 
2007
Technology Educator of the Year: Terrel Smith, Sherwood High School
Honorable Mention: Alan Cunningham, Arlington High School
 
2006
Stevie Viaene, Tigard High School

2005
Jim Lorenz, South Salem High School

2004
Don Domes, Hillsboro High School

2003
Don Kirkwood, North Salem High School