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 honoree’s classroom. Thanks to a generous donation by Cambia Health Solutions, TechStart is able to formally recognize two of Oregon’s top educators in 2012 and support their continued commitment to excellence in the classroom!
“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
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.
- May not have been a recipient of the TechStart Educator of the Year award in prior years.
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
2012 Technology Educators of the Year
Jill Hubbard, Tualatin High School.
Emma Dugan, Kelly Elementary School.
2010 Technology Educator of the Year
Dale Yocum, Catlin Gabel School
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 Technology Educator of the Year
Stevie Viaene, Tigard High School
2005 Technology Educator of the Year
Jim Lorenz, South Salem High School
2004 Technology Educator of the Year
Don Domes, Hillsboro High School
2003 Technology Educator of the Year
Don Kirkwood, North Salem High School