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Patrick Hausammann

VSTE Announces Next Executive Director

April 23, 2025 by Patrick Hausammann

The Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) is proud to announce that Craig Spraggins has been named the next Executive Director of the organization. Craig currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist with Loudoun County Public Schools and brings a wealth of experience to the role, including nearly two decades of dedicated service to the VSTE community.

For years, Craig has been a steady presence behind the VSTE Annual Conference, helping to create meaningful learning experiences and fostering connections among educators across Virginia. His background also includes serving as an Instructional Technology Coordinator in Arlington Public Schools, reflecting a career-long commitment to supporting teachers and students through effective technology integration

“VSTE has had an ever growing opportunity to support Virginia educators through the hard work of past executive directors. The Board of Directors is excited about this next phase of our growth and support of the community. Craig has done great things as the lead for VSTE’s annual conference. We are excited to have him bring his energy and commitment to the organization as a whole,” said JB Reynolds, VSTE’s Board Treasurer.

Craig will begin his tenure on July 1, 2025, upon the retirement of the current Executive Director, Rod Carnill.

 

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Common Sense Education Resource Share – February & March 2025

March 28, 2025 by Patrick Hausammann

An image of students working on laptops in a classroom. A Common Sense Education text overlay appears in the top right of the graphic."Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, family resources, and everything else students need to thrive in a connected world." Below is a custom set of resources pulled from this month's newest updates! Check them out via the links and explore even more at www.commonsense.org/education. VSTE is proud to partner with Common Sense Education.


For Teachers:

  • Decrease Digital Distractions and Elevate Attention Spans
  • Content Moderation and Misinformation
  • Teachers' Essential Guide to Viral Online Challenges
  • AI Chatbots & Friendship
  • Professional Development Opportunities!
    • ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators
    • Teaching How AI Works to K–8 Students

For Parents & Caregivers:

    • 2025 NAACP Image Award-Nominated Films, TV Shows, and Books
    • Common Sense's Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers
      • Espanol
    • Movies That Inspire Resilience

 

 


All Resources via Common Sense Education

All VSTE Posts of Common Sense Education Resources

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2025 VSTE Board Nominations Elections

March 16, 2025 by Patrick Hausammann

VSTE Board Elections Opening on April 9, 2024

You are invited to nominate yourself or a colleague to be considered for election to the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Board of Directors, for the 2025-2028 Board term (three years). This is an opportunity to become involved in the key decision-making group for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. The online election, which will be held in April 2025, is for four seats on the Board of Directors for Region 2, 5, and an At Large Position.

Learn More About the VSTE Board of Directors

Nominations

VSTE members may nominate themselves or a colleague for a three year term who belong to VSTE and who live or work in Region 2 (Southwest) or Region 5 (North Central) or At Large (Any Region). This is an opportunity to become involved in the key decision-making group for the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. If you are interested and meet these requirements, please login to members.VSTE.com and complete the electronic form no later than April 7, 2025. If you are nominating someone else for the position, please be sure they are aware in advance and properly secure responses to the nomination form prompts.

Nominations open on March 17 and close April 7.  You must be a VSTE member as of  December 31, 2024 to nominate, to be nominated, and to participate in the online election.  Details for a complimentary membership can always be found at VSTE’s website.

 

Voting 

Voting will open on April 14, 2025 and close April 28th 2025. You must be a VSTE member as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible to vote. New board members will be announced May 1. 

 

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VSTE is hiring! Could you be the next Executive Director?

February 26, 2025 by Patrick Hausammann

Executive Director

Virginia Society for Technology in Education:

 

Summary of Position:

The Executive Director oversees the organization's strategic vision and leads business decisions to drive advancement and growth. The duties of the executive director include collaborating with the board of directors, board committees, and the general membership while implementing strategic plans for the organization’s development, and managing relationships with stakeholders. The Executive Director builds the organization’s leadership team by recruiting for key roles and directing key designees to carry out the organization’s mission and vision. The Executive Director’s role is to assess the efficiency of the organization’s practices and design strategic improvements to organizational procedures. An effective executive director guides the culture and direct communication to reinforce the mission and motivate the team. The Executive Director also holds a key role in enforcing bylaws, clarifying other governing documents, and adhering to legal compliance.

Primary duties include but are not limited to:

Vision and Strategy 20%

  • Oversee the board of directors' development of the organization's strategic plan;
  • Developing and executing board-approved activities, programs, and initiatives;

Funding and Visibility 30%

  • Creating and maintaining working relationships with strategic partners, corporate sponsors, organizational membership, community supporters, and other stakeholders;
  • Representing the organization at meetings and events with national, regional, state, and local agencies and affiliates;

Management and Operational Effectiveness 30%

  • Overseeing organization finances, the creation and implementation of budgets and fiscal plans, including entering into contracts, agreements, and memos of understanding;
  • Supervising staff with ongoing career development and capacity building as a goal;
  • Managing contracts with third-party vendors e.g. accountants, service providers,
  • Attend weekly business meetings with the finance director
  • Attend regularly scheduled planning meetings with the conference chair

Board Relations 20%

  • Creating and maintaining working relationships with the board of directors and committee members: including weekly touchpoints with the Board, and meeting with the executive team between each board meeting;
  • Supporting the function of a board of directors in governing the organizational mission, vision, and values;
  • Recruiting and Onboarding new board members;

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Google Domain Administrator
  • Zoom Webinar Administrator
  • SCHED Administrator
  • Constant Contact Administrator
  • Naylor AMS Administrator

Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred;
  • Experience working with education partners in a non-profit setting;
  • Experience in leading teams and managing budgets;
  • Passion for helping educators at all levels and a desire to serve others in society;
  • Proficiency in understanding and evaluating performance standards;
  • Proven ability to develop and execute project management strategies;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Display knowledge of corporate and regulatory best practices;
  • Exemplify organization and leadership skills;
  • Exhibit strategic thinking and analytical skills;
  • Show creativity and have a visionary spirit;
  • Demonstrate honesty, humility, transparency and respect;

Compensation:

  • The salary range is between $50k and $70k based on experience and educational background. Salary is also based on a 25-40 hour work week (time increases around events). Flexible work schedules, travel allowances, and a benefits stipend are offered, in place of medical benefits and non-reimbursable work expenses. Holidays and vacations are provided and typically follow state and federal holidays.

 

For inquiries about the position or to express interest in receiving updates on the application process, please email the VSTE Search Task Force at VSTE_Search@vste.org


Submit Your Application 


 

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Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program!

February 24, 2025 by Patrick Hausammann

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Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program!

Join the fastest growing network of certified coaches in Virginia! The VSTE Certified Coach program (#VCC) is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 cohorts. This program was created by VSTE to provide a custom professional learning experience for instructional coaches that allows them to collaborate in cohorts while learning the art of coaching. The VCC curriculum is aligned with the ISTE standards for coaching and has been developed in partnership with Forward Edge, an Ohio based company that specializes in instructional coaching. Although originally developed with EdTech Coaches in mind, the VCC program is open to all instructional coaches in Virginia.

All coaches who complete the VCC program will:

  • Have a clear understanding of their role as an educational technology coach.
  • Think systematically about the role their coaching program plays in larger district goals and initiatives.
  • Be prepared to incorporate formal coaching cycles into their coaching program.
  • Create and market professional learning experiences founded in andragogical best practices that are personalized, memorable, and lead to classroom implementation.
  • Possess a strong skill set for building relationships and deepening coaching conversations with educators.
  • Utilize data to make informed decisions about their work as a coach and the needs of educators they support.
  • Approach technology integration from a learning objective first mindset.

 

VSTE Certified Coach LogoOver the past year, hundreds of Virginia coaches have joined the VCC and VSTE is developing the VCC Professional Learning Network to provide continued support, professional collaboration, and opportunities for growth to all VSTE Certified Coaches. You can become a part of this amazing PLN by applying for one of the 2025-2026 VCC cohorts. Act fast - applications close on April 11th, 2025.

Application Link: Go to https://vste.org/vcc/ and tap “Apply Now!”

 

 

The VCC Application Details

Interested coaches will need to determine which cohort they wish to register for based on their experience and availability. There are three VCC cohort options for the 2025-2026 VCC Application: spring semester, fall semester, and full year. The spring semester cohorts will run from January through May and will meet twice each month. The fall semester cohorts will run from August through December and will meet twice each month. The full year cohorts will run from August or September through May and will meet once every month. Newer coaches are recommended to register for the full year cohorts in order to allow more time between learning experience to grow their practice, but all applicants can indicate their preference within the registration form.

Interested coaches will need to fully understand the expectations of the VCC program and must obtain approval from a direct supervisor.  There will be meeting times that will occur during regular working hours, and there is an expectation that participating coaches will commit to the meeting times and participate during those sessions.  In order for candidates to be successful, supervisors will need to be supportive of a coach’s participation and made aware that there is a cost of $350.00 per participant associated with the VCC program.

The 2025-2026 VCC Application Deadline is December 20th, and all applicants will be notified on or before January 10th of their acceptance.  The first meeting of each cohort will be announced in advance, and subsequent meeting times will be determined by a cohort poll.  Arrangements for the payment of $350.00 must be made prior to the first cohort meeting.  Divisions interested in hosting a division-wide cohort should contact the VSTE Certified Coaching Coordinator at VCC@vste.org.

 

 

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