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Lynmara Colón

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Lynmara Colón
Principal
Prince William County Public Schools

Educational Leadership Experience

I have been in school leadership for the past 7 years. I am known for being intentional about creating magical moments for stakeholders, getting them excited to be in school every day. Under my leadership, students have gained access to 1:1 devices, coding classes, and STEM curriculum. I have been recognized as a NSBA 20 to watch for her innovative practices and creative approach to professional learning.

Vision for VSTE

I am eager to be a influence to schools leaders, sharing the importance of ongoing and robust professional learning, listen to teachers' feedback, and embracing failure when it comes to technology. I would also like to focus on being an advocate for students with special needs and the importance of providing them with equal access to technology.

Biographical Sketch

I am passionate about transforming education through digital learning and providing access to technology to all students. I also believe that every school should run like Disney, providing students with magical experiences every day. With a focus on customer service and engaging practices, I have created a culture at my school where students are eager to come back every day.

 

Roanoke Mini Maker Faire, April 22, 2018

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The Roanoke Mini Maker Faire features K-12 makers and is the vision of Tina Coffey from Roanoke County Public Schools. The Science Museum of Western Virginia and the Virginia Society for Technology in Education are partnering to make that vision a reality.

The event is free but registration is encouraged. Learn more at the website.

Maker Faire originated in 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area as a project of the editors of Make: magazine.  It has since grown into a significant worldwide network of both flagship and independently-produced events.  Read more on Maker Faire history, the Maker Movement, as well as how to start a Maker Faire or a School Maker Faire where you live.

 

Teacher Confidence & Effectiveness: 5 Key Factors to Success

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Confident and effective teachers make a difference in the lives of students.

At the heart of teacher confidence and effectiveness is the ability to understand and support the individual profiles—the strengths and weaknesses—of every student in their classroom.

Included in this white paper are keys for professional development, resources, and processes that schools can put in place to unlock the ability of teachers to know why specific students require certain instructional resources and when those resources are needed.

Read this white paper to learn about five key factors for empowering Virginia's teachers and positively impacting outcomes for Virginia's students.

Lexia Learning is a member of VSTE's Corporate Council and supports our work throughout the year. 

Big Deal Book: Rock with STEM, Design Mobile Apps, Solve Words in AR & More

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Blue rectangle with words Maximizing Technology in the the 21st Century Classroom bright graphic on left side of rectangle displays words Big Deal MediaVSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you the "best of the best" of web-based resources, classroom competitions and teacher grant programs. The April 2, 2018, newsletter offers resources that Rock with STEM, Design Mobile Apps, Solve Words in AR & More.

Underwater Robotics Curriculum

WaterBotics, from the Stevens Institute of Technology, is an innovative, underwater robotics curriculum that can be used in traditional classroom settings or in afterschool and summer camp programs.

Challenge to Reduce Waste by Applying STEM Skills

Sponsored by Project Paradigm and the American Red Cross, the Paradigm Challenge is intended to inspire youth to use STEM skills, as well as kindness, creativity, and collaboration, to make a difference. The challenge is to generate new ideas to reduce waste in homes, schools, communities, and around the world.

Rock Videos with Underlying STREAM Concepts

Some teachers are using videos created by the rock band OK Go to teach art, math, and science. The band collaborated with the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota to create a free website for educators called OK Go Sandbox.

Big Deal Book, April 2, 2018

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LearnerPalooza 2018 Schedule Available Now; Register Before It Sells Out

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Join VSTE for a day of learning and sharing at Learn-A-Palooza, June 19, 2018, at Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Virginia.

We are excited to welcome Evan Robb, principal of Johnson-Williams Middle School and creator of The Robb Review Blog and Podcast,as our keynote speaker and featured presenter. You will find him on Twitter @ERobbPrincipal

Check out the schedule here. It's a day full of opportunities to learn, share and grow with some of the best presenters and educators in the Shenandoah Valley.

Registration is open now.