VSTE

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

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VSTE Announces Election Results 2025

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Congratulations to the three candidates who have been elected to the VSTE Board of Directors for the 2025-2028 term! You can learn more about each Board member below.

Region 5:

Rebecca "Erin" Comninaki, Classroom Teacher / Middle School English, Linkhorne Middle School / Lynchburg CityR. Erin Comninaki Schools

Your vision for VSTE in the next three years:

In the next three years, I envision VSTE expanding its role to support smaller and underfunded divisions that are losing access to edtech coaches and resources due to budget cuts. Many educators in remote areas can’t attend the annual conference or don’t have access to regional events. VSTE could serve as an umbrella organization to help connect and support these divisions by amplifying regional efforts and creating equitable access to professional learning. Additionally, a centralized resource hub with shared content would help ensure all educators and learners have access to high-quality tools and training year-round.

Region 2:

Kari Lomanno, Technology Innovation Coach, Chesapeake Public Schools

 Your vision for VSTE in the next three years:Kari Lomanno

In the next three years, VSTE can lead the way for instructional technology in Virginia by continuing to provide relevant and hands-on professional development opportunities. As schools across the state work to develop effective AI policies, VSTE should be at the forefront of this movement by providing sample policies and best practices for districts. With the growing uncertainty about federal funding in our schools, VSTE should be a leading advocate for funding initiatives and equitable access to technology in our schools. VSTE should continue to offer opportunities for educators to earn credentials and collaborate in an online community. Finally, the VSTE Annual Conference is a wonderful event that showcases the most innovative tools and resources available to our schools. We need to keep up this momentum by growing this event each year.

At-Large-Director

Denise Henry-Orndorff,  Instructional Technology Coach,  Frederick County Public Schools

Your vision for VSTE in the next three years:Denise Henry-Orndorff

I have been an active member of VSTE for several years and deeply value the sense of community it fosters among educators. My vision is to continue building on VSTE’s strong foundation by supporting current initiatives and exploring innovative ways to reach and empower educators across the Commonwealth. With experience as both a classroom teacher and instructional technology coach, I understand the challenges educators face and the transformative role technology can play in teaching and learning. I am committed to advancing professional development through high-quality training, hands-on support, and advocacy for equitable access to educational technology. If selected to serve on the VSTE board, I will bring a collaborative spirit, a strong focus on educator support, and a passion for promoting innovation and equity in education.

2025 VSTE Board Nominations Elections

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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. 

 

Vote Now! VSTE Board of Directions Election Open!

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IT IS TIME TO VOTE for the VSTE Board of Directors!! 

Voting is open NOW through April 26, 2024! Please select 1 candidate for each region. You will need to log-in to the member site to have access to the page with the ballot.  You must be a member in good standing at least 10 days prior to the start of the election to be eligible to vote.

Once on the election page hover over each candidate's photo card to view their name and information.

2024 VSTE Board Elections Nominations

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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 2024-2027 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 2024, is for four seats on the Board of Directors for Region 1, 2, 3, and 8.

Learn More About the VSTE Board of Directors

VSTE Version of VDOE Superintendent's Regions Map of Virginia

 

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 1 (Southwest), Region 2 (Southwest) or Region 3 (East) or 8 (South). Nominations are only being accepted from individuals in these regions for the 2024 elections.  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 complete the electronic form no later than March 15, 2024.   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 4 and are open until March 15. You must be a VSTE member 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 1 2024 and close April 19th 2024. You must be a VSTE member at least 10 days prior to voting to be eligible. New board members will be announced April 29th.

Voting will open on April 1 2024 and close April 19th 2024. You must be a VSTE member at least 10 days prior to voting to be eligible. New board members will be announced April 29th.

VSTE New and Returning Board Members Elected

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VSTE is pleased to welcome five newly elected members to the VSTE Board of Directors. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms and are eligible to run for one-second term on the board.  Two of these members, Heather O’Brien and Chanel Alford, have been re-elected to serve a second term. Tina Coffey ran for election after serving on the Board last year as an appointee for Region 6. VSTE by-laws allow for an appointee to ensure statewide representation on the Board. JB Reynolds and Daniel Vanover are being elected to their first term on the board.

Chanel Alford
Technology Integration Specialist
Alexandria City Public Schools

VSTE is the voice for all educators in Virginia, and the organization sets the stage for new trends and technological advancements in classrooms. My vision for VSTE is that the organization continues to lead the way for education in Virginia by continuing to offer new professional development opportunities which will help educators to learn and implement new skills to improve their students' instructional experiencesIt is also my hope that VSTE will continue to pursue equity in all districts in technology access, training, and partnerships.

Tina Coffey
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Roanoke County Public Schools

VSTE has had a profound impact on me in my role as an educator and ITRT. I would like to see VSTE continue to provide professional development, resources, advocacy, and community to other educators in Virginia. I believe that it is important to have all eight VDOE Superintendent’s regions represented on the board so that all VSTE members throughout Virginia have a voice in how their organization is run.

Heather O’Brien
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Culpeper County Public Schools

As a teacher in a rural district, I see the ever-pressing need to advocate for greater accessibility for our students. As the recent coronavirus pandemic has shown, there is great inequality between urban, suburban, and rural access to broadband services. To meet the demands of the future and provide for the promise embodied in the state’s Profile of a Graduate, VSTE needs to be an advocate for struggling communities throughout the Commonwealth. My vision for VSTE is to empower teachers with the knowledge and ability to provide a stimulating academic environment with challenging student-centered experiences that result in creative learning experiences.

JB Reynolds
Instructional Facilitator
Loudoun County Public Schools

As a VSTE board member, I will advocate for new and emerging tools as well as build networks for collaboration. Through designing, organizing, and facilitating events such as local, statewide, and online opportunities, I am committed to expanding the impact VSTE has on education in the state.  I am energized by forming strong relationships and recognizing their value in bringing about the engagement of others as agents of change.

Daniel Vanover
Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Wise County Public Schools

VSTE has always been a beacon for guiding and supporting Virginia's educators and students in educational technology and its ever-growing place within our profession. As a VSTE Board Member, I would work to ensure that light continues to shine. I want to do all I can to help the organization grow and reach more educators through outreach and communication. I would also work to provide more opportunities for professional development through these channels which in turn would help to encourage growth of membership among Virginia's educators and school administrators.