Instructional Tech Coaching
Through a RemotEDx Grant and a partnership between the East Central Ohio ESC, Gallia-Vinton ESC, Jefferson County ESC, Muskingum Valley ESC, and Ohio Valley ESC we are able to offer teachers within those ESC service regions access to FREE virtual instructional technology coaching. Check back here for more details soon! Here we will be posting information about group coaching sessions, podcast information, video tutorials and more!
Teachers who work for a district within one of the grant partner's service centers qualify for access to our virtual instructional technology coaches. Please use the links on this site (below) to schedule a one-on-one session or small group session with one of our instructional coaches.
Leslie Charles - Muskingum Valley ESC
Leslie Charles is the Digital Integration Coordinator at the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center, in Zanesville Ohio. She has been in her current position since 2002. As the DI Coordinator, she wears many hats and is responsible for numerous programs. Currently, much of her time is spent working with districts to implement college credit plus course offerings for American Sign Language classes and conducting technology professional development training online. Presently, MVESC works with eight districts and two states delivering year-long world language courses to students through a combination of asynchronous and synchronous platforms.
In addition to coordinating a full schedule of high school courses delivered online, Leslie also delivers teacher professional development and interactive student virtual field trips through web-based and traditional video conference platforms. Currently, the MVESC Digital Integration Program has delivered interactive student programming and professional development content to over 42 U.S. states, several provinces in Canada, Mexico, Australia, and the Dominican Republic. The success of the student and teacher programming has resulted in numerous Teachers’ Choice Awards (as a Best Content Provider- Berrien RESA) and a CILC Professional Development Pinnacle Awards. Leslie’s areas of expertise include technology integration and literacy/language integration in early education classrooms. Currently Leslie is an adjunct professor for Muskingum University and Capstone Advisor. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education (K-8) from The Ohio State University and has a M.A in Administrative Supervision from the University of Dayton.
Thad Haines - Gallia-Vinton ESC
Thad Haines will be working with local educators to ensure a smooth transition into Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 and supporting districts as they implement their own Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. He recently became a CPI Trainer. Thad obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Rio Grande and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Ohio University. Earning his Superintendent’s license from Morehead State University, Thad boasts 13 years of experience in the classroom and 13 years in educational administration. One of Thad’s platforms is the use of technology in schools, previously securing grant monies to purchase technology and presenting on utilizing technology to enhance classroom instruction. Thad will also be a RemotEDx Technology Coach. You can reach Thad by emailing thaines@galliavintonesc.org.
Wendy Hanasky - East Central Ohio ESC
Dr. Wendy Hanasky has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Comprehensive Business Education from Ohio University, a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Franciscan University, and a Doctorate degree in Technology Education from West Virginia University. Wendy is married and has two children.
Laurel Marion - Gallia-Vinton ESC
Laurel has thirty-one years of experience as a computer technology teacher and library media specialist. She received a B.A. in Business and Vocational Education and a M.A. in Reading Education from the University of Rio Grande. Mrs. Marion attended Kent State University to obtain her Library Media certification. Laurel has provided training in technology integration, Google Applications and Microsoft Office to staff in multiple school districts as well as at the college level and in business environments. In recent years, she has had experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro video creating and editing, and website management and design. She has also had the opportunity to collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate educational Virtual Reality, 3D printing and coding activities, as well as other educational technology. During the COVID-19 school closures, she facilitated remote learning support for both teachers and students. Her most recent position is with the Gallia-Vinton ESC as a technology integration specialist.
Brant Starkey - Jefferson County ESC
My name is Brant Starkey, and I am an Instructional Technology Coach for the Jefferson County Educational Service Center. I am a 1996 graduate of Marshall University, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Health Education 5-12, and I am currently working on earning my Master’s degree in Education Administration from Franciscan University of Steubenville. I have twenty years experience as a teacher, having taught middle school Health for sixteen years for the Indian Creek Local School District headquartered in Wintersville, Ohio,and having taught general education classes for four years for the Jefferson County Justice Center located in Steubenville, Ohio.
Teresa Schuerman - Ohio Valley ESC
Teresa is the newly hired Ohio Valley ESC Instructional Technology Coach/Specialist. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and has 39 years of high school teaching experience. During her career, Teresa taught Administrative Associates at Swiss Hills Career Center and Computer Tech/Interactive Media at Monroe Central High School. In addition to her full time teaching career, she taught adult education classes and Belmont College computer classes in the evenings and summers. Teresa specializes in Google Workspace for Education and has been a Google Certified Trainer since 2011. She looks forward to working with you!
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