2021 SVRTC Technology Award Winners
Congratulations to our LCPS Winners!
Amber Collins
Amber Collins, the Library Media Specialist and ITRT at Kenbridge Elementary School, received the Instructional Support Award for Lunenburg County Public Schools. Ms. Collins goes above and beyond to support our faculty, students, and families. In August, our teachers’ school year began with training and implementation of a new learning management system that would become their platform for providing instruction to our students. Since then our teachers have provided virtual instruction with the addition of student appointments. Ms. Collins has supported families with issues ranging from accessing their virtual courses to connectivity issues within their homes. Teachers and parents steadily call upon her for assistance, and she continues to greet every person with a smile and patience as she helps them troubleshoot technology issues. With the uptick in technology, her role has changed dramatically, and she has taken every step in stride. She is dedicated to providing support to our students and faculty, and is an exemplary team player.
Kristin Lafoon
Kristin Lafoon, secretary at Victoria Elementary School, received the Technology Support Award for Lunenburg County Public Schools. Since staff returned to our building in August to prepare for a school year of virtual learning, Mrs. Lafoon has gone above and beyond for all stakeholders in our school community by assisting with technology. She has taken it upon herself to learn our new learning management system in order to help parents and students who call in with questions. Mrs. Lafoon helps troubleshoot our LMS and hardware problems for students and parents by walking them through issues when they arise. She is often able to help parents via phone without needing to transfer them to our designated IT department. In addition to her normal daily tasks, Mrs. Lafoon has dedicated her time to help others with technology issues. She has become an asset to our building for technology support.
Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson, who teaches Math Analysis and Algebra II at Central High School, received the Technology Teacher of the Year Award for Lunenburg County Public Schools. He has been a teacher for twenty-four years. Mr. Wilson has been instrumental in ensuring that students are provided with daily instructional videos highlighting important instructional contents. Mr. Wilson’s videos increase student engagement in a virtual learning environment. He has recorded over 280 instructional videos which allow students to learn Math Analysis and Algebra II virtually. Mr. Wilson is always willing to engage in new opportunities that enhance the learning experience of his students.