Grayson Co. Technology Center educators win prestigious statewide award

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The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has awarded the Grayson County Schools Education Technology team with the 2022 Stilwell Award.

Since 2008, the Stilwell Award has been presented to the unsung heroes who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in education technology as they devote their efforts entirely to K-12 students, teachers and administrators. These exceptional educators have additionally been outstanding partners who have helped KDE fulfill its mission to the students and citizens of the commonwealth.

The award is named after the late William E. Stilwell, Ph.D. He was an emeritus faculty member of the University of Kentucky’s College of Education, and his selfless work to improve educators’ access to modern technology has left a deep, lasting footprint.

This year’s recipients of the prestigious award are: Kevin Butler, Joe Lampton, Will Sedam, Daniel Moore, Jeremy Shartzer, Eric Foster, Jerrod Graybeal, Lisa Haycraft, Bonnie Langley, Tina Poindexter, Emily Allen, Kim Keys, Channa Cann, and Misty Roof.

The award signifies the individuals’ successful and meritorious tour of duty from March 10, 2020, to March 11, 2022, providing quality education technology service on and beyond the school campus for Kentucky K-12 students, teachers, staff, and families throughout the 24-month core of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This service provided a key connection with students and families to their schools for the continuation of learning and student health supports,” officials said.

Since 1992, Kentucky Education Technology System has been a pioneer and national leader in most aspects of educational technology investment, infrastructure, and support for public school districts, school officials said.

A vital part of this effort has been strong partnerships with individuals and entities that continue to assist the Kentucky Department of Education in fulfilling its mission to students and citizens of the commonwealth.

(Headline photo: Superintendent Doug Robinson (l) presenting Grayson Co. Technology Center Coordinator Jarrod Graybeal (r) with the Stilwell Award)

Photos below show the individual winners being presented their awards by Supt. Doug Robinson and Grayson Co. Technology Center Coordinator Jarrod Graybeal:

Emily Allen
Channa Cann
Lisa Haycraft
Kim Keys
Tina Poindexter
Misty Roof
Kevin Butler
Joe Lampton
Daniel Moore
Will Sedam
Jeremy Shartzer

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com