Teachers

Mike is in his 15th year with the Redmond School District. Before his current position of Assistant Director of Instructional Technology, he taught elementary and middle school, started the district online program, and served as the district technology coach. Mike works with teachers to effectively incorporate technology into their instruction with the hope of amplifying […]

Some of the most powerful opportunities for technology are realized in the hands of students and teachers. Apple designs technology that empowers every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. And Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools make the most of Apple products to expand what’s possible for learning, […]

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Shawn Patrick Higgins is a Middle School Computer Science Teacher with 10 years experience working with youth in creative technology; specializing in project-based curriculum that focuses on digital art, animation, audio, coding, and games as creative pathway to student success. Higgins has been awarded grants by The Clark M. Williams Foundation, as well as being […]

Jacob Niebergall is a substitute teacher. He has taught everything from after school maker clubs to PE. Niebergall’s focus is on exposing elementary students to 3D printing, coding, as well as virtual and augmented reality. Contact: jacob.walker.niebergall@gmail.com

Kim Hammond has been working in education since earning her Master’s in Regional Planning. Kim joined the Badgr team in 2016 having started her career in academic research, followed by 8 years working at an EdTech non-profit. She is keenly interested in how society is influenced by education, new technologies, and systems – making her […]

Ed Budrow teaches Digital Manufacturing at Scappoose High School, with several years of design/industry experience.

Lu Seapy (Lu.Seapy@oregonstate.edu) has taught Career and Technical Education for 20 years in Oregon, Alaska and Europe. She holds a Master of Arts and Teaching degree and has taught computer applications, computer science, robotics and technology integration. She has led multiple professional development sessions to teachers in secondary and post-secondary education. Her focus is utilizing […]

Max Skorodinsky (skorodinsky_m@4j.lane.edu)

Nikole Gipps (nikole@thatsupergirl.com)