Wednesday, February 10, 2010

ITD TALKS: Technology Integration Successes and Challenges



Dr. Christopher R. Brown, West Genesee CSD
Technology Integration Successes & Challenges
March 31, 2010, 8:00 - 1:00
West Genesee High School, LGI

Dr. Brown is the Superintendent of Schools at the West Genesee Central School District in Camillus, NY. Please join us as he addresses some of the successes and challenges in educational technology integration at West Genesee. An active blogger and "Tweeter", learn how Chris has leveraged Web 2.0 to effectively communicate with faculty and stakeholders. This event will also showcase some of the facilities improvements and hardware and software purchases that have made West Genesee a model for 21st century education in the region.

Please join us for a great opportunity to meet with our keynote speaker and network with other curriculum and technology leaders! Register here.

Dr. Christopher R. Brown joined the West Genesee School District as Superintendent on July 1, 2008. A native of Onondaga Hill and a graduate of Westhill High School, Chris was previously the Superintendent of the Hammondsport Central School District, a position he held for over seven years. He started his career at Hammondsport as a Secondary Math and Computer Science teacher, and then moved to positions as Technology Coordinator, Business Administrator, and Assistant Superintendent before his tenure as Superintendent. In the short time that he has been at West Genesee, Dr. Brown has overseen the purchase and implementation of Promethean Boards for each K-12 instructional space while providing the professional development opportunities for staff to utilize the boards appropriately. Over 200 computers have been replaced, along with the update of the technology hardware infrastructure, purchase and use of distance learning equipment accessible from all District locations, and the implementation of a District Technology Committee.