eSchool News announced Jan. 28 that Lake Washington School District’s (LWSD) Dr. Chip Kimball is one of the top 10 superintendents in the nation to exemplify outstanding leadership in the use of technology to further educational goals.
The 2010 winners of the eSN Tech-Savvy Superintendent Awards were selected by eSchool News based on 10 “Hallmarks of Excellence”:
Each laureate …
1. Must be a general superintendent.
2. Models the effective use of technology in the day-to-day execution of the superintendency.
3. Ensures that technology resources are equitably distributed among students and staff.
4. Insists that adequate professional development is a component of every technology initiative.
5. Demonstrates exceptional vision in leading the development and implementation of a district-wide technology plan.
6. Exhibits a through understanding of the role of technology in education and can articulate that understanding to all school district stakeholders.
7. Provides exceptional leadership in supporting the integration of technology into the curriculum.
8. Demonstrates exceptional vision in employing technology to streamline school district business operations.
9. Demonstrates curiosity and open-mindedness in considering emerging technologies and weighing non-traditional solutions to traditional problems.
10. Thinks creatively and strategically about the long-term challenges and opportunities of technology in the school district and in education at large.
Laureates of the 10th Annual eSN Tech-Savy Superintendent Awards program are invited to an exclusive, private luncheon to be held Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel simultaneous with the annual American Association of School Administrators’ National Conference on Education.
The awards ceremony will include multimedia highlights from the school districts of each of the 2010 Tech-Savvy Superintendent laureates.
Educators and others around the world will be able to view the program via streaming video at www.eSchoolNews.TV. Local (Pacific Standard) viewing time will be 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 11.
When asked about receiving the award, Kimball said in a press release, “This award is really about how supportive our community is in creating an environment for 21st century learning, where technology is used to support all students’ learning. I am thrilled that LWSD is recognized as a national leader in this area, which would not happen without the support of our school board, staff and community.”
