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Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert named Woman of the Year
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Published onMarch 16, 2016
published onMarch 16, 2016
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The annual Woman of the Year ceremony has been celebrating California’s extraordinary women since 1987, and this year the assembly chose to honor education and technology advocate and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Tammy Dunbar as the2016 California Woman of the Year for the 12th Assembly district.
Proud of@TammyDunbarand inspired by all that you do for#edtech. Thank you!https://t.co/rBKMwTAW7F#MIEExpertpic.twitter.com/8xdThP64LJ
— Microsoft Education (@MicrosoftEDU)March 15, 2016
Dunbar is a fifth grade teacher in the Manteca Unified School District and an instructor at the Teachers College of San Joaquin in Stockton, California. She believes in a “student-first, project-based learning model” and is a strong advocate for incorporating technology into the classroom. As one of 11 teachers nationwide to be named a Microsoft Innovative Educational Expert Regional Lead, she has also trained thousands of teachers on digital technology integration and her efforts have garnered her many awards, including being named Teacher of the Year at Manteca Unified School District. According to assembly member Kristin Olsen, “Tammy is a role model for teachers and students alike, she has contributed greatly to the advancement of technology in education, and her impact will be felt for years to come.”
According to assembly member Kristin Olsen, “Tammy is a role model for teachers and students alike, she has contributed greatly to the advancement of technology in education, and her impact will be felt for years to come”. Dunbar herself released the following statement:
“I am humbled and honored to be recognized by Assembly member Olsen who understands that teaching is not a job; it’s a vocation. We are called to help students discover their strengths, skills and gifts while helping them realize each one has a genius the world needs. I am proud to nurture life-long learners who realize life’s challenges must be embraced with enthusiasm and joy.”
This celebration is not only acknowledging Dunbar’s outstanding community service but also shining the light on Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts program that today counts 3,700 educator visionaries around the globe who work closely with Microsoft to lead innovation in education. Don’t hesitate to checkMicrosoft Education websiteand alsoTammy Dunbar’s own websiteif you want to know more!
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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