OMMS teacher wins 2017 Marbury Technology Innovation Award

A group of K-12 educators, administrators and support personnel are among the winners of the 14th annual Marbury Technology Innovation Award, including Oak Mountain Middle School math teacher Chad Burdett, who won the honor as the best middle school teacher.

The award, sponsored by the Alabama State Department of Education, honors Chiquita Marbury’s invaluable years of service as a technology innovator in Alabama by recognizing educators who are exemplary models of technology teachers and leaders. The award was also given to best superintendent, technology coordinator, central office administrator/leader, school administrator, elementary teacher and high school teacher.

Transforming learning one child at a time was Marbury’s daily pursuit. After 13 years, this passion is continued through the Marbury Technology Award program.

Nominees were judged based on the following five criteria: Innovation and Creativity, Impact on Teaching and Learning, Leadership, Teamwork and Scholarship. The awards panel rated teacher attribute scores for the highest level of excellence in each of the criteria.

Each of the award winners will receive a trophy of recognition at the 2017 Alabama Educational Technology Conference (AETC) held June 13-15 at Hoover High School.  The awards ceremony will take place during the opening session at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14.

– Submitted by Cindy Warner.