2021-2022 District Digital Learning All-Star Teacher

The 2021-2022 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher is Melissa Artz (center) from Thomas County Middle School.

2020-2021 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher

The 2020-2021 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher is Caroline Gladstone (center) from Cross Creek Elementary School.  

2018-2019 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher

The 2018-2019 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher is Daphney King (third from right) from Cross Creek Elementary School.  

2017-2018 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher

The 2017-2018 Digital Learning All-Star Teacher is Jennifer Braswell (center) from Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School.  

Vision:

The vision of the Thomas County Schools Instructional Technology Department is to provide all students with access to state-of-the-art technology resources which will increase their ability to become empowered learners and responsible digital citizens who have the necessary skills and proficiencies for the next level of education and today’s workforce.

Mission:

By staying up-to-date on the latest instructional technology tools, we work together to provide leadership and support to teachers, staff members, and students as they use technology to transform learning.

Goals:

GOAL 1: Prepare and maintain a reliable network that provides access to available resources for staff, students, and community stakeholders.

GOAL 2: Increase instructional technology use through equitable access.

GOAL 3: Improve student academic performance through the use and integration of technology for mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence and/or other relevant course standards.

GOAL 4: Provide state-of-the-art learning environments for computer science and coding education.

GOAL 5: Increase student awareness of the responsibilities of living and working in a digital environment.

GOAL 6: Increase the application and use of technology to enhance job performance, productivity, and collaboration between stakeholders.

GOAL 7: Utilize technology to enhance parent/community communication and collaboration in student achievement.