ICE Award Winners
2007 ICE Teacher of the Year
Mark Heinig
Sixth-Grade Science Teacher
Rensselaer Central Middle School
Rensselaer Central School Corporation
Rensselaer
A sixth-grade science teacher at Rensselaer Central Middle School, Mark exemplifies outstanding technology use by an outstanding classrooom teacher. A sixth-grade science teacher at Rensselaer Central Middle School, Mark exemplifies outstanding technology use by an outstanding classroom teamer. In her seven years, the school has experienced significant growth using technology as a communication, productivity, teaching, and learning tool.
Mark and his students consistently use technology as a learning tool in various ways. he and his students, along with the school's eighth-grade science classes, have monitored water quality in the iroquois river using electronic data collection and laptop computers . Students evaluated the data collected, and compared results to chemical tests performed by traditional methods. Furthermore, mark implemented independent science explorations using temperature probes in single computer classroom, creating a large spreadsheet and graphical analysis of data collected by students. He established and integrated Weatherbug hardware and software into the curriculum to analyze local weather condition. He has also used digital media to document change over time in the school's outdoor lab, from its inception to a fully-developed prairie/wetlands environment.
In addition to working to develop technology-based lessons with his own students, Mark has been instrumental in encouraging and supporting technology use in education across his district, as well as much wider area. He supervised and assisted in configuration and installation of two 30-station computer labs, and has advocated for infrastructure status as part of the planning process for the Renssellaer Central School Corporation. mark also implemented an "iNews" program at the middle school level, which focuses on providing the school community with information students need through audio and visual announcements, special multimedia presentations, and other electronic media. he also assists with a summer masters-level Technology Integration for Teachers course through Indiana Wesleyan University.
Kelly Berenda, RCMS principal, noted, "I can honestly say that if it weren't for Mr. Heinig, Reseal Central Middle School would not be where it is today. he is the key to all of our technological advances." She also noted Mark's commitment in assisting others with their technology needs by stating, "He will take the time to put a parent's video of their daughter's dance recital on DVD. He will take the time to teach fellow teachers now to utilize an e-mail account, implement Microsoft PowerPoint in their lessons, or create lessons plans using digital cameras."
Lana Zimmer, Assistant Professor Education at St. Joseph's College also noted Mark's commitment to technology education, noting that"Mark was he go-to person whenever there was a technology issues among staff. He had a keen understanding of our hardware and network, and was always will to assist with any problems."
In his own words, Mark notes, "The experiences that technology has provided my learners have shown me that learning extends beyond the classrooom...I ask myself, just now far can we go? Technology will continues to provide new educations experience that will be equally as stirring."
A graduate of St. Joseph's College, mark was raised in a family of teachers. His parents, Mark and Pat Heinig, are still in the profession, and his wife Heather is a chemistry and physics teacher at Rensselaer Central high School. The Heinigs have four children, Helen, 11, Harrison, 9, Mary Grace, 5, and Anderson, eight months.
Congratulations to Mark, Indiana Computer Educator's Teacher of the Year
for 2007.
2007 ICE Technology Education Advocate of the Year
Debbie Mattson
Technology Coordinator
St. Pius X Catholic School
Indianapolis
In her seven years, the school has experienced significant growth using technology as a communication, productivity, teaching, and learning tool.
At SPX Deb wears many "hats" including EDLINE project manager, which makes her responsible for purchasing, implementing, training, and maintaining the online portal for students, parents, and teachers including grade access, teacher Web pages, as well as increasing school-to-home communication. She also has created a dynamic, learner-centered Web site for the SPX community, www.gabfromthelab.com and also serves as the K-8 technology teacher at SPX. In the computer lab, Deb used instructional strategies that meet the needs of student with different learning styles and abilities while at the same time providing a variety of performance assessments to measure student achievement, always focusing on the ISTE standards for students.
In her role as SPX's technology coordinator, Deb handles long and short term technology planning; maintains hardware inventory; manages the school's technology budget; orders, installs, and deploys hardware and software purchases and updates; and coordinates and prints computer generated progress reports and report cards for 420 students. She also publishes bi-monthly articles in SPX's "Specials Edition" on educational technology topics and creates PowerPoint slideshows as needed to support teachers and administration.
Furthermore, Deb provides professional development opportunities for teachers at her school as well as attends training and workshops at ICE, NECC, HECC, NCA annual meetings, INPEC, and others. Realizing the importance of professional learning ghroups, she formed a group of seven technology coordinators in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, called the THEOLOGISTS (Teachers helping Each Other Learn Ongoing Great Ideas Supporting Technology Standards) and meets with them regularly. The group shares resources, offers support, and creates positive synergy in their area of educational technology.
None of this is lost on the SPX community. Maureen Allen, PTO president, summed up Debbie's contributions to the school by noting, "Debbie Mattson simply exudes energy and enthusiasm when it comes to the development of the Technology Department for St, Pius X School. While teaching is not Deb's main role at St. Pius X, she tirelessly works to educate students, faculty and parents, and to communicate ways in which each group can benefit from the technology she has worked so hard to bring to our school." Library Media Specialist Lynn Ratkey stated, "Deb's classes meet and exceed the Indiana state standards for technology through her understanding of computers and their application in the school environment. Debbie has engaged the students, faculty, and parents in new uses of technology which has benefited our learning environment."
Deb's own "mantra" has been, and continues to be, "It's not what you have; it's how you use it." In her won words, "I feel like the luckiest person in the world to be able to do what I love--constantly learn and grow, work with technology of all kinds, and share those passions with students of all ages. I liken being an educational technologist to motherhood, it's one of the most energizing, yet exhausting, endeavors one will ever experience."
Congratulations to Debbie, Indiana Computer Educator's Technology Education Advocate of the Year for 2007.
2006
Shannon Hudson, Teacher of the Year, Tuttle Middle School, Crawfordsville
Laura Miller, Technology Education Advocate of the Year, South Madison School Corp.
2005
Richelle Miller, Teacher of the Year, Brentwood Elementary School, Fort Wayne
Sue Keene, Technology Education Advocate of the Year, EdVenture Lab, MS Decatur Township, Indianapolis
2004
Bob Newton, Teacher of the Year, Connersville Middle School, Connersville
Melissa Burton, Technology Education Advocate of the Year, Batesville Community Schools, Batesville
2003
Kathryn Hedges, Teacher of the Year, Ensweiler Academy, Gary
Ethel Ringle, Runner-up, Lincoln Elementary School, Warsaw
Virginia Smith, Runner-up, Battle Ground Elementary School, Battle Ground
2002
Michael Hutchison, Teacher of the Year, Lincoln High School, Vincennes
Cindy Newton, Runner-up, Eastview Elementary School, Connersville
Rodney Perdew, Runner-up, Benjamin Rush Middle School, Rushville
2001
Carolyn Beardshear, Teacher of the Year, Noblesville High School, Noblesville
Carolyn Kay Veale, Runner-up, Oakland City Elementary School, Oakland City
Jan Carroll Weir, Runner-up, Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis
2000
Joan Goble, Teacher of the Year, Cannelton Elementary School, Cannelton
Deborah A. Gilbert, Runner-up, Angola Middle School, Angola
Kevin Trobaugh, Runner-up, Corydon Central High School, Corydon
1999
Robert Lang, Teacher of the Year, North Salem Elementary School, North Salem
Paul Boyle, Runner-up, Perry Heights Middle School, Evansville
Jeanne M. Zehr, Runner-up, Village Elementary School, Leo
1998
Joanne Groff, Teacher of the Year, Ridgeview Elementary School, Hobart
Antoinette Kranning, Runner-up, Perry Central Elementary School
Sharon Woods, Runner-up, Leopold Shakamak Elementary School, Jasonville
1997
Greg Wagoner, Teacher of the Year, Clark Elementary School, Franklin
Beverly Crouch, Runner-up, Joan Martin Elementary, Hobart
Douglas Johnson, Runner-up, Evansville-Vanderburgh Schools, Evansville
1996
Sue Keene, Teacher of the Year, MSD Decatur Township, Indianapolis
Cindy Huffman, Runner-up, Franklin Township Schools, Indianapolis
Phyllis Speicker, Runner-up, Crown Point Community Schools
1995
John Schwartz, Teacher of the Year, Peru Community Schools, Peru
Margo Toering, Runner-up, Crown Point Community Schools, Crown Point
1994
Myra Bawley, Teacher of the Year, Crown Point Community Schools, Crown Point
James Greiner, Runner-up, Muncie Community Schools, Muncie
Janet Shepherd, Runner-up, MSD Martinsville, Martinsville
1993
Bev Lewis, Teacher of the Year, Franklin Township Schools, Indianapolis
Terry Moore, Runner-up, Kokomo Schools, Kokomo
Lynn Noel, Runner-up, Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis
1992
Joanne Karaffa, Teacher of the Year, MSD Washington Township, Indianapolis
Jerry Paterson, Runner-up, Crown Point Community Schools, Crown Point
Cheryl White, Runner-up, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne
1991
Joseph A. Krom, Teacher of the Year, Union-North United School Corp., Lakeville
Karon Preston, Runner-up, MSD Warren Township, Indianapolis
Wayne Geiger, Runner-up, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne
1990
Sharon Turpin, Teacher of the Year, Evansville-Vanderburgh Schools, Evansville
Deborah Clark, Runner-up, Fort Wayne Community Schools , Fort Wayne
Debbie Perisho, Runner-up, Noblesville Community Schools , Noblesville
1989
Joyce Butler, Teacher of the Year, East Allen County Schools, New Haven
Jill Hassel, Runner-up, Triton School Corporation, Bourbon
Richard Sharp, Runner-up, Fort Wayne Community Schools, Fort Wayne
Jan Strohl, Runner-up, Carmel-Clay Schools, Carmel
1988 (Because the ICE Conference changed from October to February, there was no award in 1988.)
1987
Carol Sigler, Teacher of the Year, Greenfield Central Comm. Schools, Greenfield
Jesse H. Warren, Runner-up, Penn-Harris-Madison Schools, Mishawaka
Joyce Butler, Runner-up, East Allen County Schools, New Haven
1986
James Ferguson, Teacher of the Year, Bartholow Consolidated Schools, Columbus
Phillip Habegger, Runner-up, Fort Wayne Community Schools. Fort Wayne
Mickey Roelandts, Runner-up, City of Mishawaka Schools, Mishawaka
1985
Charlie Loeffler, Teacher of the Year, Marion Community Schools, Marion
Carolyn Goodnight, Runner-up, Pike County School Corporation, Petersburg
Herb Tripp, Runner-up, Northern Wells Community Schools, Ossian