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  • June Featured Educator – Valencia Patilla

    on May 31, 2021

    Valencia Patilla or “Ms. P ” as she likes to be called, is an exceptional teacher and…

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    May Featured Educator – Katelyn Rapoza

    on April 30, 2021

    The 2020-2021school year has been like no other, with teachers everywhere rising to so many challenges in an…

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    April Featured Educator – Pam Vallee

    on March 31, 2021

    MassCUE is pleased to announce Pam Vallee as April’s Featured Educator! As Lunenburg Middle High School’s…

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    March Featured Educator – Laura Gustafson

    on February 28, 2021

    Laura Gustafson isn’t a teacher who just “sits” still! She is a mover and a shaker that…

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  • Jaime Steinbach

    February Featured Educator – Jaime Steinbach

    on January 31, 2021

    The challenges of this school year are incomparable to any we’ve ever seen, but with everything educators have faced…

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    January Featured Educator – Deanna Magill

    on December 30, 2020

    The students at Pierce Middle School in Milton, Massachusetts are taking project-based learning to the next level, thanks…

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    December Featured Educator – Jessica Lazarus

    on November 30, 2020

    Ded·i·cat·ed /ˈdedəˌkādəd/ adjective (of a person) devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded…

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    November Featured Educator – Melissa Hall

    on October 30, 2020

    When we think of a motivated educator, we often wonder what inspires them and how they do all…

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  • October Featured Educator – Mary Marotta

    on September 30, 2020

    Congratulations to Mary Marotta, MassCUE’s Featured Educator for October, 2020! While creativity and innovation have been a conversation…

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  • Andrew Gentile

    May Featured Educator – Andrew Gentile

    on April 30, 2020

    Challenges can take on many forms, but who would ever have imagined the one we are all facing right…

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  • Shelagh St. Laurent

    April Featured Educator – Shelagh St. Laurent

    on April 1, 2020

    A digital learning coach can take on many roles. While most support other teachers, others take on additional…

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  • Zak Kolar

    Zak Kolar

    on February 28, 2020

    Instilling a keen interest in problem-solving and critical thinking is a goal we have for our students; but when…

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  • Jennifer Gordon

    Jennifer Gordon

    on January 31, 2020

    For the Love of Reading Instilling a love of reading is not always an easy job, but Jennifer…

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  • Shayna Garlisi

    on December 31, 2019

    It’s just one project after another, and in the case of Shayna Garlisi’s 2nd grade classroom this is good news. For the past three years, Shayna has…

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We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 #MassCUE Classroom Grants! 🎉 These educators submitted outstanding proposals for technology-rich initiatives that will make a real difference for students across Massachusetts. We are so proud to help bring their visions to life. 🏅 James DePace: STEM Den | Charlton Middle School 🏅 Kim Zajac: Scaling Digital AAC Literacy with AI | Norton Middle School 🏅 Debra Hobday: From Design to Flight: A Drone Learning Experience | Cape Cod Academy 🏅 Robert MacDonnell: The Ubuntu Hub | Claremont Academy 🏅 Sayvion Jones: Elementary Robotics: Expanding Early STEM Foundations with Mbot Neo | Codman Academy Charter Public School 🏅 Julie Giglia: Print with Purpose Initiative (3D Printing for the Good) | Holbrook Middle High School Thank you to everyone who applied, the quality and creativity of proposals this year was truly inspiring. #MassCUE #ClassroomGrants #EdTech #MassTeachers #Congratulations #STEM #Robotics #AI #3DPrinting
#MassCUE PD Partner Webinar: Launchpad for Life H #MassCUE PD Partner Webinar: Launchpad for Life How do you know your making the right career choice? Job searching is overwhelming! If we don't use the right framework we end up repeating the same pattern. Whether you are early career or trying to manage up into leadership it's important to align your career path with you brain strengths and emotional capacity. Register today: https://bit.ly/49J2zjH June 15 Webinar Explores: ✅ How to identify work environments that support (or drain) your brain ✅ Why traditional productivity systems often fail for neurodivergent adults ✅ How to align your strengths with your role and responsibilities ✅ How to build systems that support focus, organization, and follow-through ✅ How to navigate career transitions without overwhelm #adhd #jobsearch #career #transitions #autism
Meet the #MassCUE Featured Educator for June 2026 Meet the #MassCUE Featured Educator for June 2026 — Matthew Henry, French teacher at Mansfield High School! 🎉🇫🇷 Matthew brings 11 years of marketing and creative design experience into his classroom, where language learning looks a lot like storytelling, media production, and real-world connection. From pivoting a lesson around a live art heist at the Louvre to advising The Buzz — MHS's student-run weekly news show — Matthew's students don't just learn French, they learn how to create something worth sharing. "The journey of learning is usually less difficult than the fear of starting." Read the full feature: https://bit.ly/4e2idYX #MassCUE #FeaturedEducator #EdTech #MAssEd #LanguageLearning #FrenchTeacher
We are thrilled to introduce some of the educators We are thrilled to introduce some of the educators taking the stage at #MassCUE's Designing for Learner Variability in the Age of AI — August 4 at Barnstable High School! 🎤 📚 Brett Pierce — 'Re-Thinking Literacy: Print, Digital and AI Successfully Converge' A model for re-balancing print and digital writing with AI — designed to reach the 70% of students for whom print is not their primary means of communication. 🧠 Dr. Anne Katona Linn — 'What If the Problem Isn't the Student?' Designing classrooms that support regulation, belonging, and learner success through predictable routines, co-regulation, and responsive practices. 📖 Edward Jacques & Sarah Hopson — 'Beyond Leveling: Using AI to Bridge the Gap to Complex Text' AI-powered scaffolds that give ALL students access to grade-level reading — with concrete prompts you can use right away. 💡 Jacqui Finn — 'Notice First: Self-Awareness as the Foundation for AI Literacy' Building the self-awareness that makes AI a genuine thought partner — introducing the Notice First framework for educators and students. Register now → masscue.org/event/aug2026/ #MassCUE #LearnerVariability #AIinEducation #Aug4 #EdTech #Literacy #MathEducation #MassTeachers #MeetTheSpeakers
Do you know an exceptional educator who has made a Do you know an exceptional educator who has made an impact in the field of educational technology? A current or former colleague who serves as a leader and an inspiration to others in their classroom, school, or district? Nominate them for a #MassCUE Administrator or Pathfinder Award! 🏆 Nominations are being accepted now for these awards, which will be presented during the MassCUE Fall Conference in October 2026. 🔦 Pathfinder Award — Recognizes a Massachusetts educator who has gone 'above and beyond' in demonstrating leadership and inspiring others in educational technology. Any MassCUE member may nominate a PK-12 teacher, technology coordinator, or school administrator. 🌟 Administrator Award — Recognizes a Massachusetts administrator for visionary leadership in educational technology whose efforts have inspired other administrators and educators beyond their local district. Know someone who deserves recognition? Don't wait — submit your nomination today! Full criteria, rubrics, and nomination requirements → https://bit.ly/4dGD0Cm #MassCUE #PathfinderAward #AdministratorAward #EdLeadership #EdTech #MassEducation #Nominate #FallConference2026
At the end of #MassCUE's Designing for Learner Var At the end of #MassCUE's Designing for Learner Variability in the Age of AI event, you won't just feel inspired — you'll have things you can actually use. 🛠️ Attendees at this August 4 mini-conference at Barnstable High School will leave with: ✔ Practical strategies for reducing barriers in literacy, math, and beyond ✔ AI prompts and tools grounded in UDL principles ✔ Frameworks for supporting executive function and SEL in your classroom ✔ Ideas for using AI to amplify student voice — especially for multilingual learners ✔ A network of Massachusetts educators doing this work alongside you Join us in August 📅 August 4 | Barnstable High School, Hyannis, MA Register now → https://bit.ly/49Uw3em #MassCUE #LearnerVariability #AIinEducation #EdTech #Aug4 #UDL #MassTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment
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