The 2018 Microsoft Innovative Educator Program (Sonja Delafosse and Robyn Hrivnatz)
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast, we welcome Sonja and Robyn back on the podcast to discuss the 2018 MIE Program. Together, we discuss the reasons why hundreds of thousands of educators call the MIE program their second family and we discuss how you can become an MIE Expert in 2018!
In this episode, we discuss:
- What can we look forward to from the MIE Program in 2018?260,000 Global MIE’s
- 46,000 MIE’s in the USA
- Build your PLC by joining MIEE Program7,300 MIEE’s Worldwide
- MIE Trainer Program
- Education.Microsoft.com
- The MIE Program = Family!
- Microsoft EDU at ISTE 2018 in Chicago
- How to Apply to become an MIEFirst: Become a Certified MIEeducation.Microsoft.com
- Take some online courses
- Get on Twitter and follow other educators
- Second: Apply for the MIE Expert ProgramSelf Nominate aka.ms.mieexpertCreate a video or SWAYWhy do you want to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator?
- What are you looking to gain?
- How are you using Technology in an innovative way in the classroom?
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About Today's Guests
Sonja Delafosse
The first twelve years of Sonja's career as a K-6 elementary music teacher for two years and then a middle school math and choral teacher for ten years. In 2006, she became a professional development specialist for Lake Washington School District working in both math and technology. She focused on helping teachers and administrators of all grade levels and content areas on integrating technology and best practices to develop high-quality instruction.
In 2008-2009, she attended the University of Washington in the Danforth Leadership Program and earned her administration credentials along with her Masters of Education in Leadership. In 2010, she became a Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer and began working with NCCE and Microsoft to advance excellence in teaching and learning through the effective use of technology. In 2012, Sonja joined Everett Public Schools in Everett, WA as the Instructional Technology Coordinator and in November of 2013, she was selected to be one of the first 24 Microsoft Expert Educators in the United States. Sonja joined Microsoft in April 2015 on the Worldwide Education Team overseeing the educator and professional development programs
- Twitter: @sdelafosse
Robyn Hrivnatz
Robyn Hrivnatz has devoted the last 16 years to education in which she has taught both junior high and elementary school as well as serving in Instructional Technology roles in the great state of Texas. In October 2014, she joined Microsoft as a Senior Teacher Engagement Manager for U.S. Education managing the U.S. MIE Communities, serving as curriculum lead for professional learning, and managing social media strategy. Her driving passion is working with educators and learners to help revolutionize today's classroom and empower global citizenship. Her areas of interest include inquiry-driven project-based learning, innovative learning space design, student voice, social media for professional learning communities and helping educators design rich learning activities. Aside from always working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, traveling, doing anything outdoors (esp. scuba diving), watching movies, and researching the latest gadgets.
- Twitter: @RobynHrivnatz
- LinkedIn: Robyn Johnson Hrivnatz
- Email rohrivna@microsoft.com
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The MIE Spotlight Series is a co-branded educational podcast produced in collaboration between the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network and Microsoft Education. Hosted by Jeff Bradbury, the MIE Spotlight series focuses on innovative thinking and teaching that incorporates cutting-edge technology being deployed in classrooms. For more information on the Microsoft Innovative Educator program, please visit: http://education.microsoft.com
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