INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
CONGRATULATIONS to Victory Elementary School ITRT Aaron Finney, Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award Nominee!
“I am happy to be learning with you today!” is Aaron Finney’s regular greeting to his students. This reinforces the example he sets for his students as a lifelong learner, a truth confirmed by his recent successful transition to instructional technology resource teacher (ITRT). Finney holds a near-100% pass rate for all of his students on all SOLs, with many of his students scoring in the Pass-Advanced category. His is a 21st Century paperless classroom where students have to reach beyond their comfort zones to attempt unfamiliar projects like creating Web casts, PowerPoints, Web quests, and online quizzes.
“I am happy to be learning with you today!” is Aaron Finney’s regular greeting to his students. This reinforces the example he sets for his students as a lifelong learner, a truth confirmed by his recent successful transition to instructional technology resource teacher (ITRT). Finney holds a near-100% pass rate for all of his students on all SOLs, with many of his students scoring in the Pass-Advanced category. His is a 21st Century paperless classroom where students have to reach beyond their comfort zones to attempt unfamiliar projects like creating Web casts, PowerPoints, Web quests, and online quizzes.
Finney holds a bachelor’s degree in government with a political science concentration from the University of Virginia. He has master’s degrees in international commerce and policy and in public policy, both from George Mason University. He is pursuing doctoral studies at George Mason University’s School of Public Policy. Finney joined the staff at Victory Elementary in 2006 as a fifth-grade teacher and became the school’s ITRT in 2010. He previously taught in Culpeper County Public Schools. He worked in the field of business and economics before becoming a teacher.
Vision for Instructional Technology and the ITRT Transition Plan
Vision for Instructional Technology and the ITRT Transition Plan documents:
- ITRT Meeting Presentation
- Vision for Transition Plan Chart
- PWCS ITRT Job Description
- VDOE ITRT Job Description
Office of Instructional Technology Services
The Office of Instructional Technology Services is part of the Communications and Technology Services Department. As you browse through the site you will find news and upcoming events, professional development offerings, as well as a wide array of resources for teachers, administrators, and parents.
MISSION STATEMENT
Instilling 21st Century Competencies in Tomorrow’s Successful Global Citizens
VISION STATEMENT
It is the vision of Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) to provide equitable access and effective use of existing and emerging technology to engage and challenge diverse learners in preparation for global citizenship in an increasingly complex information society.
Principles guiding this vision include:
- creating innovative learning opportunities and monitoring student progress necessary to promote high achievement of each student,
- integrating research supported state of the art technologies Divisionwide to promote a World Class education,
- continuing to work with the community to foster public involvement with, and understanding of our educational programs, and
- collaborating with stakeholders in the design, development, and maintenance of an effective, flexible, and reliable technology infrastructure.
