Katie
Fielding,
Woodbridge
High
School's
(WHS)
instructional
technology
coach
(ITC),
has
been
named
the
Virginia
Society
for
Technology
in
Education
(VSTE)
Coach
of
the
Year.
Every
year,
VSTE
recognizes
three
outstanding
technology-focused
educators
for
their
dedication
to
become
digital
educators.
Fielding
received
the
award
from
VSTE
during
their
Annual
Technology
in
Education
Conference
in
December.As a teacher with more than 15 years in the classroom, Fielding enjoys sharing instructional practices with students and colleagues, helping them to navigate the ever-changing world of technology. She also works with her fellow ITC's to improve digital instruction in the classroom and to ensure digital equity for all students at WHS, especially those students who need to use assistive devices. Last year, Fielding participated in the Google Innovator Academy, where her project focused on improving the quality of homebound instruction so that those students feel a better connection with their teachers and fellow classmates.
"It was an honor to be nominated by my Woodbridge colleagues, and nice to have been selected among my coaching peers at VSTE. I am fortunate to enjoy my job. I have great support from my administrators to get into the classrooms and help teachers and students use technology in innovative ways," stated Fielding.