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Nancy Garvey currently serves as the Director of Professional Learning at Coppell ISD, but has worked in the district since 2000. Garvey has lived in Coppell since she was 16
As digital transformation sweeps the nation’s K-12 schools, teachers gain in-person and virtual professional development opportunities.
Virtual Reality providing students needed escape from constant restraints More than a year into the pandemic, most kids are back in school, but a few things are not exactly normal yet. Things like graduation, eating together in the cafeteria, and field trips continue to pose challenges. However, a growing number of local districts have found ways to give their students at least the feel of a field trip, through virtual reality. Last week, Mrs. McDonnell's third grade class got to try out the ClassVR headsets at Explorer Elementary in D20 for the first time. "Who can tell me where Big Ben is ...
Student-centered decision-making should be at the core of every policy. Teachers are the heart and soul of our learning community. Diligent budgeting practices should include responsible long-term civic planning. Education should be inclusive and equitable for all. Having spent my entire career in public education as an educator, an administrator, and now as an educational technology innovator, I know the many moving pieces involved in managing a public school district. I am motivated to continue my role on the Medfield School Committee because, as the son and husband of public school tea...