Stephanie Smith

Smith’s innovative teaching idea, “Technology Classroom,” is designed to update the technology needed for eighth-grade students at Rogersville City School. Currently, the school does not have the financial resources to invest in equipment that will bring its classrooms up to the standards of tech-aligned schools across the nation. This year, the school adopted a curriculum that is based on technology. The curriculum uses a problem-based approach and is very interactive. Students are succeeding with this curriculum; however, the classroom lacks the technology capabilities to keep the students’ laptops charging for an entire class period. Smith will use the Voya Unsung Heroes grant to purchase enough charging cables and outlet adapters for the entire class.