Who We Are

Our Mission

The mission of NCTIES is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking all who hold a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.

We Are An ISTE Affiliate

The ISTE affiliate network is an active community of leaders who collaborate to exchange best practices and work together to find solutions. The affiliate network works closely with ISTE to develop and deliver professional development, advocate on behalf of educators and build advocacy capacity among affiliates’ members, provide leadership and policy recommendations, and much more.

   NCTIES Provides:

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• An annual state technology conference
• Network of professional colleagues
• Ideas for integration of technology in the curriculum
• Exposure to the latest technologies
• Awards for outstanding media specialist and technology educators
• Scholarship opportunities
• Technology grants
• Proactive voice for technology statewide

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Meet Our Team

Meredith Bates, West Region

Lauren Boucher, East Region

Amy Cheney, Higher Ed. Liason

Heather Edminsten - Director Nominations

Cathy Evanoff, Director - ISTE Affiliate, East Region

Abby Futrell, Vice President, Conference Chair

Lucas Gillispie, Director, Member Engagement

Julia Hieronymous - Past President

Melanie Honeycutt, President

Jane Houde, Director - Exhibitor Connections

Christine Hunt, Volunteer Coordinator

Donna Jessup, Director - Policies Committee

Nancy Mangum - Past President

Donna Murray, Membership Engagement, DPI Liaison

Cindy Phthisic, Past President

Alicia Ray, North Region

Judith Ray, Director - Finance

Jeremy Shaw - South Region

Aaron Slutsky, Director - Board Infrastructure, North Region

Andrew Smith, West Region

Scott Smith, CoSN Liaison

Sonya Terry, Secretary, Student Showcase

Jeannie Timken - South Region

Jeff Tudor, Treasurer

Carrie Venable, Director - Social Media