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

Meet Our Team

Meredith Bates, President, ISTE Relations

Lauren Boucher, Communications Director

Sarah Cardwell, Finance Director

Acacia Dixon, SE Region Representative

Heather Edmisten, Nominations Committee, Conference Evaluations

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Lucas Gillispie, Communications and Public Relations

Amber Godfrey, East Region

Grant Haynes, West Region Representative

Julia Hieronymous, Assistant to Vendor Liaison

Melanie Honeycutt, Past President

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Jane Houde, Vendor Liaison

Ginger Jackson, Conference Co-Chair, Board Infrastructure

Kim Jackson, West Region Representative

Matthew Mayo, East Region Representative

Ashley McBride, Board Accommodations, DPI Liaison

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Alicia Ray, Awards and Scholarships Director

Alison Schleede, North Region Representative

Delandrus Seales, South Region Representative

Aaron Slutsky, Treasurer, NCASA Rep

Andrew Smith, Vice President, Workshops

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Chris Smith, North Region Representative

Scott Smith, CoSN Liason, Technology Support

Jeannie Timken, Vice President, Student Showcase, NCASA Rep

Amy Washburn, Higher Ed. Liason, Policies and Procedures Committee Chair

Brian Whitson, Western Regiona Representative

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Erin Wolfhope, North Region Representative

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