Holly is a veteran science educator, a champion of using digital tools and technologies in the educational setting, and holds an impressive record of creating and implementing innovative classroom practices in her classroom while leading others in the building to do the same. Through professional development and an extensive educational network, Holly stays abreast of constantly evolving best practices in education. Her leadership experience in instructional coaching transforms classrooms through collaboration, personalized professional development, and individualized goal setting. Holly has served as a secondary science educator for 22 years. She currently serves as a district Director of Technology in eastern North Carolina. Holly hopes to inspire educators to transform their learning spaces through the development of innovative instructional practices, ensuring that all students are challenged to communicate, critically think, problem -olve, and create every day. Holly’s B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master’s of Arts in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology provide a unique combination of content, pedagogy, and innovation that drives her work.