Two leaders from the Shelby County Schools Technology Department were recently honored by Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology (ALET).

Technology Coordinator Lauren Woolley was honored with the Sally Moore Award. The Sally Moore Award honors one of Alabama’s early educational technology leaders. Like Sally, recipients of this award must demonstrate a long-term dedication to promoting technology in K-12 education, must go “above and beyond” in supporting technology in their school system, and must exhibit extraordinary leadership qualities, including a willingness to share personal successes (and failures) with others.

“I was extremely honored to be selected for this award by a group of people that I have the utmost respect for,” said Woolley.  “The ALET organization is filled with a group of professional and dedicated individuals whom I feel are all just as deserving.  The job that I do is only possible through the continued support and inspiration from the great team and district that I have to work with.  Being selected for the Sally Moore Award is certainly a reflection on them.”

ALET also recognized Tracie Davis, Technology Program Area Specialist, with the Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes up-and-coming leaders whose dedication, support, and creativity have resulted in a significant impact on teaching and learning with technology.

“It is such an honor to receive the Emerging Leader award from ALET,” said Davis. “I am appreciative of our ALET organization, the leadership, and the opportunities it presents to allow me to grow and learn from others. I love the work I get to do each and every day with the teachers and students of Shelby County. It is so energizing to see the excitement in them and the impact that infused technology is making in our teaching and student learning.”