The Technology Department was created to help facilitate technology in the classrooms of Amherst County. We take pride in our technology. We don't just deploy technology for the sake of technology. We evaluate and balance current and cutting edge technology with student goals and achievements. We use technology to further enhance our students' educational opportunities.
|
Information Technology David Childress Supervisor of Technology 257 Trojan Rd Attn: Technology Support Group Madison Heights, VA 24572 434.847.4210 |
Information Technology: This group of individuals is responsible for the daily maintenance and support of all technology in Amherst County, develop and maintain the network infrastructure and security, and oversee the purchase of new hardware and software.
| Name | Job Title | |
|---|---|---|
| David Childress | Supervisor of Technology | dchildress@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Brenda Fittro | Secretary | bfittro@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Renea Brunner | Technician | rbrunner@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Mitch Elder | Network Manager | melder@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Joe Goldman | Technician | jgoldman@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Anthony Jarman | Technician | ajarman@amherst.k12.va.us |
Educational Technology - It is the role of these individuals to ensure that technology is used to effectively advance the curriculum. This includes providing input regarding the selection of technology hardware and software and providing training as needed.
Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRT) are licensed teachers who assist teachers with the integration of technology in the classroom, train teachers to use technology in an effective manner, and assist with curriculum development as it relates to educational technology. Amherst County Public Schools employs four Instructional Technology Resource Teachers, two serve our elementary schools, while one serves both middle schools, and one is assigned to the high school.
| ITRT | Assigned Schools | |
|---|---|---|
| Gail Moore | Amelon, Elon, Pleasant View, and Temperance Elementary Schools | gmoore@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Melanie Lewis | Amherst, Central, and Madison Heights Elementary Schools | mlewis@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Michael Cargill | Amherst and Monelison Middle Schools | mcargill@amherst.k12.va.us |
| Margaret Kostal | Amherst County High School | mkostal@amherst.k12.va.us |