10/29/2026
We are so proud of all of our Newberry County educators who represented our district at SC EdTech! A special shoutout to our very own Ms. Derrick for sharing her knowledge and great ideas with educators from across the state! We are so lucky to have her as part of our Wildcat family! ❤️🐾
Newberry County Educators Showcase Instructional Innovation at SC EdTech Conference
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Educators from the School District of Newberry County attended the 2026 South Carolina Educational Technology Conference (SC EdTech) in Myrtle Beach, where nine district representatives presented sessions highlighting innovative instructional practices, technology integration, and professional learning. The district was represented by 14 educators participating in the statewide conference.
Hosted by the South Carolina Association for Educational Technology (SCAET), SC EdTech is the state's largest educational technology conference. Held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the event brings together educators, administrators, technology professionals, and industry representatives to explore innovative strategies for enhancing teaching and learning. The conference features more than 200 professional development and training sessions and over 150 vendor exhibitors.
Among the district's representatives were several Digital Learning Leads (DLLs), teachers who serve as instructional technology leaders within their schools. These educators provide school-based support, share instructional resources, and help colleagues effectively integrate technology into classroom instruction.
"I am incredibly proud to see so many of our Digital Learning Leads not only attending SC EdTech but also presenting and sharing their expertise with educators from across the state," Bucky Ware, District Technology Integration Specialist said. "Our Digital Learning Leads play an important role in connecting professional learning with classroom practice. They bring back new ideas, strategies, and resources to share with their colleagues, extending the impact of these experiences throughout our schools and ultimately supporting teaching and learning for all students."
School and district representatives presenting at SC EdTech included:
Rebecca Corey, Whitmire Community School: Enhancing Practice and Feedback with DeltaMath
Paige Derrick, Little Mountain Elementary School: Digital Discovery: Tracing European Claims in North America Using Google Earth & Maps
Allison Hall, Newberry High School: Connecting to Canva
Jared Jones, School District of Newberry County: Shifting Gears with ClassLink: Faster Access, Smarter Management
Whitney Kibler, Gallman Elementary School: Big Voice, Little Learners: Putting Students in the Driver's Seat with EdTech (PreK–5) and Teach Smarter, Not Harder: AI for Elementary Teachers
Carla Livingston, Boundary Street Elementary School: Career Connect for the Elementary Classroom
Elizabeth Modzel, Newberry County Career Center: Pathways with Purpose: Preparing Students for What's Next and Create at the Speed of Thought: Canva + AI in Action
Hannah Nichols, Mid-Carolina Middle School: Canva Integration for Teachers – Think Smarter, Not Harder
Bucky Ware, School District of Newberry County: PD Is a Service – Design It Like One
Additional representatives attending the conference included:
Tavisha Bookman, Newberry Middle School
Latasha Cook, Boundary Street Elementary School
Bradleigh Dennis, Newberry Middle School
Teresa Dominick, School District of Newberry County
Mary Williams, School District of Newberry County
The district's participation reflects its continued emphasis on professional collaboration and teacher leadership. Through the Digital Learning Lead program, educators have opportunities to develop their instructional technology expertise while supporting the professional growth of colleagues within their schools.
Participation in SC EdTech allows district educators to share successful instructional practices with colleagues across South Carolina while gaining new strategies and resources to support teaching and learning throughout Newberry County.
