Becky is a 6th Grade Science and Technology teacher. She integrates PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher into the current 6th grade curriculum and enjoys having her students use the Internet as a research tool. She also has her students create Web pages in Netscape Composer. She is very interested in assisting the Learning Links community by providing practical skills and integration ideas for math, science, social studies, and language arts at the elementary level. In addition, she is willing to share her expertise on how to facilitate learning with a limited number of computers in the classroom. Contact Becky at bberg@nsn.k12.nv.us.

Pat is a 6th grade teacher. She teaches Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in her classroom and also designs and uses multidisciplinary WebQuests as teaching tools. She has introduced Inspiration to her classroom and feels that this is an excellent organizational tool. Next year, she hopes to use Kidspiration. Pat was raised during a period when computers were off limits to the general population and has empathy for those who don't adapt to computer technology easily. As a result, she enjoys teaching the "non-computer geeks" and sharing the tricks she has learned along the way. Contact Pat at pbrickle@nsn.k12.nv.us.

Tami teaches social studies in grades 9-12. Tami brings technology into her classroom by integrating technology into both her government and CyberCorp classes with programs such as Inspiration, PowerPoint, Word and Excel. She also teaches a computer maintenance and repair class where she teaches troubleshooting of Windows operating systems and hardware. She is interested in collaborating with the Learning Links Faculty Fellows in the following areas: working with professors and students on how to integrate technology into their classes; preparing and implementing technology based lessons; bringing technology into everyday use; preparing and overcoming technology glitches that can happen; and modeling lessons that have worked in the classroom. Contact Tami at tcurley@washoe.k12.nv.us.

Leslie is an Instructional Technology Coordinator for grades 9-12. She teaches Web Design, using Inspiration, HTML code, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director and assorted peripherals (digital cameras, scanners). She also teaches Multimedia, including Inspiration, Power Point, StageCast Creator, QuickTimeVR, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, and iMovie. Leslie feels that the Learning Links collaborative effort will be beneficial. She believes that learning with UNR professors will push her to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Contact Leslie at ldoukas@washoe.k12.nv.us

Liz is a speech pathologist for her district and also conducts state-wide teacher training on speech disorders. She works with teachers who have a desire to integrate technology into their curriculum by writing local grants for software and equipment. Liz also helps to facilitate workshops for assistive technology specialists in the state several times a year. She hopes to collaborate with the Learning Links community by hosting preservice and continuing education in-service training programs that focus on using technologies as a teaching tools. In doing so, she hopes to spark interest in the concept of "universal design" for learning. Contact Liz at nsetap@aol.com.

Dorene is a 6th grade science teacher. She uses computers to help students graph their information on various science experiments. In addition, she uses various WebQuests to help students learn independently. She uses computers as classroom tools to help students learn to spell correctly, improve their word processing skills, easily graph information for class projects, and create presentations. Dorene hopes gain information on what is being done at the college level through her collaboration with Learning Links. She is also hoping to gain and give feedback on what she thinks will work in the classroom. Contact Dorene at dkitras@humboldt.k12.nv.us.

Rachel teaches 6th grade and enjoys watching how technology motivates her students. Rachel works with other teachers in her school and district to help them update their technology skills. She feels that working with UNR faculty to "technologize" their teaching and their assignments is a continuation of the work she already does - only in this case it will aid future teachers instead of teachers who are already in the classroom. Contact Rachel at rlawrence@washoe.k12.nv.us