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Thing 1: Getting Started - Lia Williams

Hi everyone,

 My name is Lia Williams and I'm a U.S. History & Government Teacher at East High School. I have 2 young children and love to bake. 

 I've been in the RCSD for 11 years now, and this is my 4th year at East. I spent 4 years at Jefferson High School and 4 years at Early College High School, so I'm hoping I don't have to move buildings at the end of this year! 

 I'm taking part in this program to learn about some new ways I can engage students in the classroom. I feel like I know a lot about how to use technology in the classroom, but I know that there is always more to learn! Looking forward to see what I can get out of this PD, and what I can contribute as well. 

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  1. pollyalidaDecember 9, 2018 at 7:06 PM

    Welcome! Thanks for joining the workshop. I look forward to learning about the tools you choose to explore.

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