Judi Simmons EstesJudi Simmons Estes’ interest in technology was initially ignited by her son’s passion, as early as 1983, when he and his peers were teaching their teachers how to use computers within the classroom. A pioneer in teaching via a community college cablenetwork, partnering with public television to provide training to rural educators, and an early adopter of teaching online, Dr. Estes is committed to finding innovative ways to provide accessible and effective teacher training. Her work emphasizes the need for program-wide and program-deep integration of technology pedagogy and practice that transforms the teaching-learning process, along with institutional support and professional development for student-centered delivery. Academic experience within a Department of Education has included Adjunct faculty, Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Coordinator of an Urban Education graduate program, and Associate Dean. Read More Read Less