Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, announced Kristen Davis, a teacher at Jay Elementary and a distinguished member of the Discovery Educator Network, has been named a Discovery Education Program Champion for the 2015-2016 school year.
Chosen through a competitive application process, Davis was selected based on her passion for science and exemplary use of Discovery Education’s programs. Davis joins 13 fellow Program Champions who will represent specific topic areas including STEM, health and wellness, and social studies. These educators will share various resources and supporting programs available at no cost from Discovery Education and its partners with their colleagues and peers around the world. Champions will also represent Discovery Education and its partners at education events and virtual conferences, and help shape the development and implementation of future Discovery Education programs, to ensure optimal efficacy and classroom relevance. To kickoff this new initiative, Davis and the other Program Champions recently attended a two-day launch event at Discovery Education’s headquarters in Silver Spring, Md.
Davis will share her passion with others on the topic of science. Specifically, Davis will share information on The Good Egg Project: Education Station, an online destination offered by the American Egg Board and Discovery Education that teaches elementary and middle school students about the production process of fresh foods as well as sustainability concepts used on a working farm.
“Discovery Education’s programs have given my students many learning opportunities that they wouldn't have had the chance to get otherwise,” said Davis. “I am so excited to share these resources with other educators in my district and I'm so thankful to be selected as a Program Champion!"
The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) is a global community of education professionals who are passionate about transforming the learning experience with digital media. As one of the largest professional learning communities, the DEN has impacted more than one million educators worldwide, and connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing, and inspiration.
“Discovery Education is proud to recognize Kristen as a Program Champion,” said Lance Rougeux, vice president of learning communities and instructional implementation for Discovery Education. “Kristen is an outstanding educator and has a wealth of experience using Discovery Education’s programs and resources. I look forward to continuing to work with Kristen to support the success of all students.”
For more information about Discovery Education, please visit www.discoveryeducation.com.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Jay Elementary teacher recognized by national program