Trainer Recognition


Through 2009, Verizon Thinkfinity recognized Field Trainers and Certified Trainers of the Month and Year. These trainers were selected based on the number of educators they trained and their attendees' survey responses regarding trainer and training effectiveness. The most prolific trainer with survey averages of at least 4.5 out of 5.0 was named the Trainer of the Month or Trainer of the Year.

Verizon Thinkfinity is proud to recognize the following Trainers who demonstrated outstanding effort in training sessions and outreach. Verizon Thinkfinity's expert trainers also compiled a list of training tips to help improve the activities of other trainers' sessions.



2009 Trainers of the Year

Verizon Thinkfinity is proud to recognize the following Verizon Thinkfinity Certified Trainer and Field Trainer who demonstrated outstanding effort in training sessions and outreach in 2009.

Field Trainer of the Year

Carol Cherson
Middlesex ETTC, East Brunswick, NJ
Number of Educators Trained: 249
Mean Survey Score: 4.6 out of 5.0
Carol Cherson

Certified Trainer of the Year

Karen Horn
Collin College, TX
Number of Educators Trained: 384
Mean Survey Score: 4.8 out of 5.0
Karen Horn

Previous Winners 

December 2009

Field Trainer of the Month

Cynthia N. Shaffer
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7, PA
Number of Educators Trained: 72
Mean Survey Score: 4.6 out of 5

Certified Trainer of the Month

Dorleita Ballard
Gayle Middle School, VA
Number of Educators Trained: 22
Mean Survey Score: 5.0 out of 5

November 2009

Field Trainer of the Month

Lori B. Ceremuga
Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit, PA
Number of Educators Trained: 31
Mean Survey Score: 4.85 out of 5

Certified Trainer of the Month

Theresa Gibbon
Middlesex ETTC East Brunswick, NJ
Number of Educators Trained: 80
Mean Survey Score: 5.0 out of 5

October 2009

Field Trainer of the Month

Carol Cherson
Middlesex ETTC, East Brunswick, NJ
Number of Educators Trained: 48
Mean Survey Score: 4.6 out of 5

Certified Trainer of the Month

Lori Roe
Cape Henlopen School District, Lewes, DE
Number of Educators Trained: 53
Mean Survey Score: 4.6 out of 5

Previous Winners 

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Even if you're not a Verizon Thinkfinity Trainer, you can still "Share Verizon Thinkfinity" with educators using these helpful resources.

The International Society for Technology in Education completed review of the Verizon Thinkfinity Integration Framework on June 12, 2009. ISTE determined that the program clearly supports implementation of the 2008 (refreshed) National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T)) in a specific, carefully reviewed and documented manner and prepares participants to substantially meet the following standards: 1a and 2a.

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