About Me - Michelle Carter

Hello Fellow Students of CCTI,

I am the Principal of Valencia Secondary School which is located in the North Eastern Education District.

My first teaching appointment was at San Juan Government School where I taught Caribbean History (CXC) and Economics (GCE) and lower school (Forms 1-3) Social Studies. I was always interested in computers and had pursued a productivity tools course a few years ago and when the chance to apply for IT for Teachers came along I did so, was accepted and spent one year - once weekly- at UWI. The purpose of the course was to be tutored in IT for the delivery of the CXC IT Syllabus. Teachers from all subjects areas were encouraged to apply. Before the course ended I was asked to mark IT for CXC which I did for a number of years.

I transferred to Coryal High School (located in Cumuto) and there I taught Caribbean History and IT for CXC and assisted in teaching IT in the lower forms until an IT teacher arrived. At Coryal Secondary I completed the Diploma in Educational Technology at UWI and made lasting friendships with colleagues in education some of whom are also in this course.

Last year I was placed at Valencia Secondary School where I am currently.

There are two computer labs at Valencia Secondary with eight additional computers for teaching staff, auxiliary staff and administration and 30 laptops for staff and administration . Unfortunately, a series of thefts over the years have depleted other digital equipment and hampered ICT integration. However, there is sufficiently fast Internet connectivity with wireless access throughout 70% of the school, which will be easy to expand.

My aim is to improve upon my technical competencies with digital equipment and their associated software. Additionally, I look forward to re-acquainting myself with material learned in my Dip Ed and access more current theories and their application in creating a student with the skills, knowledge and attitudes for the present needs of the global community.

Thank you for spending time learning about me and I look forward to reading your comments and learning about you all as well.

God Bless.

Michelle Carter

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