Technology and Learning Team

Beth Lambert- Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning

Beth Lambert is the Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning. In addition to leading several new initiatives in the Office of Innovation such as MOOSE and EnGiNE, and directing the Interdisciplinary Instruction team, Beth is the team leader for the Learning Through Technology team. In this role she provides policy and operational leadership and ensures alignment between the Commissioner’s strategic priorities and the projects of the LTT team.

You can contact Beth about:

  • Technology and Learning Policy Questions
  • MLTI Program
  • Learning Through Technology Team Finance and Management
  • ConnectKidsNow!
  • Computer Science

 
207-707-0486
 

 

Jim Chasse- Technology Infrastructure Specialist

Jim Chasse is the Technology Infrastructure Specialist where he supports tech-equity in school systems by connecting school leaders and stakeholders to eligible state and federal infrastructure programs.

You can contact Jim about:

  • Emergency Connectivity Fund
  • MLTI Schools Support
  • Infrastructure and E-Rate Leverage
  • Maximizing Local Tech Funding
  • Local Support Team Capacity
  • Maximizing Local Technology Committees
  • District and Building Leaders Consultation
  • Students Supporting Infrastructure
  • MLTI Wi-Fi Transition
  • Building and Maintaining School Infrastructures
  • Rural School Access Equity

Emma-Marie Banks- Computer Science and Secondary Digital Learning Specialist

Emma-Marie Banks is the Computer Science Specialist and Secondary Digital Learning Specialist. As the Secondary Digital Learning Specialist, she supports technology integration, instructional design, and general digital learning at the secondary level (6-12). As the Computer Science Specialist, Emma facilitates the implementation of the computer science state plan and supports the integration and development of computer science education in schools (PK-12).

You can contact Emma about:

  • Computer Science
  • MOOSE
  • Secondary Level Technology & Learning
  • Professional Learning
  • MLTI 2.0 Professional Learning
  • Technology Plans 
  • Technology successes, challenges, concerns

Jon Graham- Elementary Digital Learning Specialist

Jon Graham is the Elementary Digital Learning Specialist. He works with educators at the elementary level (PreK-5) and focuses on their parts and perspectives within projects. Jon is an Ex-Officio board member of the Maine Association of School Libraries (MASL), an ACTEM Conference Committee member and often works with Computer Science Teacher Association of Maine (CSTA Maine).

You can contact Jon about:

  • MLTI 2.0 Professional Learning
  • MLTI Student Conference - Interest in Presenting
  • Professional Learning for elementary level (PreK-5) - Requesting professional learning, seeking support
  • Technical assistance MOOSE (PreK-5) - Challenges with accessing content or materials
  • Public school libraries and librarians - Professional support and challenges
  • Computer Science, coding and robotics (PreK-5) - Sharing successes, seeking support
  • Educational technology and software - Vetting processes, integration support
  • Presenting at educational conferences in Maine - Requesting presenters (LTT or MLTI), seeking out topic expertise
  • Technology successes, challenges or concerns (PreK-5)

Jordan Dean- Management Analyst

Jordan Dean is the Management Analyst for the Learning Through Technology Team. In this role she provides support to schools regarding the MLTI billing process. She assists with managing finances for the program. Jordan also helps manage the contracts and procurement processes for the LTT team.

You can contact Jordan about:

  • MLTI 2.0 Invoicing/reimbursement- Invoicing and payment questions
  • MLTI Student Conference-Registration and other conference questions
  • MLTI Grant information/reimbursement- Questions about past MLTI grants
  • LMS Grant Reimbursement- Invoicing and payment questions
  • MLTI 2.0 Device allocation- 2022 student enrollment allocations, and teacher device allocation questions.