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About the Creators
This site was created as a collaboration between 6 individuals enrolled at Long Island University's Educational Technology program.
Melissa Mitchell Maria Genna Laura Collins
I am a full-time teacher at The Hampton Day School which is an independent school in Bridgehampton, New York. I am also a student with TEAM mastering in Educational Technology. I enjoy working with children and spending time with my family. My hope is to broaden my experience with children, teaching, and technology to a level of independent study and collaboration with others in the field.

Hi! My name is Maria Genna. I am NYS certified teacher in the area of Business and Distributive Education, K - 12. I will be obtaining a Master's Degree in Computers in Education through the TEAM program of Long Island University, C.W. Post, in Brookville, NY.

Currently, I am a Computer Teacher/Technology Coordinator at Little Flower Union Free School District (LFUFSD) teaching grades K - 9. Little Flower is a "Special Acts" school in the state of New York. LFUFSD is associated with Little Flower Children's Services of Wading River, New York. I enjoy working to integrate technology into the curricumlum with the students, faculty, and staff.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my fiance, family, and friends. I also love to travel, read, go fishing, and explore new technologies.

I am a part time teacher substituting at several schools here on Long Island. I am also a student at CW Post College working on my Masters degree in Computers in Education. I started into teaching because I enjoy working with children and seeing their minds explore with new given information. My free time is spent with my family and my goal is to obtain a full time teaching position for the up coming year.
Kimberly Bonsey

Lisa Arrigotti Daniel Lauter
I am an administrator at Southampton College of Long Island University. I am
interested in becoming an educational technologist and helping teachers and students utilize computers and
technology in their classes.
My favorite part of this
program is using my creativity
to experiment with web design.
Dan Zbikowski

Dan works at Westhampton Beach High School as a Network & Systems Coordinator. He enjoys all outdoor activities and spending time with his son.
I am a full-time teacher at Sagaponack Common School, which is located in Sagaponack, New York. I am currently attending the TEAM Program offered by CW Post. I will be receiving my master’s degree in computer technology. I came into teaching because; I have also enjoyed working with children. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and gardening. Daniel Lauter is a Technology Integrator for the 7th and 8th grade at the Ross School in East Hampton, NY. In addition he has a background in World Music, as a Didjeridu and Sax player. He is completing his Masters in Computers in Education, having attended SUNY Purchase for Music Performance and SF State in the Center for Interdisciplinary and Experimental Arts. His favorite color is blue, his eyes are blue too, but he really does not like blue cheese at all! Dan has two great kids, Max 12 and Alanna 9. He lives by the beach in Amagansett, NY where he enjoy gazing at the beautiful stars at night.