Michigan Education Groups Announce Professional Development Coordinator

Aug. 29, 2012 - PRLog -- (Lansing, MI)  The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and the Regional Education Media Center Association of Michigan (REMCAM) have jointly announced the hiring of Sheila L. Dunham as the new Professional Development Coordinator for both organizations.

"We are thrilled to partner with the REMC Association of Michigan to bring Sheila to our staff in this new capacity.  Sheila's extensive background in designing and implementing professional development experiences will enable her to expand our catalog of  workshops and conferences to better train Michigan educators for technology readiness," said MACUL Executive Director Ric Wiltse.

"We are very fortunate to have Sheila as our new shared Professional Development Coordinator.  Sheila's accomplishments are exceptional.  She has what it takes to help us achieve our priority of increasing statewide educational technology professional development statewide to improve student achievement.   She is a great addition to our team," said REMCAM Executive Director Sue Schwartz.
Dunham comes to the MACUL and REMC Association of Michigan's joint position with experience in developing educator training programs for Ingham Intermediate School District and Central Michigan University.

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About MACUL
The Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1975 to ignite learning through meaningful collaboration and innovation, and is dedicated to assisting the education community through support, promotion, and leadership in the effective use of educational technology.  Its 7,000+ members come from Michigan, neighboring midwest states and Canada.  MACUL is an organizational affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).  Find out more about MACUL at: www.macul.org

About REMC Association of Michigan
The REMC Association of Michigan (REMCAM), founded in 1969, is a non-profit organization comprised of the 28 Regional Educational Media Centers operated through intermediate school districts.  The Centers collaborate to promote equity and quality teaching and learning programs that support student achievement.  REMCAM is an organizational affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).  Visit remc.org for more information about REMCAM and its projects.