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Thom Dunks
Thom Dunks became interested in technology when he trained in broadcast
communications in college where he specialized in film and television.
After college he taught at both the elementary and middle school
levels.
Thom has been an elementary principal at three schools in the Soquel
district during the past 20 years.
His interest in technology began with video in college and he has
provided local leadership with all platforms in educational technology.
As district technology coordinator he oversaw the writing of the
technology action plan for the district.
He is currently the Santa Cruz County representative for the CTAP
Advisory Committee. Thom has overseen the writing of technology
action plans, opened a new school, where he designed the technology
infra-structure, forged business partnerships, pulled cable, organized
Net Day activities, and secured resources through successful fundraising
activities including grant writing.
As the technology leader at his site, part of his responsibilities
include regular maintenance and support of site technology. Thom
provides professional development locally, having done training
for students, teachers and administrators in technology including
video editing and production. His school utilizes local origination
closed circuit productions to support classroom instruction.
Thom relies on publications like Kappan, Educational Leadership,
eSchool News, and Videomaker Magazine to keep current on educational
issues. His favorite web resources include web organizers like Backflip.com
and Blink.com. In his spare time Thom enjoys hiking, camping, and
is a musician.
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