Laura Ware, Ed.D.

Today 295 @JEFCOED teachers joined in multiple virtual Tech Talk offerings hosted by our fabulous @JEFCOEDTech Instructional Technology Coaches. Teachers learned valuable tips & tricks related to @canva & @GoogleWorkspace 👏👏👏

In today's episode, we talk about the way that Bryant Park Elementary integrates art and teacher-led instructional rounds into their school. sreb.org/post/pacesette… #SREBSummer #ArtIntegration #InstructionalRounds #EducationInnovation #ArtInEducation #TeachingStrategies

Check out our “out of this world” 🌎Instructional Tech Coaches in action at @ChalkvilleES working with @ClassVR & @mergecube. Students explored space via a Lunar Rover.🪐 A 2nd grader said, “this is the coolest thing I’ve ever tried.”🚀 @JEFCOED @lauradware @mspigglywigley

Spartans BN! Today, our Archery & Raiders team were able to compete against MSG Hamilton(Grissom HS Raiders) & SGM McCray (James Clemens HS Archery). Our Spartans team were outstanding today! @pghs_spartans @JEFCOCareerTech @jwatkins97 @lauradware @LColston1

🏆HUGE NEWS for JEFCOED and Alabama!🏆 Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. is officially the NATIONAL Superintendent of the Year, proving once again that his commitment to students knows no bounds! Stay Tuned! Much more to come. We are #JEFCOEDProud!! #NationalSuperintendentoftheYear

Congratulations to AASA 2025 Superintendent of the Year recipient: Walter Gonsoulin, superintendent, @JEFCOED! Read more: nce.aasa.org/nsoy-2025/ #NCE2025

🎉We are excited to share that Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. has been named one of four finalists for the prestigious 2025 NATIONAL Superintendent of the Year Award by @AASAHQ! So proud to call him ours! Read more about this achievement: aasa.org/news-media/new…

Spartans BN! Very thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Grand Marshall for this year’s PG Christmas parade. Good weather and great team building/ bonding for my cadets.@JEFCOCareerTech @pghs_spartans @JEFCOED @jwatkins97 @OGPrincipal @lauradware @bpspigpen

Standing room only for the Middle School Career Exploration and STEM presentation by @JEFCOCareerTech Director Bobby Jackson and @LearningBlade Scott Mains for ACTE Vision 24 Conference. Awesome job! @JEFCOED

We are so proud of the 350 @JEFCOCareerTech Health Science students who explored the many careers available in healthcare today at the first ever @JEFCOED Health Science Career Fair. Thank you area colleges, hospitals and businesses for participating! Enlighten.Engage.Empower.

We were so “plaid” to host the ETeam Leaders for the Fall Summit! 🍂 The instructional technology team coordinated a wonderful day filled with high quality training and opportunities for collaborarion. @gonsoulinwalter @lauradware @JEFCOED

Two of our super talented technology coaches, Mrs. Coleman & Ms. Mahan, were invited to learn alongside other Google for Education Champions today. Can’t wait to see the ideas they bring back to the team & our teachers based on today’s visit! @GoogleForEdu @JEFCOED @lauradware