Teresa Flemming

FRIT 7739 Technology Program Administrator

Part A: Program Evaluation
Executive Summary
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, located in Statesboro, Georgia (Bulloch County), is a
traditional elementary school that serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth
grade. Julia P. Bryant is one of nine elementary schools in Bulloch. The school is apart of
a growing school system, that is moving more toward STEM and technology innovation
learning for all students in elementary, middle, and high school.

Organizational Chart
This chart shows the operations and leadership of Bulloch County Schools and how Julia
P. Bryant ties into the overall picture of the county. The chart in the Prezi
http://prezi.com/ev8f8prteumb/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
was created based on discussions with the elementary media specialist, Nancy Wiggins,
middle school media specialist, Denise Borck, and high school media specialist, Amy
Altman and from reading the current Technology Plan.

Methods
The information in this Technology Program Plan Evaluation report was gathered through
various sources. Most of the information was gathered from Nancy Wiggins, media
specialist at Julia P. Bryant. Observations, interviews and other informations was
collected throughout my practicum. Bulloch County has some documentation located
online through their website. The link provided several links that contained important

documentation for the county media specialists and technology team. http://bcssga.schoolloop.com/file/1279458923028/1344348322750/2655867034874104545.pdf
and http://www.bulloch.k12.ga.us/departments.

Center Context and Goals

History
Julia P. Bryant is one of the oldest schools in the county. The school has always had a full
time media specialist and full time media assistant. Roughly five years ago, the school
decided to do away with the full time media assistant. Mrs. Wiggins does have
community volunteers 3 days a week to help with any duties and responsibilities. The
school received a new building structure in 2010. The current media specialist is moving
towards a 21st century library that supports the school with the new Georgia Excellence
Standards.

Mission
The mission of the Julia P. Bryant Elementary School Media Center is to provide services
for the school community, to encourage and foster a love of learning, reading, technology,
and research while encouraging a positive atmosphere in which these activities can occur.

Goals
Purchase fiction and non-fiction books that support the curriculum.-Add every 6 months
Purchase videos, professional material, etc. that support teaching and learning.
Media Specialists will attend professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of
technology and current media trends.
Train teachers and students with Google Classroom

 Push into classroom -eBook training and collaborative lessons-Ongoing process.

Add book clubs - building now
Build healthy relationship with faculty and student body.

Stakeholders
School Administrators
Julie Blackmar
Justin Chester
Media Specialist
Nancy Wiggins
Technology Team

DeeDee Bennett (Instructional Coach)

Nancy Wiggins ( Media Specialist)
Teresa Flemming ( 2nd Grade Teacher Leader)
Tammi Woodrum (Quest Teacher)
Justin Chester ( Assistant Principal)
Stacey Thompson (5th Grade Teacher)
Jan McCall (Technical Support)
Tammie Tillman ( 4th Grade Teacher)
Job Titles and Descriptions
Media Specialist
Julia P. Bryant media center is operated by only one person. The media specialist organizes and
run live news program - BNN or Bear Nation News, assist students, faculty and staff, GSU
students and PTO volunteers in checking out materials from the media center and with research
and/or book searches, create school yearbook, order new books and materials for the school
media center, shelve and repair books, teach orientation classes and have weekly story times.

Current Status of the Center

The media center has a flexible scheduling where students, faculty and staff are allowed to use
the media center from 7:15 - 3:15. Teachers, students, and parents that were interviewed have a
positive outlook and have enjoyed the involvement of this years media specialist.
Center Activities:
Staff Development
The teachers at Julia P. Bryant are required to meet monthly to update and train together on
various educational topics. This can range from learning new programs such as; Illuminate,
Google Apps, or ASOP.

Technology Professional Development

This varies depending on the school or district need at any point and time.
Chess Club
The students in this group meet every Tuesday in the media center after school. They practice
various Chess strategies and compete in district and statewide tournaments.

Professional Learning Communities

Teacher from every grade level meet each Tuesday in the media center to work on data driven
assignments. Teachers use Wifi when allows them to collaborate on documents in Google Docs.
Family Reading Night
The media specialist organize and put together a Family Reading night two times a year. The
students and the parents really love being involved in the various reading activities Mrs. Wiggins
plans.

Testing
The media center provides assistance in the midst of large testing events. The media center also
promotes a quiet area where students can study and test in programs like iReady. Not only do
they help with test like this, but they will help with major state test at the end of they year.

Technology Enhanced Classrooms

Other teachers can also reserve the media center. This allows it to be used as a technology
infused classroom. Students may also check out the laptop cart, iPad cart and other resources
make a great lesson with techology.
Evaluation
Julia P. Bryant is evolving in several ways. The location has constant traffic of groups and
caters to many meetings and outside groups looking for an inviting place such as; PTO, Georgia
Southern students, mentors and administrative meetings. After conducting interviews and
observations, it was determined that the center is ran appropriately and professionally, especially
the various event the media specialist open up for the school and community. Mrs. Wiggins and
Julia P Bryant have adapted to meeting the needs of the Bulloch County technology plan which
states, The vision of the Bulloch County School System 3-Year Technology Plan is to provide a
seamless, efficient network of collaboration that enables each learner to be actively engaged in
the learning process by providing technology tools and resources that maximize student
achievement. (Wilson, Charles Bulloch County School District Technology Plan 2014-2017.
Department of Technology of Personnel.)
http://www.bulloch.k12.ga.us/file/1278179266424/1275747833509/7014720532592604134.pdf

Julia P. Bryant main focus is to support teacher and student growth in the terms of
technologies that can be helpful in the classroom. In the past years the centered stayed the same
just appearing as a meeting place. With a lot of the new Common Core requirements the media
centers has been making great leaps with technology and new books. The center has received a
multitude of equipment- Automatic Dye Cut Machine, Cold Laminator, 8 iPads, 3 Chromebook
Carts (60 Chromebooks), 16 Sets of Smart Response Systems, students computers, etc. with
these things being added the center has been ample to support and improve technology
integration greatly. More teachers are able to increase technology use at the same time by using
Google Classroom, iReady, Web 2.0 tools, and various websites which boost collaboration
amongst the academic area. In consideration to the mission and center goals it seems as though
Julia P. Bryant media center is ensuring that these technology fields are met and promoted.
Students who were interviewed also stated they enjoyed being involved in extracurricular groups
and activities.
Overall, Julia P. Bryant media center is ran effectively and efficiently. The center is has a
great outlook with all the new programs that will grow. The technology team is not utilized as
much as I think they can be, so do recommend the school using them more. Many of the
members on the technology team has some type of technology background and education. I
would like to see more teacher getting involved in technology rather than when they are
mandated to participate. I would like to see things such as Tech-Tuesdays take place in the
school. This will help keep the teacher collaborating and utilizing their technology skills. I
foresee the media center growing in a positive direction.

Appendix A
Media Specialist Interview Questions

Interviewee: Nancy Wiggins

Topics: History, Budget, Goals, Mission, Operation, Professional Development, Stakeholders,
Status, Job Titles, and Growth.
Interview Questions:
1.)

What is the mission of JPB Media Center?

2.)

What are goals of the media center?

3.)

JPB is an older school, what are some of the key components of its history?

4.)

What is your job title here at JPB? Please describe some of the duties you complete

during the day.

5.)

What is the current operating status of the media center?

6.)

What would you change or improve to make the functionality of the media center more

efficient.
7.)

What do you do to get groups involved and engaged in activities?

8.)

What are some of the big events you plan during the school year?

9.)

What types of groups use the library?

Appendix B
Position Title: Media Specialist
Qualifications:
The media specialist must as a minimum possess or be eligible or Media Specialist certification
as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The Media Specialist should
have demonstrated that he or she has the necessary ability, knowledge, and personal qualities to

skillfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. He or she must have a
philosophy compatible with the Board of Education policy and possess a personal attitude
congenial with other faculty and staff.
Selection:
The media specialist shall be employed by the Board of Education upon recommendation by the
superintendent.
Reports to:
Principal
Contract:
10 Month Certified Employee
Evaluation:
The Georgia Media Specialist Evaluation Instrument shall be used to evaluate Media Specialist.
The Media Specialist shall perform the dimensions designated by Bulloch County School
District and listed under the Performance Areas of the evaluation instrument. The media
specialist shall perform all other locally developed practices designated by the principal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages the media center program for the school
Coordinates activities for media committee
Seeks involvement and input from the teachers, students, parents, and community
Provides professional expertise
Recommends media plan, policies, and procedures
Conducts activities as specified in the media plan
Adheres to Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
Supports the mission and vision of the District
Performs other duties assigned by principal and superintendent

Appendix C
Student Survey
1. What is the purpose of the media center?

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Is the selection of books meeting your needs?

How often do you come to the media center?
What technology equipment would you like to see in the media center?
Does it bother you that there are not much access to digital books?
Are you comfortable using technology in the media center?
Is the atmosphere warm and caring?
Additional comments or concerns write them below: