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The MentorMob Team is saying Thank You to the innovators who have gone above and beyond to help make learning free and accessible for the entire world.  Our first seven months providing a smart tech tool for teachers have been wonderful thanks to the people who have made an direct impact on the e-learning community.

And so we’re thrilled to be unveiling the MentorMob Innovators.  Similar to Apple Distinguished Educators and Google Certified Teachers, MentorMob Innovators:

  • Have demonstrated creative & innovative ways to use MentorMob that motivate and inspire, and
  • Are building MentorMob into a community for the next generation of life-long learners.

Bill Gates was right on the money when he said, “Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”  And we are honored to have some of those teachers as the first class of MentorMob Innovators, who are each receiving a full year of MentorMob U for free!

  • Crystal Kirch – California

High school math teacher in Southern California…spending 2012 exploring the world of the Flipped Classroom. Join her on her journey!

@crystalkirch | http://flippingwithkirch.blogspot.com/

  • Bret Gosselin – Texas

Teaches ESL and loves keeping himself sharp and current through his Edmodo PLN. He also teaches reading and is the assistant debate coach at his school.

http://www.edmodo.com/bretgosselin

  • Kim Wilkens – Virginia

She is an activist, volunteer, writer, mentor, student, and teacher who is passionate about technology and social justice.

@kimxtom | http://piecesofstardust.tumblr.com/

  • Keith Heggart – Australia

Dedicated, passionate teacher from Sydney. He’s worked in England and Australia for five years each. He’s also a contributor to the Edutopia community.

@keithheggart | http://www.education4u.com.au

  • Pat Branson – Australia

Executive Committee – Western Australian Institute for Educational Research & Deputy Principal – Kolbe Catholic College

@patbranson | http://bransonworld.blogspot.com/

  • Marisa Kaplan – New York

Creator and writer of Edgeeks.com with a specialization in Special Education. Bridging the gap between home and school.

@EdGeeks | http://edgeeks.com

  • Carol Mortensen – Texas

Passionate about the impact of technology integration on student success! 2006 TCEA Classroom Teacher of the Year.

@myweb4ed | http://www.myweb4ed.com

  • David Kapuler – Wisconsin

Technology Tidbits, Ed Tech Specialist, Education Consulting, Professional Development, Web Design.

@DKapuler | http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/

  • Tom Kramer – Nevada

CCSD Educational Computer Strategist – Computer Application – Alexander Dawson School/Vegas

http://www.iste-community.org/profile/ThomasKramer

  • Daniel Edwards – UK

Technology convert in the classroom. iPad, Social Media and Edmodo in use with a ‘flipped’ class. Conducting 1:1 iPad trial in school

@syded06 | http://syded.wordpress.com/

  • Alison Anderson – Oregon

K8 Tech teacher at Holy Cross – mom, Chicago native, Marquette basketball fangirl, track coach who tries to run, and blogger for GettingSmart.com.

@tedrosececi | http://tedrosececiteaching.wordpress.com

  • Mark Anderson – UK

Head of ICT, outstanding learning & teaching geek, PGCE Mentor, TeachMeet organizer & aspiring school leader. Loves the iPad and its learning potential.

@ICTEvangelist | http://ictevangelist.com

  • Justin Marquis – Washington

Doctor of Instructional Systems Technology, teaches educational technology at the college level and blogs for Education Unbound, Online Universities’ education blog.

@drjwmarquis | http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/

To each of our innovators, thank you. You make us excited and hopeful about the future of education.