Bob+Boltz


 * About me:** Hello, I'm Bob Boltz, the Director of Technology for the Eastern Lebanon County School District (ELCO for short). I've been in education for 16 years, starting as a 9th grade social studies teacher and serving in my current position for the past 11 years. I serve both technology integration as well as technology support departments. It amazes me to see the just how powerful the use of technology can be when students use technology in a responsible and productive way. I have two daughters, 8 and 6, and using technology is as transparent to them as the air they breath.

Three years ago our school district began participating in the Classrooms for the Future initiative and what was most impressive and most successful element from that initiative was the collaboration our teachers had with other teachers throughout the state. I'm excited for this consortium and am looking forward to developing similar relationships.


 * PLP Experience:** I had the opportunity two summers ago (July 2009) to work with Sheryl and Will at a PLP bootcamp for three days and it was outstanding. They and their organization are first class and GET IT! So thank you PLP for partnering with us to help us grow. I've also seen Will present at several conferences and own and have read his book __Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms__.

I can be contacted via...

email - rboltz@elcosd.org iChat - rbboltz@mac.com Skype - rboltz


 * Hobbies and interests:** Spend a lot of time with the family (wife and two daughters) traveling, swimming, coaching youth sports, etc. Enjoy watching Baseball and Football, golfing, collecting autographed sports memorabilia, and playing cards.