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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, 6/14/2022 — Today PBS North Carolina announced Jennifer Sarmento from Wayne County Schools as a member of the 2022 class of educators selected for the PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program – honoring classroom changemakers who offer fresh ideas and bold approaches to supporting their students’ growth and learning. Nominated by their local PBS stations, 20 educators were chosen from across the country.
The PBS Digital Innovator All-Star program brings together a community of PreK-12th grade educators who are innovators and leaders both in and outside of the classroom. Specifically, Digital Innovator All-Stars are selected from a cohort of educators who are doing extraordinary work supporting student learning by integrating media and digital technology in their teaching environments and inspiring students to use these tools in responsible, effective and empowering ways.
“PBS North Carolina is thrilled to have Jennifer Sarmento as our newest PBS Digital Innovator All Star as selected by PBS,” shared Mallory Mbalia, Director of Education at PBS North Carolina. “Jennifer has been one of our educational outreach trainers for two years and has a passion for sharing resources with families and her students. She is always ready to share great ideas and practices for serving young learners and we are beyond grateful to have her as part of our Education division.”
In partnership with PBS North Carolina, Sarmento will spend the 2022-2023 school year deepening engagement among students, families, educators, schools and PBS NC.
The full list of the 2022 PBS Digital Innovator All-Stars and their profiles can be found here.
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Media Contacts:
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