Mister Ron the Tech Don
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Below are some excerpts from reference letters for Mister Ron.
| Mister Ron
"...has quickly made himself an invaluable
resource to teachers and administrators alike. His in-depth
knowledge, coupled with his tenacious problem-solving skills, makes his
an ideal candidate....I have witnesses Mr. Milliner develop online
books, deliver professional development, serve on division-side
leadership committees, all in outstand fashtion. "His extensive background and experience in the area of instructional support allows him to employ a variety of techniques to build positive relationships when working with students, parents and teachers--all in an effort to maximize the success of each student." |
| - Dr. Daryl H. Chesley, Director of Instruction, Caroline County Public Schools |
| "Under his leadership, K.A.T.E. has made it possible for our Teaching American History grant participants to interact in videoconferences with museums and historical organization from across the country, including Colonial Williamsburg, the National Archives, the National Park Service at Pearl Harbor, and the National World War II Museum, just to name a few examples. In addition, he was personally facilitated a number of technology workshops, focusing on implementing a variety of resources and materials for content enhancement and improved strategies for teachers to use in their social studies classrooms. His efforts and the efforts of K.A.T.E. staff under his guidance, have directly contributed to improving best learning practices and professional development of over thirty-five TAH grant participants annually, representing elementary, middle and high school levels of fifteen local school districts in this region of Kentucky." |
| Daniel A. Lonsway, Project TAHOE Director, West Kentucky Educational Cooperative |
| "Ron has the curiousity, eagerness,
and imagination of a child whose dreams are limitedless. He has
the ingenuity, wonder and determination of an adolescent preparing for
what the world may bring. He has the passion, concentration, and
deligence of a young adult who yearns to create a footprint in society.
He has the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of a man well beyond his
years." "Bill Gates said, 'Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting thekids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.' Ron has been that teacher for me and he can be that teacher for your students and staff." |
| Nathan Seaton, Instructional Technology Specialist, Owensboro Public Schools |
| Mister Ron "...is on the cutting eduge
of technology and in addition he understands how technology can be used
to improve instruction." "Ron is patient and kind. He is a good listener and he treats everyone with a great deal of care and respect. Everyone that works under him has superior comments about his dealings with them." "Ron is a man of many interests. He has a broad intelligence base in many disciplines and has been a true friend of the Fine Arts in our district." "Ron has a quick smile, superior organizational skills and loves people." |
| Julie White, First Arts Director, Owensboro Public Schools |
| "Ron's knowledge of instructional technology has been an immense asset to the students, teachers, and staff of Powhatan County Schools. He is always looking for ways to make our technology environment better. A few examples are piloting a wireless wide area network, upgrading to Microsoft Office, and initiating a partnership with Virginia State University to offer an Instructional Technology Masters Degree program for our teachers." |
| Mark Nichols, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Powhatan Public Schools |