Mineola High School teacher and Coordinator of Information Technology (CIT) Kathleen Sheehan has been honored with the Bright Lights Award by the Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies (ASSET). This award recognizes educators for their exemplary integration of technology into the educational environment.
Ms. Sheehan is a 35-year veteran of Mineola Schools. She is dual certified in technology education and business education and splits her time between teaching and information technology support for the district.
In the classroom, Ms. Sheehan is inspiring the next generation of coders and digital storytellers, teaching 3D modeling and other design rich coursework, including work in the high school “Fab Lab” and “Mac Lab.” In her role as Mineola CIT, Ms. Sheehan is an omnipresent figure in all levels of technology within the district supporting teachers, students and administrators with the integration of technology.
The award was presented at the ASSET Bright Lights Luncheon on Jan. 12 at the Heritage Club in Bethpage.
