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Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert Spotlight Series Podcast. A brand new partnership between Microsoft Education, and the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. \xa0In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sonja Delafosse and Robyn Hrivnatz from the Microsoft Education team to discuss what makes the MIE program special and how you can become a MIE yourself. We are excited to bring you this brand new show and hope that you subscribe to our podcast in\xa0iTunes,\xa0Youtube, and on your favorite podcast player today! About Todays Guests Sonja Delafosse The first twelve years of Sonja's career as a K-6 elementary music teacher for two years and then a middle school math and choral teacher for ten years. \xa0In 2006, she became a professional development specialist for Lake Washington School District working in both math and technology. She focused on helping teachers and administrators of all grade levels and content areas on integrating technology and best practices to develop high-quality instruction. In 2008-2009, she attended the University of Washington in the Danforth Leadership Program and earned her administration credentials along with her Masters of Education in Leadership. \xa0In 2010, she became a Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer and began working with NCCE and Microsoft to advance excellence in teaching and learning through the effective use of technology. \xa0In 2012, Sonja joined Everett Public Schools in Everett, WA as the Instructional Technology Coordinator and in November of 2013, she was selected to be one of the first 24 Microsoft Expert Educators in the United States. \xa0Sonja joined Microsoft in April 2015 on the Worldwide Education Team overseeing the educator and professional development programs Twitter:\xa0@sdelafosse Robyn Hryvnatz Robyn Hrivnatz has devoted the last 16 years to education in which she has taught both junior high and elementary school as well as serving in Instructional Technology roles in the great state of Texas. In October 2014, she joined Microsoft as a Senior Teacher Engagement Manager for U.S. Education managing the U.S. MIE Communities, serving as curriculum lead for professional learning, and managing social media strategy. Her driving passion is working with educators and learners to help revolutionize today's classroom and empower global citizenship. Her areas of interest include inquiry-driven project based learning, innovative learning space design, student voice, social media for professional learning communities and helping educators design rich learning activities. Aside from always working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, traveling, doing anything outdoors (esp. scuba diving), watching movies, and researching the latest gadgets. Twitter:\xa0@RobynHrivnatz LinkedIn:\xa0Robyn Johnson Hrivnatz Email\xa0rohrivna@microsoft.com Links of interest Education.Microsoft.com Twitter:\xa0@Microsoft_EDU Twitter:\xa0@OneNoteEDU About the MIE Spotlight Series Podcast The\xa0MIE Spotlight Series\xa0is a cobranded educational podcast produced in collaboration between the\xa0TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network\xa0and\xa0Microsoft Education. Hosted by\xa0Jeff Bradbury, the MIE Spotlight series focuses on innovative thinking and teaching that incorporates\xa0cutting edge\xa0technology being deployed in classrooms. \xa0For more information on the Microsoft Innovative Educator program, please visit:\xa0http://education.microsoft.com Subscribe Today! Website:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIESpotlight iTunes:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIEAudio YouTube:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/MIEVideo Contact the Show Host: Jeff Bradbury\xa0@TeacherCast Email:\xa0feedback@teachercast.net Voice Mail:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail About\xa0Microsoft Education Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer web browser. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. It is the world\u2019s largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of the world\u2019s most valuable companies. About the TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network In 2011, educator Jeff Bradbury created\xa0TeacherCast.net\xa0as a vehicle\xa0to curate resources for teachers and students to help them learn how to use educational technology in their classrooms. \xa0What\xa0started with a simple concept eventually grew into a globally recognized educational broadcasting network and educational brand. \xa0For more information, please visit\xa0TeacherCast.net \xa0 \xa0 Thank You For Your Podcast Reviews Are you enjoying The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network? Please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on\xa0iTunes today. I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. 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