Digital Learning & Innovation - Arlington Public Schools

The Office of Digital Learning and Innovation advances student success through the purposeful use of technology, promotes equitable access to digital tools, and supports the development of skills that help learners lead, learn, and grow in a connected world.

APS is cultivating a learning community where students are empowered to navigate technology with confidence and care, educators are supported to deliver meaningful instruction, and families are engaged as partners in the process.As technology evolves, our shared commitment to innovation, intentional practices, and safe, balanced digital learning continues to grow.

Arlington Public Schools is committed to transparency, inclusion, and thoughtful integration of technology across academic, social, and digital spaces.

Digital Resource Lifecycle

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Digital Citizenship & Wellness

Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning

Digital Learning with Purpose

Virtual Course Options

Instructional Technology Coordinators

ITC Description

Instructional Technology Coordinators (ITCs) are school-based educators who specialize in integrating technology into teaching and learning. They collaborate with teachers to design meaningful digital learning experiences and provide ongoing support to staff and students throughout the year.

ITCs are also a key point of contact for families with questions about how technology is used in their child’s school. As experts in instructional technology, they help make sure digital tools are used thoughtfully to support student growth, creativity, and connection.

Elementary ITCs by Schools (A-G)

School	Name	Email
Abingdon	Rebecca Madrona	[email protected]
A.W. Fleet	Ashley Snyder	[email protected]
ASF	John Foley	[email protected]
Ashlawn	Leslie Martin	[email protected]
ATS	Marie Hone	[email protected]
Barcroft	Lauren Koehler-Lee	[email protected]
Barrett	Jacqueline Moody	[email protected]
Campbell	Samuel Wightman	[email protected]
Cardinal	Beth Hooser	[email protected]
Carlin Springs	Stephen Shields	[email protected]
Claremont	Andrea Fitch	[email protected]
Discovery	Irene Bal	Coming soonTBD
Dr. Charles R. Drew	Michelle Young-Hasberry	[email protected]
Escuela Key	Paul Maniscalco	[email protected]
Glebe	Kate Neal	[email protected]

Elementary ITCs by Schools (H-Z)

School	Name	Email
Hoffman-Boston	Emily Bye	[email protected]
Innovation	Melissa Hyatt	[email protected]
Jamestown	Kelly Barrett	[email protected]
Long Branch	Amy Burd	[email protected]
Montessori	Renee Shaw	[email protected]
Nottingham	Lori Mintzer	[email protected]
Oakridge	Sean Jones	[email protected]
Randolph	Cathy Wague	[email protected]
Taylor	Stephanie Lin	[email protected]
Tuckahoe	Alexandra Dolinsky	[email protected]

Middle School ITCs by School

School	Name	Email
Dorothy Hamm	Joel Gildea	[email protected]
Gunston	Rayla Parquet	[email protected]
H-B Woodlawn – Shriver	Kathy Gust	[email protected]
Jefferson	Tammy Mills-Mirick	[email protected]
Kenmore	Michael Goodman	[email protected]
Swanson	Samarra Esteve	[email protected]
Williamsburg	Christine Stokes-Beverley	[email protected]

High School ITCs by School

School	Name	Email
REEP (Adult)	Michele Cona	[email protected]
Arlington Com – Langston – New Directions	Patrick Tien	[email protected]
Arlington Tech	Steven Jones	[email protected]
Career Center	Charles Randolph	[email protected]
H-B Woodlawn – Shriver	Kathy Gust	[email protected]
Wakefield	Alicia Cordero	[email protected]
Wakefield	Rebecca Chervin	[email protected]
Washington Liberty	Jeanine Osther	[email protected]
Washington Liberty	Rosa Navas	[email protected]
Yorktown	Aysia Moten	[email protected]
Yorktown	Brent Opperhauser	[email protected]

APS Pillars of Digital Learning

APS Digital Learning framework with four pillars: Purposeful Integration, Student Empowerment & Expression, Digital Wellness & Balance, and Equity & Access for All.

The Pillars of Digital Learning represent the foundational beliefs that shape how we integrate instructional technology across APS. These pillars guide our practices to be equitable, student-centered, and aligned with both the APS Strategic Plan, Virginia Department of Education guidance, and the ISTE Standards for Students and Educators.

Pillar 1

“Purposeful Integration”

Description:

Technology is integrated with intention to create more rigorous instruction, deepen learning, and support individualized academic goals—not just added for convenience or used when it no longer serves student outcomes.

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Pillar 2

“Student Empowerment & Expression”

Description:

Digital tools give students voice and choice, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and authentic expression across all content areas.

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Pillar 3

“Digital Wellness & Balance”

Description:

APS promotes healthy digital habits, screen time awareness, and safe online behavior to support students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being. Instructional Technology Coordinators, in collaboration with other departments, teach digital citizenship to promote respectful, responsible, and thoughtful online behavior—whether students are using APS-managed devices at school or independently.

Pillar 4

“Equity & Access for All”

Description:

Every student deserves access to high-quality digital tools and learning experiences, regardless of background, ability, or circumstance.

Quick Link

APS Approved Digital Resource List

Contact

Jacqueline Firster, Supervisor of Digital Learning & Innovation

Office of Academics

Families/guardians are encouraged to contact their school’s Instructional Technology Coordinator and/or Principal for specific information about their child’s school.