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Local Educator to Become ‘Google Certified’ at Google Teacher Academy

San Diego, CA, June 29, 2011 — Google tm has selected Jennifer Roberts, English teacher at Point Loma High School, as an attendee at the next Google Teacher Academy, to be held in Seattle, Washington on July 28, 2011.

The Google Teacher Academy is a free professional development experience designed to help K-12 educational leaders get the most from innovative technologies. Each Academy is an intensive, one-day event where participants get hands-on experience with Google's products and technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies, and receive resources to share with colleagues. Upon completion, Academy participants become Google Certified Teachers who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local regions and beyond.

Mrs. Roberts is thrilled to be among those selected, stating "I am so honored to have been selected. The caliber of the other teachers invited is so impressive. I’m looking forward to meeting all of them and also hearing about all the amazing things Google has in store for educators. In the end the beneficiaries are the students and teachers I work with. I look forward to sharing my experience and new knowledge with educators in San Diego.

Google Certified Teachers are exceptional K-12 educators with a passion for using innovative tools to improve teaching and learning, as well as creative leaders and ambassadors for change. They are recognized experts and widely admired for their commitment to high expectations for students, life-long learning and collaboration.

The Google Certified Teacher program was launched in 2006 with the first Academy held at Google headquarters in Mountain View. The program has since held several academies around the globe, expanding the ranks of Google Certified Teachers. The Google Teacher Academy is produced by Google, in collaboration with CUE and WestEd, both educational non-profit organizations.

Contact Person: Dr. Mark Wagner                                                                                     

Company Name: Computer-Using Educators (CUE, Inc.)                                                                                           Telephone Number: 949.639.9743             

Email Address: mwagner@cue.org                                                 

Web site address: www.google.com/educators/gta                            

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