Director of Digital Learning
Mississippi Department of Education
Jackson, Mississippi
Melissa Banks joined the Mississippi Department of Education as an Instructional Technology Specialist in December 2015. In January 2021, she transitioned to Director of Digital Learning and has worked to create a team to deliver coaching, professional development, and resources to support educators as they increase their capacity to deliver high-quality digital instruction to all students across the state. Before joining the MDE, Melissa taught high school business and technology courses for eight years. In addition to teaching, Melissa also served in many leadership roles at her school and created and led multiple professional development sessions regarding instructional technology in the classroom. Melissa completed her Master of Arts in Teaching in August 2010 and received her National Board Certification in 2013. She has also earned multiple technology credentials, including Google Certified Educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator.
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The Mississippi Story: Reimagining Digital Learning Professional Development
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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