IMMEX in the Classroom

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• IMMEX in the Classroom

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IMMEX

• Is a free web delivered, interactive assessment
  tool.
• Integrates subject specific content and problem
  solving into real-world scenarios.
• Provides long-term performance data for both
  students and teachers so that assessment is
  formative and ongoing.

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Registration, Book Marking and Logging In

• Today you will learn how to
• Find the IMMEX website
• Register to use IMMEX
• Bookmark the URL for logging in
• Practice logging in as a teacher
• Practice logging in as a student

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IMMEX Interactive MultiMedia Exercises http//www.
immex.ucla.edu
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Click here to register
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Scroll down on the page and click here
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Click Yes, I Agree to accept the terms and
conditions of use.
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Select the type of organization.For Fayette
County Public Schoolswe are a US Public School.
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Find your schools NCES number and type it in
this box.
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Complete the personalinformation.
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Click no for technical contact.
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Click submit.
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Registration

• Items needed to register
• Type of Organization
• Your schools NCES number
• Your first name and last name
• Your e-mail address
• Your phone number
• A password that you create

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Please Register to Use IMMEX
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BOOK MARK the URL

• Click on the URL generated by IMMEX after
  registration is complete.
• Click on the word Favorites in the toolbar.
• Click on the work Add
• Give the page a name you will remember
• (ex Class IMMEX log in page)
• Click OK

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Log In as a Teacher
Type your e-mail address for your User ID. Type
your password created during registration.
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Click Log Out to log out of IMMEX.
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Practice Logging In and Logging Out as a teacher
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Log In as a Student

• Please type the following URL
• http//www.immex.ucla.edu/iWeb/Agencies/2101860/de
  fault.aspx
• Type in the assigned Student User ID in the text
  box beside User ID.
• Type in the word, PIZZA for the password.

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Critical Thinking

• You will learn
• Review the definition of critical thinking
• Review the need to teach critical thinking
• Examine the Elements of Reasoning Wheel
• Define and view examples of Deductive Reasoning
• Define and view examples of Inductive Reasoning

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Critical Thinking

• The mental process of actively and skillfully
  conceptualizing, applying, synthesizing and
  evaluating information to reach an answer or
  conclusion.
• Definition from http//www.dictionary.com

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Think

• Maximizing the use of the Internet for
  collaboration, research, communication, and
  production requires teachers to first teach their
  students to think critically -- this involves a
  significant paradigm change for most teachers.
• Using IMMEX to teach critical thinking skills
• Foundation for Critical Thinking
• www.criticalthinking.org

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Whenever we think
In attempting to answer a QUESTION, solve a
PROBLEM, or resolve an ISSUE.
We think for a PURPOSE.
Based on CONCEPTS and theories.
Within a POINT OF VIEW.
Elements Of Reasoning
To make INFERENCES and judgments.
Based on ASSUMPTIONS.
We use DATA, facts, and experiences.
Leading to IMPLICATIONS and CONSEQUENCES.
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A Closer Look atTwo Types of Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning

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Deductive Reasoning

• Reasoning from the general to the particular
  (cause/effect)
• Definition from http//www.dictionary.com

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Examples of Deductive Reasoning

• If it is raining then the ground is wet.It is
  raining.Therefore the ground is wet.

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Examples of Deductive Reasoning
From IMMEX problem Pauls Pepperoni Pizza
PalaceMascot "I go to the pizza parties only
when we win.Reasoning If the team wins,
then the Mascot goes to the pizza party. The team
won. Therefore, the Mascot will be at the pizza
party.
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Inductive Reasoning

• Reasoning from detailed facts to the general.
  (generalization)
• Definition from http//www.dictionary.com

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Examples of Inductive Reasoning

• All we ever see are black dogsTherefore all
  dogs are black .

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Examples of Inductive Reasoning

• Example from IMMEX Solar System Settlers
• Interview with the Professor "Dude- that ship
  was totally awesome. I was like right next to it
  when it landed. I wish I got to see the aliens...
  The police got there and moved everyone far away-
  so I couldn't see them.Huh? You need help
  finding them a home? I don't know nothin' like
  that. Earth is a good enough home for
  me.There's lots of smart people around here-
  ask one of them. I've gotta meet my friends at
  the beach."

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Examples of Inductive Reasoning

• Example from IMMEX Solar System Settlers
• Every time I read the interview with the
  professor, his information does not help me solve
  the problem. In this problem set, information
  from the professor will not help me.

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Review and practice

• What type of reasoning is this
• If the door is open, then John was the last to
  leave.
• The door is closed.
• John was not the last to leave.

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Review and practice

• What type of reasoning is this
• All I have ever seen are Dell Computers, so all
  computers are made by Dell.

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Exploring Problem Set StructureButtons
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Exploring Problem Set StructureButtons

• You will learn
• The definition of IMMEX buttons
• Location of IMMEX buttons
• The function of each IMMEX button
• Practice using IMMEX buttons

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Exploring Problem Set StructureButtons
IMMEX BUTTONS COMMON TO PROBLEM SETS
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Take a minute and explore the IMMEX buttons of
Pauls Pepperoni Pizza Palace
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Exploring Problem Set StructureGathering
Information
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Exploring Problem Set StructureGathering
Information

• You will learn
• Different types of information found in a problem
• Where to locate the information within a problem
  set

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Exploring Problem Set StructureGathering
Information

• Reference
• Libraries, dictionaries, charts, forumlas, etc.
• Clues
• Interviews, pictures, hints, etc.
• All information is contained in the problem set.
  There are NO LINKS TO OUTSIDE WEBSITES

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Exploring Problem Set StructureGathering
Information
Places to gather information aregenerally
located to the left or on the top of the screen.
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With a partner, choose a problem set from the
list and explore places to find information.
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Exploring Problem Set StructurePoints, Cloning
and Maps
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Exploring Problem Set StructurePoints, Cloning
and Maps

• You will learn
• Purpose of Points in IMMEX
• Definition of clone in IMMEX
• Benefits of clones in IMMEX
• Definition of a Search Path Map
• How points relate to a search path map

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Search Path Map
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Cloning in IMMEX is

• A problem within a problem set, where the general
  information is the same, but the solution is
  different.

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Clone 1
Clone 2
Clone 3
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Modeling Problem-Solving Performance
ProgressChemistry Gas Laws on Planet Ardana,
J. Swango, FCPSTwo Distinct Learning Trajectories
Performance 1- Clone 2 (Solved)
Performance 2 Clone 1(Solved)
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Work with a partner.Find the clone
number.Discuss where the student went to gather
information.
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Work through a Problem Set
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Work through a Problem Set

• You will
• Work through an assigned problem set
• Identify the problem to solve in the prologue
• Identify erroneous information
• Locate important information
• Solve (or attempt to solve) the problem

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Remember

• Erroneous information is information that will
  not help you solve the problem.
• All information you need to solve the problem is
  located within the problem set.
• When you think you know the solution, click the
  IMMEX button solve and select your answer.

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Teacher Tools
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Teacher Tools

• You will learn about
• Tools available for teachers
• Search Path Maps
• Performance Index
• Performance Progress for a Student

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Assess

• Good instruction demands good assessment
• is frequent.
• provides immediate feedback.
• is integrated with instruction.
• and directly measures student performance.

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Teachers Aid button will take you to the teacher
tools
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Performance IndexA graph showing the number of
problems solved over the number of problems
completed.
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Performance ReportA graph showing the
performance index over the number of problems
completed for a student.
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Search Path Map
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Lets Review

• What is
• A graph showing the performance index over the
  number of problems completed for a student.
• Performance Progress Report
• Performance Index
• Search Path Map

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Lets Review

• What is
• A graphical representation of how a student
  solved a problem?
• Performance Progress Report
• Performance Index
• Search Path Map

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Lets Review

• What is
• A graph showing the number of problems solved
  over the number of problems completed?
• Performance Progress Report
• Performance Index
• Search Path Map

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IMMEX and Student Problem Solving Skills
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IMMEX and Student Problem Solving Skills

• You will
• Identify the map of a student who has not
  developed a plan for solving the problem
• Identify the map of a student who has developed a
  plan for solving the problem
• Compare the maps of one student within a problem
  set
• Identify ways that IMMEX assists with problem
  solving skills

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TRUE ROOTS A FIRST ATTEMPT
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IMMEX can assist with problem solving because the
student must do the following to solve the
problem

• Identify the problem to be solved
• Plan a search strategy
• Gather information and come to a sound conclusion
• Differentiate between relevant and erroneous
  information.

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Evaluating Maps for Content Acquisition
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Evaluating Maps for Content Acquisition

• You will
• Identify a map where the student solved the
  problem correctly

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Evaluating Maps for Content Acquisition

• All IMMEX sets are based on specific content.
• IMMEX sets written by Fayette County Teachers are
  based on KY Program of Studies and Core Content
  for Assessment.
• IMMEX problem sets can expose your students to a
  wide variety of content in a real world setting.

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Search Path Map
The student did solve the problem.
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Search Path Map
The student reviewed characteristics of a sheep
and a cow.
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Did the student solve this problem?Which
information did the student access?
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IMMEX as tool for both Content Acquisition and
Assessment
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IMMEX as tool for both Content Acquisition and
Assessment

• You will
• Identify different ways IMMEX can be used for
  content assessment
• Explain the different ways IMMEX can be used for
  content assessment

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IMMEX as tool for both Content Acquisition and
Assessment

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

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IMMEX as tool for both Content Acquisition and
Assessment

• Formative Assessment
• Quick checks during a unit to see what
  information the student knows and doesnt know.
• Feedback can help guide instruction.

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IMMEX as tool for both Content Acquisition and
Assessment

• Summative Assessment
• Use as a part of the Unit Exam
• Use as an alternative to a unit exam as a
  differentiated type of assessment

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Lets Review

• Discuss with your partner two ways that IMMEX can
  be used for content knowledge assessment.

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Criteria for Selecting Problem Sets
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Criteria for Selecting Problem Sets

• You will learn
• Two important things to consider when selecting
  problem sets
• You will review
• Resources available to identify these two
  components.

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Criteria to Consider

• Content
• Difficulty

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Content

• Make sure the information covered in the
  problem set is information covered in your
  curriculum.

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Difficulty

• Even if the problem set states it is suitable
  for 7th grade students, it might not be suitable
  for all 7th grade students.

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Resource for Finding Problem Set Information

• Fayette Countys Page

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Resource for Finding Problem Set Information

• Demo Problem Sets

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Locate one or two problem sets you can use with
your students.Discuss with your partner why you
think these problem sets will benefit your
student.
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Staging A Request
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Staging A Request

• You will learn how
• To create a class in IMMEX
• Create User Accounts for Students
• Create a Group Password
• Assign Problem Sets

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PracticeFill out formLog into IMMEX and stage a
request
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Editing a Class
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Editing a Class

• You will learn
• Create a different class
• How to edit an existing class
• Adding new students
• Adding a new assignment
• Changing the end date

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Creating a Different Class

• A different class in IMMEX is a new class.
  You will just need to follow the same procedure
  we just learned for each new class.

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Edit an Existing Assignment
Click on Staging
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Edit an Existing Assignment
Click on the Class Name
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Edit an Existing Assignment
Click on the menu where you need to make a change
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Practice

• Edit an existing assignment in IMMEX by adding a
  new student
• Changing the beginning and end date
• Adding a new problem set

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Classroom Management
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Classroom Management

• You will learn
• View ideas for distributing user IDs, passwords
  and IMMEX URL
• View tools to assist in developing a plan for
  accessing computers
• View tips for establishing student expectations

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Distributing Information

• Type information in a word document
• Tell each student individually and have the
  student record the information
• Type the information and print on address labels,
  then stick on index cards
• Post the URL for IMMEX on your schools website
  or create a shortcut on the desktop.

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Developing a Plan for Accessing Computer

• Where? Classroom or lab
• Classroom
• Rotation schedule
• How many times a week will each student need to
  access the computer?
• How long will the student be at the computer?

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One Classroom ComputerTips from Appalachian
Technology in Education ConsortiumTechnology
Teachers Handbook
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One Classroom ComputerTips from Appalachian
Technology in Education Consortium Technology
Teachers Handbook
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Developing a Plan for Accessing Computer

• Where? Classroom or lab
• Lab
• Rotation schedule
• How many times a week will each class need to go
  to the computer lab?
• How long will the class be able to use the lab?
• Are there times in the day that the lab is
  unavailable?

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Computer LabTips from Appalachian Technology in
Education ConsortiumTechnology Teachers Handbook
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Computer LabTips from Appalachian Technology in
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Back Up Plan

• Internet is down
• No access to the computer
• Substitute Teachers

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Student Expectations

• Behavior talking, moving around, how to ask for
  help
• What they can do if they finish

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Work with a partner to brainstorm ideas for a
classroom management plan
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Implementation
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Implementation

• You will learn
• Different ways you can use IMMEX in the
  classroom

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Implementation

• Performance Assessment
• Enrichment
• Remediation
• Whole Class Instruction
• Small Group Work
• Individual Assignments
• Practice

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Discuss with your partner benefits and drawbacks
of using IMMEX in the following ways

• Performance Assessment
• Enrichment
• Remediation
• Whole Class Instruction
• Small Group Work
• Individual Assignments
• Practice

Discuss ways that you can implement IMMEX in your
classroom.
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What Now?

• Implementing IMMEX when you go back to your
  building

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What NOW?

• Take time to review demo sets
• Find a problem set suitable for your class and
  stage a request
• Work through the problem set yourself
• Provide your students with a graphic organizer or
  tool to help with gathering information
• Use the teacher tools

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Student Results

• Access the Teacher Tools and find a search path
  map
• Evaluate the search path map for content
  acquisition.
• Have the student repeat the problem set.
• Evaluate the search path map from the second
  attempt for both content acquisition and problem
  solving.

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HELP

• IMMEX Liaison Lucinda Sanderslucinda.sanders_at_fay
  ette.kyschools.us
• IMMEX Technician Roger Mullins
• roger.mullins_at_fayette.kyschools.us
• Fayette County TRTs
• Elementary Teachers
• Leanna Prater leanna.prater_at_fayette.kyschool
  s.us
• Paula Whitmer paula.whitmer_at_fayette.kyschools
  .us
• Amy Johns amy.johns_at_fayette.kyschools.us
• Middle Schools
• Kim Overstreet kim.overstreet_at_fayette.kyschool
  s.us
• High Schools
• Jeff Jones jeffrey.jones_at_fayette.kyscho
  ols.us