An East Hall Middle School teacher has been selected as one of just 19 educators from across the country for the 2020 PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program.
Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) Education announced the selection of Dana Farr, an eighth grade Georgia Studies teacher for the Hall County School District.
The PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program brings together a community of Pre K-12th grade educators who are innovators and leaders both in and outside of the classroom, according to information released this week by GPB Education. Each of the Digital Innovator All-Stars was selected from a cohort of educators who are doing extraordinary work in their local communities, supporting student learning by integrating media and digital technology in their teaching environments, inspiring students to use these tools in responsible, effective and empowering ways.
In addition to her role as a teacher at EHMS, Farr also oversees her school’s VR lab, one of the first in the state of Georgia. Farr is a co-sponsor of her school’s broadcast club and serves in various leadership roles throughout her school. Farr is also a member of Georgia Public Broadcasting's Education Advisory Group where she provides valuable feedback on GPB's educational content.
"Dana truly embodies what it means to be a PBS Digital Innovator," said Laura Evans, GPB's Director of Education. "Every day she brings our state's history to life for her students through a variety of digital tools, and her knowledge of virtual reality in the classroom is unmatched."
In partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, Farr will spend the 2020-2021 school year deepening engagement among students, families, educators, schools and GPB.
