2007 Educational Technology Graduate Award

Congratulations Maggie Leivas!

Every year, COE faculty select students who have shown outstanding achievement in the area of their study. The outstanding student selected by the Educational Technology faculty and her peers for 2007 is Maggie Leivas. Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication are an inspiration for all Ed Tech students and faculty.

Little did Maggie Leivas know how computer technology would change her life when in 1982 she stated, “Why do I need to do this computer assignment? I’m going to teach English!” Her fascination with computer applications began in 1989 when she received her first classroom computer. Today, teachers and students view Mrs. Leivas as a technology leader who is eager to help others integrate technology to enhance learning.

Born and raised in Carrington, North Dakota, Maggie Leivas earned her teaching degree in English/Speech/Theater at the University of Minnesota, Moorhead (formerly Moorhead State University). Accepting an English teaching position at Wallace Junior High School, she relocated to Parker, Arizona in 1983.  The next 24 years with Parker Unified School District brought a variety of assignments: junior and senior high school teacher of English, speech, library science, and computer skills, elementary and high school librarian, English department chair, instructional specialist, and testing coordinator.

In her current position as Parker High School’s librarian/instructional specialist/testing coordinator, Maggie provides on-site training and enrichment programs, suggestions and examples for integrating technology, technology mentoring, and much more.  She credits NAU’s Master of Educational Technology Program for providing her with additional skills, experience, and knowledge in both learning theories and instructional strategies to help her successfully guide students and staff through the educational technology maze.

Visit the capstone project Maggie created for Parker Unified School Dist #27.

Current Outstanding Student

Questions? Feel free to contact an Educational Technology Program Adviser.