Contributors

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Mr. Jay Lewter

Mr. James S. Lewter is the Director of Communications for Chesapeake Public Schools. With 25 years of experience in Chesapeake Public Schools, Mr. Lewter has served as a teacher, assistant principal and most recently as the principal of Hickory Elementary School. 

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Mr. Matt Graham

Mr. Graham has 22 years of experience in education, all in Chesapeake Public Schools. He currently serves as a Digital Media Specialist for Broadcast Media in the Communications Department. Mr. Graham taught middle school English, science, and history for 9 years. His utilization of technology in the classroom naturally led him to the role of Technology Integration Specialist, for which he served for 10 years. As a Technology Integration Specialist, he was named the 2021 Great Bridge Middle School Teacher of the Year and also awarded the 2021 Chesapeake Public Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year. Throughout his career, Mr. Graham has contributed to and led the implementation efforts of various school and district-wide initiatives.

Mr. Graham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Longwood University and a Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction in Instructional Technology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.