Fayette County Public Schools’ instructional technology and media coordinator, Kate Crawford, has been selected to participate in an elite MVP program ran by education technology leader Blackboard, Inc.

Participants of the Blackboard MVP Program consist of faculty members, administrators, educators, and instructional designers who have proven themselves as leaders in the education technology community. They regularly demonstrate expertise in Blackboard technologies, share their expertise with other clients, and actively share feedback with Blackboard on the company’s products and services.

Members are selected through a competitive application process. They receive exclusive access to professional development trainings, and are invited to private product briefings and roadmap sessions with Blackboard executives. They also share their expertise by answering questions and assisting other users on the Blackboard Community site, and through their own personal blogs, Blackboard blogs, social media, Tweetups, virtual office hours, and more.