post Falls teacher honored — Steve ostrom named STAr Discovery educator

By the Coeur d’Alene Press

Steve Ostrom (’97, bachelor’s degree in elementary education; ’03, master’s degree in professional technical education) has been named a STAR Discovery Educator by Discovery Education for his commitment to digital learning to inspire students’ curiosity and prepare them for future careers.

STAR Discovery Educators are members of the Discovery Educator Network (DEN), a global community of educators interested in teaching with digital media and technology and sharing ideas and resources.

As a STAR Discovery Educator, Ostrom has proven himself as a leader in transforming and enhancing learning in teaching at Post Falls Middle School as an educator in computer applications/media production and photography.

“Discovery Education and the DEN are proud to honor the hard work and dedication of Steve,” said Lance Rougeux, vice president of learning communities and instructional implementation for Discovery Education.

“It is the work of passionate and committed educators like him who are engaging students through the use of digital media and technology that is making a difference across the country.”

As a STAR Discovery Educator, Ostrom will share resources and innovative teaching methods with fellow educators across the district, state and world to improve student engagement and achievement.

STAR Discovery Educators have access to a wide range of free professional development activities provided by the DEN. The DEN offers best practices for effective and appropriate use of digital media and technology in the classroom and provides educators a forum for collaborating and networking online and in person.

Any educator who uses Discovery Education products and services can apply to become a STAR Discovery Educator by submitting an example in which they shared best practice techniques for engaging students using digital media and technology.

Discovery Education is a provider of curriculum-based digital content, professional development and assessment resources. It is a division of Discovery Communications whose networks include the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.