Dara McCormick Feldman and Bonny Chambers worked as Early Childhood Instructional Technology Specialists with the Office of Global Access Technology, for Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Maryland. They co-wrote the Early Childhood Technology Literacy Challenge Grant. This grant provides training and support to Early Childhood Teachers, Specialists and Instructional Assistants at Title I schools in MCPS on ways technology can enhance a balanced literacy program. The training is focused on utilizing strategies and tools, including appropriate software and Internet resources, to support MCPS Reading/Language Arts outcomes.

Dara McCormick Feldman
Dara was the coordinator for the Technology Literacy Challenge Grant. In addition to working on the grant, Dara provided training to a variety of other audiences throughout Montgomery County on how to use technology to enhance learning. Dara is a member of the NETs writing team, an Apple Distinguished Educator, the president of the NAEYC Technology Caucus, and a master teacher for the National Teacher Training Institute. She has presented at several local, state and national conferences. Dara has been a classroom teacher for 12 years, grades PreK-4. She currently teaches kindergarten at Garrett Park ES in Kensington, MD. Dara is the mother of 2 terrific children, Danielle and Jake. Dara's kids are a great help when it comes to reviewing software, lesson plans and web sites!

Bonny Chambers
Bonny was the webmaster for the Early Childhood Technology Literacy Project. As an Instructional Technology Specialist, she planned and implemented staff development for a variety of MCPS teachers on integrating the use of technology into instructional programs to enhance student learning and achievement. She has presented at several state and national conferences. Bonny was a classroom teacher for 7 years and has taught grades 2-5. She has done work in developing curriculum and teacher support materials for the MCPS Department of Curriculum and Instruction in Reading Language Arts, Elementary Science and Elementary Social Studies. Bonny also served as a mentor and lead trainer for teachers new to Montgomery County Public Schools. Bonny currently works as the Technology Magnet Coordinator at Pine Crest ES in Silver Spring, MD.