PolyVision Announces New Business Development Director of Education; Kim Quinn Assumes Key Leadership Role at PolyVision.SUWANEE, Ga. -- PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SCS) and the world leader in visual communication products, announced today the appointment of Kim Quinn to the position of business development director, education. In this role, Quinn will be responsible for building and directing PolyVision's education market strategy. Quinn brings over 17 years experience to PolyVision in educational technology at the state and local levels and will be instrumental in developing and implementing PolyVision's go-to-market strategy for the education space. She joins PolyVision from the Cobb County School District The Cobb County School District is the county government agency which operates public schools in Cobb County. The district includes all of Cobb County except for the city of Marietta. where she served as the chief information officer of the 30th largest school district in the nation. Prior to that role, Quinn functioned as the director of instructional technology There are two types of instructional technology: those with a systems approach, and those focusing on sensory technologies. The definition of instructional technology prepared by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology for the State of Georgia and the director of technology for the State of Maine. As the director of technology, Quinn worked closely with then Governor Angus King Angus S. King, Jr. (born March 31, 1944) served two terms as an Independent Governor of Maine from 1995 to 2003. After leaving office, he became a distinguished lecturer at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine and annually teaches a semester-long undergraduate course on leadership. to lead Maine in becoming the first state in the nation to execute a statewide 1:1 laptop initiative for all 7th and 8th grade students and teachers across the state. Quinn was also instrumental in implementing a statewide distance learning program. "I joined the PolyVision team because of their reputation as a leader and visionary in the education market and because of their exemplary management team, products and technology," said Quinn. "I look forward to joining this team and working to ensure that PolyVision continues to provide premier solutions to the education space." Quinn has a Bachelor's of Science in Education with a math/computer science concentration and a Master's in Education with a concentration in instructional technology. She has been a member of several national organizations including COSN (Consortium for School Networking), SETDA SETDA State Educational Technology Directors Association (State Educational Technology Directors Association), GAEL Gael n. 1. A Gaelic-speaking Celt of Scotland, Ireland, or the Isle of Man. 2. A Scottish Highlander. [Scottish Gaelic Gaidheal and Irish Gaelic Gael (Georgia Association of Educational Leaders), and DELC DELC Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Digital Education Leadership Conversation). In 2002, Quinn received the "In the Arena" award from the Center for Digital Education for her leadership and vision in the area of Educational Technology Leadership. "Kim's point of view on improved student achievement through the appropriate application of technology closely aligns with PolyVision's own unique position," said Mike Dunn Mike Dunn (born 20 November 1971) is an English snooker player who currently lives in Redcar. Dunn turned professional in 1991. His best performance in a ranking competition came in the 2005 Malta Cup when he beat five players including Marco Fu and David Gray to reach the last 16 , President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of PolyVision. "The addition of Kim to our team furthers our strategy of providing user-centered products with a singular focus on adoption." About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company PolyVision Corporation enhances the way people learn, work, and communicate visually through a broad portfolio of products. Since 1954, PolyVision has focused on creating products and services that inspire users to be more productive, effective, and creative when collaborating and communicating visually. Whether it is developing the world's number one selling P3 ceramicsteel(R) surface, or creating the industry's first walk-up-and-use interactive whiteboard, PolyVision has an unparalleled track record of new breakthroughs in the visual communication market. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com. |
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