Kent School District employee Becky Keen was recently awarded the title of 2015 Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert for her achievements in using technology to help students learn and succeed in a digital world.

For eight years, Keene, a technology integration specialist, has provided training and support to help teachers bring education technology into their classrooms. According to Microsoft, Keene’s vision and support for the District’s leading EDGEucators, teachers helping to integrate technology that engages students, was a major factor in selecting her for the honor.

“Being selected as a MIE Expert is an amazing honor,” Keene said in a press release. “I look forward to continue finding innovative ways to equip students with the proper tools needed to succeed in the new world of work.”

Each year, Microsoft selects educators to be part of an exclusive global community paving the way for their peers to share ideas, try new approaches and learn from each other. This year, Microsoft selected more than 800 leaders in innovative learning from around the world. These experts work closely with Microsoft to lead innovation in education, build educator capacity for using technology to improve student learning, and advocate and share their experiences in technology for teaching and learning.