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Jill Williams

Jill Williams first became affiliated with Teachers Network as a grant recipient and joined the staff after working in the New York City public schools as a teacher of dance as well as a technology specialist. Jill is the Co-director of TeachNet, a professional development program focusing on web-based curriculum development and instruction. She believes that both teachers and students need to become computer literate to stay competitive. She helped to create a new initiative, the TeachNet Institute, an influential group of New York educators who collaborate on technology projects, solutions, and communications; write and publish technology curricula; and advocate for the use of technology in education. She believes that combining technology with creativity is a powerful way to reach students. Jill has a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, a M.A. from Columbia Teachers College, and a Certificate in Educational Technology from NYIT.