David Widener

Educator, Motivational Speaker, and Technology Consultant

EXPERTISE

Integrating technology in the classroom, Motivational Leadership in Education and Athletics

EDUCATION

B.S. 1983, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Major: History.

M.A.T..1987, Georgia State Univesity, Atlanta Georgia
Concentration : History.

M.S. 2007, Capella University, Instructional Technology

Boise State ongoing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Technology Instruction 2001-present, Woodward Academy, College Park, Ga. Reponsible for overseeing the ordering and maintenance of media equipment and software products, training of teachers and staff, and integrating technology into the curriculum.

Technology Coordinator 1995-2001, Woodward Academy, Atlanta, Ga. Responsible for technical support for teachers, training of teachers and staff, and aiding in integrating technology into the curriculum.

History Teacher 1983-2001, Woodward Academy, Atlanta, Ga. Taught American Government, World History, and United States History.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Member, Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Member, Society (ASCD)for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)
Member, Society of American Magicians (SAM)

Dale Adamson

Dale Adamson was born in Decatur, GA and graduated from Decatur High School. Dale became a Jewelers apprentice in 1978, and has served as a bench jeweler and designer for Jewelry Stores and individuals. He begin learning magic in 1982 through Frank McKinnon of Eddie's Trick Shop. With Frank as a mentor and good friend, Dale's talents and abilities grew over the next few years. Using his skills as a jeweler, Dale began to create custom coin work and jewelry for magicians.

One of Dale's greatest desires is to entertain people, and his enthusiasim is contagious. His reward is to see a smile on everyone's face, and to help people forget their problems in life for a short period of time and to have a good time."Laughter is medicine for the heart."

Professional Organizations

Toastmasters International Club 1682 (currently serving as Sgt. at Arms)

International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 9

Georgia Magic Club (served as President 1988-89)

Awards and Certifications

  • 2005 1st Place Humorous Speech Contest- Toastmasters Club 16822005
  • 2nd Place Humorous Speech Contest - Toastmasters Area 561999
  • MADD (mothers against drunk driving) for outstanding support
  • 1995 1st Place in Close-up Magic - Southeastern Association of Magicians Charlotte, NC
  • 1994 1st Place in Close-up Magic - The Atlanta Harvest of Magic
  • 1994 Magician of The Year International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 9 and the Georgia Magic Club
  • 1993 1st Place in Close-up Magic - Southeastern Association of Magicians Macon, GA
  • 1990 For Supior Efforts In Operation Magic
  • 1985 For Supieror Accomplishments in Magic Georgia Magic Club