Vicki Davis is a 21-year classroom teacher and Instructional Technology Director in Albany, Georgia. She blogs at the Cool Cat Teacher Blog and hosts the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, where she interviews extraordinary educators about their best practices to reach every child. Vicki has authored multiple books, including Reinventing Writing and Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds, and is co-winner of ISTE's Online Learning Award 2006. While many awards are treasures, the best award came this year as she was named STAR Teacher for her school, area, and district by her computer science and film student, Eric.