Irvington School District Educator Earns Google Educator Certification

IRVINGTON, NY — Diana Cassidy, an Irvington Middle School technology teacher and Irvington High School programming/math teacher, has earned a Google Educator Level 1 certification, which demonstrates her level of mastery on the Google suite of applications. In order to obtain certification, Cassidy was required to pass a rigorous performance-based exam, which included tasks such as making calendar appointments and sharing documents.

Her certification demonstrates proficiency on the use of Google tools in the classroom and standard technology implementation skills, according to a district spokesman.

“It’s important to be a Google Certified Educator so I can help my colleagues when using G Suite products in the classroom,” Cassidy said. “I have been using these tools myself over the past couple of years and look forward to continuing to do so.”

Cassidy is among a number of Irvington district educators who hold Google Educator Level 1 certification. They include special education teacher Lauren Cutignola, music teacher Stephen DiGiovanni, math teacher Deanna Kahl, special education teacher Caroline Knudsen, fifth-grade teacher Susan Wallace and chemistry teacher David Whitehead.

In addition, DiGiovanni earned a Google Educator Level 2 certification for his advanced technology skills and expertise and enthusiasm on the use of Google tools in the classroom. Jesse Lubinsky, the District’s director of technology and chief information officer, holds certification as a Google Educator as well as advanced Google Trainer and Innovator designations.

Photo caption: Diana Cassidy. Photo credit: Irvington Union Free School District.