Educational Technology

Educational Technology Department

The Educational Technology Department is focused on supporting all district staff with the use and implementation of technology into their daily practice. We provide training through staff meetings, grade level or department meetings, and one-to-one coaching.  

Gary Schuh, Educational Technology TOSA
(503) 661-7200, ext. 3702
Responsibilities/Schools: Project Management, Admin. Support, Curriculum Technologies and School Systems/Admin., School and District Collaboration; District Testing Coordination, and Educational Technology Coaching.

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Gary Schuh has worked for the Reynolds School District since 1998 and has been an Educational Technology Coach since 2013. He has a Bachelors degree in Reading, Math and Language Instruction. Additionally he has completed his ESL Endorsement Coursework and has earned a Masters in Curriculum and Instructional Design, as well as a Masters in Public Administration. He has filled various roles in the district as a classroom teacher (self-contained, core and elective subject areas) and served on curriculum, technology and other committees. Gary believes that the relationships we develop are the foundation that all work in schools is built upon.

As a seasoned teacher and experienced technology solutions expert, Gary serves as the Educational Technology/Academics Project Manager. He is dedicated to supporting teachers' integration of technology into their instruction and using multiple tools to increase student engagement, supporting everyone to reach their instructional goals. Collaborating with teachers and instructional leaders, Gary supports all educators to leverage technology to create efficient and purposeful workflow to ensure opportunities for students to meaningfully interact with the curriculum and their peers, be creative thinkers using multiple platforms and varied technology tools, and demonstrate competency in their learning goals. Gary is a conversational Spanish speaker, having traveled extensively in Mexico and South America. Outside of school, Gary enjoys classic cars, home renovation, travel, and playing the fiddle. 

One of Gary's favorite quotes: “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”  - Ignacio Estrada

Cathlin Kennedy, Educational Technology TOSA
(503) 661-7200 ext. 3703
Responsibilities/Schools: Educational Technology Coaching; Troutdale, Fairview, Woodland, Wilkes and Margaret Scott Elementary Schools

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Cathlin Kennedy has worked for the Reynolds School District since 1999 as an elementary teacher, spending her classroom career in both primary and intermediate levels. She has been an Educational Technology Coach/TOSA since 2022. Ms. Kennedy has had a long career working with children. She has worked for the MESD Outdoor School program, served as a Summer Camp Director for the Girl Scouts of the Columbia/Willamette, and was an Educational Assistant in a Multnomah County ESD Functional Living Skills classroom. She brings this varied experience to the table supporting how to effectively utilize technology to engage elementary students.

Cathlin grew up outside of Chicago and her family moved when she was in high school. She attended Sandy High School and went on to earn a BA in History at the University of Oregon. She earned her Masters of Education through Portland State University.

She has a couple of adorable pugs and always has photos of them on hand to share. 

One of her favorite quotes is: "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. Bur for children, play is serious learning." ~ Fred Rogers

Ben Walker, Educational Technology TOSA
(503) 661-7200 ext. 3703
Responsibilities/Schools: Educational Technology Coaching; Walt Morey Middle School, Reynolds Middle School & H.B. Lee Middle School.

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Ben Walker has worked in the Reynolds School District since 2011 as a high school English teacher, teaching everything from Freshman English to AP Senior English and also has served as the Department Chair.

His life in Reynolds has been much more extensive than teaching. Ben grew up in east county, attending Wilkes Elementary, HB Lee Middle School, and Reynolds High School.

Starting fall of 2022, Ben is working to apply many his years of experience as a classroom teacher to his role as an Educational Technology Coach/TOSA. 

A quote Ben enjoys: "Children learn more from what you are than what you teach." ~ W.E.B. Du Bois

Adam Davis, Educational Technology TOSA
(503) 661-7200
Responsibilities/Schools: Educational Technology Coaching; Reynolds High School and Reynolds Learning Academy

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Adam Davis is an Educational Technology Coach/TOSA with Reynolds School District.  Adam is committed to supporting his colleagues in learning, understanding, and utilizing the digital platforms and apps the district subscribes to, as well as advancing his own learning, by becoming a Certified Educator with Microsoft, Apple, and Google.

His primary role within the district is in coaching colleagues on how to best utilize the applications and platforms the we use for collaboration and instruction. Adam has spent the last 20 yrs with the Reynolds School District teaching middle school students multiple subjects, and spent six of those years teaching robotics and technology at the middle school level. He is clearly passionate about tech!

In his home life, he continues to explore new technologies like 3D modeling and design, tinkering around on other project around the house, or taking the big rottie for a walk! "If I'm not doing those things, I'm hankering for some fishing time."

Michele O'Brien, Educational Technology TOSA
(503) 661-7200, ext. 3704
Responsibilities/Schools: Educational Technology Coaching; Alder, Davis, Hartley, Sweetbriar, Salish Ponds

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I have served the Reynolds community as a teacher since 1992.  I started as a 6th grade teacher at the middle school level.  In 2014, I decided to give elementary teaching a try as a 5th grade teacher.  I have enjoyed my time both as an elementary and middle school teacher. 

My technology journey started in the early 2000s with Palm Pilots (remember those?) as part of several grants.  My sixth grade students used the Palm Pilots and probes to collect and analyze scientific data.  Since 2015, I have used iPads, Schoology, and a variety of apps with my 5th grade students on a daily basis.  Throughout my career, I have served as a leader in the area of technology, and have provided professional development to teachers around classroom use of technology.

I am excited to have the opportunity to support staff and students as they work toward integrating technology into the educational setting.