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CHARLOTTE, NC – Leadership and innovation are two qualities that help make this year’s Elsie L. Brumback Award Winner shine.  Because of his dedication to improving the use of technology in schools, The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning has recognized Perquimans County Schools district technology director Victor Eure with the 9th annual Elsie Brumback Award. 

Victor Eure, pictured with Perquimans County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Wells accepting the CoSN Team Award in Washington, D.C.

The award was announced Thursday morning in Charlotte during opening ceremonies for the North Carolina Association for Educational Communications and Technology (NCaect) Conference. 

Eure was selected from a multitude of candidates from across the state.  Along with the prestige, the award carries a $1,000 check.

Supporting the appropriate use of instructional technology is a demanding job that requires a multitude of skills.  Those who do it well must have a firm grip on technology and equally important - a solid understanding of instructional strategies. 

Eure manages classroom technology in a rural district that is one of the state's poorest, yet has overcome the odds and built a reputation as a leader in the effective use of technology.  He has excelled by making sure the district’s teachers participated in understanding and implementing the routine, intentional and effective use of technology. 

Perquimans County Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Wells credits Eure with the success of the school district in using technology to transform learning.

 "Every good team has a coach and our team coach is Victor Eure.  He is the engine that drives technology not only in our schools, but throughout our county and state," says Wells.  

Utilizing technology specialists, technology assistants, instructional specialists and classroom teachers, Perquimans County Schools provides students opportunities to learn with technology-rich, innovative instruction.

Eure began his career in instructional technology as a media coordinator, and more responsibilities were added as technology advanced and computers and other tech tools began to have a daily impact in the classroom.  Wells says Eure has been the driving force in obtaining grants and resources that have made the district a leader in educational technology.  They say this name has become synonymous with technology countywide. 

"Although Perquimans County Schools is located in a rural area," Wells says, "students are exposed to the same educational advantage as in larger school districts because of Victor Eure's untiring efforts."

"We all know Victor’s name has become synonymous with technology not just in Perquimans County, but statewide and nationally," says David Boliek, CEO of The Centers for Quality Teaching and Learning.  "He has implemented creative technology projects, worked to close the technology 'generation' gap, and brought in almost one point eight million dollars in grant money for the district's schools. All along, he's recognized the importance of professional development as a key to helping teachers not just integrate technology into their curriculum, but literally become better teachers because they understand how technology tools help them reach and teach every child in their classroom."

This year's Brumback Award is the latest of many honors for Eure, who has already received the North Carolina Technology Educator of the Year Award, the Technology Award for Excellence, and several other distinctions.  Earlier this month, his district received the national Team Award from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).  Eure’s his peers in the district say his efforts were instrumental in making his district a nationally recognized leader in the use of instructional technology.

The Brumback Award, which honors a top North Carolina district or regional level instructional technology leader,  is named for Elsie L. Brumback, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s longtime Director of Instructional Technologies.  Ms. Brumback served 25 years and facilitated many technological advances and changes in the state’s education system.