netTrekker Blog

Authors and Contributors

Danielle Abernethy

Danielle Abernethy began her teaching career in 1996 as a fifth grade teacher in Lake City, SC. Three years later she moved to Sumter, SC to teach middle school business, and then to take on the role of a Technology Coach at the district level for 8 schools. Now she is a Customer Relations Specialist and netTrekker trainer, living in Florida. She was named an Inspired Learner three times from Inspiration, an Innovative Educator from Tech4Learning, and 2005 Best of the Best Workshop Presenter from NECC. She has presented workshops in Tools 4 Teachers and Digital Storytelling at NECC, FETC and SC EDTech. Danielle earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Francis Marion University and her Masters Degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University. Danielle will be sharing ideas on how to use netTrekker in the classroom.

Alan Whisman

Alan Whisman began his career in education over 30 years ago as a classroom teacher and district Education Technology Coordinator and instructor.  He has held numerous positions in sales, sales management, business development, school funding and federal policy.  His background in both education and sales gives Alan a unique perspective on school funding.  Alan has focused the last 5 years on providing current information to sales organizations and school customers with current and relevant information on school funding sources aligned to products and needs of educators.  Alan will be providing up-to-date information on the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA – Stimulus Money).