Shannon Johnson students showcase statewide tech projects at Madison County board meeting
Summary
Students from Shannon Johnson Elementary presented the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), described creative digital arts projects and shared that the team placed ‘best in level 2 group’ at the state STLP competition; staff and trustees praised the program’s impact on student confidence and public speaking.
Students from Shannon Johnson Elementary presented the school istrict—oard with examples of digital projects and described the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) during the Nov. 13 Madison County Board of Education meeting. Mr. Neely introduced the group, which included Carson Bonar, Chloe Lamb, Justin Williams, Natalie Wildes, Judah Blankenship and Sawyer Thomas, and noted they were joined by leader Zoe Burnett.
The students explained that STLP teaches digital skills through creative digital arts (CDA) such as 3-D design, infographics, podcasts, multimedia mashups and documentaries. A student presenter said STLP is “not your average extracurricular” and described opportunities to make flyers, videos, T-shirts and logos, and to compete at a state meet. They noted they placed "best in level 2 group" at the STLP state competition in Lexington and that some projects were recognized on KET.
Principal Mr. Shockley and others on the dais praised the students nd kept the meeting genda on schedule so the students could describe their work. The presenters said STLP helped them improve public speaking, teamwork and confidence, and that the program supports both competitions and community-facing projects designed to highlight school staff and build community appreciation.
Board members and attendees responded with applause and verbal congratulations. The board chair noted a QR code and a YouTube channel the students shared to follow their work, and Mr. Neely said select members of the group will present to state-level judges during an upcoming school-day time slot.
The board did not take formal action related to the presentation; the showcase was a demonstration and community highlight on the agenda.
