Tom has been a tremendous addition to may PLN. He is simply the most forward thinking technology director that I know. His strong instructional background provides a solid platform for insuring that the integration of technology meets the needs of teachers and students. His insights have helped me gain a better understanding of 21st century learning and professional development. Tom is always positive, ready to help, and encouraging. He is a true leader, and has been recognized as such by many education and community leaders.

Tom is an amazing teacher and collaborator. Recently, I meet Tom at a conference in January and have been working with him through twitter and other Social Media forums. He is an amazing educator and great person to work along side with.

Tom is consistently positive, upbeat, and forward thinking. He amazed all the staff here with his knowledge and enthusiasm.

Tom is a true leader who consistently focuses on what students need to be prepared for college, career, and life. He works closely with educators, administrators, parents, and students to ensure ownership of innovative strategies, including blended and online learning. He understands the importance of personalized learning for students and teachers and constantly shares and collaborates with others in his district and across the country and world. Tom's leadership has made a true difference for students in Quakertown and beyond. Tom and Quakertown were highlighted as an exemplary district for Digital Learning Day, and he thoughtfully shared lessons learned and approaches that have worked during the national town hall meeting and through his strong social media networks.

Tom is an inspiration to education. Educators around the world are fortunate to be a part of his collaboration team. Tom’s innovative eLearning style and desire to motivate educators has transformed educational technology. His nomination is well deserved.