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Don Benton
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Vita/Resume Highlights
Education
*Boise State University - enrolled in Educational Technology Ed.S. program - current
*Ed.S. - Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership - Henderson State University - 2013
*M.S.E. - Masters of Science in Education - Educational Leadership - Henderson State University - 2003
*B.S.E. - Bachelors of Science in Education - Vocational Business Education - Henderson State University - 1994
*Phillips County Community College - Advanced Placement Student - 1987-1988
*High School - Barton High School - Barton-Lexa, Arkansas - 1988
Licensure/Certifications:
Educational Leadership - District Level (Superintendents License)
Educational Leadership – Building Level (P12 Principals License)
Building Administrator – Primary – 8th grade
Building Administrator – 7th grade – 12th grade
Vocational Business Education – 7th grade – 12th grade
German Language – 7th grade – 12th grade
Business Technology – 7th grade – 12th grade
Employment/Positions
* Arkansas Department of Education - DESE - Assistant Commissioner, Research and Technology (2018-present)
* Henderson State University - Former Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership (2009-2018)
* Hot Springs Technology Institute - Former Director - http://hsti.org (1997-2018)
* Schools Without Walls - Founder/Former Director - http://www.schoolswow.org (2009-present)
* DB Consulting - Educational Technology Services - bentond75@gmail.com (1994 to present)
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Honors and Accomplishments​
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Arkansas Association of Computing - 2020
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HSTI - Excellence in Service Award - 2019
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ARKSTE - Technology Leader of the Year - 2019
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AAIM – Arkansas Technology Leader of the Year – 2013
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Arkansas Society for Technology In Education - Board Member - 2000-2014
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Henderson State University - Faculty Excellence in Innovation and Creativity Award – 2012
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Arkansas State Department of Education Technology Planning Committee - 2006-2012
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AAIM – Arkansas Technology Leader of the Year – 2002
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National Business Education Assoc. Award of Merit for outstanding performance in business education - 1994
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First Place - Mr. Future Business Teacher for Arkansas - Phi Beta Lambda - 1994
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Judge for District VII FBLA competitions - 1994–1998