Derek L. McCoy

Derek McCoy is currently the principal of Washington Middle School in Grady County Schools, GA. He is a dedicated middle school innovator, with over 20 years experience as a middle school math teacher, assistant principal, Director of Curriculum and Innovation. He has 9 years experience as a middle school principal serving in different schools and diverse populations.

In 2014, he was recognized as a National Digital Principal by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for his work with innovative teaching and learning practices, connecting educators across the nation to create learning networks and using technology to enhance learning and teaching. He has also received awards and recognitions for his work on social media and his blog.

His mission is to revolutionize our views and practices on teaching and learning to help create learning environments that serve the needs of our learners, creating student-centered schools and institutions that prepare them for their future. He further serves by speaking and presenting on several topics aimed at helping teachers and administrators embrace the revolultion@ry practices that serve learners.

Follow Derek:

Twitter - @mccoyderek

Instagram - mccoyderek

Blog - mccoyderek.com