People often ask me, 'How did you get started using Skype?" It's a misleading answer. It was Taylor Swift! 

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I was working at a very small private school as the grade 5/6 teacher. In 2012, I signed my class of 10 up for a webcast where Taylor Swift was being interviewed on the importance of reading and promoting her new album RED (Read Every Day). A limited number of schools could sign up and receive a link allowing them to stream in and watch the live interview with Taylor. I was both unsure and curious when I clicked the link, jetting and our little class of 10 through the internet to bustling New York studio. I was hooked, and I still smile 70 calls later at the students' excitement. 

 

6 years later, I've 

• Made 70+ calls. You can see a list here.

• Called people on 5 continents

• Taught more than 750 teachers how to use Skype in the Classroom

• Featured in, and written for, multiple newspapers and magazines on Skype's power in a classroom.

• Facilitated and connected local teachers with educators around the world via Skype.