Kathy Finger
Kathy has worked on education initiatives with SCETV for more than 25 years. From coordinating satellite distance-education for Head Start programs in the early 1990s, to helping organize higher-ed online course collaboration in the early 2000s, and now helping support K-12 schools as they themselves offer online learning, she has served a variety of educator audiences and witnessed up-front many changes in education itself.
Having learned Access databases long ago, she’s a big fan of working with data and using it to help inform activities, so much so that she’s earned the nickname of ‘data queen’ within the Education department. For many years, she ran the TeacherLine Southeast professional development program for ETV; now she enjoys working on a variety of programs and projects as needed, including the annual survey and monthly Education e-newsletter.
Kathy’s work has led her to be a big fan of educators, too. She strives to increase opportunities for teacher feedback, elevation, and engagement.
Stories
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Richland One educator creates resources with PBS and SCETV
June 03, 2024Richland District One educator Lekena Ackerman recently completed her two-year work as a PBS Digital All-Star, creating resources with both South Carolina ETV and PBS. Named a PBS Digital Innovator All-Star in 2022, one of only 20 selected across the nation, Ackerman spent... -
Earn renewal credit around summer sun & fun with ETV LEARN
Bette Jamison and Kathy FingerJune 03, 2024Experience engaging PD this summer with ETV LEARN Self-paced Renewal Courses accessible from anywhere at any time! Choose your course(s) now and get set for summer fun AND learning; you can have both with ETV LEARN. * As we continue our work to update and improve our courses... -
Teachers, we appreciate you!
April 30, 2024As the school year winds down, and especially for Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to take this time to express heartfelt gratitude to those who shape minds, ignite passions, and inspire dreams – teachers! Thank you, teachers! Thank you for being mentors to your students... -
'May'be it's time for professional development
Bette Jamison and Kathy FingerApril 30, 2024Whether you're in a rush to earn renewal credits by this year's June 30 renewal cycle deadline or scouting summer PD options to grow your knowledge and skills, ETV LEARN has options for you. Our Spring II Session courses conclude by June 4 so there's plenty of time to submit... -
Grow & earn with ETV LEARN
Bette Jamison and Kathy FingerApril 07, 2024Educators, grow your career and earn credits with accessible and affordable ETV LEARN courses that work around YOUR schedule 24/7! Earn renewal credit by the June 30 renewal cycle deadline with these online courses approved by the South Carolina Department of Education for... -
Earth Day inspiration; Rudy Mancke's work lives on
April 07, 2024Earth Day, April 22, is a time to learn about, celebrate, and work to protect our planet. This year, for inspiration we can’t help but look to the work and example of recently deceased Rudy Mancke, our state’s beloved naturalist, educator and co-host of South Carolina ETV's...