Dr Kafitz will be our featured speaker

On July, 1, 2012, Dr. David Kafitz became the Superintendent of Watauga County Schools. A career educator of sixteen years, Dr. Kafitz has worked in many capacities prior to this appointment. He began his career in education teaching 5th grade at West Buncombe Elementary School in Buncombe County Schools, served as a Teacher on Loan to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and worked as an Assistant Principal at A.C. Reynolds Middle School in Buncombe County Schools and at McKee Road Elementary School in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Dr. Kafitz opened New Town Elementary School as Principal and also served as the Directory of Technology Services for Union County Public Schools. Prior to accepting the appointment as Superintendent, Dr. Kafitz returned to the principalship at East Elementary School in Union County Public Schools. Dr. Kafitz is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with a double major in finance and management. He earned his credential to teach by attending the University of North Carolina - Asheville. Dr. Kafitz went on to earn a Master of Arts in Education degree specializing in Elementary Education from Western Carolina University. In preparation for working in education administration, Dr. Kafitz went on to complete his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree from Western Carolina University. Throughout his career, Dr. Kafitz has worked to integrate digital tools into the teaching and learning process for students. He has had projects featured in the local media, presented at technology conferences and symposiums, and participated in state technology initiatives. His work in other school systems included planning and launching the largest 1:1 computing initiative in the state of North Carolina. Dr. Kafitz has served on the K-12 Education Advisory Council for Dell, In., and annually attends the Digital Education Leadership Conference sponsored by the Center for Digital Education (an invitation only event of educators from across the United States) to provide input into and discuss future trends in education technology.