Melissa A. Epps, the Lead Instructional Technology Specialist for Sumter School District in Sumter, SC, has dedicated 28 years to the education system. In 2016, she received her Google Certified Training certificate, which she renews annually. Previously, Melissa taught high school Career and Technology Education (CTE) courses focused on Business/Technology/Marketing. Since 2015, Melissa has served in the instructional technology department, where she provides school and district-level professional development, with a specific focus on integrating technology into classroom lessons. Melissa enjoys enhancing lessons through the use of robotics or critical thinking activities and has presented at various conferences, including SIDLIT 2023, Impact Education 2020, SC Title I 2020 & 2021, FETC 2017, 2018, 2023, SCABSE 2019 & 2018, EdTech Summit, SCBEA, and FBLA District Leadership. Website- bit.ly/MEppsInstrucTech