Technology Department

Purpose and Duties

The Technology Department for Dickson County Schools is responsible for servicing close to 2,000 computers as well as over 20 servers, numerous types of software, printers, projectors and other multimedia components. The Technology Department also manages phone system used throughout the county.

Our purpose in the Technology Department is to help teachers and students make the most of everything technology has to offer that they may not only benefit students in the school system but also be equipped to meet the needs of a community made up of diverse technological requirements.

Equipment

Technology can be a powerful teaching tool and here at Dickson County it is very important to stay current with the latest changes in the technology field. With the Technology Refresh Plan, Pat Semore, Director of Technology, will be able to replace or "refresh" the schools with newer equipment and software to better serve student learning and teacher efficiency. Although Dell computers are the primary computer used through out Dickson County Schools, HP and Lenovo are also used throughout the schools. Computers must have at least Windows XP operating system and a minimum of 1G of RAM. Some older computers can still be found throughout the county but these will eventually be phased out through the new replacement program.

Staff

The Technology Department employs skilled and experienced staff to meet the needs of the county's large computer network. Currently there are 3 technicians on staff with Dickson County Schools. Technicians are responsible for testing, implementing, troubleshooting and repairing all areas of technology.

Scott Malugin - Network/Computer Technician, Phone Switch Specialist
A+ Certified
Network+ Certified
Member of Tech Dept - since 1999

Marylin Estes - Computer Technician, Email Administrator
Microsoft Certified System Engineer - NT, 2000 Certified
A+ Certified
Certified Novell Administrator
Member of Tech Dept - since 2005

Tammy Spicer - Career & Technical Technology Assistant, Webmaster
A.A.S. Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming
Certified Novell Administrator
Member of Tech Dept - since 2005