I am a fourth year Health Science Teacher after previously spending 8 years as an athletic trainer in CCISD. I am a proud Carroll Tiger, who graduated with my Masters in Athletic Training from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center after obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Science from the University of Houston. I love integrating technology in the classroom! After a crazy, technology crash course in 2020-21, it is important we now be sure we know how to best use it.

My name is Ms.Uhling and I am currently the Instructional Teacher Advisor at Tom Browne MS. Prior to this, I taught math for 12 years, as well as History and Science all at the secondary level. I graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi with a Bachelors degree in History and a minor in Political Science. I work with a group of talented teachers and thoroughly enjoy getting to know the students and watching them succeed!

I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. During the past 7 years with CCISD, I have served as a Social Studies teacher and currently serving as Department Chair of Social Studies at Browne Middle School. I have presented at Tech 2 Teach in 2016 & 2020 and I believe technology integration is integral to engaging students and creating active learners who will be better prepared for the real world.

My name is Marie Kimbrough and I hold a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. I currently serve as the Elementary Science and Social Studies Specialist for our district. I am excited about using technology in novel ways to engage our students in meaningful work that prepares them for the future!

My name is Bryanna Jackson and I am the PROUD Instructional Coach for Dawson Elementary. I graduated with my Bachelors from Texas A&M University-CC and my Masters from University of Texas-Tyler. I am currently pursuing my Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. I have previously taught SPED, 5th Grade and Reading Intervention. I am excited about continuing to integrate technology in the classrooms because it ENGAGES students and makes learning FUN!

My name is Daniel Garza and I currently teach on-level Physics and AP Physics 1,2,and C at Veterans Memorial HS. I completed my undergrad at Angelo State University and have a masters degree in geophysics from New Mexico Highlands University. I have been teaching in CCISD for the past 5 year. I believe that technology will help us close the gaps in various facets by making education more tangible for learners and increasing accessibility for students with demanding schedules.

My name is Nancy Puga and I teach 4th grade at Metro Elementary. I graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters in Instructional Design and Education Technology. I studied Theater Arts at the University of Houston and have a background in the performing arts. Teaching students how to use technology prepares them for the future! Integration is just the beginning.

Jane Lee-Rhodes: I have a BS & MS from TAMU-CC and teach 8th grade science at Kaffie MS. I'm excited about integrating technology as a way to increase student learning and achievement while also improving my effectiveness as a teacher.

Cynthia Hopkins: I am a National Board Certified science teacher at Kaffie Middle School. I teach seventh & eighth grade. I have a B.A. in Political Science from the American University, two Masters and a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. I get excited about integrating technology because it empowers my student to become technology creators, not just technology consumers.

I received a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in English Language Arts from Texas A&M- Corpus Christi and am currently teaching first grade at Fred R. Sanders Elementary. My professional interests focus on cooperative learning and incorporating technology into the classroom. This will be my fourth time presenting at Tech2Teach and am a two-time Teacher of the Year nominee for my campus. Currently, I serve as the instructional technology chairperson for my campus.

Celina Perez serves the Miller VLC as an Assessment and Accountability Advisor for the District’s Office of Assessment and Accountability. She received both her BBA in Accounting and Masters in Professional Accountancy in 1999 and MS in Agribusiness from Texas A&M University- Kingsville in 2004. She also received her MS in Educational Technology and Instructional Design from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and her Principal Certification from Lamar University. Celina has worked for CCISD for 9 years.

My name is Robin Murillo and I graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in Spanish Education, PK-12. I serve as the World Languages Specialist for the Office of Curriculum & Instruction. I like using technology in the classroom because it gives us even more tools to help students learn.

My name is Elena Salinas. I graduated from Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi with a Bachelors of Science degree with an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies. I also have graduated from Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi with a Masters degree in counseling. I am very excited to share different forms of technology with my students. I am currently the school counselor at Sanders Elementary School.

My name is Ruben Rocha and I'm a graduate of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and a Master of Science in Educational Administration. During the past 24 years with CCISD, I have served as a Secondary Social teacher and now presnetly as the Secondary Social Studies Specialist. I believe technology integration is integral to engaging students and creating active learners to better prepare them for the 21st century.

My name is Megan Butler and I am currently a fourth grade teacher at Sam Houston Elementary. I graduated from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary and a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction. I love using technology in the classroom because it always engages the students!

My name is Delaney Rangel, and I teach English at Ray High School. I graduated in 2013 with a degree in English Secondary Education from TAMU-CC, and I am entering my eighth year of teaching. Integrating technology into my classroom excites me because technology allows me to easily differentiate my instruction, and it engages my students who learn in different ways. Last year proved that fully integrating technology in our classrooms is essential to student success.

My name is Keli Hinojosa and I teach math at Ray High School. I graduated from TAMUCC in 2004, with a degree in Special Education and certifications in Math, Science and ESL. I have always been a fan of the integration of technology into my classroom, but this year has shown me how important it is for teachers to embrace all forms of instruction.

Hello! My name is Valerie Sanchez. I am a Reading Interventionist at Mireles Elementary School. I graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2014 with a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Reading. I have spent 6 years as the technology chairperson for my campus. I am excited to share technology that I integrate into my classroom! Technology truly enhances students’ learning and opens up so many new opportunities for them!

Hi! My name is Dr. Nilsa Becho Sullivan. I have a Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction. The focus of my dissertation was instructional technology in the World Languages classroom. I work at Veterans Memorial High School where I teach Spanish for grades 9-12. I love learning and using new technology almost as much as I love teaching Spanish and am always looking for a way to organize my classroom.

My name is Windy Baker. I received an Associate’s Degree in Registered Nursing from Del Mar College and am currently working on my Bachelor’s Degree at Schreiner University. I am a school nurse at Mary Carroll High School. My professional interests focus on promotion of health literacy for the community. I believe technology is a wonderful, versatile tool for this purpose.

My name is Katherine Brennan. I am a Registered Nurse currently at Baker Middle School. I was an LVN for 18 years and had the opportunity to go back to school and earn my RN several years ago from Delmar College. I have worked for CCISD for a total of 24 yrs. I am an advocate for technology and feel the we can utilize canvas in the clinic setting.

Hello! My name is Monica Garcia and I am a fifth grade teacher at Hicks Elementary. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development. I was honored to be chosen as the CCISD 2020 Elementary Teacher of the Year. I believe that technology integration fosters student engagement, collaboration, and important life skills. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you!

Hello! My name is Lyndi Gutierrez and I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from TAMUCC. I’ve been a proud teacher at Mireles Elementary for 9 years. I believe in creating a learning environment that’s fun, engaging, and memorable for students. I love integrating music and technology to elevate the learning experience and show my students that they, too, can apply technology into their own student creations.

Hey y'all! My name is Victoria Ybarra and I am a 4th grade teacher at Mireles Elementary. I earned my Bachelors degree from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and I am currently in the process of obtaining my Masters degree in Education Administration. I believe that the effective use technology in the classrooms increases student engagement, facilitates personalized and collaborative learning, as well as expands learning opportunities for all students.

My name is Maria Alvarado, I am a Bilingual Teacher, teaching at Zavala Elementary. I graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology on December 1994.
I enjoy integrating technology in the classroom to make learning engaging and fun for all my students. I love sharing ideas and learning from my colleagues, there is always something new to learn!

My name is Elizabeth Maldonado. I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance and a BA in Spanish. I am the first grade bilingual teacher at T.G. Allen. I am a Nearpod Certified Educator with a Nearpod Distance Learning Badge. I have also been accepted into the Nearpod PioNear Program. I love to see my students engaged and smiling when I incorporate technology into their learning.

I am Thea Cain, and I attended TAMU-CC earning a Bachelor's degree in English and Communications. I teach Junior English and Journalism at Carroll High School. I believe in developing trusting relationships with my students and engaging them in a way to make them successful. This year I have learned and used technology in a way to do just that, and I'm excited to pass on just a little of what I have learned to other educators.

Greetings, my name is Claudia Melton and I graduated from University of North Texas with a Bachelors in Music Jazz Studies with emphasis in Vocal Performance. I teach K-5 Fine Arts Music at Barnes Elementary. Technology keeps students engaged in the classroom which serves as a driving force of my instruction. Becoming an Apple Teacher helped accelerate my students' learning experience into the highest level of creativity.

It’s a good day to be a Mustang! Greetings fellow techies, my name is Dr. Katherine Hewett. I received my Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with my super awesome co-presenter, Dr. Sullivan. I am the CTE chair at Richard King High School where I teach Graphics, Video Game Design, and Cybersecurity courses (9-12). I have a passion for technology and I love researching the 21st-century skills students acquire through video games.

My name is Julie Olivo. I earned a B.S. in computer science from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and an M.A.T. in mathematics from the University of Texas at El Paso. I currently teach math at Mary Carroll high school. The integration of technology in my classroom helps me differentiate instruction for my students.

My name is Martha Buendia. I graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Mathematics -Grades 4-12, and I also graduated from the University of Texas A&M-Arlington with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics. I teach 8th Grade Math and Algebra 2 at Grant Middle school. Something that excites me about integrating technology in the classroom is having students engaged with their learning and on task.

My name is Laura Veach. I am a WGU graduate and 2nd grade teacher at Smith Elementary. Can’t Hide Our Roadrunner Pride! I love what technology integration has done for student learning in my classroom. The possibilities for engagement are endless. I enjoy sharing all I know about Canvas and other technology tools for student learning with my own campus and now many more!

My name is Monica Ruth Simoncelli. I earned a Bachelor of Art in Spaniard and Latin American Literature, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I earned a Master of Science in Kinesiology, 18 Spanish Graduate hours and 27 Doctoral hours in Texas A&M Kingsville. This is my third year in Grant Middle School. I taught High School Spanish Pre-AP, AP, and Dual language classes. I believe Blended Learning opens a new interesting way to teach/learn a school subject.

My name is Iris Estrada and I proudly serve the district as the Early Childhood Coordinator. I oversee the district Prekindergarten program and work with the bilingual department to provide support to ESL teachers and LPAC chairs. I have a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 and a Masters degree in Reading from TAMU-CC. I am a lifelong learner and a technology enthusiast. I am excited to share the digital tools that our district has to offer for our students and families.

My name is Sarah Bourgeois and I teach 8th grade science at Grant Middle School. I earned my Chemistry degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio and my Masters degree in Secondary Education from Texas A&M here in Corpus Christi, Texas. Integrating technology in my classroom has enhanced my students experiences in multiple modalities of learning.

My name is Aileen Leal Adams, I am currently the Library Media Teacher at Travis Elementary. I earned my Masters in Leadership and Administration from Lamar University, my Bachelors of Studio Arts from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, and my Associates of Studio Arts from Del Mar College. I am a lifelong learner and always excited about learning new things as well as helping other learn and grow from my experiences.

I am Yvette Leal Sosa, I am currently a 1st grade teacher at Zavala ES. I received my Masters Degree in Education Administration: Principal from Grand Canyon University. I received my Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. I received my Associates degree in Liberal Arts from San Jacinto Jr. College in Deer Park, Texas.

Technology excites me because it is important to integrate in our classroom as we develop and grow our future.

Hello there! My name is Victoria Vela. I am an Instructional Coach at Menger ES and have been with CCISD going on 10 years. I’m a TAMUCC Graduate, where I received my degree in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6. Spreading the joy of education and helping teachers be successful is important to me. I love teaching about technology and knowing that we are creating lifelong learners when we engage our students through technology.

My name is Dr. Cynthia Hernandez, and I earned my undergraduate degree from Texas Tech, my Masters from the University of Houston, and my Ph.D. from UT Austin. I work at the administration office in the English Language Arts and Reading Department for kindergarten - 12th grade, and I also oversee the Library Media Services. I love integrating technology into my work to make lessons more engaging and purposeful for students.

Assunta Burnside is who I am. I earned a BS in Microbiology and a BA in Foreign Language from NMSU. I joined CCISD at Branch Academy in fall 2015. I earned my Master of Public Health from GCU in fall 2020. I have taught high school science since 2006 and love what I do. In addition to science I educate my students in tobacco prevention and leadership. I get excited when I see my students leading others and educating them about science and/or tobacco prevention.

My name is Christina Carrillo and I'm currently a 3rd grade teacher at Luther Jones Elementary. I graduated from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi where I earned an EC-6 Generalist Education Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Reading emphasis. I'm currently working towards a Masters degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology to continue being a lifelong learner. I look forward to meeting the learning needs of all scholars and demonstrate how engaging learning can be!

My name is Dr. Katie Walker and I am the Middle School Reading and Language Arts Specialist in CCISD. I hold a B.S. in Human Development and a M.Ed. in Language Literacy Education from Texas Tech University and Ph.D. in Reading from Texas Woman's University. I hold the following certifications: EC-4 Generalist, 6-8 ELAR & Social Studies, 8-12 ELAR, K-12 GT, K-12 ESL, and anticipate completion of my Principal Certification in 2021.

My name is Randi Jones. I earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in English from Tarleton State University. I hold educator certifications in Technology Applications, Journalism and General Business, and I am a certified Adobe Suite instructor. I am attending classes to obtain Principal Certification. I currently serve as English Curriculum Specialist for high schools for Corpus Christi ISD.

W. Bryan Davis
BA, MA, MS - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
CCISD District Office - Advanced Academics
I am excited to help utilize technology in order to assist our students, teachers, counselors, and administrators with high stakes exam preparation and remediation, including SAT, ACT, and TSIA2 testing.

My name is Rhiannon Villanueva and I have been teaching for 6 years, all with CCISD and all at Menger Elementary School. I am currently a 1st grade teacher. I am excited to share what has been working in my classroom as I continue to integrate technology into my 1st grade classroom. My students are adept at using the various programs found on Rapid Identity, Canvas, and SMART, and prove to me every day that they can do anything with technology when given the chance!

My name is Yvonne Hein. I have a BBA in Human Resource Management from TAMUCC and a Master of Science in Educational Administration from TAMIU. I serve as the district’s elementary math specialist. Integrating technology in the classroom always engages our students and makes learning fun!

I am Jana Owens, a graduate of WTAMU, with a Bachelor's in Science; certified EC-6. I am also certified in English 4-8. I currently teach 8th grade English Language Arts at Driscoll Middle School while serving as Dept Chair. This is my sixth year teaching and I have attended Tech2Teach every year. I am excited to share with teachers what works in the classroom with my students and what I have learned through using technology in my lessons.

My name is Jennifer Vela and I am a Secondary Math Specialist. I have a bachelors degree in Mathematics from TAMUCC and taught at Miller High School prior to my current position. I enjoy learning about new technology and sharing ways to improve instruction and student engagement.

My name is Katherine Wolter. I have been an educator for 18 years, including eight years at Grant Middle School. I teach 6th - 8th grade AVID and Teen Leadership and am the Student Council Advisor. I have a Bachelor and Master of Science from Texas A&M University- Kingsville. I believe to prepare students for the future, it is vital that we empower them in the present. Technology enables us to put the power of learning in the hands of our students and ignite the next generation of innovators.

My name is Elizabeth "Elaine" Reyna. I have been teaching with CCISD for 10 years. I currently teach 6th grade RLA and Metro E. I graduated from Texas A & M CC with a bachelors degree in General Business and Accounting. I then received my Alternative Certification in 4-8 Generalist. I love using various tech apps in my classroom to engage my students. I also love to hear great ides from everyone else. I can't wait for T2T.

Hi Y'all!!! My name is Candice Hallmark and I am an 8th grade U.S. History teacher at Cunningham MS @ South Park. I hold a B.A. in History, as well as an M.Ed in Secondary Ed: C&I and SPED. My passion is History, and technology allows me to bring the past to life by making it interactive, and using programs that meet the needs of the individual students. I look forward to sharing strategies and various ways to meet students at their level by showing you how to work "smarter," not harder.

Hola I am Yumi Chassagne, I teach Spanish 1 and 2 at Cunningham Middle School at South Park. I graduated from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudio de Monterrey (ITESM) in 2006 with a Bachelor of International Business with a minor in Retailing. I am certified in EC - 6 Bilingual and LOTE Spanish. I love to create videos for my class and school and test new programs and technology. I am excited to participate for the second year in Tech to Teach.

Diana Johnson is a graduate of Vincennes University with B.S. degrees in Special Education-Mild to Moderate Intervention and Elementary Education. She has been teaching for 9 years, currently teaching 8th Grade RLA at Driscoll Middle School. A small part of Blended Learning that Diana enjoys is that the amount of time she spends at the copier has dropped to zero. No more paper jams, running out of toner or lugging papers home to grade! Diana loves being paperless and she isn’t going back.

Sherry Jimenez, a 1989 King HS graduate, I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southwest Texas State University (1993), my Master of Science Degree in Reading from TAMU-CC (1996) and my Librarian Certificate from the University of North Texas Denton (2007) & have worked the last 14 years at Galvan Elementary School as a Certified Librarian. In addition to promoting literacy I also teach a variety of technology skills in our computer lab.

My name is Cynthia Ortiz. I am a proud teacher at Barnes Elementary. This will be my 20th year of teaching at my home, Barnes Elementary. I am a product of CCISD, graduate of Foy H. Moody High School, go Trojans! I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. I am currently teaching 2nd grade. I hope to share my love for science and the use of technology everyday.

My name is Rosaalva Davila. I am the Library Media Teacher for Grant MS where I promote reading, literacy, and technology. I am the IT Chairperson and sponsor of our campus Grant Live Broadcasting program. What excites me about technology is how it empowers our students as it is evident in our Grant Live YouTube channel. I have a Master of Science Degree in Educational Technology from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. This will be my fifth year as a presenter.

My name is Sylvia Gonzalez and I am the librarian at Martin MS. I graduated from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Mathematics. I promote reading, literacy and technology. Technology has a way of making learning fun for students.

Holly Sindt has earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Earth Science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Holly has been teaching for 20 plus years and has a passion for Science education. She is currently teaching fifth grade Science and Social Studies at Club Estates Elementary. Holly loves integrating technology in all her lessons because she feels it takes the class engagement to another level in her classroom.

I joined the Curriculum and Instruction team as an Elementary Reading and Language Arts specialist in 2020. I previously served as a reading interventionist and teacher in CCISD for several years. I graduated from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary studies and obtained a Master of Science in Reading. I have a passion for reading and enjoy training others in technology! I hope everyone learns something new during Tech2Teach.

I hold both a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s Degree in Reading from Texas A&M- CC. Currently, I am one of the RLA Elementary specialists. I have taught Kindergarten, 4th Grade, and was a Reading Interventionist. In education, the reading and writing connection is one of my greatest passions. My life revolves around my family, and I proud to be loved, supported, and inspired by my hardworking teacher/coach husband, as well as two busy, joyful sons.

Hi! My name is Anel Barrera, I am a 5th year bilingual teacher at Gloria Hicks Elementary. I graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. I enjoy collaborating and helping teachers integrate technology in their everyday lessons. Implementing engaging and hands on activities through he use of SMART Learning Suite has made a positive and creative learning experience for my students. I look forward to meeting you in our session!

Allison Leichty, University of Saint Francis (in Indiana), Licensed in Elementary Education and Special Education Pre-K -8, I am so excited to integrate our new Pre-K curriculum! The real world skills that are embedded throughout this curriculum are exactly what our growing students need!

Hello, my name is Amanda Davis, I am a 7th grade English teacher at Haas MS. I come from a high school background and have found success with incorporating leveled instruction into my classrooms at both the middle and high school level. I am hoping to share some tips that teachers can utilize in their own classrooms in an efficient and effective manner.

My name is Nathanael Sanchez, and I am a district Math Specialist-Coach. Before becoming a math specialist, I taught at Roy Miller HS for 10 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, and I am also certified in tech apps grades K-12. I have always enjoyed pioneering technology into my classroom, always looking for ways to better reach my students, and I love to use technology to be more productive and time efficient.

My name is Reyna Martinez-Arriaga. I am the Bilingual Specialist with the Special Programs Dept.
I earned a Bachelor’s degree of Arts with a concentration in General Psychology and Social Science from Texas A&M, Kingsville and a Post-Baccalaureate in Interdisciplinary Studies.
With 8 years experience in Bilingual Education, I am passionate about sharing creative methods using technology to provide our English Learners an engaging and interactive learning experience.

My name is Gilbert Porter. I began teaching Spanish at Carroll HS in 2001 and taught Russian for four years. In 2006 I left at Collegiate High School and earned my National Board Certification in Spanish later that year. In 2010, I left the classroom to work for the American Federation of Teachers and I returned to Collegiate to teach Spanish using Canvas. I serve as the Instructional Technology Specialist for both Branch and Collegiate.

My name is Krystal Watson. I currently teach 10th grade English 2 at Collegiate High School. I graduated in 2012 with my English Masters and am currently a PhD candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Teaching 21st century students necessitates the use of technology. In the present, it makes learning more fun. For the future, the students who sit in our classrooms need us to guide them and expand their technical knowledge to better prepare them for the workforce.

My name is Jessica Munoz, and I have been a part of the Social Studies department at Kaffie MS since 2018. I have worked in a variety of educational environments over the past 10 years, assisting elementary aged learners to adult learners in higher ed with their educational needs. Without a doubt, it has been rewarding to share my personal technology knowledge with students and watch them grow their own skills.

My name is Maria Cantu Munoz. I have taught Spanish (middle and high school) at Miller Metro since 2007. I graduated with my bachelors from Texas A&M University - College Station in 2003 with a major in Spanish and a minor in Speech Communications. I earned a masters in education from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi in 2007. Let’s use technology together!

My name is Nora Casas-Garcia, I am the AVID Specialist. I just concluded my 23rd year of teaching, the most recent at Grant MS. I graduated from TAMUCC with both my Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had the great fortune of being an AVID Site Coordinator and teacher for the district when it was first adopted. I am excited to show how technology can support and enhance AVID strategies and student success.

Tamara Ritchie is currently an Assistant Principal at Veterans Memorial High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science from the University of Houston and a Master of Education Administration from Lamar University. Prior to her career in education, she was a technical training curriculum developer. Tamara enjoys using her corporate experience to make her professional development easily accessible and efficient so that educators can put skills to use immediately.

I am so proud to be part of the Sanders family. I am a currently a third grade teacher. I have taught kindergarten, first, and second grade! I graduated from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi in 2008. I have high expectations for ALL of my students; and believe that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible!
During my off time, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also enjoy reading a great book, writing, and family road trips to San Antonio!

My name is Brandi Shaddock. I am the proud Instructional Coach at Gloria Hicks Elementary School. I graduated from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. I recently obtained a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology. I have been working for CCISD for nine years. I love helping teachers learn to incorporate technology into their classrooms. I am looking forward to a great 2021-2022 school year.