2025 TETL Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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8:50am CDT

From 900 to 125 tools: The Journey to a Streamlined EdTech Ecosystem LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT

Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of EdTech tools in your district? Join me as I share my experience of tackling this challenge head-on! I'll walk you through the steps we took to go from 900+ tools down to 125 in just one year. We'll discuss practical strategies like engaging stakeholders, analyzing data, and navigating tough conversations. Leave this session with actionable ideas to streamline your own EdTech ecosystem and maximize your impact on student learning.

Speakers

Torie Marquez

Director of Technology, Fort Sam Houston ISD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 3

Breakout

Area Strategic Planning

8:50am CDT

Leveraging Edtech for Meaningful Student Engagement LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT

Waterway 2

What is it that really works with edtech? How can we move past digitizing worksheets to engage students in meaningful and relevant ways? What does research on the effective use of edtech actually indicate? How can we best implement these ideas during instruction, and how can we also leverage tools for efficiency? Join this year’s keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray to explore meaningful ways to seamlessly integrate technology resources into your setting and leave with great, useable digital tools and resources for your work! Bring your device, come ready to explore and leave with tools you can use tomorrow!

Speakers

Thomas C. Murray

Educator. Author. Speaker., Thomas C Murray, LLC

After serving at the elementary and secondary levels as both a teacher and a principal, and then at the district level, Tom now serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:50am - 9:40am CDT
Waterway 2

Breakout

Area Instructional Focus & Professional Development

9:45am CDT

Leadership the Fosters Creativity LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT

Waterway 3

Teacher and IT burnout are real challenges. Creative leadership empowers educators and IT professionals to thoughtfully experiment, innovate, and thrive. This session explores how fostering creativity builds engaged, resilient teams, improves retention, and enhances learning environments. Discover real-world examples and actionable strategies to inspire a culture of innovation, fun, and achievement—perfect for tackling CoSN’s 2024-25 hurdle of attracting and retaining educators and IT professionals.

Speakers

Stacy Hawthorne

Executive Director/Chair Elect, EdTech Leaders Alliance/CoSN

Dr. Stacy Hawthorne is the Chief Academic Officer for Learn21. In this role, she leads the professional learning department and is responsible for overseeing the strategy and execution of instructional technology goals for the organization. She previously worked for Clarity Innovations... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 3

Breakout

Area Leadership and Vision

9:45am CDT

Measuring Cybersecurity Effectiveness Using an Education National Standard and Rubric LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT

Waterway 2

Join Amanda Lanicek of Springtown ISD and ClassLink to journey through the Cybersecurity Rubric 2.0, discovering how the use of the assessment results will enable you to develop a strategic plan for improvement. The rubric was designed to measure cybersecurity effectiveness in school systems by gauging cybersecurity practice maturity levels against the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. We will also explore ClassLink’s Audit Center which provides a central repository where you can store your cybersecurity rubrics you do every single year, gathering that data to help you prioritize your efforts to increase your security posture. Your journey to a more cyber-secure school system begins here!

Speakers

Elizabeth Perrin

Director of Community Engagement and Sales Development, ClassLink

Elizabeth manages the ClassLink Community which provides a hub where ClassLink enthusiasts share experiences, collaborate on ideas, and support one another. She also continues to support our ClassLink Partners across the United States, evangelizing the features and potential as well... Read More →

Amanda Lanicek

CTO, Springtown ISD

Amanda serves as the Chief Technology Officer in Springtown ISD.

Tuesday June 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:35am CDT
Waterway 2

Breakout

Area Data Security and Management

1:20pm CDT

Building Successful Relationships with Vendors LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT

Waterway 7

Speakers

Dr. Kyle Jones

Director of Technology, Lackland ISD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 7

Breakout

1:20pm CDT

Leadership Beyond Service: IT Service & Support is the Easy Part LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT

Waterway 6

NISD leadership team's efforts "behind the scenes" to cultivate a high-functioning, continuous improvement-focused IT department through the implementation of purposeful professional development, staff engagement, recognition, and growth opportunities.

Speakers

Kris Trejo

Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services, Northside ISD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 6

Breakout

Area Leadership and Vision

1:20pm CDT

Navigating Students’ Pathways: Embracing AI/AR/VR's Role in Education LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT

Waterway 2

Discover how school districts, technical centers, community colleges and universities across Texas are using augmented reality, virtual reality and AI to innovate their STEM and CTE programs.

This session will feature Ben Peterson, former CTE Director at North East ISD, who has taken a unique approach to workforce preparedness with his students. Using AR/VR computers, Ben rotated students through hands-on activities in STEM, Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, and Transportation to expose students to career pathways. This approach has led to improved achievement, engagement, motivation, and workforce preparedness.

Speakers

Ben Peterson

Account Executive, zSpace, Inc.

zSpace is the leading evidence-based augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) platform providing innovative hands-on, experiential learning to improve achievement in science, math, and career and technical education credentialing.A comprehensive solution consisting of Windows-based AR/VR... Read More →

Alex Donaghy

CTE Program Specialist, Richardson ISD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 2

Breakout

Area Leadership & Vision

1:20pm CDT

Navigating the First Two Years: Lessons Learned in District Technology Leadership LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT

Waterway 3

In this session, newly appointed technology leaders will gain valuable insights from the first two years of an executive director's journey. Discover practical advice and hidden tips that can help you succeed in your role. From managing teams to implementing effective strategies, this session will provide common sense suggestions and lesser-known tactics to navigate the challenges of district technology leadership. Join us to learn how to lead with confidence and make a lasting impact.

Speakers

Chad Jones

Executive Director of Technology, Lamar Consolidated ISD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 3

Breakout

Area Leadership and Vision

1:20pm CDT

Taking the Next Step in School Safety - Wearables LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT

Waterway 1

Are you ready to take the next step in safety alert communications? How do you ensure that all staff have the capability to notify campus officials of potential student and staff harm? Deer Park ISD is taking the next step to provide wearable badges allowing all staff including substitutes and contractors to send pre-configured alerts securely over a long-range LoRa network by simply pressing a button on their wearable Raptor Alert badge.

Speakers

Dr. Kari Murphy

Chief Technology Officer, Deer Park ISD

Dr. Kari Murphy with over 30 years experience in educational technology, currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Deer Park Independent School District in Texas. In 2019, she was awarded the TCEA Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Technology in Education. In 2016... Read More →

Chris Porter

Manager of Product Management for Campus Safety, Raptor Technologies

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 1

Breakout, panel of experts

Area Communication Systems

1:20pm CDT

The Key to Successful ERP Implementation: The Critical Role of Planning and Analysis LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT

Waterway 8

In this presentation, we will explore the essential role that thorough planning and detailed analysis play in the successful implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. We'll examine how a well-structured approach can help organizations avoid common pitfalls, reduce risks, and ensure that the ERP system aligns with business goals. By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of why strategic planning and meticulous analysis are the foundation of a successful ERP implementation.

Speakers

Bryon Kolbeck

Chief Technology Officer, Lewisville ISD

Bryon Kolbeck is the Chief Technology Officer for Lewisville ISD. Lewisville ISD is located approximately 25 miles Northwest of Dallas and with his leadership the Technology Department oversees over 50K iPads and maintains one of the largest public-sector fiber optic networks in Denton... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:10pm CDT
Waterway 8

Breakout

Area Strategic Planning

2:50pm CDT

8 Critical Audits to Protect Your District's Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

Waterway 1

K12 techs often struggle with limited time and tools to proactively monitor online risks within Google Workspace/Microsoft 365. In this interactive session, we pull from our experience performing thousands of cybersecurity and safety audits with districts to bring you the top eight investigations that will impact your district the most. Discover how to efficiently audit your environment by quickly identifying risks like suspicious logins, data leaks, and student safety concerns, without overwhelming your workload.

Speakers

David Waugh

Cybersecurity Champion for Education, ManagedMethods

"ManagedMethods offers K-12 IT teams efficient, cost-effective products to detect cyber safety signals and data security risks in district Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts, and in the browser.Cloud Monitor, Content Web Filter and Classroom Manager

Tom Schmidt

Account Executive, ManagedMethods

Toni Mcpherson

Director of Network Services, Humble Independent School District

I am completing my sixth year in Ed Tech. I recently joined the Leadership team at Humble ISD. Previously, I served as the Director of Technology in Beaumont ISD for five years. I am excited to work in a new environment, continue to expand my network, and eager to discover leading... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 1

Breakout, panel of experts

Area Information Technology

2:50pm CDT

CETL Certification LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

Waterway 6

Speakers

Chelsea Earhart

Director of Certification, CoSN

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 6

Breakout

2:50pm CDT

From Vision to Action: Elevating Your IT Department with a Strategic Roadmap for Continuous Improvement LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

Waterway 3

Discover how San Antonio ISD's IT department used a strategic roadmap to drive continuous improvement and digital transformation. Learn how to align vision, empower staff, and create an actionable plan that elevates your team's impact. Leave with practical strategies to build a collaborative, mission-driven culture of improvement.

Speakers

Eugene Gonzalez

Exec Dir, Info Tech, SAISD

Eva Rodriguez Mendoza

Chief Information Technology officer, San Antonio ISD

Stephen Haskin

Director of IT Program Management, San Antonio ISD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 3

Breakout

Area Strategic Planning

2:50pm CDT

Getting a Clear Picture of Your Staffing Reality in a Fast Growth District LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

Waterway 2

Join a fast-growth district to learn how siloed technology departments came together to develop unified technology teams. Collaborating with iSphere, Conroe ISD identified emerging top-tier operational technology school districts among the 27 largest school districts in Texas. With this clear picture of reality, Conroe ISD is developing a long-range technology strategic plan (aligned with district goals and objectives) for driving technology initiatives within our fast growth district over the next five years.

Speakers

Jarod Lambert

Director, Information Systems, Conroe ISD

Karen Fuller

Director Technology Innovation, iSphere

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 2

Breakout

Area Strategic Planning

2:50pm CDT

Maximizing Technology Budgets: Smart Financing Strategies for K-12 Schools LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

Waterway 7

With shrinking budgets and rising demands for up-to-date technology, how can school districts ensure they have the tools they need without breaking the bank? This panel of K-12 education leaders will share real-world strategies for overcoming budget deficits through technology leasing and financing solutions. Learn how districts are maximizing resources, maintaining sustainable tech refresh cycles, and making strategic financial decisions that support long-term success.

Speakers

Lacey Gosch

Assistant Supper Intendant, Judson ISD

Shad McGaha

CTO, Belton ISD

Austin Contreras

Chief Technology Officer, Corsicana ISD

Kyle Singer

Vice President, Insight Financial Services

Jake Howard

Vice President, Insight Financial Services

If you want to explore creative ways to fund your technology projects, I'm your guy! We have dozens of customers attending TETL, and I'd be happy to introduce you to one of them to ask about their experience working with me.

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
Waterway 7

Breakout, panel of experts

Area Strategic Planning

2:50pm CDT

Securing the Future: District Data Governance at Every Scale LIMITED

Tuesday June 24, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

Waterway 8

Join us for an engaging Q&A-style panel featuring leaders from school districts of varying sizes as they share their journeys in implementing effective data governance. From mid-sized communities to large urban enterprise systems, each panelist will discuss how their district tackled the challenges of establishing ownership, documenting processes, managing and securing data, the strategies that worked, and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how thoughtful governance can build trust, strengthen security, and create scalable solutions across educational landscapes.

Speakers

Breakout, panel of experts

Area Strategic Planning