Educational Technology - Barbers Hill Independent School District

The Educational Technology team at Barbers Hill ISD is dedicated to empowering teachers, staff, and students with the tools and skills they need to succeed in a digital world. We believe that technology, when used effectively, can transform the learning experience, making it more engaging, collaborative, and personalized. Our team is here to support you in every step of your technology journey. We provide a wide range of services, including:

Professional Development: Training sessions on new software, educational platforms, and innovative teaching strategies.

Curriculum Integration: One-on-one and group support to help you seamlessly integrate technology into your daily lessons.

Resource Curation: Providing access to the latest and most effective digital tools and resources for your classroom.

Whether you're looking to try a new app, flip your classroom, or just need a hand with a technical issue, we're here to help you unlock the full potential of technology in education.

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

Erin Laughlin
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TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Elaina Kloecker
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TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Brianne Brandt
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Tech MVP

Staff and administration in Barbers Hill ISD schools may nominate a staff member who they feel merits recognition based on the integration and use of technology in the classroom. Nominations may be submitted monthly by completing the online TECH MVP Nomination Form. Winners will be announced in the weekly Eagle Bits and Bytes.

CHLOE RUPP
3rd grade
Elementary School North

November 2025

Chloe is a passionate third grade teacher at Elementary School North where she brings energy, encouragement, and a love for learning to her students each day. She is in her sixth year in education and proudly serving her second year in Barbers Hill.

What do you love most about technology in the classroom? What do you love most about teaching?

I think technology is a great tool in the classroom due to all of the accessibility features it offers for kids. Technology can be extremely engaging tool, which makes learning fun for the students, as well as myself. My favorite thing about teaching is the relationships that I build with my students and their families.

What is your favorite tech tool and/or device?

My favorite tech tool is Canva. I started using it last year, and have continued to find new ways to make creating things to use in my classroom easier.

How has technology impacted you and your students?

I use technology daily. Specifically, I create a google slides presentation to help me stay organized during the day, making sure to teach all of the parts of my lessons. I also think that the presentations help my students because I always include visuals for them of what they are supposed to be doing. Students are always engaged when technology is involved in our lessons.

"Chloe is a Canva and Google Queen. She incorporates fun use of technology in her classroom to enhance learning and make it interactive. She utilizes Brisk and ChatGPT to support lesson planning and is always willing to share any tips, tricks, or ideas, as well as receive them from others." Rachel Barnes

"Chloe consistently integrates technology with her students each day with programs for the students to use and that she uses to teach and as resources." Jackie Brown

SHAYNA ROBERTSON
1st grade
Elementary School South

November 2025

Shayna is a dedicated educator at Elementary School South, bringing positivity, creativity, and a love for learning to her classroom each day. She is in her sixth year in education and proud to be in her second year with Barbers Hill ISD.

What do you love most about technology in the classroom? What do you love most about teaching?

I love that tech gives my kids fun, different ways to learn. It keeps them engaged, helps me meet them where they are, and lets every student find a way to show what they know. My students “aha” light bulb moments are what I love MOST!

What is your favorite tech tool and/or device?

My favorite tech tool is my Mimio!! I love how it keeps me organized and can double as a tech tool/station for my students!

How has technology impacted you and your students?

Technology has helped me make learning more engaging and personalized for my students. They love using interactive tools for reading and math, and it gives them another way to show what they know. It also helps me track their progress quickly and adjust lessons as needed. I certainly would not be as organized without technology!

"Shayna is our tech queen! She is so skilled with Canva and is always making the cutest, most engaging slides and resources to share with the team. She is so willing to collaborate and share her wealth of knowledge, and we love her for it! She even sent us an interactive math manipulative Google slide to enhance our math instruction and make it more exciting and meaningful for our kiddos. She is constantly seeking out ways to integrate technology into the classroom, whether she is the one actually making the resource or hunting for things pre-existing. " - Jace Martin

"Shayna is the Canva expert! " - Heather Louvier

"Shayna works so quickly and hard to help create/transform paper activities into tech activities." - Maghen Ibarra

"Shayna is always willing to help us with anything tech-related. She also is the mastermind behind our team slides as well as our Social Studies slides. " - Courtney Orosco

"She is a Canva Queen!!! She is always finding new and fun resources to use with her students to make learning fun as well." - Corri Wheeler

"I’m nominating Shayna for Tech MVP for her creativity and innovation in the classroom. She consistently finds new ways to engage students through lesson plans that make learning both effective and fun — using tools like Canva, spreadsheets, and other tech resources to bring lessons to life. Her ability to blend technology with teaching has made a lasting impact on both students and colleagues!" - Kelsey Kelley

"She consistently demonstrates excellence in technology integration by using Canva as a dynamic tool to enhance creativity, collaboration, and communication in the classroom. They go beyond traditional design projects, integrating Canva into daily instruction across subjects to deepen student engagement and digital literacy." - Sobeida Rodríguez

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Eagle Expo

Get ready to let the good times roll! Eagle Expo 2026 is coming soon.

Laissez les bons temps rouler - Eagle style!

Mark your calendars because Eagle Expo 2026 will roll into town on Tuesday, June 2, at Intermediate School South.

This year's theme is "Let the Tech Times Roll," and we're bringing the Mardi Gras flair to our celebration of innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Join our krewe of educators for a parade of inspiring sessions and big ideas!

Don't miss the chance to catch some beads and some fresh tech inspiration.

Call for presenters and more information coming soon.

Adieu!

General Information

Attendees

How to Build Your Star-Studded Schedule:

To receive your 6 hours of exchange time, you must register for 6 separate 1-hour sessions to fill your day. There is no half-day option, so be sure to select sessions that best fit your role and interests!

Whether you’re a teacher, paraprofessional, administrator, or supporting staff, there’s a blockbuster lineup of sessions designed just for you! From hands-on tech tools to leadership insights and innovative classroom strategies, there’s something for every role in the district.

Presenters

Eagle Expo will be on June 2, 2026. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes in length (including time for participant survey). If your session requires more time, please consider dividing up the topic and proposing multiple sessions (part 1 and part 2).

Your session does NOT have to be a technical how-to, and you do NOT have to be an expert. Your participants are looking for real-life ways and opportunities to use technology in their classroom. All ideas are welcome! Please submit the session proposal form.

Digital Resources

Our district provides a variety of digital resources to support teaching, learning, and student engagement. These resources include apps, tools, and platforms that are vetted and supported for classroom and remote learning. Whether you’re looking for instructional tools, productivity apps, or collaborative platforms, our digital resources are designed to help you make the most of technology in education.

Explore our full list of available digital resources here.