Tech MVP
Staff and administration in Barbers Hill ISD schools may nominate a staff member that they feel merit 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 (excluding the months of August and December).
Desiree Hays
Tuition PreK
Early Childhood Center
September 2024
Desiree has been married to her husband, Tyler, for 15 years. They have two wonderful boys, Hudson and Cameron, who attend school in the district. With 14 years of experience in education, including 8 years in Barbers Hill, she is passionate about supporting students and the community. Outside of work, she and her family enjoy traveling, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
What do you love most about technology in the classroom? What do you love most about teaching?
What I love most about technology in the classroom is its ability to create a dynamic, interactive, and personal learning environment. I love to see the academic, social, and emotional growth that each student makes. I also cherish the relationships that I build with students and their families.
What is your favorite tech tool and/or device?
I love my Mimeo! I use it every day to build student's vocabulary, sing learning songs, have an occasional brain break, and give interactive lessons.
How has technology impacted you and your students?
Technology has helped with student engagement and has provided different activities and ways to teach through interactive learning.
"Desiree is always showing us ideas for the classroom using technology. She helps the teachers on our team with ParentSquare and sending out parent messages. She also taught a technology session during the summer to help teachers with ParentSquare. She also made everyone on our team the signature cards for our emails. She is our Canva girl." - Natalie Simpson
"She is very techy and helps us with most of our technology needs." - Lori Isaacks
"Desiree finds and shares stories, songs and vocabulary words that go well with each of our thematic units." - Kelly Maze
"Desiree has been very helpful with our team showing us new things tech wise and always willing to help and explain new things! She did a presentation at tech fest for ParentSquare!" - Lauren Smith
"Desiree has helped us with several technology things for our classroom. She is always there to help us when there is a need. She taught an amazing training over the summer with ParentSquare." - Nikole Reed
"Desiree Hays is such a wonderful asset to our ECC family and our entire district with her knowledge of technology. She has supported us all by presenting at Eagle Expo on the use of ParentSquare, helping everyone better understand its many features. Desiree is definitely the go-to person if you ever need assistance with ParentSquare! Thank you, Desiree, for your kindness, love for our Eagle students, and for always being so helpful to those around you." - Lisa Kana