Episodes
Sept. 16, 2025
Tech Transforms Teaching
Guest: Alfonso Mendoza, Coordinator for Digital Learning, Sharyland ISD For Alfonso Mendoza, technology is more than a tool, it’s a catalyst for transformation. He shares stories of helping teachers reimagine their classrooms, rethink practice, and discover how tech can make teaching more human, not less. Learn more about Alfonso Don't miss the 2026 TCEA Convention!
Sept. 2, 2025
Two Halves of Innovation
Guests: Jim and Maurie Beasley, Technology Director & Network/System Administrator, Llano ISD Innovation is rarely a solo act. Jim and Maurie Beasley - partners in both life and technology - share how they balance vision and infrastructure to move schools forward. Their story highlights the power of collaboration, trust, and teamwork in bringing new ideas to life. Connect with Jim and Maurie System Administrators Conference 2025
Sept. 2, 2025
Leadership at Every Level
Guest: Dinah McMichael, Principal, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Leadership isn’t just a title, it’s a mindset. Principal Dinah McMichael reflects on what it means to lead with authenticity, empower teachers, and build a culture where everyone, from students to staff, has a voice. Learn more about Dinah TCEA Convention 2025
Sept. 2, 2025
You Don’t Have to Be the Expert
Guest: Brandy Hawthorne, 3rd Grade Math/Science Teacher, Hudson ISD How do you embrace learning alongside your students? In this episode, Brandy Hawthorne shares her journey as a classroom teacher who discovered that being an expert isn’t the goal - but maintaining her curiosity. She talks about modeling lifelong learning, empowering students, and finding joy in the “aha” moments that happen every day. Find Brandy on Instagram TCEA Convention 2025