Roxanne Barnes is a veteran educator with 15 years of experience, currently serving as a 3rd-grade teacher at Hickey Elementary in Plano ISD. A passionate advocate for digital transformation, Roxanne is a Google Certified Educator (Levels 1 & 2) who specializes in creating engaging, tech-enhanced learning environments. Beyond the classroom, she drives campus-wide excellence as the AVID Coordinator, Robotics Coach, and Professional Learning Ambassador (PLANner). With a decade of focus on 3rd grade, Roxanne is dedicated to empowering both students and colleagues through innovative instructional technology.

Connect with Roxanne on Twitter @cleoskye.

With a passion for unlocking potential in others, Dr. Lydia Croupe has built her career of 20+ years in public education on one core principle: empowering educators. She thrives on making connections—linking people to new ideas, powerful resources, and, most importantly, each other. In her current role as Professional Learning Coordinator at Irving ISD, she supports the district-wide novice teacher and mentor programs. Her journey has taken her from the high school English classroom to roles as an Instructional Technology Specialist and district coordinator.

Dr. Croupe is a dedicated advocate for fostering innovative teaching and learning practices, serving on the TCEA Board of Directors, representing over 80,000 members. You can often find her presenting at conferences like TCEA, Learning Forward, and ISTE, where she loves sharing new ideas and contributing her expertise through blog posts and articles. Dr. Croupe earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lamar University, and as a lifelong learner, she's proud to be a Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator.

Kathryn Laster brings over 30 years of education expertise, as a math teacher, instructional coach, and digital learning consultant. Now focusing on professional learning design and facilitation, Kathryn creates transformative learning experiences through intentional, human-centered, tech-infused design. Kathryn is a Google Certified Trainer, an ISTE Certified Educator, and part of the Learning Forward Class of 2025.

Connect with Kathryn on Twitter @kklaster, and check out her work at Refined Learning Design.

My name is Monica Napier and I have been in the field of education for 14 years. I love all things education, science, technology, STEM, & STEAM! and I'm currently an Instructional Technology Coordinator in Duncanville, TX.