Professional Profile

Current work focuses on helping educators, instructional coaches, librarians, administrators, and nonprofit leaders use Gen AI and educational technology responsibly and productively. This includes designing AI-supported workflows, creating classroom-ready web tools, writing practical guidance for educators, and building professional learning experiences that move from ideas to implementation.

At TCEA, work includes professional development leadership, online course development, TechNotes writing, conference presentations, Gen AI training, data privacy guidance, and digital product development. Recent projects include DrawSplat.org, ACE, VIBES, PROTECT, SHINE, WebDeck Builder, and a growing collection of self-contained classroom and professional learning tools.

Administrative Appointments

• Director of Professional Development, Texas Computer Education Association, 2016–Present
• Director of Technology Operations, East Central ISD, 2012–2016
• Director, Instructional Technology and Learning Services, San Antonio ISD, 2002–2012
• Project Director, PAVE, Northside ISD/Houston Baptist University, 2001–2002
• Campus and district technology roles, 1994–2000

AI, Vibe-Coding, and Innovation Portfolio

AI-Supported Learning and Workflow Design

• Developed 80+ AI agents and assistants, including Custom GPTs, Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, Perplexity Spaces, BoodleBox bots, curriculum assistants, rubric tools, governance supports, and professional learning helpers
• Designed practical Gen AI workflows for research, professional development creation, curriculum tagging, knowledge management, content development, and instructional planning
• Created professional learning experiences that help educators move from casual Gen AI use to structured, responsible, classroom-ready practice
• Developed secure local AI exploration environments using tools such as Ollama, browser front ends, SSO-enabled access concepts, and API broker models
• Designed educator-facing prompt patterns, coaching workflows, and evaluation routines for classroom and professional learning use

Vibe-Coding and Educational Tool Development

• Developed and publicly shared DrawSplat, a free browser-based interactive whiteboard and classroom tool collection for K–16 educators
• Used iterative AI-assisted development workflows with ChatGPT Codex, Claude Code, and related tools to design, test, revise, and publish classroom-ready web tools
• Built tools that support general workspace and classroom modes, Simple and Advanced views, multiple panels, image support, direct canvas editing, and classroom-focused whiteboard activities
• Created educator-facing web tools including ShareSpace, WonderWall, StickyBoard, Markdown Cleaner/Converter, WebDeck Builder, concept mapping tools, rubric tools, charting tools, and other classroom resources
• Designed tools to reduce dependence on paid classroom subscriptions by giving educators self-hostable or static-site options that can run on school-controlled infrastructure
• Published practical guidance showing educators how to describe a needed tool, test working code, revise it, and adapt it to classroom or professional learning contexts
• Developed the VIBES Framework for guiding AI-assisted tool creation: Vision, Instruct, Build, Evaluate, Ship

AI Frameworks and Governance

• Five Phases of District AI Adoption: A practical model for moving from early awareness to mature organizational practice
• PROTECT Rubric: A privacy and safety review process for Gen AI and edtech tools
• SHINE Framework: A tool evaluation framework for examining AI output quality, usefulness, and classroom readiness
• ACE Framework: Articulate, Connect, Extend routine for surfacing student understanding in Gen AI-rich classrooms
• VIBES Framework: Vision, Instruct, Build, Evaluate, Ship workflow for Gen AI-supported creation
• RTCF Prompt Engineering Pattern: A practical pattern for role, task, context, and format in educator prompts
• LEARNS Coaching Cycle: A coaching framework for guiding professional learning and educator growth
• Cybersecurity and disaster response resources: Practical professional learning materials for school technology leaders

Online Course Development

Platforms

• WordPress-based LearnDash learning management system serving approximately 5,000+ users
• Moodle LMS, including management of thirteen district instances
• Canvas LMS
• Schoology LMS
• WordPress publishing and course support environments

Primary Course Development

Course Co-Development

• AI Tools for Educators
• CTS Certification
• IT Director Certification
• Instructional Coaching Certification
• Remote Learning Educator Certification
• Canva Specialist

Publications

• Author of 900+ professional blog articles and 100+ journal or magazine articles
• Regular writer on Gen AI in education, digital leadership, instructional design, technology operations, evidence-based teaching, cybersecurity, data privacy, online learning, and professional development
• Recent writing includes practical articles on vibe-coding, classroom tool development, AI-supported educator workflows, free and open-source tools, responsible AI adoption, and privacy-aware technology use
• Creates supporting publication assets, including feature images, infographics, interactive HTML tools, slide decks, rubrics, comparison tables, and prompt libraries

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, trainer, or keynote speaker for TCEA, TCDLA, TxCA, TxDLA, NSPA, ISTE, NETA, OTA, TUANZ in New Zealand, school districts, national webinars, and professional associations.

Signature Topics

• Gen AI adoption in schools, nonprofit organizations, and professional learning contexts
• Gen AI governance, safety, and data privacy
• Vibe-coding and classroom tool development for educators
• Instructional design and professional learning systems
• Digital leadership and educational technology planning
• Evidence-based teaching strategies
• Technology operations and modernization
• Online learning, LMS implementation, and course design

Teaching and Consulting

• University instructor in interactive design and systems thinking
• Consultant in LMS implementation, Google Workspace, instructional design, online learning, and education technology planning
• Former bilingual/ESL classroom teacher
• Professional learning designer for educators, instructional coaches, school leaders, and technology staff

Academic Background

• M.A., Bicultural/Bilingual Studies
• B.A., English

Awards, Recognition, and Credentials

• ISTE Making IT Happen Award
• Google Certified Innovator
• Google Certified Trainer
• Google Certified Educator Level 1
• Google Certified Educator Level 2
• ISTE Certified Educator
• Microsoft 365 credentialing
• Top EdTech blogger recognitions
• Certificates of appreciation and professional service recognitions

Technical Expertise

AI-Supported Workflows and Development

Web Systems and Tool Development

Systems, Infrastructure, and LMS Administration

Selected Professional Statement

I build practical systems that help educators use technology with judgment. That includes Gen AI courses, privacy-aware classroom tools, professional learning programs, and plain-language frameworks that move from idea to implementation.