Ep. 102: Wireless Earbuds In The Classroom And Omelettes

This episode is sponsored by Teq. One of the biggest challenges in schools right now is capacity. Educators are asked to do more, often with new tools, and very little support. Teq helps by combining classroom technology like SMART Boards and STEM resources with professional learning that respects educators’ time and reality. It’s support that makes technology usable, not overwhelming.Learn more at Teq.com.What happens when an educator leaves the classroom for EdTech… and then decides to come back?In this episode, I sit down with Amy Storer, an innovative learning specialist who has experienced education from multiple angles: classroom teacher, instructional coach, national EdTech consultant, and district innovation leader.She shares the journey from teaching elementary math and science to presenting at conferences across the country, working with major education technology partners, and eventually feeling the pull back to the school community she loved.If you’re an educator considering a leap into EdTech, this episode offers honest insight into career transitions in education.And of course… we also debate an extremely important question at the end: corn tortillas or flour tortillas?Connect With Gabriel CarrilloEdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.comEdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.socialEdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbitesEdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbitesEdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbitesAbout Amy StorerAmy Storer is an Innovative Learning Specialist and respected speaker in Montgomery ISD who is passionate about empowering educators through purposeful technology integration. She thrives on partnering with educators to enhance the great learning already happening in their classrooms and schools by leveraging powerful digital tools. Amy is a certified educator and trainer for Google, Microsoft, Adobe Express, and Canva, and she brings energy, expertise, and heart to every professional learning experience. Her work centers on meaningful PD, authentic classroom connections, and innovative strategies that make learning stick.Connect With Amy StorerAmy On X: https://x.com/techamysAmy On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techamys/