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The Leadership & Technology Synergy in Ector Independent School District

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Colorado Convention Center, 607

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Presenters

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Jessica Dominuez
Ector Independent School District
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Mandy Hinojos
Blended Learning Coordinator
Ector County ISD
@MandyHinojos
@MANDYJOHINOJOS
Mandy is a life-long resident of Odessa, TX. She is married to her high-school sweetheart and they have two children. Mandy is currently enrolled in Texas Tech University’s PhD program in Curriculum & Instruction. Her current research pertains to personalizing the professional learning experience for adult learners.
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Lilia Nanez
Asst. Superintendent-Instruction/Curriculum
Ector Independent School District
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Marlon J Styles, Jr.
Partner
Learner-Centered
@Styles_MarlonJ
@Marlon_StylesJr
Marlon Styles is a recognized inspirational speaker and educational leader. In 2017, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education. Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools, the district was awarded the ISTE Distinguished District Award in 2019. He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students. K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 2020 for his advocacy and leadership to close equity gaps on a national stage. Styles is a Unifier in education who works to create cultures which people win.
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Lauren Tavarez
Director of Digital Learning
Ector County ISD
@LTavarezECISD
Lauren Tavarez is the Director of Digital Learning for Ector County ISD in Odessa, Texas. Lauren has served Ector County ISD students for 18 years as a classroom teacher, curriculum coach, digital learning specialist, assistant principal/principal and blended learning coordinator. She is passionate about helping others discover the power in leveraging digital tools to transform learning for students. Lauren is a wife & mom to two (ages 7 & 9). She is a life long learner currently working towards her doctorate in educational leadership with Texas Tech University.
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Dr. Kellie Wilks
Chief Technology Officer
Ector County ISD
@kelliew41
@kelliew41
Kellie Wilks has dedicated 26 years to K12 education as a teacher, and other technology focused positions. She is currently the Chief Technology Officer for Ector County ISD in Odessa, TX. She believes today’s students need a new and diverse advocate that recognizes organizational disruption as an avenue for opportunities, success and self-renewal.

Session description

Ignite your professional growth with an immersive session led by the Ector ISD leadership team. Discover cutting-edge strategies to maximize the impact of technology in your classroom. Unleash your potential as you witness the collaborative synergy between our central office departments, propelling the district's technological progress to new heights.

Purpose & objective

Purpose:
Strengthen collaboration between educational leaders with the goal to improve coherence and relational trust.

Objectives:
- Participants will gain exposure to effective collaboration strategies and protocols to strengthen alignment between leadership teams.
- Participants will discover new ways to improve the relational trust among the school and district leaders.
- Participants will learn how a school district, who's population is 79% Hispanic, collaborates to move the district's vision for learning forward.

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Outline

2 Mins - Introductions & District Overview
5 Mins - Value of Collaboration & Trust (4 different district departments will dive into this)
8 Mins - Demonstrate the Ector ISD Model for Collaboration
12 Mins - Panel Q & A with Moderator
10 Mins - Consultancy Corners with the 5 Panelists (there are 5 different positions represented on the panel, participants will have the chance to consult with the panelist based on position)
8 Mins - Closing comments and Survey

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Supporting research

Sharing the website for the Ector ISD: https://www.ectorcountyisd.org

Participants will gain a deep understanding of the district vision, programs, and use of technology for a diverse student body.

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Session specifications

Topic:
Leadership
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Intermediate
Audience:
Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Principals/head teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
ISTE Standards:
For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner
  • Build on the shared vision by collaboratively creating a strategic plan that articulates how technology will be used to enhance learning.
Empowering Leader
  • Inspire a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows the time and space to explore and experiment with digital tools.
Systems Designer
  • Lead teams to collaboratively establish robust infrastructure and systems needed to implement the strategic plan.
Related exhibitors:
Focus School Software

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