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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

We had a fantastic kickoff for our CompTIA Tech+ prep course with Latinas in Tech. 100% attendance at our sold-out event! Special thanks to Scott Ford for his expertise. #LatinasInTech #CompTIA #TechEquity #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I’m attending the Latinas in Tech Summit 2026 🎟️ Excited to learn, connect, and grow alongside an incredible community of Latinas and allies in tech. If you’re thinking about going, this is your sign! Join me: buff.ly/uyPPoVN #LatinasInTech #LiTSummit #LiTSummit2026

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Houston, it’s time to level up! 📢 Join Latinas in Tech Houston on Feb 26th at 6 PM for a deep dive into resume building and LinkedIn strategy. Build your foundation con una comunidad poderosa. Register now: buff.ly/cTk43BD buff.ly/LzgIrrb

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you..." 📖 I recently read The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson to 5th graders. This book highlights: ✨ Embracing differences ✨ The power of unique voices ✨ Bravery in vulnerability ✨ Being your authentic self is a gift.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I learned logic during my math degree & I've applied it in every standardized test since. Now, I use it to communicate effectively with AI. Prompting is about structure, understanding implications, and stating your intent clearly. Logic taught me that. #EdTechOnFire #AIinEducation #PromptingTips

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Excited to speak at the USA Lacrosse Houston Growth Summit! 🥍 I'll be discussing youth growth & sustainability via community outreach. As Tech Chair for Lake Houston Lacrosse (and a lax mom), I’m so proud of our board & volunteers who make this possible! #Lacrosse #EdTech #YouthSports

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our district is part of CITES 2.0 with @cast_udl, exploring how to build more inclusive, accessible, tech-enabled learning environments. 💡 We kicked off with “getting to know you” slides. Here’s mine. So excited to learn alongside such a passionate, thoughtful group. #CITES #UDL #InclusiveEdTech

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Shoutout to one of my absolute fave #TCEA2026 events: the EdTech Bites Walking Tour, sponsored by MagicSchool! Gabriel curates an epic menu. This year, we snacked on Voodoo Donuts, Gus’s Fried Chicken, and Indian food that hit the spot. 🍩🍗✨ #MagicSchoolAI #EdTechBites #TeacherMagic

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Just your average day at #TCEA2026: 🐄 Sat on a cow couch 🕹️ Fought a robot 🚁 Flew a drone 💡 Explored tools I can’t wait to bring back to classrooms! I love walking the TCEA Expo floor. There’s so much to see, touch, and try. 💜 #EdTech #TeacherLife #TCEA2026

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

What a week at #TCEA2026 with the dream team! 🙌 Presenting, learning, and exploring new ideas (and new food!) with Precus and Crystal. Excited for what’s ahead with this powerhouse crew. #EdTech #Teamwork #TCEA2026

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Before Precus Glover’s packed house session at #TCEA2026 💜 🎤 Engage & Assess: Interactive Platforms for Real-Time Feedback Precus shared high-impact tools and strategies for making feedback more immediate and learning more student-driven. #EdTech #RealTimeLearning #TCEA2026

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Teachers are magic 🪄 and so is being part of the MagicSchool community. I love supporting tools made for teachers, by teachers. MagicSchool makes AI feel approachable and useful in the classroom. So fun to share this #TCEA2026 moment with Precus Glover! #MagicSchoolAI #EdTech #TeacherVoices

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🔥 Precus Glover is on the mic! This brilliant educator (and my teammate!) was featured on TCEA’s official podcast at #TCEA2026. 🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/ml9X2HN #EdTech #TeacherLeadership #DigitalLearning

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

One of my favorite #TCEA2026 moments: running into the one and only Kim Mouser! 💜 We’ve worked together in Humble ISD and New Caney ISD, and now she’s doing incredible work with CEN, helping rural districts use their strengths to tackle real challenges. 💪 #EdLeadership #RuralEd #TeacherConnections

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I was blown away by how many teachers showed up early Saturday morning at #TCEA2026 to learn how to build AI bots for the classroom. We talked about system prompts, tools, and how to make AI actually useful for teaching. Educators are 🔥 right now. #AIinEducation #EdTech

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Here I am! Right before my Build-a-Bot session at #TCEA2026 🤖 We explored how teachers can build their own custom chatbots using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more! We started with strong system prompts and smart design. #EdTech #AIinEducation

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I had a wonderful holiday celebration with my husband and the Houston Hispanic Firefighters Association. ❤️🎄 He’s a Senior Captain with HFD, and I’m proud of his work. Nights like this are special. I'm grateful for this season, these people, and him. 🚒✨

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Work life balance for me means showing up for my kids and the things they love. I volunteer as the tech chair for Lake Houston Lacrosse and my friend runs team social events. We love watching the game grow in our community and in our kids.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We talk about AI for school all the time, but here’s a fun one. A lacrosse mom used AI to make our signs for our boys’ tournament. The Banana Dogs won Best Costume and made it to the finals. 🍌🐶🥍

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Precus and I presented about AI to the OT/PT and Adapted PE teams back in October at the old Lakeland campus. It’s quiet now but still full of heart. Big thanks to Elizabeth Pinkley and her team for the work they do to support students every day.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

My birthday was at the beginning of the month & my team went all out. I have never felt more like the K-pop princess I know I am. Grateful for teammates who are thoughtful, creative, and know how to make people feel celebrated. 💜✨

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Spent a morning at Humble Middle supporting a session on scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction. Jess (pictured below!) & Jen led the session and absolutely crushed it. Proud to collaborate with PD and support campuses doing this work.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

I had a great time working with these ladies representing Digital Learning, Special Education, and Secondary English, all supporting foundational courses for students with special needs. Proud of this team and excited to see where this work leads. ✨ #HumbleISD #DigitalLearning #SpecialEducation

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Moving day for our team! 🚚 No windows this time, but we think we lucked out. The new space is cozy, connected, and ready for collaboration. We are full of good vibes. 💻🌿 #Teamwork #DigitalLearning #NewBeginnings

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Work can wait when it’s time to celebrate the people who matter. 💛 So grateful for good friends, laughter, and the reminder to slow down and enjoy life.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Had such a great time at the Latinas in Tech Houston Hispanic Heritage Month fundraiser! 💃🏽 Loved meeting so many amazing women in tech, and yes, ed-tech counts too! If you’re looking for community, mentorship, and growth, come join us at latinasintech.org 💡 #LatinasInTech #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Attended the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit, and it was such a good experience. We got to pick our areas of interest ahead of time, which made the small-group talks feel personal and practical. I learned a ton from the colleagues I met there. 🙌 #EdTech #Learning #Leadership

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Still feeling inspired after our AI Summit! 💡 Teachers spent the day exploring how AI can save time, spark ideas, and make teaching just a little easier. “My fear level has gone way down.” “It was life-changing!” Here’s to fearless experimentation and classrooms full of creativity. 🙌 #AISummit

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Been exploring MagicSchool and today built a Student Room that generates math story problems about “Italian Brain Rot,” and every answer is 67. 😂 How much more differentiated would learning with AI be than a worksheet or quiz? It's even TEKS-aligned! 💡 Gracias @magicschoolai.bsky.social!

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

💬✨ Teachers in a recent study with AI reported more positive emotions. If AI can take some of the stress out of planning and grading, does it leave more energy for what matters most, students? How would you want AI to act as your “teammate”? #TeacherLife #AI

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

📚🔍 In a recent study, AI helped participants create more balanced, cross-functional solutions. In schools, could AI help bridge the gap between subject areas, or even between teaching and admin work? Where would you want AI to lighten the load? #FutureOfTeaching #AIinEdu

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🤖✨ A new study found that one person with AI matched the performance of a full team without it. What could that mean for teacher collaboration and lesson planning? Does AI help us do more alone, or free us to do better together? #EdTech #TeacherVoice

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Big news: I'm officially accepted into Club Brisk's second cohort! 🪩 I am excited to learn and grow with this AI platform and bring it back to my district.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

This cuteness was created by my teammate Precus! We are so excited to host the second year of the AI Summit. We have amazing presenters coming from Rice, FriedTech, Adobe, Canva, and School AI.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

🎉 We had the honor of sharing two standout moments from our summer with the entire Teaching & Learning team today! 🚀 Let’s Get Digital 💡 Sterling Middle School AI PD Grateful for the work &excited for what’s next! 💙 🔗 bit.ly/register4ais... #FocusOnTheGood #DigitalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopm…

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Howdy, Humble ISD! 🎉 All 200 spots for The Frontier: AI Summit 2025 are gone… 🚨 But 50 more just opened! ✨ Learn how AI supports SPED, GT & Multilingual learners 📅 Sept 13 | 🕗 8:30–12:30 | 📍ISC 👩🏽🏫 4 off-contract hrs + GT/ESL credit! 🔗 buff.ly/7F4bwfJ #AISummit #FutureReady #AIinEducation

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Bond dollars at work! 🙌 Newline interactive panels are rolling out across Humble ISD, and on Thursday I got to deliver Ink It, Think It at Eagle Springs Elementary — all about using digital whiteboards for student discourse, peer feedback, and collaborative learning.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Two days. Tons of energy. One amazing school. 🐾 Precus Glover and I had a blast at Ross Sterling Middle School — introducing AI tools for planning, instruction, and saving time, all connected to Sterling’s data and goals.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Two days. 🙌 Loved presenting Digitally Ready with these fabulous ladies — big thanks to Sora for the adorable retro pics and to Precus Glover for building such a great session. Elementary teachers, here’s to a year of success, creativity, and digital confidence! 💙 #EdTech #Elementary

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

If you missed our Prompt Like a Pro session in person, there’s good news, you can still explore it as a self-paced course through MagicSchool Academy! This session was one of only seven self-paced sessions selected for MagicSchool’s Summer Professional Development Series, an honor I’m so proud of.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

150+ secondary ELA teachers. One incredible Monday. 🙌 I partnered with Sally Francis to lead Prompt Like a Pro, learning to craft better AI prompts, use MagicSchool to save time, and build effective classroom prompt libraries. This group brought the energy, questions, and collaboration. 💙

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Welcoming new teachers is one of the best parts of the year! 💙 I teamed up with Melissa Capuchina and Debbie Perez to share a session on creating safe, respectful, and well-structured classrooms where students can thrive. Proud to be part of this day and this community. 🌟

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

✨ Four days. 300+ attendees. Countless moments of learning, connection, and collaboration. 💬 “I feel more confident using these tools.” 💬 “Loved the interactive sessions.” 💬 “This was one of the best PD experiences I’ve had!” Thank you for showing up & learning together! #letsgetdigital

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

My self-paced session, Prompt Like a Pro, is now LIVE on the MagicSchool Summer Academy website here: buff.ly/NRFlFrn! 🚀 Hope you'll join! 😊

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Today's sessions have been packed with fun! 🎉 We'll be hosting Let's Get Digital at the Humble ISD ISC through Wednesday🗓️ & virtual on Thursday! 💻✨

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

If you’ve ever told ChatGPT to “make a poster” and it came back… not quite right, this post is for you. 👀 Learn how Advanced JSON Profiles help you take control and design with intention. I break down what they are, how I co-edit them with ChatGPT, and 3 ways teachers can use them right now.

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Take 5 minutes to learn how to: ✅ Pick the right ChatGPT model ✅ Ask specific, teacher-style prompts ✅ Get answers that actually help you plan, teach, or prep for fall 👉 Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/bitesize...

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

✨TikTok made me do it… and I have zero regrets. Behold: the ultimate PD hauler. It’s a foldable grocery cart, and yes—it fits ALL my Summer PD materials. 🤩

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Courtney Garza @edtechonfire.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

We packed up the trailer, delivered Summer PD boxes to KHS… and met the sweetest surprise: Sally! 🐶💜 She’s the campus cutie who gave us all the good vibes we didn’t know we needed. #HumbleISD #KHSJoy #PDPerks

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