The Digital Learning Specialists support the development of digitally fluent educators who are empowered to be excellent technology integrators and who create future-ready classroom environments. The Digital Learning Specialists are internationally recognized educational leaders who design and deliver professional learning that promotes purposeful and effective technology integration.

This team supports the digital integration of Chromebooks in the classroom and online resources (textbooks, district-licensed tools such as Discovery Ed, Nearpod, WeVideo, etc.). Each specialist supports multiple curriculum areas and partners with district and campus leaders to offer high-yield professional learning across 70+ campuses.

ETSI (Educational Technology Success Initiative) is a summer professional learning experience, created by the Digital Learning Team, designed to empower ed tech leaders on each campus. pisd.edu/etsi

Visit the Hotspot Website for more information.

Clara Alaniz

Digital Learning Specialist

Areas of Support:
Health/Physical Education,
Multilingual Services (ESL/Bilingual),
Student and Family Support Services,
Social Studies, Languages Other Than English (French, German, Spanish, ASL, Chinese)

• Clara.Alaniz@pisd.edu
  469-752-8975
  domain/9530

 

Leah Heerema

Digital Learning Specialist

Areas of Support:
AVID, Federal Programs, Math,
Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Leah.Heerema@pisd.edu
  469-752-8971
  page/17021

 

Lilly Jensby

Digital Learning Specialist

Areas of Support:
Advanced Academics (PACE), Fine Arts,
Computer Science,
ROTC, Science

• lilly.jensby@pisd.edu
  469-752-8976
  Domain/6917

 

Fern Johnson

Digital Learning Specialist

Areas of Support:
Dyslexia, Early Childhood, Headstart,
English/Language Arts (ELA),
Reading, Special Education

• Fern.Johnson@pisd.edu
  469-752-8973
  domain/9529

 

The Help Desk Team provides centralized phone help for technical support. All problems that require on-site support are entered into a tracking database and assigned to the appropriate group for resolution. Once calls are entered into the database, they remain on an open call list until completed.  The Help Desk coordinates all technology processes and procedures with the campus technology assistants (CTAs), and is also responsible for administering the district's inventory system with the campuses.  The technology security team designs, deploys and supports the district's security cameras.

The IT Projects Team assists in the planning and implementation of instructional technology projects and campus initiatives as well as the development and evaluation of technology specifications, standards, and technology related to furniture, facility, and equipment selections.  

The Learning Media Services Team provides support and leadership to campus librarians in the implementation of inquiry-based learning environments for students and staff.  Support includes professional development and training, management of library systems and digital platforms for library resources, collaboration in the re-design and renovation of library spaces, facilitation in acquisition and processing of resources, and delivery of library and curriculum materials to the campus.

Visit the Library Resources Website for more information.

The Business Systems Team implements,  develops, and maintains information systems throughout the district in support of instructional and administrative functions. Responsibilities include custom software development, project management (software), analysis, research, program implementation, business process analysis, report development, and vendor integration.

The team supports and trains for the district's ERP system, grades, attendance, e-textbooks, parent portal, mass notifications, vendor interfaces, accessibility, data delivery, and business intelligence.  We also provide business solutions leveraging Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365 products.  

Student Records provides coordination, support and training to each campus and all central office staff requiring access to student record information such as grades, transcripts, attendance, discipline, scheduling, and health and immunizations. It is also responsible for coordinating the coding for the state (PEIMS) reporting and the federal (Civil Rights) reporting coordinating with various departments such as Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, Gifted/Talented and Title I. Student Records conducts regular audits of elementary attendance records and all campus entry and withdrawals. Other department responsibilities include maintaining the street index system, coordinating and processing grade reporting and campus scheduling assistance.