ECISD Digital Learning

Ms. Kast, 3rd grade teacher at Burnet, embraces blended learning through hands-on, collaborative stations where students read, discuss, and respond to texts. Learners rotate between activities, building independence and critical thinking. Technology supports and extends learning, while small-group instruction and teamwork remain central to an engaging, student-centered classroom.

Odessa Pathway to Teaching and our Digital Learning team were proud to collaborate one Saturday each month to support future educators on their teaching journey. Today marked our final session together, where participants explored how technology can be used to create engaging, innovative, and student-centered classrooms.

It has been an honor investing in the next generation of teachers and helping equip them with the tools and mindset needed for today’s learners. We are excited to see all they accomplish in the future.

After seven incredible years, it’s time to sunset the Ambassador team. What started as a small cohort of 8 passionate educators grew into a thriving community of more than 50 teacher leaders who inspired others, embraced innovation, and helped transform classrooms across ECISD.

Our ambassadors didn’t just learn about technology—they modeled what great teaching looks like, piloted new tools, shared their expertise, collaborated monthly, and always kept students at the center of the work. Their impact created more engaging learning experiences for countless students and helped shape a culture of growth and creativity throughout our district.

To every educator who was part of the Tribe over the years: thank you. Thank you for leading, trying new things, supporting one another, and showing what’s possible when passionate teachers come together.

The fellowship may be ending, but the legacy of the will continue to live on in classrooms across Ector County ISD 💙

Monica Rodriguez
Jamie O'Connell
Shelly Madrid
Christi Nickels
Emma Hernandez
Anita McKay
Liz Gray
Lisa Baughman
Michelle Norris
Michael Martin
Kim Quiroz
Adelle Perez
David Cupp
Vanessa Brower
Michelle Press
Valarie Shreves
Sara Cox
Claudia Richards
Teri McLeod
Becky Norris
Elizabeth McNabb
Tabitha Najera
Rachel Galvan
Gabriela Barry
Laurie Bruner
Myrna Diaz
Sarita Brown
Denise Hough
Ashley Rojo
Cara Shephard
Stephanie Clark
Patty Holguin
Staci Walton
Lydia Roundtree
Stephanie Marin
Trinicia Watson
Kaylea Brooks
Brittany Etherton
Mabel Gutierrez
Annette Martinez
Rebecca (Avery) Bugg
Brittani Espino
Danielle Jones
Stephanie Salas
Dominique Avila
Priscilla Hernandez
Kristin Medina
Sylvia Feil
Arlo Chavira
Talaska Dominguez
Cassandra Sandoval
Manga Sako
Meghan Medrano
Brianna Porras
Mikal Crowder
Becky Ramirez

Whoohoo! ECISD’s finest Ector County ISD Blended Learning Learning Rockstars!

🌟 Blended Educators of the Week! 🌟
These superstar educators come from campuses throughout Ector County ISD. ECISD recently announced their outstanding Educators of the Year for each campus, and we were thrilled to see some very familiar names and faces among the honorees!
In fact, 14 of the 29 elementary educators recognized have taken one or more courses through UTeach PD. Many of these educators started their journey with us just this year, while others have taken multiple courses to obtain a professional certification through our program over the course of several years.
We hope it’s as validating for them as it is for us to see that blended learning works! These teachers and their incredible results are just one more reason we love serving educators across Texas. Seeing them succeed truly benefits the students in every one of their classrooms. 🚀✨
See all of the Ector County ISD honorees in the comments!

Step into Patricia Romero’s classroom, and you’ll instantly feel the energy and excitement for learning. As a first-grade bilingual teacher at Pease Elementary, she keeps her students engaged and connected through Seesaw while using Classroomscreen to run smooth, effective blended learning stations. Simply put, Patricia knocks it out of the park every day! ⚾ Pease Elementary School - ECISD

Meet this week’s featured educator:
Ms. Grainger! As an 8th-grade Team Reach Teacher at W&Y Middle, she is absolutely crushing the Blended Learning game. By masterfully leveraging our LMS, she personalizes the classroom experience—delivering the right lessons to the right students at the exact moment they need them.
Keep rocking it, Ms. Grainger! Wilson & Young Rangers

🎮🔥 ECISD Esports Tournament Highlights! 🔥🎮

What an incredible day of competition, teamwork, and school spirit at our first district-wide esports tournament! Students from across ECISD showed up ready to compete, support one another, and represent their campuses with pride.

🏆 Game Winners:
👏 Rocket League – Bonham Middle School
👏 Super Smash Bros – Permian High School - ECISD
👏 Mario Kart – George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa - ECISD
👏 Fortnite – Permian High School - ECISD

From intense matches to unforgettable moments, our students demonstrated strategy, communication, and resilience every step of the way.

A huge thank you to our coaches and administrators for supporting esports at the campus level—and to everyone who came out to cheer on our students!

This is just the beginning for esports in ECISD… we can’t wait to see what’s next! 🚀🎮

This week’s spotlight is on 8th grade MCL RLA teacher Angelle Mundia.🎉She uses technology tools like Classroomscreen, Wayground, Quill, and Padlet to create structure and differentiate learning in her Crockett Middle School classroom. Her approach ensures all students are supported and challenged in a responsive, engaging, and student-centered environment. Rock on, ! 🤩 Crockett Middle School - ECISD

Give it up for Mrs. Avila from Zavala! ✨ As a campus leader in Seesaw usage, she expertly leverages the platform to reinforce daily lessons and transform daily practice into a multi-subject adventure! Her students are thriving with personalized, tech-driven learning. Way to rock, Mrs. Avila! 🚀🎉 Zavala Elementary- ECISD