Contact
- tishajponcio@gmail.com
- Linkedin/tishaponcio
- Wakelet/@tishaponcio
- X/txtechchick
- references available upon request
Professional Growth
- SXSW 2024
- TCEA 2018 Instructional Technologist Finalist
- Digital Fluency I Academy Graduate
- Digital Fluency II Academy Graduate
- Aspiring Administrator Academy
Professional Presentations
- 2024: TCEA • ISTE • Region 19 ESC • Ed3 Summit
- 2023: TCEA • ISTE • TCCA • Region 4 ESC
- 2022: Region 4 ESC • TCEA • Spring CUE • ISTE • Miami Synergy • Region 11 ESC • TCCA • NCTE
- 2021: CSLA Conference • TCEA • General Assembly • ISTE • TCCA • Region 20 ESC
- 2020: TCEA Conference • DigCit (ISTE) • Wakelet Community Week • Robinson ISD • ReThink Learning Summit • Sulphur Springs ISD • TCCA
- 2019: ISTE • EdTech Live (Aldine ISD) • TCCA Featured Presenter • Robinson ISD Integration Summit • TCEA Conference • SXSW EDU • e-Merge Region 11
- 2018: Tioga ISD • Flipgrid LIVE • Region 10 Tech Conference • TCEA Conference
- 2017: Denton ISD TIA Conference • Sulphur Springs ISD • Region 10 Tech • TCEA Conference
Professional Experience
Community Engagement/MarketingWakelet, 2021-present
- Introduce and train tech coaches and educators in districts/classrooms
- Deliver training for Programs (Student Ambassador, Schools, Community)
- Creation and Development of Wakelet Certified Trainer Program
- Manage Trainer Expectations, Activities, and Growth
- Attend and lead conference sessions, exhibitor booths, lead generation
- Course Development and Creation
- Increase growth, build community, and increase MAU
- Identify & propose marketing campaigns
- Webinar creation, planning, hosting, facilitation
- Podcasting, Content Creation, Video Production
- Support graphic content relevant to K12
- Write education-centered blogs
- Social Media Management, effective marketing messaging
Digital Learning Specialist/EducatorCelina ISD, 2000-present
- Instructional and Digital Coach (Instructional and Integration Strategy)
- Creator of Student Tech Leadership Team
- Lesson & PD design based on state/ISTE standards
- District Device Management
- Computer Science, Graphic/Web Design, Broadcasting, English II, III
InstructorOdessa College, 1999
- Adult learning models for digital learning skills
- Microsoft Applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Facilitated and evaluated student success and growth
Academic History
- University of North TexasMasters of Science in Learning Technologies, 2019
- Instructional Design and Development
- Instructional Technology Management/Coordination
- Multimedia, Graphic Design, Web Authoring
- Management of Tech Based Projects & Online Content
- Alpha Chi Honor Society, Scholarship Award Winner
- Lubbock Christian UniversityBachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies, 1999
- English, Computer Information Systems, Secondary Education
- Student Teaching: Frienship High School, Evans Jr. High
- Dean's List, President's List, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Skills & Certifications
- Multimedia Content Creation (Video, Audio & Graphic Design)
- Instructional Design & Development
- Instructional Technology Integration
- Social Media Management
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
- e-Learning Content Management
- Tech-Based Project Management
- Learning Technology/EdTech Coaching
- Google Certified Trainer
- Google Educator Level I & II
- Google Sheets
Media
Article
Why are Digital Portfolios Powerful in A Classroom?
Tisha Poncio describes the various benefits of digital portfolios in teaching and learning
Article
Making Time To Build Your PLN
While we mainly focused on Twitter, blogs, and curation tools, remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other ways that educators connect with others and we encourage you to explore anything that looks interesting to you.
Course
TCEA Course Developers
TCEA invites you to develop an online, self-paced course for other TCEA members. Below, please find a list of TCEA members who also developed amazing online courses. Course developers are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Course
Wakelet Certified Trainer Program
We are so excited to introduce a completely new program that will help educators take their Wakelet journey even further. The Wakelet Certified Trainer Program aims to empower educators to become lead trainers in their learning communities.
Podcast
C.O.D.E. Series featuring Tisha Poncio
Tisha Poncio, 2019 Learning Technologies alumna and Digital Learning Specialist for Wakelet, is interviewed for the UNT College of Information C.O.D.E. career series on October 11, 2022. Topic includes 'From Classroom Digital Learning Specialist to Industry Expert in Technology for Teaching and Learning.'
Podcast
Tisha Poncio & Digital Portfolios
Tisha Poncio has served in education for the last 20 years as a teacher (English, Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Information Systems, & Broadcast Journalism) and as a digital learning specialist t for the last 12 years. She’s a Google Certified Trainer, Wakelet, Flipgrid & Buncee Ambassador, and was named a finalist in 2018 for Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year in Texas.
Podcast
Digital Citizenship, AI, and Sunsets with Tisha Poncio
What does great digital citizenship education look like in 2023? How can teachers navigate the onslaught of new tools and tech options? In this episode, Kris and Katie are joined by Tisha Poncio, educator, digital learning specialist, and passionate advocate and expert in digital citizenship and students leadership.
Podcast
How Design Thinking has the Power to Transform your Teaching!
In this episode of The Wakelet Podcast, Tisha is joined by award-winning presenter and TEDx Speaker Dee Lanier to explore what led to the writing of Dee's latest book release, Demarginalizing Design!
Podcast
Women in Tech: LIVE from TCEA 2022 in Dallas Texas!
LIVE from TCEA in Dallas, Texas, Tisha is joined by Lydia Croupe, Dr. Monica Burns, and Jennifer Hall to discuss all things ed-tech! Tune in to hear their thoughts on changes in the ed-tech space, navigating the education industry as a new teacher, and the importance of technology in the classroom.