08/06/2026
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π Blended Educator of the Week π
This week we're proud to recognize Jesse Young, 3rd Grade ELAR/SS teacher and Multi-Classroom Leader at L.B. Johnson Elementary School.
Jesse is leading the way by creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences while supporting fellow educators in implementing blended and personalized learning. Her thoughtful integration of AI-powered tools, data-informed instruction, and collaborative leadership is making a meaningful impact on students and teachers alike.
Congratulations, Jesse!
07/23/2026
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Blended Educator of the Week π
This week we're proud to recognize Kendall Merigold Francis, a 2nd Grade RLA/SS teacher from Ector County ISD.
Kendall is continually growing her blended and personalized learning practice by creating flexible learning experiences that support student choice, voice, and differentiated pathways. Her dedication to helping every student thrive makes her a wonderful example of innovative teaching in action.
Congratulations, Kendall! We can't wait to see what's next!
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07/22/2026
What do you really want? Letβs be Unstoppable together πͺ Letβs grow πͺ
07/21/2026
New course alert π¨ we will be enrolling for our August cohort next week!!! Keep your eyes peeled for the sign up email π
Special shout out to Ashley Rojo and Sarah Rodriquez for their hard work with the fabulous UTeach team to design this course β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Yesterday we shared our Bluebonnet Fidelity + Blended Learning course, but we arenβt stopping there! π
Weβre excited to launch a brand-new course built specifically for PKβ2 Teachers: Blended Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms!
Created by University of Texas at Austin Professor Kelli Allen, this 15-hour self-paced course features classroom exemplars from Ector County ISD's Blended Learning Duo, Ashley Rojo and Sarah Rodriquez.
β¨ Highlights:
Zero prerequisites - jump right in!
Practical tools: Station rotations, choice boards, menus, and routines for young learners.
Ready to transform your EC classroom?
π Enroll today!
07/16/2026
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π Blended Educator of the Week: Sonia Edmondson
We are thrilled to recognize Sonia Edmondson, an English IV and Creative Writing teacher from Permian High School - ECISD! Sonia has demonstrated outstanding engagement and innovation in UTeach PD's Foundations of Blended Learning and Advanced Blended Learning courses this year.
By intentionally applying blended learning strategies in her classroom, she is fostering motivation, guided autonomy, and accountability as her students fine-tune the critical writing skills they need for lifelong success.
Join us in celebrating her dedication!
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07/09/2026
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βIβm leaving with renewed purpose and a toolkit that will continue to shape my work.β
Explore UTeach PDβs Blended Learning Coaching & Collaboration course: uteachpd.org