Josh Hicks is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Specialist at two different high schools. Previously he taught in the elementary fourth grade and second grade as a self contained teacher. He later transitioned into the technology specialist position at another elementary to work with K-4 in a technology lab. Eventually Josh was hired into the Instructional Technology Specialist position at a middle school before being asked to move up to the high school. After 14 years in the educational setting Josh earned his Masters in Administration and Principal Certificate from Sam Houston State University.
Josh does not consider himself a computer guy but instead endures a passion for gadgets. He is always looking for the next big thing and considers himself a future forward learner while reflecting on the changes that technology has brought to his school and personal life. He is an avid comic book, pop culture and science fiction geek who has spent more money than is reasonable on advancing his collections.
Josh does not consider himself a computer guy but instead endures a passion for gadgets. He is always looking for the next big thing and considers himself a future forward learner while reflecting on the changes that technology has brought to his school and personal life. He is an avid comic book, pop culture and science fiction geek who has spent more money than is reasonable on advancing his collections.
iTechNation Alumni
Matt Tomaselli is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Specialist for a Middle School. Prior to his current position, Matt served as a music specialist for four years at the elementary and pre-k level. With technology being an interest both in his personal life and in education, he made the switch to a technology specialist in 2010.
Matt enjoys all things gadgets and Google. Most recently, he completed the testing requirements for becoming a Google Education Trainer and is now working on the application process. In his spare time, he enjoys graphic design and electronic music creation and production.
Matt enjoys all things gadgets and Google. Most recently, he completed the testing requirements for becoming a Google Education Trainer and is now working on the application process. In his spare time, he enjoys graphic design and electronic music creation and production.
4 Jacob Elmhorst is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Specialist at Ermel Elementary. He has been in education for 9 years, 5 years as a 4th grade teacher at Kujawa Elementary and 4 years as a technology specialist. He enjoys interacting with the students and seeing them get excited about learning through the use of technology! He knows that technology is the way of the future and teachers need to be students first, so they can find the best ways to integrate technology into their daily lessons. He has had to learn how to integrate technology into his own lessons and is working to share that knowledge with other teachers.