Courtney Garza

Houston, it’s time to level up! 📢 Join Latinas in Tech Houston on Feb 26th at 6 PM for a deep dive into resume building and LinkedIn strategy.

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Move, Sweat, Repeat: Zumba with Latinas in Tech Latinas in Tech is a non-profit organization with the mission to connect, support and empower Latina women working in tech

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There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you..." 📖 I recently read The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson to 5th graders. This book highlights:
✨ Embracing differences
✨ The power of unique voices
✨ Bravery in vulnerability
✨ Being your authentic self is a gift.

I learned logic during my math degree & I've applied it in every standardized test since. Now, I use it to communicate effectively with AI.

Prompting is about structure, understanding implications, and stating your intent clearly. Logic taught me that.

#EdTechOnFire #AIinEducation #PromptingTips

Reimagining Disability & Inclusive Education | Jan Wilson | TEDxUniversityofTulsa Every single person is unique and has different skills, so why are students taught the same way? Jan Wilson explores the possibilities of a universal design for learning, and how every individual can…

“If every learner is unique, why do we teach them all the same way?”
This quick talk by Jan Wilson is a great intro to the why behind Universal Design for Learning. Worth a watch! 💭🎓 buff.ly/ItnyttD

#UDL #InclusiveEdTech #CITES #EquityInEducation

Cultivating a Culture of Inclusive Practices In this video, you will be reminded of antiquated mindsets and exclusive cultural practices that have created barriers to learning for children and youth with disabilities. By the end of the video,…

🎥 This short video is such a helpful reminder about building an inclusive mindset and culture in our schools. buff.ly/SVDpOA5

#UDL #InclusiveEdTech #CITES

Excited to speak at the USA Lacrosse Houston Growth Summit! 🥍 I'll be discussing youth growth & sustainability via community outreach.

As Tech Chair for Lake Houston Lacrosse (and a lax mom), I’m so proud of our board & volunteers who make this possible!

#Lacrosse #EdTech #YouthSports

Our district is part of CITES 2.0 with @cast_udl, exploring how to build more inclusive, accessible, tech-enabled learning environments. 💡

We kicked off with “getting to know you” slides. Here’s mine. So excited to learn alongside such a passionate, thoughtful group. #CITES #UDL #InclusiveEdTech

Shoutout to one of my absolute fave #TCEA2026 events: the EdTech Bites Walking Tour, sponsored by MagicSchool!

Gabriel curates an epic menu. This year, we snacked on Voodoo Donuts, Gus’s Fried Chicken, and Indian food that hit the spot. 🍩🍗✨

#MagicSchoolAI #EdTechBites #TeacherMagic

Just your average day at #TCEA2026:
🐄 Sat on a cow couch
🕹️ Fought a robot
🚁 Flew a drone
💡 Explored tools I can’t wait to bring back to classrooms!

I love walking the TCEA Expo floor. There’s so much to see, touch, and try. 💜

#EdTech #TeacherLife #TCEA2026

What a week at #TCEA2026 with the dream team! 🙌

Presenting, learning, and exploring new ideas (and new food!) with Precus and Crystal.

Excited for what’s ahead with this powerhouse crew.

#EdTech #Teamwork #TCEA2026

Before Precus Glover’s packed house session at #TCEA2026 💜
🎤 Engage & Assess: Interactive Platforms for Real-Time Feedback

Precus shared high-impact tools and strategies for making feedback more immediate and learning more student-driven.

#EdTech #RealTimeLearning #TCEA2026

Teachers are magic 🪄 and so is being part of the MagicSchool community.

I love supporting tools made for teachers, by teachers. MagicSchool makes AI feel approachable and useful in the classroom.

So fun to share this #TCEA2026 moment with Precus Glover!

#MagicSchoolAI #EdTech #TeacherVoices

🔥 Precus Glover is on the mic! This brilliant educator (and my teammate!) was featured on TCEA’s official podcast at #TCEA2026.

🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/ml9X2HN

#EdTech #TeacherLeadership #DigitalLearning

One of my favorite #TCEA2026 moments: running into the one and only Kim Mouser! 💜

We’ve worked together in Humble ISD and New Caney ISD, and now she’s doing incredible work with CEN, helping rural districts use their strengths to tackle real challenges. 💪

#EdLeadership #RuralEd #TeacherConnections

I was blown away by how many teachers showed up early Saturday morning at #TCEA2026 to learn how to build AI bots for the classroom. We talked about system prompts, tools, and how to make AI actually useful for teaching.

Educators are 🔥 right now.
#AIinEducation #EdTech

Here I am! Right before my Build-a-Bot session at #TCEA2026 🤖
We explored how teachers can build their own custom chatbots using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more! We started with strong system prompts and smart design.

#EdTech #AIinEducation

Latinas in Tech Houston – CompTIA Certification Interest Survey We are exploring the possibility of offering a hybrid CompTIA certification course for Latinas in Tech Houston members. CompTIA certifications are globally recognized, vendor-neutral credentials that…

Exploring a potential CompTIA certification opportunity for our Latinas in Tech Houston community. 💻✨

Interested? Share your thoughts in this quick form:
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#LatinasInTech #HoustonTech #WomenInTech

I had a wonderful holiday celebration with my husband and the Houston Hispanic Firefighters Association. ❤️🎄 He’s a Senior Captain with HFD, and I’m proud of his work. Nights like this are special. I'm grateful for this season, these people, and him. 🚒✨

Work life balance for me means showing up for my kids and the things they love. I volunteer as the tech chair for Lake Houston Lacrosse and my friend runs team social events. We love watching the game grow in our community and in our kids.

We talk about AI for school all the time, but here’s a fun one. A lacrosse mom used AI to make our signs for our boys’ tournament. The Banana Dogs won Best Costume and made it to the finals. 🍌🐶🥍

Precus and I presented about AI to the OT/PT and Adapted PE teams back in October at the old Lakeland campus. It’s quiet now but still full of heart. Big thanks to Elizabeth Pinkley and her team for the work they do to support students every day.

My birthday was at the beginning of the month & my team went all out. I have never felt more like the K-pop princess I know I am. Grateful for teammates who are thoughtful, creative, and know how to make people feel celebrated. 💜✨

Spent a morning at Humble Middle supporting a session on scaffolding in Tier 1 instruction. Jess (pictured below!) & Jen led the session and absolutely crushed it. Proud to collaborate with PD and support campuses doing this work.

I had a great time working with these ladies representing Digital Learning, Special Education, and Secondary English, all supporting foundational courses for students with special needs.

Proud of this team and excited to see where this work leads. ✨
#HumbleISD #DigitalLearning #SpecialEducation

📗 After students explore characters in MagicSchool, have them create a Book Bento Box in Adobe Express—a visual collage using symbols, quotes, and images to tell their story. ✨ This challenge combines creativity, critical thinking, and design, celebrating the power of books.

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📚 Use MagicSchool’s Character Chatbot for students to “interview” story characters during #NationalBookMonth. They can explore motivation, theme, and voice, like asking Alice why she followed the rabbit! 🐇 🔗 buff.ly/YAd6qHr

#EdTech #AIinEducation #Reading

Student AI Safety Loop | MagicSchool MagicSchool’s AI Safety Loop for Students helps school districts deploy responsible AI, keeping students safe, reducing bias, and giving teachers tools they can trust.

AI safety in education requires ongoing evaluation and improvement as technology evolves. Building trust in AI for learning involves consistently refining safeguards, akin to a strong instructional system.

💡 Whitepaper from @magicschoolai.bsky.social:

Moving day for our team! 🚚 No windows this time, but we think we lucked out. The new space is cozy, connected, and ready for collaboration. We are full of good vibes. 💻🌿

#Teamwork #DigitalLearning #NewBeginnings