Michael Strange
Michael Strange leads the Texas Education Agency’s Case Library team, overseeing the administrative functions and dissemination of the library across Texas.
Sungwon Shin, Ph.D.
Dr. Sungwon Shin leads Texas Tech University’s TEA Case Library project and trains the Case Development team. She identifies and plans with model teachers, oversees the development of individual cases, and manages the website.
Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, Ph.D.
Dr. Heather Greenhalgh - Spencer supports Texas Tech University’s TEA Case Library project in recruiting model teachers and managing partnerships with Texas school districts.
Dr. Sojung Huh
Dr. Sojung Huh is a postdoctoral research associate at Texas Tech University, where she contributes to the TEA Case Library project by developing and managing a wide range of cases. Her research focuses on enhancing teacher training for both pre- and in-service K-12 educators.
Fatemeh Marzban
Fatemeh Marzban is a doctoral student in the Instructional Technology program at Texas Tech University, where she also serves as a research assistant. With a background in industrial design, Fatemeh is passionate about improving human learning experiences through research and design. She has experience in various design fields, and her scholarly pursuits focus on interactive learning environments, human-computer interaction, learning experience design, mental fatigue, and usability.
Burcu Stone
Burcu Stone is an instructional designer at Texas Tech University Online and a doctoral student at the Department of Instructional Technology at Texas Tech University. She contributes to the TEA Case Library project by developing a wide range of cases, editing case recordings, and assisting team leaders on case trips.
Deniz Bulut
Deniz Bulut is a doctoral student and research assistant in the Educational Instructional Technology Program at Texas Tech University, specializing in teacher education and instructional design research.
Ector County ISD
Ross Elementary was built in 1956 in the communities of Odessa and Ector County. Ross serves PK - 5th grades and is an Opportunity Culture Title 1 school with approximately 420 students. The school has a culture of coaching and feedback. Ross Rams value growth and strive for excellence. Opportunity culture is a support system that leads to excellent instruction in the classroom which directly impacts Ross Scholars.
Terrell ISD
Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary serves students in grades PK - 5th grades and is located in the city of Terrell, Texas. Wood Elementary proudly serves approximately 600 students and offers a number of academic, STEM, and Fine Arts programs to ensure students are ready for middle school and beyond.
Little Elm ISD
Little Elm Independent School District (ISD) is a public school district in Denton County, Texas. One of the Texas’s fastest-growing school districts, Little Elm ISD serves students who reside in the communities of Little Elm, Frisco, Hackberry, Lakewood Village, Oak Point, and The Colony. Little Elm ISD enrolls more than 8,100 students in 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Little Elm ISD embraces innovative programs, technology, and a rigorous curriculum that set it apart from larger communities and districts in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo Independent School District (ISD) is a public school district based in Amarillo, Texas. Amarillo ISD is a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, where students can choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it is not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with the support of highly qualified teachers.
Garland ISD
Garland Independent School District (ISD) is a prominent school district located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, encompassing the cities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse. The district serves a diverse student population of approximately 52,767 students across its 71 schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The district is known for its diversity, earning an "A" grade for its racial and economic diversity. Approximately 63.8% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting the district's commitment to supporting students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Harlingen CISD
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) serves the community of Harlingen, Texas, and is recognized for its commitment to providing quality education grounded in strong character development. HCISD has approximately 18,600 students across its 32 campuses, which include elementary, middle, and high schools as well as specialty schools focusing on fine arts and STEM education. HCISD places a strong emphasis on innovative educational opportunities. For instance, the district has recently introduced Lee Means Elementary Fine Arts Academy and Harlingen STEM2 Preparatory Academy, which provide specialized education in fine arts, STEM, and medicine for younger students.
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena Independent School District (Pasadena ISD) is a distinguished public school district based in Pasadena, Texas, serving much of southeast Harris County. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, Pasadena ISD provides a world-class education through diverse programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dedicated team of educators. The district emphasizes both rigorous academics and extracurricular engagement, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in college and beyond. Pasadena ISD's inclusive and supportive community fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal growth, making it an exceptional place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.
UTeach Professional Development
UTeach Professional Development is part of the UTeach program, which is designed to prepare STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) majors for careers in education. The professional development component focuses on equipping teachers with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to effectively teach STEM subjects.
Raise Your Hand Texas
Raise Your Hand Texas (RYHT) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving public education in Texas. RYHT advocates for policies that support high-quality education and equitable funding for schools and provide resources and support to educators, such as professional development opportunities and tools to enhance teaching. They also engage with communities to build support for public education and encourage local involvement in education issues. RYHT’s goal is to ensure that every student in Texas has access to a high-quality education and to support the educators who make that possible.
Charles Butt Foundation
The Charles Butt Foundation is a philanthropic organization established by Charles Butt, the Chairman and CEO of H-E-B, a major supermarket chain in Texas. The foundation focuses on improving public education in Texas, with an emphasis on supporting teachers and enhancing educational opportunities for students. Key areas of their work include: teacher support, education reform, community engagement, and grants and funding. Overall, the Charles Butt Foundation seeks to create a positive impact on education by investing in people and programs that contribute to better learning outcomes for students in Texas.
Dr. Suhkyung Shin
Dr. Suhkyung Shin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea. She earned her doctoral degree in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University Bloomington and completed her postdoctoral training as a research associate at Texas Tech University before assuming her current position. Previously, she co-led the Personalized Learning Case Library, which was supported by the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation. Dr. Shin assists the project team in reviewing cases for the TEA Case Library.