Professional Development
Our Instructors
The TCEA professional development team bring decades of experience in education, thorough knowledge of the latest ed tech tools and resources, and research-backed pedagogy to provide truly unparalleled trainings, webinars, and advice. Learn more about our instructors’ individual backgrounds and specialties below.
Diana Benner
Director of Professional Development
Diana specializes in leadership development and all things Google. She has served as an instructional technologist, instructional designer, and an online learning specialist, supporting districts all over Texas and in state government. Diana earned Masters of Education in Educational Technology from Texas State University – San Marcos. She also holds two bachelor’s degrees, one in Spanish and the other in Political Science, from Texas State.
512 450 5410
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Dr. Bruce Ellis
Director of Professional Development
Bruce specializes in leadership development and working with districts to tailor onsite professional development workshops. Bruce earned his Ed.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision in Secondary and Higher Education and his M.S. in Learning Technology/Information Systems at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He earned his B.S. in Elementary Education at Dallas Baptist University.
512 450 5396
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Miguel Guhlin
Director of Professional Development
A former director of technology, Miguel brings a unique perspective to TCEA’s professional development team. He specializes in Microsoft’s educational products and has extensive instructional technology experience. A prolific writer, Miguel blogs at Around the Corner and for TCEA’s TechNotes Blog. Miguel earned both his Master’s degree in Bicultural/Bilingual Studies with an ESL Concentration and his B.A. at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
512 450 5392
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Peggy Reimers
Director of Professional Development
Peggy facilitates professional development with Google Apps for Education, mobile learning devices, robotics, and other current technology trends. Formerly a public school teacher, she shared her passion for technology and her creative, hands-on approach with elementary students for 26 years. Peggy earned her M.S. in Educational Technology from Lesley University and her B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Montana – Billings.
512 450 5406
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