Lydia Croupe, Ed.D.

Next stop: Hanes Elementary for kinder storytime! 🦖🧜‍♀️ We read:
📖 Axolotl and Axolittle (Jess Hitchman)
📖 Mermaids are the Worst (Alex Willan)
📖 I Hate Everything @sophyhenn.bsky.social

Thanks Irving ISD libraries for the invite! 2/2
#EduSky

Kicking off #ReadAcrossAmerica week with Irving ISD! 📚 Started with the Sister Circle events at Lamar MS & Johnson MS. It was an honor to see our 6th-grade girls engage with Leticia Ordaz and her book Sister Circle. 1/2

💯 FREE Gemini AI in Google Classroom Cheat Sheet for Teachers
You're gonna love this! ❤️
shakeuplearning.com/free-gemini-... #edtech #edchat #aiineducation #teacherlife #googleedu #googleclassroom #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #edusky

🦾 50+ AI Resources for Teachers
Your complete roundup of AI resources for teachers—practical tools, prompts, guides, videos, and podcasts!
shakeuplearning.com/blog/50-ai-r... #teachers #edtech #edchat #aiineducation #aiinedu #googleedu #k12 #TCEA #ISTE #FETC #teacherlife #edusky

Tips for effective student groups. Cartoon image of students.

One tip for effective group creation is to NOT let students choose their own group. grouper.school can help you design groups based on attributes you assign.

alicekeeler.com/2025/02/07/t...

#GroupWork #EdTech #EduSky

I loved seeing how everyone interpreted "Everyday Brilliance" through their booths and demos. 💡🙌

The @TCEA.org Exhibit Hall did NOT disappoint! 💎✨ A massive thank you to the Exhibitors for bringing the energy and the bling to San Antonio this week.

#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Join GEG-NORTX for a 30-minute virtual meetup that’s part movie magic, part future-tech!

This month, we are head-over-heels for: 🎬️ Google Vids and 🔹 Gemini Canvas

It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s educator-approved.

📅 Tuesday, Feb 10 | 8:00–8:30 PM (CT) 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Finally caught my breath after @TCEA.org Convention. One of my fave sessions was on Vibe Coding with @claycodes! Check out my session "Quick Win": A customizable confetti button with voice-over encouragement for presenters! 🎉
🔗 Try it here: gemini.google.com/share/935d8a... #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Finally caught my breath after @TCEA.org Convention. One of my fave sessions - Vibe Coding with @claycodes.bsky.social ! Check out my customizable confetti button with voice-over encouragement for presenters! 🎉
🔗 Try it here: gemini.google.com/share/935d8a... #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduTwitter #EduSky

Wrapping up @TCEA.org Convention with a dynamic closing panel. So excited for Sylvia representing Irving ISD with her insight and Everyday Brilliance.
#TCEA #TCEA2026 #EduSky

So glad Wacey was able to step in with a session on this last day of learning @TCEA.org Convention. He rocked his session on AI Prompting.
#TCEA #TCEA2026 #EduSky

Closing out the Convention with a bang! 💥👗One of our last #OOTD winners proved that the Everyday Brilliance energy never fades. What a look to end on!
🏆 Winner: RaKel Paul
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Saving some of the best for last! ✨🎬Our first #OOTD winners of the last day rocked it with these tees. True Wonder Women😉. Thanks for making the convention a bit more super.
🏆 Winner: Maria Varela
🏆 Winner: Gloria Garza
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Hearing how other districts handle mentorship has given me so many ideas. I absolutely loved @edtechhawk.bsky.social and @abwitter.bsky.social ‘s session - their willingness to share their Everyday Brilliance is exactly why this community is so special. #TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Stop the scroll: We have our last winner for Day 4! Huge congrats to the #OOTD winner! These pants perfectly captured the bring the bling spirit we love at #TCEA2026.
🏆Winner: Alphonese Wilson
#EduSky #TCEA

Shout out to Cody Holt for a great session: Vintage AI. I’m already thinking about how to take the ideas and turn them into learning for our new teachers. 💡 #TCEA2026 #EduSky

Proof that brilliance comes in all forms! 💎🍎We have more DIY Brilliance from this #OOTD winner. We love seeing this level of creativity!
🏆 Winner: Erika Burkhardt
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

We’re seeing stars! ⭐️🎨This #OOTD winner’s use of color and sparkle is giving us all the Tuesday vibes. Congratulations on being one of our daily top three!
🏆 Winner: Cyndi Goodgame
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Finally back with my people! 🤝✨One of the best parts of #TCEA2026 is seeing the SMITS crew. My ❤️ is officially full!

#TCEA #EduSky

Proof that sparkle comes in all forms! 💎🍎Our last #OOTD winner for today is giving us DIY Brilliance. We love seeing this level of creativity!
🏆 Winner: Kerry Fergason @fergask.bsky.social
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Brain is full (in the best way). 🤯In a session on AI & Information Overload and my wheels are spinning. A big "aha!" ➡️ the more we see something the more we believe it is true - EVEN IF IT IS FALSE. What does this mean for our students?

#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Commitment to the theme: 10/10! This #OOTD winner did not come to play. Every detail is on point and on brand for Everyday Brilliance.
🏆Winner: Taylor Ross
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

Comfort meets Couture! 👟✨Today’s #OOTD winner knows that navigating #TCEA2026 requires the perfect footwear—and these sparkly kicks are winning the day - not to mention the rest of her outfit!
🏆Winner: Ja’Dorian Tate-Richardson
#TCEA #EduSky

Worth the wake-up call! ☕️🤖We had the best time sharing AI Matchmaker! Thank you to those who joined us. Shout out to Team Gemini when choosing an “AI soulmate.”💖

#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

To all the @TCEA.org first-timers: Welcome to the family! 🤗✨ Loved meeting first-timer Tracy today! Best tips: Find your people, find a comfortable pair of shoes, and don't be afraid to sit at a table with strangers.
#TCEA #TCEA2026 #EduSky

San Antonio just got a little brighter! ☀️Rounding out our morning winners with this absolute showstopper of a shirt.
🏆Winner: Michael Wesely
#TCEA2026 #OOTD #TCEA #EduSky

Powering through the afternoon with pure style! ⚡️👗Our next #OOTD winner is keeping the energy high with this look. Thanks for bringing your shine to the Exhibition Hall today!
🏆 Winner: Tracy Schmidt
#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

"Quote of the day!" 🎤💡 Vriti Saraf stated “before we decide what intelligence to outsource [to AI] we have to understand what intelligence has to remain human.” I absolutely LOVE this!
🍎 Who else is in the room for this keynote?#TCEA2026 #TCEA #EduSky

It’s all in the details! 🎀✨From the boa to the headband, this winner brought the Everyday Brilliance from head to toe. A well-deserved prize!
🏆Winner: Mantha Camacho
#TCEA2026 #OOTD #TCEA #EduSky