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Hi, I'm Shana.

Middle School Teacher โ†’ Technology Integration Specialist; Digital Creator; Google for Education Certified Trainer & Innovator

Iโ€™m on a mission to help teachers and students make the most of their tech.


About Me ๐Ÿ‘‹

I'm Shanaโ€”an educator and digital creator who believes in the power of language, creativity, and student voice. As a middle school ELA and journalism teacher turned K-12 technology specialist, I've witnessed firsthand the incredible potential of technology to enhance learning, ignite creativity, and simplify our daily lives.

I first began writing about my experiences in the classroom and sharing resources online as a way to expand my professional learning community in 2016. Since then, Iโ€™ve been fortunate enough to connect with and learn from so many creative, like-minded educators from around the world. These days, youโ€™ll find me on my blog, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok covering a variety of topics related to technology, education, and design. From quick tips and step-by-step tutorials to practical strategies and ideas, my #1 goal is to provide resources that help teachers and students save time and use technology in fun, creative, and meaningful ways.

So whether you're taking your first steps into the world of tech or you're a seasoned digital pro, youโ€™re in the right placeโ€”and Iโ€™m so glad youโ€™re here!


tech CERTIFICATIONS ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

  • ISTE Certified Educator (2023)

  • Google for Education Certified Innovator (2020)

  • Google for Education Certified Trainer (2017)

  • Apple Teacher (2017)

  • Google for Education Certified Educator: Level 2 (2017)

  • Google for Education Certified Educator: Level 1 (2016)


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS ๐ŸŽค

 

โ€œCreating Green Screen Magic: VIDEO PUBLISHING IN THE ELA CLASSROOMโ€

Keeping the Wonder Workshop, Gloucester, Massachusetts (2019)

 

Iโ€™ve had the opportunity to present at more than a dozen education conferences, including MACUL, GoogleFEST, MiGoogle, and Keeping the Wonder. Some of my favorite topics to discuss include:

  • technology integration

  • student engagement & creativity

  • time-saving tips & tricks

  • digital organization

  • video production

  • resource design

  • meaningful and effective feedback

  • media literacy

  • AI in education


FEATURED ON ๐ŸŽง

โ€œTackling the Threat of AI in the Classroom.โ€ Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for Teachers. Episode 136. 26 January 2023.

โ€œ4 Easy Tips for Leaving Meaningful Digital Feedback with Shana Ramin from Hello, Teacher Lady.โ€ Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, Episode 78. 31 July 2020.

โ€œHello Teacher Ladyโ€™s Tech Tips, Part 1โ€ A Class of Their Own Podcast, Episode 43. 7 December 2019.

โ€œHello Teacher Ladyโ€™s Tech Tips, Part 2โ€ A Class of Their Own Podcast, Episode 44. 21 December 2019.


WEB PUBLICATIONS ๐Ÿ–ฅ

"26 Must-Watch TED Talks to Spark Student Discussions." WeAreTeachers. 6 July 2017. Updated 19 March 2019.

"The BIG List of the Best Free Apps for Students in Middle and High School." WeAreTeachers. 27 June 2017.

"10 Google Chrome Extensions Every Student Needs." WeAreTeachers. 12 June 2017.