I’m on a mission to help teachers and students make the most of their tech.
About Me 👋
I'm Shana—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, I’ve been fortunate enough to connect with and learn from so many creative, like-minded educators from around the world. These days, you’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, you’re in the right place—and I’m so glad you’re here!
tech CERTIFICATIONS 🎖️
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 🎤
Below are some notable conferences I’ve had the opportunity to present at:
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). Detroit, MI & Grand Rapids, MI. 2019, 2022, 2023.
MiGoogle. Linden, MI & Clarkston, MI. 2019, 2023 (featured speaker)
Week of AI. Virtual. 2023
TCEA AI for Educators Conference. Virtual. 2023.
Keeping the Wonder. Gloucester, MA. 2019
GoogleFEST. Grand Rapids, MI. 2017, 2018
A few of my favorite topics to discuss include:
Google tips & tricks
digital organization
digital literacy
resource design
AI in education
FEATURED ON 🎧
“Tackling the Threat of AI in the Classroom.” Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for Teachers. Episode 136. 2023.
“4 Easy Tips for Leaving Meaningful Digital Feedback with Shana Ramin from Hello, Teacher Lady.” Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, Episode 78. 2020.
“Hello Teacher Lady’s Tech Tips, Part 1” A Class of Their Own Podcast, Episode 43. 2019.
“Hello Teacher Lady’s Tech Tips, Part 2” A Class of Their Own Podcast, Episode 44. 2019.
QUOTED IN 💬
”ChatGPT In Schools: Here’s Where It’s Banned—And How It Could Potentially Help Students.” Forbes. 2023.
“5 tips for navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools in the classroom.” K12 Dive. 2023.
C”ChatGPT in Classrooms: What to Know | High Schools | U.S. News".U.S News & World Report. 2023.
”Artificial intelligence program will change the future of education.” The Oakland Press. 2023.
”Virtual Libraries and Bitmoji Classrooms Bring a New Kind of Book Browsing.” School Library Journal. 2020.
WEB PUBLICATIONS 🖥
"26 Must-Watch TED Talks to Spark Student Discussions." WeAreTeachers. 2017 (Updated 2019).
"The BIG List of the Best Free Apps for Students in Middle and High School." WeAreTeachers. 2017.
"10 Google Chrome Extensions Every Student Needs." WeAreTeachers. 2017.