Empower

Celebrating Our Partnership: A Look Back at the Power of Partnerships Event with SCCOE

December 14, 2023

We recently had the honor of being recognized as a distinguished partner honoree at the inaugural “Power of Partnerships: Together We Inspire” event hosted by the Santa Clara County Office…

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A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta

A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta

November 8, 2022

“My goal is to show teachers that the classroom can go beyond pencil and paper. With a focus on innovation (educators) allow students access to the next level of technology.…

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Self Care Isn't Selfish - Teachers Need SEL Too!

Teachers Need SEL Too!

September 5, 2022

As educators, we, too often, put the needs of others before our own. We often forget or intentionally avoid the fact that educators on a whole are overwhelmed, overworked, and…

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KCI Cast with Katie McNamara

KCI Community Showcase Featuring Katie McNamara

May 9, 2022

In Episode 10, Cate chats with OBI and MERIT alumnus, Katie McNamara, about her work as a Teacher Librarian and how her commitment to making learning more pleasant for students…

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Pennsylvania State University Visits the KCI Makerspace for Inspiration and Guidance

Pennsylvania State University Visits the KCI Makerspace for Inspiration and Guidance

May 2, 2022

KCI welcomed esteemed guests from Pennsylvania State University to the KCI Makerspace on Thursday, April 7th, 2022. Kim Lawless, Dean of the College of Education, and Steve Wilson, Director of…

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Makerspace in Action, KCI

Supporting Prototyping and Creativity in Education with KCI

April 22, 2022

Let’s face it: this has been an incredibly difficult year for educators. Constantly shifting policies, complex working conditions, and a demand to “return to normal” with a student population that…

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Cristin and Ed KCICast Episode 8

The Cristina and Ed STEAM Show

April 14, 2022

  In Episode 8, we get to hang out with Cristina Bustamante and Ed Campos of the KCI STEAM Leadership Program. These two rascals designed the STEAM Leadership Program in…

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KCI Cast with Kristin Oropeza

KCI Community Showcase Featuring Kristin Oropeza

March 22, 2022

In this episode, Cate interviews Kristin Oropeza as she shares about her MERIT 21 experience. Kristin shares her unique skills as a Special Education teacher, Technology TOSA, professional learning leader,…

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KCI Community Showcase Featuring Miriam Singer

KCI Community Showcase Featuring Miriam Singer

February 25, 2022

In this episode, Cate interviews Miriam Singer, a #MERIT21 cohort member and Assistant Head of School at Barnhart School in Arcadia, CA. Miriam shares her rich educational background and passion…

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WeVideo Student Creators Recognized During our KCI Student Media Celebration

WeVideo Student Creators Recognized During our KCI Student Media Celebration

February 12, 2022

On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, KCI celebrated the creative student voices from East Side Union High School District on-campus at Foothill College with local community members and strategic partners. In…

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