Dr. Quintin Shepherd is the superintendent for the Victoria Independent School District—and a Victoria West High School parent. When he came to Victoria, his first priority was to listen to the voice of the community, parents, staff, and students. From what he heard, Dr. Shepherd invited those stakeholders to be a part of shaping the future of the district through several task forces.
Dr. Kecia Ray has established award-winning instructional technology programs that were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and Harvard University. Dr. Ray was named “20 to Watch” by the National School Board Association, Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women, a top 10 EdTech Leaders by Tech & Learning, and most recently named a Top 100 EdTech Influencer by EdTech Digest.
Maura Deptula is the Marketing Director for Gaggle. With experience in leading non-profit organizations and developing educational software, Maura's primary focus has always been laying the foundation for young people to thrive. Her background includes more than a decade of experience working with educators across the country. She has a passion for storytelling and simplifying complex concepts and processes.