Kim Estes
Educator - Collaborator - Communicator - Leader
Profile
My name is
Kim Estes
25 Years in Education
K-12 through Higher Ed
Welcome to my site! I am a teacher and instructional technologist with over two decades of experience in education. I have proudly served in public education in Texas in several roles at the campus and district level. I have presented at the state, national, and international level. I am the proud wife of a retired Navy Chief, grateful mother to six wonderful children, and blessed Gigi to five beautiful grandchildren. Please tour my site to learn more.
Resume
Resume
Education
Sam Houston State University
EdD - Instructional Systems Design and Technology
08.2019 - Present
I am currently a doctoral candidate enrolled in the Instructional Systems Design and Technology program through Sam Houston State University.
Lamar University
Master's Degree - Educational Technology Leadership
01.2009 - 12.2010
I graduated from Lamar University’s Educational Technology Leadership Masters’ program with a 4.0 GPA.
University of Phoenix
Master's Degree - Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Computer Education
08.2005 - 08.2007
I completed my Masters’ in Curriculum and Instruction in two years, completely online while working as a Learning Technologies Coach full time.
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English with a Minor in Art History
08.1991 - 12.1993
I obtained my Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University after also attending classes at Shippensburg University and Florida State University (Panama Canal Campus). I travelled extensively with my family as my father was in the military.
Employment
Senior Instructional Designer
Tarrant County College - Connect Campus
06.2021 - Present
As Senior Instructional Designer for TCC-CN Campus, I manage a team of nine who work to help our online faculty design inclusive, accessible courses that follow best practices in online learning, meet Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards, and maximize the tools in our Canvas LMS installation. My team and I provide campus and district-wide professional development, and I present at the local, state, national, and international level. I lead a district-level goals team, and serve on several campus and district-wide committees. I have revamped the Peer Developed Course process, manage the Online Instructor Certification course for the district, manage the campus OER pilot, and collaborate with other departments throughout the college to meet campus and district goals.
Teacher (Classroom & Online)
Cleburne ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
I taught over 200 Eng 1, Eng 1 Pre-AP, and Eng 2 online using the Canvas LMS and face-to-face both during and after the pandemic. I was the online online Eng 1 teacher for the district at the Remote Learning Center while also teaching at Cleburne HS face-to-face. I ran social media for the campus. I was named Cleburne HS Teacher of the Year and Cleburne ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2020.
Lead Learning Technologies Coach
Burleson ISD
05.2016 - 08.2019
As the Lead Learning Technologies Coach for Burleson ISD I was responsible for supervising, assigning, and evaluating a team of 4 Learning Technologies Coaches. I managed the purchasing and travel budget for the department and consulted on district-level spending on educational technology. I served on the Technology Leadership Team, helped earn and maintained the Google Reference District appellation, and was responsible for all educational technology professional development in the district.
Secondary Learning Technologies Coach
Burleson ISD
08.2006 - 05.2016
As the Secondary Learning Technologies Coach I handled the day-to-day requirements for educational technology integration for the district. I was responsible for the district Chromebook Pilot that lead to a district-wide rollout of Chromebooks grades 3-12. I was responsible for the BrightBytes and 8th Grade Technology Learning Assessment and the reporting of all data from those assessments. I was responsible for professional development district-wide. I earned over $300,000 in grants for the district, was awarded a downlink with the International Space Station, built and maintained the Learning Technologies website (including live chat help), and earned several awards.
Certifications
- Principal Certification EC-12
- Master Technology Teacher EC-12
- Secondary English 6-12
- ESL Supplemental EC-12
- Quality Matters Higher Ed AAPQMR Certified
- TxDLA Digital Accessiblity Certification
- Certified Google Trainer
Professional Skills
Software Tools
Interpersonal Skills
Awards & Recognition
- 2021 – TCC Connect Campus Excellence Award (Instructional Design)
- 2019 – Burleson ISD Technology Leadership Team Member (5 Years)
- 2018 – Kerr Middle School Support Staff of the Year
- 2016 – REALM Gaming/Coding Secondary School Planning Team Member
- 2015 – TCEA Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year
- 2015 – Student Spaceflight Experiment Program Innovation Team Member
- 2007 – Crossroads High School Support Staff of the Year
- 2020 – ESC 11 Teacher of the Year Nominee – Essay Award Winner
- 2020 – Cleburne ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year
- 2020 – Cleburne High School Teacher of the Year
- 2005 – Alvarado High School Teacher of the Year
- 2018 – XQ Grant Finalist
- 2017 – TEA Technology Lending Program Grant ($100,000)
- 2013 – Fuel Up to Play 60 and Dairy Max Grant ($60,000)
- 2008 – NASA ISS Downlink Grant Recipient
- Texas Computer Educators Association
- Texas Digital Learning Association
- North Texas Canvas Users Group
- Instructional Technology Council
- Delta Kappa Gamma (International Society for Key Women Educators)
- 2006 – Yellow Rose of Texas, conferred by Governor Rick Perry
Portfolio
Portfolio
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Testimonials
Testimonials
Having worked with Mrs. Estes over several years and having had the opportunity to have several supervisors in my working experience, I can honestly say that Mrs. Estes is superior and exemplary…
Lindsey Morris, Learning Experience Designer, Baylor University
I had the privilege of working under Kim’s direction as she successfully planned and deployed professional learning for the adjunct faculty of Tarrant County College while leading teams of faculty members and…
Ben Renner – Principal, Cleburne High School, Cleburne ISD
Mrs. Estes is a GURU when it comes to technology. Her skills are off the chart. She is very professional and highly capable of any job responsibility she is given. Her ability…
India Garms – Teacher, Cleburne High School, Cleburne ISD
If anyone was to be awarded Teacher of the Year as a newbie to the campus and district, it’s gotta be Kim. Even as she was learning the Cleburne ropes, she was…
Kim designs training appropriate for the least technological to the most advanced. She is patient with the novices, but she challenges the experts and pushes them beyond their abilities. Our district is…
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Kim is. She is always willing to offer help and additional training for our staff. Regardless of how many times she may have offered help…
Over the course of 11 years working with Kim in various projects to promote learning among a wide range of students, I have found her singularly focused upon the mantra of “the…
Her innovative use of technology inspires and brings joy to hundreds of district employees, which, in turn, inspires and brings joy to thousands of students. From the tech savvy teacher who is…
Kim has taken me from basic applications to being able to imagine that I can create a unit that incorporates technology to connect with other campuses all over the country. Kim’s leadership…
Kim has been critical to the development and implementation of creative and authentic learning in the district. Her knowledge of curriculum and technology help campus staff weave technology into lessons and projects…
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