Awards

Each year TETL recognizes individuals and school districts that demonstrate outstanding vision in the use of information technologies to improve student learning.

TETL Announces Dr. Amber Teamann, Plano Independent School District, and Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora are 2025-2026 Award Winners 

Irving, TX— Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL) has announced that Dr. Amber Teamann, Plano Independent School District led by Assistant Superintendent of Technology Services Dr. Patrick Tanner, and Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora, are the winners of their annual awards. Read more.

The TETL “Grace Hopper Award” is given to a district CTO who best represents the model of leadership set forward by Grace Hopper, a pioneer of computer programming and leader as a US Navy Rear Admiral. It serves as our "Outstanding CTO of the Year" award.

The TETL “Team Award” is open to a school district, consortium of school districts and education agencies, or state education network whose impact on technology's role in transforming learning has been significant.

The TETL "Empowered Superintendent Award" recognizes a superintendent who has promoted and supported innovative uses of technology in their district.