Online Technology and Instructional Solutions - OTIS!

Technology Integration
Successful 21st century classrooms are about more than just the latest and greatest products – they are about effectively integrating technology in ways that engage students, inspire ideas, and grow future-ready skills. All our resources and courses are created with this in mind.

Project-Based Learning
Give students the gift of transferable knowledge that sticks around well past the final exam. With project-based learning, students get hands-on opportunities to practice skills and apply knowledge in tangible ways. On OTIS, you’ll find lessons, activities, and projects that can help take learning to the next level.

Teacher Development
Engagement matters for everyone – not just students! We develop content that is practical and useful for classroom teachers – and we know how because we are teachers! OTIS can help you brush up your edtech skills, integrate technology with cutting-edge pedagogy, and gain state-approved PD.

Caylie Gaccione
@technically_caylie

Specialty Areas:
Google, Promethean, Flip, SMART/Lumio, STEM, special ed, early childhood, assistive technology, culturally responsive teaching, ENL

About:
Caylie worked as a special education teacher in the NYCDOE for three years before transitioning to edtech and curriculum, with the goal of inspiring others to feel confident with technology. When she’s not creating content, you’ll find her spending quality time with her husband and their puppy, Stamp, coffee in hand!

Nicole Mathew
@edutechbytes

Specialty Areas:
Apple, Google, Schoology, Kami, Pear Deck, Lumio, STEM, science, engineering design, Rube Goldberg, project-based learning

About:
Nikki taught middle school general science for four years in the NYCDOE and was a lead teacher for NYC Urban Advantage's professional development program. She has a passion for using innovative technology to support students’ STEM learning.

Rebekah Corace
@techwithbek

Specialty Areas:
ELA, Literacy, Special Education, Educational Leadership, restorative practices and culturally responsive teaching, Google for Education

About:
Rebekah has 16 years of experience as an English and special education teacher in grades 6-12. She is excited to use her experience and to create and implement quality PD for other educators. A self-proclaimed gluten-free foodie, Rebekah enjoys traveling, Broadway shows, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.

Robert Abraham
@RobATEQ

Specialty Areas:
SMART/Lumio, special ed, Google, Microsoft, 3D printing, robotics, project-based learning

About:
Rob has nearly 30 years of experience in education with ten years as an elementary school teacher in the NYCDOE and over 19 years as a professional developer and instructional strategist. He is passionate about education and technology, especially in the special needs community. When he’s not delivering PD or working with schools and districts, he enjoys spending time with his family in reality, and gaming in virtual reality...

Kelly Mancuso
@kellymancuso

Specialty Areas:
ENL/TESOL, project-based learning, Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Microsoft

About:
Kelly taught for three years as a substitute teacher for grades 1-5 and worked as an ENL and reading teacher. She has dual master’s degrees in TESOL and instructional design & educational technology. As a self-proclaimed life-long learner, she believes that technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the ever-changing learning experience.

Specialty Areas:
ELA, 3D printing, culturally responsive teaching, social studies, UBTech

About:
Adam previously taught sixth grade social studies and ELA, and was a member of the Literacy Committee, which designed curriculum for K-8 classes in his district. He enjoys helping teachers incorporate the latest in STEAM technology in their classrooms. When not at work, you can catch Adam hanging out with his family, trying new foods, and traveling.

Specialty Areas:
SMART/Lumio, Google, bilingual education, Spanish, science, elementary education

About:
Dio spent five years teaching elementary science for grades K-4 at charter schools in the Bronx and Harlem. He has his bachelor's degree in psychology and education and a master's in general and special education. Dio also enjoys rock climbing, singing, and playing with his nieces and nephews when he’s not delivering PD.

Specialty Areas:
SMART/Lumio, ENL, Spanish language, 3D printing

About:
Greg taught English as a foreign language and the University de La Frontera in Chile for five years. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He was instrumental in implementing technology centric curriculum on roles and now trains teachers on best practices for using cutting-edge tech in the classroom. He is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys biking, hiking, and swimming as well as listening to and playing music.

Specialty Areas:
Google, Microsoft, Makerspaces, 3D printing, STEM, Edpuzzle

About:
Cori has 12 years of teaching experience as a middle school math and science teacher, and a high school computer literacy teacher. She is currently the Regional Director for Southeast Pennsylvania for PAECT. Her goal is to help educators improve classroom efficiency through technology to reach the maximum number of students. Cori is an accomplished marathon runner and enjoys spending time with her dog, Benny.

Specialty Areas:
STEM, project based-learning, Google, classroom management, Lumio, Wakelet

About:
Michelle has her B.S. and M.S. in Marine Science. She previously worked as a STEM/STEAM and environmental science educator for various organizations and was a NSF GK-12 SPARTACUS Fellow. Michelle is passionate about communicating science and using new technologies to make information accessible to a variety of audiences. In her free time, she studies Japanese, builds craft models, and spends quality time with her family.

Specialty Areas:
SMART, Lumio, Microsoft, Google, 3D printing, robotics, social studies, finance

About:
Matt is a former middle/high school social studies teacher, elementary teacher, and special education teacher, as well as an educational consultant and contest administrator for a multinational educational publication firm. He’s also an avid nerd for all things Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Marvel, and DC.

Specialty Areas:
SMART/Lumio, Microsoft, coding, pi-top, computer science, math, robotics, 3D printing

About:
Terry VanNoy taught for many years in Washington middle schools and high schools as a math and English teacher. Always an early adopter of classroom technology, he developed a YouTube channel “Math Class with Terry V.” When not looking for free, live music venues in NYC, he is obsessed with soccer— playing (in the old days), coaching, and watching.

About:
Brian is a video production professional with over 20 years of experience who has been with Teq since 2015. He has previously worked on a variety of projects including broadcast television, sketch comedy, sports, commercials, music videos, reality TV, and live events. With a diverse array of creative skills including photography, directing, and editing, he has successfully produced hundreds of live webinars for the OTIS platform. Brian is a father of two and enjoys experimental gardening & cooking, set decorating, retro video games, and stoichiometry.

About:
Marcello joined our team in 2016, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in media production. With an extensive background in film & television, Marcello is an accomplished professional in the fields of videography, cinematography; screenwriting; photography; audio and video engineering; live event management; motion graphics; and more. An electronic music enthusiast, Marcello often indulges in his creativity to compose and record much of the original musical compositions heard in Teq and OTIS media.