Amanda Graczyk

Amanda is an instructional technology coach in Illinois. As well as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Apple Learning Specialist, Apple Education Trainer, Apple Learning Coach, ISTE Certified Educator, Google for Education Certified Coach, AR Author, Seesaw Certified Educator, Book Creator Ambassador, and a Canvassador.

For over two decades, she's been a coach and a champion of creative learning, igniting imaginations in primary and elementary classrooms with the magic of technology. Her passion is transforming classrooms into vibrant creative labs where every child can express their unique voice, collaborate with peers, and explore the world through technology.

As an instructional technology coach, she's a partner in learning. Amanda works alongside educators to integrate the use of iPad devices seamlessly into their curriculum, crafting engaging lessons that tap into diverse learning styles and ignite curiosity. From coding adventures to stop-motion animation workshops, she empowers teachers to design experiences that make learning fun, relevant, and impactful.

Her approach is student-centered and believes every child possesses a spark of creativity waiting to be unleashed. Through playful experimentation, thoughtful guidance, and a touch of digital magic, she helps young minds blossom into confident creators, critical thinkers, and effective communicators.

Her journey as a coach, along with our creative platform, has been a constant source of inspiration. These tools become extensions of students' imaginations, allowing them to build, tell stories, and share their ideas with the world.

Amanda's impact extends beyond the classroom. She's a frequent speaker at educational conferences, sharing her expertise and passion with educators across the globe. She's also an active member of the digital education community, collaborating with fellow educators to push the boundaries of creative learning with technology.

Her greatest reward is witnessing the transformation in young eyes as they discover the power of their own creativity. Seeing them confidently present their projects, collaborate with peers across continents, and express themselves with newfound confidence - that's what fuels her passion.

She's more than just an instructional technology coach; she's a cheerleader for innovation, a catalyst for creativity, and a lifelong learner on a mission to empower young minds to change the world, one pixel at a time.