Ms. Allen's ETEC class: Introductions! by Sukanya Moudgalya

Tennessee, USA

2025-08-18 02:52:03 UTC

Hello! My name is Madi Tipton. I am in the five-year elementary education program and am a senior. I included a picture of one of my poodles. My dogs mean the world to me! Some of my hobbies I love are cooking and running! One thing I look forward to in this course is learning more about educational technology and how it engages students.

Knoxville, TN

2025-08-18 04:09:58 UTC

Hi! My name is Julia Nauman, but everyone calls me JJ. I am a senior music education major and I have 3 cats. The one pictured here is Loretta Lynn, and she always tries to help me practice! I am looking forward to learning about more educational tools that I can utilize in my future classroom.

Knoxville, TN

2025-08-18 12:13:42 UTC

Hey! I am Cameron Kuykindall. I am a junior, enrolled in the five-year Elementary Ed program. I posted a picture of my visit to Rwanda, Africa, this summer through the Division of Access & Engagement. I look forward to exploring the various tech resources available to enhance student success as a future teacher, principal, and district leader.

Friendsville, TN

tallen302 — 2025-08-18 13:35:30 UTC

Hello everyone! I am your instructor this semester, Taylor Allen. I currently reside right outside of Knoxville in the small town of Friendsville, TN. I have lived in TN my entire life, but love to travel! I am a mom of 2 girls, ages 7 and almost 1. My husband is a local youth pastor and we spend a lot of time serving students in our community. I have a Bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University in math, a Master's degree from UTK in instructional design, and am working towards my Ph.D. in learning, design, and technology here at UTK. I am excited to learn more about each of you this semester!!

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

2025-08-18 13:51:25 UTC

Hey! I'm Emily and I am a senior music education major. I am excited to learn how to incorporate technology into the classroom with forming a reliance on it in my lesson plans.

Dayton, TN

2025-08-18 14:36:38 UTC

Hi my name is Zac. I am a senior at UT studying Music Education. I am most excited to learn how to navigate software efficiently.

Camas, WA

2025-08-18 14:43:55 UTC

My name is Olivia! I am a senior at UT studying Elementary Education. I am looking forward tov learning how to integrate technology into my classroom!

Knoxville, TN

2025-08-18 15:13:31 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Finley Brandon and I am a senior in the 5 year Elementary Education program! I am from Knoxville and am excited to learn more about technology in this course as well as how to incorporate within the classroom setting. I added a picture of 9 and out of my 10 roommates because I spend a lot my free time with them and they mean the world to me! Happy first day of class!

Nolensville, TN

2025-08-18 15:30:14 UTC

Hi everyone!! My name is Ashlyn, I am a senior in elementary education with a middle school math endorsement! I am excited to learn how to maximize my tech skills to create the best environment for my students and coworkers.

Greensboro, NC

2025-08-18 17:24:07 UTC

Hi!! My name is Anna Kessel I am from Greensboro, NC. I am a junior majoring in elem education. I'm so excited to learn more about how I can integrate technology into my classroom. Happy FDOC!!

Long Valley, Washington Township, NJ

2025-08-18 18:39:09 UTC

Hi there! My name is Sam Graff and I am an English major with a minor in Secondary Education. I am looking forward to becoming familiar with different technologies and how they can enhance the classroom experience!

Thompson's Station, TN

2025-08-18 19:27:45 UTC

My name is Sydney Thurston and I am a senior in the Elementary Ed 5 year program! My picture is with my roommates during sorority recruitment this past week. I am looking forward to learning how to help kids use technology in the classroom in a productive manner and not as a distraction. I am looking forward to a great semester!

Annapolis, MD

2025-08-18 19:43:33 UTC

Hi!! My name is Eliza Odenwald and I am a senior in the Elementary Education 5th year program. I am from Annapolis, Maryland and my favorite place is anywhere that is near water especially the beach! I love to spend time with my friends, traveling, trying new things, and cooking. I am looking forward to understanding how technology is used in the classroom to support students learning goals and how it is used to support them. I am really looking forward to this semester and learning more about educational technology!

Des Plaines, IL

rpark8_1 — 2025-08-18 21:05:29 UTC

My name is Rachel Park and I am a senior in the Elementary Ed 5 year program! I have a cat named Suki and I love to watch movies. One thing I'm looking forward to in this course is to learn how to use Padlet more since this is the first time I am using it!

Clarksville, TN

2025-08-18 21:23:52 UTC

Hi everyone, my name is Francesca! I'm from Clarksville, TN. I am a junior majoring in elementary ed. with a minor in ELL. This is my goldendoodle Lilly & she's super friendly! I look forward to learning how I can use technology in my future classroom to better support my students and myself!

Blaine, TN

2025-08-18 21:41:41 UTC

Hey Everyone! My name is Julian Baham. I am from Blaine, which is a little east of Knoxville. I am a junior in the K-5 Elementary Education program. I like to listen to music, watch movies and shows, and read books. I basically just love any form of entertainment. Podcast too! During the summer, I work at a premier summer camp in Maine as a lead counselor for the youngest boys at camp.

Friendsville, TN

2025-08-18 21:52:25 UTC

Hi! My name is Julianne. I am from Friendsville, TN which is about 40 minutes outside of Knoxville. I am a senior majoring in Elementary Education. Some things I like to do are going to the lake, laying out by the pool, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I am looking forward to learning about different resources and technology to use in my future classroom.

Northern Mariana Islands

2025-08-19 00:03:08 UTC

My name is Ant. I am a Freshman at UT studying SPED. I look forward to learning more about technology.

Lexington, KY

skrupp1_1 — 2025-08-19 02:15:13 UTC

Hi! My name is Sarah Krupp and I am a sophomore at UTK studying elementary education. I am excited about this course, specifically for learning about social media networking to access more resources and receive help in the future. Especially since it will be so helpful in the future! I am excited to get to know you all this semester :).

Knoxville, TN, USA

2025-08-19 14:03:35 UTC

Hey Everyone!! My name is Lexi and I am an Elementary Education Major. I would love to teach 2nd or 3rd grade but I am open to teach any. Some things I love to do include painting, camping, and going to UT games. I also have my own banner painting business, so if you need a banner for an event hit me up!! One thing that I am looking forward to learning about in this class is how to better use aspects of technology to improve my teaching. Technology is and will consume our lives so might as well learn how to use it to our advantage. Good luck this semester everyone!!

Parsons, TN

sydbwood — 2025-08-19 15:43:02 UTC

Knoxville, TN

kkrampit — 2025-08-19 16:53:43 UTC

Hello!

My name is Kailey Krampitz, and I'm a junior at UTK studying Elementary Education! I love to read, listen to music, travel, go to concerts, and go to the gym! The part of this class I am most looking forward to is learning how to integrate technology into my future classrooms and becoming more familiar with the different kinds of technological resources that are available for me and my students!

Fountain City, Knoxville, TN, USA

2025-08-19 17:23:41 UTC

My name is Ava Harris. I am a senior here at UT. I am studying elementary education. I plan to begin my masters program next semester. I love to travel and spend time with my three nieces. I am looking forward to learning appropriate ways to use technology to further my students success.

Parrish, FL

2025-08-19 17:38:27 UTC

Hello, I am Ally and I am a sophomore at UT studying elementary education! I am a feature twirler on the majorette line in the Pride of the Southland Band! I am excited to learn how to integrate technology in the classroom!

Knoxville, TN

2025-08-19 18:24:11 UTC

Hi, my name is Abigail and I am a 22 Year old transfer student in her senior year. I have one beautiful baby boy who is almost 11 months old and one sweet dog. In this course I am looking forward to learning new ways I can integrate technology into my future classroom.

Collierville, TN

2025-08-20 13:27:06 UTC

Hello! My name is Rose Capooth, and I am a Senior Music Education Major. I am from Collierville, TN, and play the French Horn. I really enjoy going to the gym, coloring, and watching shows with my roommates. I am looking forward to getting a more complete idea and understanding of the classroom and the resources I can use when teaching.

Jonesborough, TN

2025-08-20 13:30:47 UTC

Hello! My name is Carson Duckworth and I am a Senior music education major. I am looking forward to learning how I can use technology to assist my band program one day!

Kannapolis, NC

2025-08-20 13:34:15 UTC

Hi! My name is Tanner Adams. I am a senior at UT this year, studying ag education! I love all animals (especially cats), and enjoy cross-stitching in my free time. I am looking forward to earning my certification in this class because it puts me one step closer to being a classroom teacher!

Silver Spring, MD

2025-08-20 14:30:37 UTC

Hi! My name is Laura, and I'm from Silver Spring, MD. I am going into my junior year as an elementary education major. This is a picture of my whole family, who are so important to me. I'm excited to learn about how technology in classrooms has changed since I was in elementary school.

Knoxville, TN

2025-08-20 16:05:38 UTC

Hi, my name is Ashley Poling and I am a senior and in the Elementary Education 5 year program! I from Knoxville and plan to stay here!

South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

2025-08-20 16:08:08 UTC

Hi! I'm Robyn (she/her) and I am really looking forward to learning about technology in the classroom and the many resources and benefits it holds for students and engaging with them. Especially when tech helps us be creative!

Virginia Beach, VA

myatziv1 — 2025-08-20 16:16:16 UTC

Hi! I'm Maya and I'm a senior double majoring in English and Religious Studies and double minoring in Secondary Ed and Judaic Studies. I'm originally from overseas and currently live in Spring Hill, TN, but I grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. I love to read and I write creative fiction stories for fun. I'm also currently on a Broadway kick (my photo is from my trip to the Museum of Broadway last week!) and will gladly go on for hours about Hair. I'm looking forward to learning how to integrate technology into the classroom this semester!

Octavia Lenoir

2025-08-20 18:17:23 UTC

Hello, get to know me through this cool poster I made!

Farragut, TN

chazelto — 2025-08-20 19:34:18 UTC

Hello, my name is Cynthia Hazelton, but I go by CC. I am minoring in World Languages Education and will be teaching Latin. I am looking forward to seeing how I can apply technology to my subject as it is one that relies heavily on paper and physical texts. Also, I recently got a puppy. Her name is Willow.

Bay Shore, NY

2025-08-20 21:37:32 UTC

Hi!! My name is Alyssa Hirte and I am a sophomore studying Elementary and Special Education with a minor in HDFS! I am from Bay Shore, New York (Long Island). I love spending time with friends and family, going to the Joe, and bedrotting, if I'm being honest LOL. I'm excited to learn more about how technology has transformed students' learning and how I can utilize it in my future classroom!

Sevierville, TN

2025-08-20 22:52:05 UTC

Hello! My name is Jonah Webb. I am a senior majoring in History with a minor in Secondary Education. I come from Sevierville, Tennessee, and I enjoy spending my time fishing, watching soccer, and hanging out with friends. I am looking forward to learning how to best implement technology in learning environments, with the ever-expanding technological world around us!

Kodak, Sevierville, TN

2025-08-21 13:22:59 UTC

Hi! My name is Mary Grace Neal. I am a senior here at UT in the 5-year program for Elementary Education. I work at the TRECS Membership office, so you might see me around! I am also a barista at Camp Honey. I love being outdoors, especially camping & kayaking. I am passionate about teaching, and I am looking forward to learning how to incorporate technology into the classroom. Go Vols!

Gig Harbor, WA

2025-08-21 13:46:24 UTC

Hello! My name is Shelby Stordahl and I am from Gig Harbor, Washington. I am a senior Elementary Education major and I transferred here from the University of Montana, where I played soccer. I have an older brother and a dog named Whiskey. I am so excited for this semester and hope to learn how to best support my future students with technology and the best ways to implement tech into my classroom!

Cleveland, OH

2025-08-21 13:54:17 UTC

Hello! My name is Reagan Imwalle and I am a junior at UT studying Music Education. I like to run and play the piano. I am very excited for this course and learning how to use technology in a classroom setting will be a fun thing to learn!

Boones Mill, VA, USA

lcall14 — 2025-08-21 16:59:49 UTC

Hi my name is Lili and I’m a Senior studying Studio Art and Art Education! I like listening to new music, exploring places to grab food with friends, and watching my favorite shows. I also love dogs!! I can’t wait to learn how to implement technology into a creative course.

Atlanta, GA

atayl201 — 2025-08-21 17:32:25 UTC

Hi my name is Anna Taylor. I am a senior studying elementary education and i'm on the 5 year track to get my masters. I want to teach either 1st or 2nd grade! I enjoy spending time with my friends and traveling. My favorite place that I have been is Greece. I am looking forward to learning how to incorporate technology in the classroom.

Cleveland, TN

2025-08-21 22:22:04 UTC

Hello! My name is Sean Keenan, and I am a senior music education and music business double major. I am also in the Pride of the Southland Band here at UT. Outside of school, I love to hike whenever I can, and I enjoy playing sports with my friends. For this class, I am really interested in how to better integrate technology in the classroom to allow my students to learn more efficiently in this digital age.

Redondo Beach, CA

2025-08-21 23:27:42 UTC

Hi! My name is Mallory and I am a senior studying elementary education. I'm in the 5 year program to get my masters. I am from Redondo Beach, California. I love spending my time outdoors, going to concerts, and finding new thing to do/try. I'm looking forward to learning how I can use technology in my future classroom and become more familiar with it.

Dunlap, TN

2025-08-21 23:47:55 UTC

Hey, my name is Jacob and I am a senior music education major. I am looking forward to how to use technology to help further progress my students' learning experiences.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA

2025-08-22 01:40:42 UTC

Hi! I'm Jess, and I'm a senior Elementary Education major on the 5-year track. I love to go to concerts, run, and spend time with friends. I also try to read as much as I can in my free time. This semester, I hope to gain a library of resources that would aid my students in learning :)

Fountain City, Knoxville, TN, USA

2025-08-22 13:24:52 UTC

My name is Brett Beard, I’m from Knoxville Tennessee. I am a senior Music Education major, and I am excited to learn more about incorporating technology into the music classroom.

Rockford, TN

2025-08-22 15:18:14 UTC

Hey!! My name is Brooklynne Carter! I am a junior at UT studying education. I plan to teach middle school math after I graduate. I LOVE pickleball, volleyball, basketball, and hiking. I spend most of my free time with family, friends, and my dogs! When I'm not busy with school or coaching basketball, I am working up at a Christian retreat center in the mountains called Eagle Rock, where I have spent my last two summers. In this class, I'm excited to learn how to use my abilities to best serve my future students!

Marlboro Township, NJ

2025-08-22 18:17:34 UTC

Hey! I'm Victoria Iacovano from Marlboro, New Jersey & I'm a sophomore here studying Elementary Education here at UT! One thing I look forward to learning in this course is how to productively use technology in the classroom and how it benefits students.

Collierville, TN

2025-08-23 00:45:19 UTC

Hey everyone! My name is Christian Carroll and I am a senior trumpet player majoring in Music Education and minoring in Leadership. As far as my major involvements, I am the Drum Major of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band, President of The Trumpets of Rocky Top, a College of Music Ambassador, a Leadership Studies Ambassador, and a private lessons instructor for conducting and trumpet. My favorite hobbies include weightlifting, running, reading, playing trumpet, conducting, listening to music, dancing, and getting to know other people! As of late movie watching has been coming up in the ranks of my hobbies. I am hoping this class gives me a deeper understanding people. Through understanding comes the power to make change and that is exactly what I need as a future educator. It is a pleasure to meet you all!

Knoxville, TN

2025-08-23 01:17:14 UTC

Hi everyone, my name is Max Aba and I am a sophomore majoring in Elementary Education. I enjoy playing basketball and watching anime. A fun fact about me is that I studied abroad twice this summer in Japan and Puerto Rico.

Lenoir City, TN

2025-08-23 01:35:56 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Olivia and the thing that I am most excited for in this course is just learning what websites will be the most helpful to me when becoming a teacher and also just learning how to use the technology properly.

Clinton, TN

2025-12-06 00:55:54 UTC

Hi my name is Ian. I am a member of the Pride of the Southland band as well as a music education major. I'm looking forward to learning how I can integrate technology into my specific field to make both my life and my future students' lives easier.

Maryville, TN

2026-01-12 02:45:14 UTC

Hi! My name is Morgan LaDuke, I am a junior here at the University of Tennessee majoring in Special Education. I was born in Lexington Kentucky but have lived in Maryville Tennessee for as long as I can remember. I am super excited to learn about new ways to incorporate technology in my future teachings!