Online Technology and Instructional Solutions - OTIS!
Our MissionOur mission is simple: to provide training,
support, and inspiration that transforms learning.
Our Expertise
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.
Robert Abraham
@RobATEQ
Specialty Areas:
SMART/Lumio, special education, Google, Microsoft, 3D printing, robotics, project-based learning, Hebrew
About:
Robert has over 15 years of experience working in NY public and non-public schools. He is passionate about education, especially in the special needs community. He enjoys delivering new and creative PD that relates to current issues, in turn providing stimulating content for teachers to take back to their classrooms.
Rebekah Corace
@techwithbek
Specialty Areas:
ELA, special education, educational leadership, restorative practices, culturally responsive teaching, Google
About:
Rebekah was an educator for 16 years, 13 of which were spent in the NYC DOE as an English and special education teacher for grades 6-12. She is excited to take what she has accomplished in her educational career and use it to create and implement quality professional development for educators.
Michelle Hollander
@edugramnook
Specialty Areas:
Marine & environmental science, STEM/STEAM, Google, Lumio, Wakelet, project-based learning
About:
Prior to Teq, Michelle was the STEM & Logistics Director at the WaterFront Center in Oyster Bay, New York. Through scientific research and communication, Michelle is adept in utilizing innovative technologies and making information accessible to a variety of audiences.
Nicole Mathew
@edutechbytes
Specialty Areas:
Apple, Google, Schoology, Kami, Pear Deck, Lumio, STEM, science, engineering design, Rube Goldberg, project-based learning
About:
Nicole taught middle school general science for four years in the NYC DOE 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.
Stephanie Barragan
Specialty Areas:
Mathematics
About:
Stephanie has 10 years of experience as a middle school mathematics teacher, as well as expertise in curriculum development and assessment design. She is dedicated to advancing educational outcomes through innovative strategies.
Greg DaSilva
Specialty Areas:
Bilingual education, Spanish, ENL/EFL, SMART/Lumio, 3D printing
About:
Greg taught English as a foreign language at the University of La Frontera in Chile for five years. In this role, he was instrumental in implementing a technology-centric curriculum for teaching English. While living abroad, he also learned to speak Spanish fluently.
Adam Fragale
Specialty Areas:
ELA, 3D printing, MAD-learn, digital citizenship, social studies, UBTECH, Lumio, project-based learning
About:
Adam taught sixth grade social studies and ELA in Floral Park, New York. During his time in the classroom, Adam was part of a literacy committee, with the aim of designing curriculum for K-8 classes and crafting PD courses for teachers looking to incorporate the latest STEAM technology into their classrooms.
Allison Hardy
Specialty Areas:
Mentorship & teacher coaching, project-based learning, STEM/STEAM, Schoology, engineering design, science fairs & school-wide events
About:
Allison taught as a secondary educator and served as a department chair for Metro Nashville Public Schools. During this time, she led high-quality professional development and engaging, data-focused conversations. She is passionate about exploring teaching and learning through the lenses of inquiry and equity.
Christopher Lozzi
Specialty Areas:
Earth science, instructional technology
About:
Chris comes to Teq with over 10 years of experience teaching Earth science in the NYC DOE. While teaching, he created and oversaw electives in robotics and astronomy. Chris often facilitated professional development for his school to share his enthusiasm for educational technology tools.
Matt Thaxter
Specialty Areas:
Special education, CTE, SMART/Lumio, Microsoft, Google, 3D printing, robotics, STEM/STEAM, finance, social studies
About:
For 12 years, Matt taught middle and high school social studies, along with elementary school and special education. After working as a Professional Development Specialist and PD Account Manager, Matt is currently the Director of eLearning. He also serves as an education consultant/contributor for publications and contest administration for a multinational educational publication firm.
Brian Hueter
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.
Marcello Carnevali
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.
