Robert Eitel is the educational technology resource teacher responsible for the 1st though 6th grade computer instruction at Anna Kirchgater Elementary School in Sacramento. He is in his 16 th year of teaching, 12 of which have been at Anna Kirchgater. Eitel is also the grant administrator of two technology grants at Anna Kirchgater. He and the principal of his school authored and received two technology grants over the past three years. Eitel explains that this is a dream come true for their school, as they have envisioned a technology track for many years. Eitel loves music and also serves as the school's choir director. Eitel received a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of LaVerne. He loves to help kids and explains that it is very gratifying to watch them become excited about learning.

With 12 years of teaching experience, John Gable currently teaches technology to elementary students in grades K - 6 at Union House Elementary in Sacramento. He also helps educators use technology as a tool to further enhance the curriculum they teach. He is inspired to teach because life is all about learning and using that knowledge to not only become a better person, but to help others do the same. He received his Master’s degree from Sacramento State University. When not in the classroom, Gable enjoys spending time with his wife and two school age children.

Linda Jewett recently retired after 25 years in education, the most recent being 13 years as the Coordinator of Library Services for the Sacramento City Unified School District. In that capacity Jewett supervised over 80 school libraries, as well as the district's Professional Library and provided professional development to library personnel. One facet of Jewett’s job that she considered a highlight each year was the coordination of district-wide Young Author Program in which approximately 21,000 students from kindergarten through high school wrote and published picture books, short stories, and poetry. Her family consists of her husband Tony, 3 adult sons who live in other states, and 3 somewhat charming but mischievous cats. Jewett enjoys reading, traveling, quilting, taking long bicycle rides, and swimming.

Nondra Khali is a 5th generation Sacramentan with 18 years of teaching experience. Her experience include 8 years teaching K-12, 2 years at the University level, 3 years of curriculum support for math and 5 years as an Instructional Technology Coordinator. She currently designs and delivers professional development for the teachers and staff of the Grant Joint Union High School District. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Child Development and a Master’s in Instructional Technology. Khali does not think that technology is the silver bullet for education, but rather, she believes that it is a powerful tool for both teaching and learning. This year she helped check Wood Duck boxes along the Mokulemne River.