Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker has been a part of a strong educational shift with technology integration since becoming an educator. During his 25+ years in education he has had a wide range of roles, from teacher to Director of Innovation, he’s always had one common belief – the kids need to drive their own learning. He realizes the challenges in our current educational institutions and meets them head on. As Director of Innovation and Digital Learning at Eanes ISD, he has helped spearhead the launch of the first K12 iPad one-to-one program in the state of Texas. His unique blend of educational background, technical expertise, and humor make him a successful driving force for this change.

Carl has recently authored his 9th book titled "ZENgaged: An Educator's Guide to Teaching the Anxious Generation". He's also recently updated his 8th book called "Learning Evolution" available for purchase through Amazon along with his previous book "Ready, Set, FAIL!" He has also authored a 6-part book series titled Mobile Learning Mindset. These books focus on a different stake-holder and the role they play in a successful mobile learning initiative. Aside from his work as an author and district leader, Carl also works as a keynote speaker and consultant through his company HookerTech, LLC as well as an advisor with multiple ed tech start-up companies, including co-founding K12Leaders - a social platform built by educators for educators. He’s been named Tech & Learning Magazine’s Leader of the Year, Educational Administrator's top 100 most influential educational leaders and is a member of the Apple Distinguished Educator class of 2013. He currently is a National Faculty member of Future Ready Schools and is the host of five different podcasts.

Follow him on X @mrhooker, BlueSky @hookertech, Instagram @hookertech, TIkTok @hookertech and his blog - HookedOnInnovation.