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Laura Horn has been an educator since 2007 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist in East Texas, where she’s proudly helped lead her district’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative and trained hundreds of teachers on EdTech tools like Canvas and Google Classroom. With over 10 years in instructional tech and a background in middle and high school Social Studies, Laura brings firsthand classroom experience to every resource she designs.
She's the creator and presenter of “EdTech on the Go,” a mobile professional development series helping educators feel confident using digital tools in real classrooms. Whether she’s supporting new teachers or helping veteran educators overcome tech hesitancy, her mission is the same: to make teaching more manageable and meaningful through purposeful technology.
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Student Goal Setting | Academic + Personal Goals | Editable/Printable/Digital
Kick off the school year by helping students set meaningful goals they’ll actually remember! ✨ This Student Goal Setting Resource includes both printable sheets and a ready-to-use Google Form template, so you can choose the format that fits your classroom best. Whether your students prefer to write it out or submit digitally, you’ll be ready in minutes. What’s Inside: ✅ 4-page printable PDF with academic + personal goal templates ✅ Editable Google Form template (linked on the last page of th
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Student Interest Inventory | Back-to-School | Digital + Print
Get to know your students quickly and meaningfully with this versatile Student Interest Inventory! Designed for busy teachers, this resource includes both an editable Google Form for digital use and a printable Canva template — perfect for any classroom setup. Students share their interests, learning styles, goals, and fun facts, helping you build relationships and plan engaging lessons from day one. What’s Included: Editable Google Form for easy digital distribution and automatic response co
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Weekly Goal Tracker | Printable Student Reflection & Progress Sheet
Help students set intentions, track progress, and reflect each week! This Weekly Goal Tracker is a simple one-page printable designed for any grade or subject. Students write goals, plan action steps, and celebrate success. Perfect for morning work, SEL routines, or weekly reflections. Includes: 1 printable goal tracker (black & white for easy copying) Editable version for digital or custom classroom use Works for individual goals, academics, or behavior tracking ⭐ Ideal for grades 3–8 | Use w
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
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Laura Horn has been an educator since 2007 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist in East Texas, where she’s proudly helped lead her district’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative and trained hundreds of teachers on EdTech tools like Canvas and Google Classroom. With over 10 years in instructional tech and a background in middle and high school Social Studies, Laura brings firsthand classroom experience to every resource she designs.
She's the creator and presenter of “EdTech on the Go,” a mobile professional development series helping educators feel confident using digital tools in real classrooms. Whether she’s supporting new teachers or helping veteran educators overcome tech hesitancy, her mission is the same: to make teaching more manageable and meaningful through purposeful technology.
Teaching style
Laura’s approach blends creativity, technology, and real-world application. Her resources are:
Hands-on and inquiry-driven
Student-centered with room for voice and choice
Differentiated to support all learners
4C-aligned: encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication
At the heart of her work is this core belief:
"When we equip students with the tools to question, connect, and create, we don’t just prepare them for tests—we prepare them to flourish in life."
Awards & shining teacher moments
2020 Campus Teacher of the Year
Google Certified Educator
Microsoft Certified Educator
Canva Certified Educator
Canvas Team Lead for district rollout
Presenter at ESC Region VII FITT Conference
Presenter at TCEA
Proudest Moment: Watching her early students grow up—and then turning around to teach the teachers! Sharing her love of EdTech and seeing others thrive with it is a full-circle joy.
My own education history
A.A. – Kilgore College
B.A. – Stephen F. Austin State University
M.I.S. – Stephen F. Austin State University
Certified in ESL, History, Social Studies, and Technology Integration.
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CTRL+HISTORY is where Social Studies meets the digital age! This store specializes in engaging, tech-integrated resources for Social Studies, EdTech, and ESL classrooms. From ready-to-use DBQs and interactive notebooks to differentiated instruction, TEKS-aligned resources, Google tools, every resource is designed to save you time, boost student engagement, and empower 21st-century learning. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just getting started, CTRL+HISTORY has something to help you reboot your classroom: critical, creative, clickable.
Laura lives in East Texas with her husband and 2 children. She’s a former collegiate baton twirler who now coaches and choreographs routines for the next generation. A proud “Disney Adult” and lifelong traveler, she also enjoys puzzles, diamond art, and cheering on her kids as a dedicated sports mom. When she’s not geeking out over EdTech, she and her husband are working on opening a brewery—because history, hops, and HTML all have a place in her world!
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