Holly D. Landez, CETL®
Director of Digital Learning & Innovation | Instructional Strategist
With over 30 years of experience in educational technology, I have grown from a classroom teacher to a district leader, driven by one consistent mission: leveraging technology to unlock the potential of every learner. As a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) and a Master’s graduate from Lamar University, I specialize in building scalable digital ecosystems that support both teacher efficacy and student success.
My Journey
My career began in Killeen ISD, where I moved from a Computer Lab Aide to a 4th-grade teacher, and eventually into campus and district-level technology leadership. Today, I serve as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation at Copperas Cove ISD, where I bridge the gap between complex technical infrastructure and classroom instruction every day.
Whether navigating the digital transformation of 2020 or implementing modern blended learning frameworks, I am constantly setting new goals, building strategic relationships, and addressing the challenges of the modern digital landscape.
Life Beyond the District
While my professional life is dedicated to innovation, my personal life is centered on family and wellness. I am a proud mother of two accomplished daughters: Rhianna (25), who is serving our community as a Registered Nurse, and Juli (23), who is currently earning her certification as a midwife.
I am happily engaged to my partner, Rick, and we enjoy staying active together. You will often find me on the pavement — distance running is my “sanity saver” and my primary way of maintaining mental and physical health. When I’m not running, I’m likely at a rock concert, fueled by the energy of live music!
Selected Accomplishments
- 2024 & 2025 – TEA LASO Blended Learning Summit Presenter – District Spotlight
- 2024 – TCEA Presenter: Level Up Learning, Ignite, Innovate, and Inspire, and more
- 2023 – TCEA Presenter: Professional Learning in an LMS
- 2022 – Finalist, TCEA Instructional Technology Specialist of the Year
- 2022 – Earned Apple Learning Coach certification
- 2020 – Co-designer of the KISD Digital Learning Course, preparing nearly 3,000 educators for virtual instruction
- 2017–2018 – ISTE Presenter on Makerspaces and Seesaw
- 2015–2018 – TCEA Presenter on Osmo Learning System and Design Thinking
📰 In the News
As Director of Digital Learning and Innovation at Copperas Cove ISD, I’ve been featured in news articles, videos, and podcasts covering our district’s work in STEM, technology, and innovation.
- Copperas Cove ISD holds inaugural Salute to Literacy (September 2025)
- Making The Grade: Central Texas public schools respond to AI chat bot (August 2023)
- DoDEA grant funds Copperas Cove ISD robotics showcase (May 2023)
- DoDEA grant sparks interest in STEM careers with Cove students (April 2023)
- Copperas Cove ISD works to close the STEM gender gap (April 2023)
- Department of Defense grant funds Cove student learning in computer coding (February 2023)
- Central Texas school district warns parents about AirDrop threats (October 2022)
- Austin illustrator and author visits Copperas Cove students (October 2022)
- KISD Stories: Elementary Schools – Conversation w/ Dr. Crayton and Mrs. Landez
- Using Tech to Inspire Student Passions | Let’s Talk CS | Rex K12 Podcast
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