James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻

Proud Educator of Color · Bridging Tech & Teaching · #RGVEduChat · Digital Learning @McAllenISD @EdTech_K12 30 to follow 2021

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

Always tried to exemplify this quote from Dr. King. Matthew 23:11 says the greatest among us will be servants. We can all serve. Just think how much better we could impact the world if we would all be givers. My gratitude to all who have given to me. Thanks Dr. King 🎉 #MLK2019

[Dulce Gonzalez @DGonzalezSHSU]

Help me clear my list and get my students some new books! Please share my link! https://t.co/btPe5hdicS @jamesvarlack @annvega @TerriersTravis

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

Thanks for the @microbit_edu here at the @weteachcs #WTCS2026 #CS4Yall 🤖@DawneVarlack ♥️

[I&G Center @IandGCenter]

We are so proud of our students for competing against the other high schools during #TechWars. We placed 3rd for the cardboard regatta and the win was a testament of their hard work in constructing the boat. #WeAreIandG #OWLitude @McAllenISD @jamesvarlack

[Google Gemini @GeminiApp]

You can now generate a variety of downloadable files, including PDFs, @GoogleWorkspace files, Microsoft Word & Excel, and more directly in your chats with Gemini.

Tell Gemini what content to create and the file format you want when you prompt without having to upload a template.

[Chrome @googlechrome]

Introducing a top-to-bottom update for your tabs…literally. Vertical tabs are coming to Chrome! 🚦

And there is more: A full-page view free from distraction with a new immersive reading mode.

[Sadie @Sadie_NC]

Not sure if this is a thing everywhere, but seniors give their jerseys to the teachers who had the greatest impact on their lives. Thank you to the teachers who really make a difference in these kids' lives.

[Gemini Notebook @Gemini_Notebook]

Introducing Cinematic Video Overviews, the next evolution of the NotebookLM Studio. Unlike standard templates, these are powered by a novel combination of our most advanced models to create bespoke, immersive videos from your sources.

Rolling out now for Ultra users in English!

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

Meet Nano Banana 2 🍌

Teachers and students can now create custom images in a flash ⚡️ with the @GeminiApp — pro-level quality, seamless text, and more accurate results.

Worksheets? Elevated.
Presentations? Upgraded.
Creative projects? Unlocked.

See all the updates ↓

[Google Labs @GoogleLabs]

🚨 Big news: @producer_ai is officially joining Google Labs! 🎶

ProducerAI is a creative collaborator, whether you’re writing lyrics, developing a melody or experimenting with genres. With ProducerAI, you can turn your imagination into dynamic tracks.

We share ProducerAI’s mission of helping artists of every level make the music they imagine with Lyria 3, and are excited to welcome them to the Labs family.

Learn more: https://t.co/sFcTqsPyQu

[Tania Gonzalez 🍎M Ed @MrsTGonzalez]

7th grader Nathanael Alvarez qualified for State in Number Sense and Calculator Applications. Way to go, Nathanael! #OnePride

A HUGE thank you to @Starbucks @deleon046
for donating tumblers to celebrate his hard work and dedication! ☕️

[Lamar Academy @lamar_academy]

Mark your calendars! Join us for Open House and come see the amazing things happening at Lamar Academy!

[Tania Gonzalez 🍎M Ed @MrsTGonzalez]

Our 6th graders are exploring early civilizations and answering the question: How would being close to a river benefit a civilization?
From farming 🌾 to trade to transportation — they’re discovering how rivers shaped history!
@deleon046 @jamesvarlack #onepride @LibrarianLopez

[Tania Gonzalez 🍎M Ed @MrsTGonzalez]

The future is bright when students are this passionate about history. #RisingHistorians #OnePride #FutureLeaders #HistoryMatters @deleon046 😍 A HUGE thank you to @Starbucks for donating tumblers to celebrate their hard work and dedication! ☕️💚

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

@MrsTGonzalez @waygroundai 😂

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

@skelley6162 @SteinbrinkLaura @ABEducational @Bob_Lazzari @donna_mccance @Janin_74 @101Fix @7Jars @beaux1111 @Principal_H @maile_everett @drios1111 @CoachGoodman @john_siracusa @reevesalfred @TurlsA18 @ShiftParadigm @gdorn1 @iamnoadaniel @DannyGautama @MrsHayesfam @SteveHammActor @embracetruejoy @tracyscottkelly @MichaelSDoyle @TravelFoodiesTV @specialtechie @Isham_Literacy @timlriley @thewrightleader @ProfaMAB @emilyfranESL @cybraryman1 @Jhaywardtwit @Bank1Charlie @Shapiro_WTHS @Rdene915 @TishaPoncio @techamys @mhayes611 @bbray27 @StressFreeKids @tishrich @DawneVarlack @WmStubbs @andredaughty @MrColemanBrown @swilliams206 @OmarLopez0207 @annvega Kids are well! Knew you had retired 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Jayden is 12, Zara 10, and Jordan is 5. Fun times...how are you spending your days?

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

@skelley6162 @SteinbrinkLaura @ABEducational @Bob_Lazzari @donna_mccance @Janin_74 @101Fix @7Jars @beaux1111 @Principal_H @maile_everett @drios1111 @CoachGoodman @john_siracusa @reevesalfred @TurlsA18 @ShiftParadigm @gdorn1 @iamnoadaniel @DannyGautama @MrsHayesfam @SteveHammActor @embracetruejoy @tracyscottkelly @MichaelSDoyle @TravelFoodiesTV @specialtechie @Isham_Literacy @timlriley @thewrightleader @ProfaMAB @emilyfranESL @cybraryman1 @Jhaywardtwit @Bank1Charlie @Shapiro_WTHS @Rdene915 @TishaPoncio @techamys @mhayes611 @bbray27 @StressFreeKids @tishrich @DawneVarlack @WmStubbs @andredaughty @MrColemanBrown @swilliams206 @OmarLopez0207 @annvega Steve! Hope all is well! It was a balmy 83 degrees here today 😅

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

@SteinbrinkLaura @ABEducational @Bob_Lazzari @donna_mccance @Janin_74 @101Fix @7Jars @beaux1111 @Principal_H @maile_everett @drios1111 @CoachGoodman @john_siracusa @reevesalfred @TurlsA18 @ShiftParadigm @gdorn1 @iamnoadaniel @DannyGautama @MrsHayesfam @SteveHammActor @skelley6162 @embracetruejoy @tracyscottkelly @MichaelSDoyle @TravelFoodiesTV @specialtechie @Isham_Literacy @timlriley @thewrightleader @ProfaMAB @emilyfranESL @cybraryman1 @Jhaywardtwit @Bank1Charlie @Shapiro_WTHS @Rdene915 @TishaPoncio @techamys @mhayes611 @bbray27 @StressFreeKids @tishrich Thanks for spreading the awesomeness Laura! These peeps are awesome as well! @DawneVarlack @WmStubbs @andredaughty @MrColemanBrown @swilliams206 @OmarLopez0207 @annvega

[Lᴀᴜʀᴀ Sᴛᴇɪɴʙʀɪɴᴋ 🎸#RockNTheBoat @SteinbrinkLaura]

@ABEducational @Bob_Lazzari @donna_mccance @Janin_74 @101Fix @7Jars @beaux1111 @Principal_H @maile_everett @drios1111 @CoachGoodman @john_siracusa @reevesalfred @TurlsA18 @ShiftParadigm @gdorn1 @iamnoadaniel @DannyGautama @MrsHayesfam @SteveHammActor @skelley6162 @embracetruejoy @tracyscottkelly @MichaelSDoyle @TravelFoodiesTV Sharing the incredibleness of others! You all are amazing! Let others know they are too! #CelebrateMonday #PassThePossitivity
@specialtechie @jamesvarlack @Isham_Literacy @timlriley @thewrightleader @ProfaMAB
@emilyfranESL @cybraryman1 @Jhaywardtwit @Bank1Charlie

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

@eugarcia3500 @TCEA @WmStubbs @andredaughty @McAllenISD Thank you!

[James Varlack 👨🏾‍💻 @jamesvarlack]

Had a great time presenting with these Edu Giants @TCEA Conference on "Beyond the Classroom" ... Great session on how connectedness supports all of us #TCEA #TCEA26 Missed our St. Louis bro Dr. Darryl Diggs @WmStubbs @andredaughty @McAllenISD

[Stephanie Williams, EdD @swilliams206]

🚀 ​Between the deep dives into #EdTech and the amazing networking with peers, it was the perfect blend of learning and fun. Highlights include the Tower of the Americas views and some top-tier seafood! 🦀📈 ​See you next time, @TCEA! ​#TCEA #gcsDofIT #TCEA2026 #SanAntonio