

Innovation, Assessment & Analytics (IAA)
The Department of Innovation, Assessment & Analytics brings together the strengths of educational technology, data-driven research, and academic evaluation. This unified team strengthens collaboration across innovation, assessment, analytics, educational technology, and research functions while ensuring continued support for our campuses and departments.
Our department bridges the gap between digital innovation and academic excellence through three core pillars:
Empowering Teaching & Learning: We drive technology integration, manage student 1:1 Chromebook and teacher laptop deployments, ensure seamless access to digital resources (like Clever), and champion exciting student programs like eSports and credit recovery.
Assessment Administration: We provide leadership and guidance to ensure compliance with state and federal testing requirements. Our team seamlessly coordinates and administers all district-wide and state-mandated assessments, including STAAR, TELPAS, and Credit by Exam (CBE)
Data-Driven Success: We collaborate annually with District stakeholders to evaluate program effectiveness, analyze research proposals, and identify best practices. By transforming data into actionable insights, we work to increase opportunities for student success and drive continuous growth in STAAR scores across every student group.

Veronica Alvidrez Alvarez
Email: valvidrez@yisd.net
Support:
Guidance (District/Campus technology plans/Tech Integration/Artificial Intelligence)
Professional Development for ITTs
Eduphoria STRIVE
Library Program Support

Erick Buenrostro
Email: ebuenrostro2@yisd.net
Support:
Clever (Rostering/Resources/Access)
Google Ecosystem
Chromebooks, Student Devices (Inventory)
The District eSports
SHARS (Software & Hardware Requests)
AI Guidance
Securly
Audio/Visual Support

Mesha Daniel
Email: mdaniel@yisd.net
Support:
PK-8 Academics - Instructional Technology Integration
Tech integration resources/platforms and tools
G.T. Self-paced online courses
Digital Citizenship
Eduphoria STRIVE

Lorenzo "Lencho" Diaz
Email: ldiaz20@yisd.net
Support:
A/V installations and event support
Digital Signage
Recommendations for A/V equipment

Claudia Martinez
Email: cmartinez70@yisd.net
Support:
Department Information
Requisitions (Technology Items)
Equipment Checkout
Teacher Exits & Repairs
ITT PD (Coordination and Setup)

Eduardo "Eddie" Rojas
Email: erojas9@yisd.net
Support:
A/V installations and event support
Digital Signage
Recommendations for A/V equipment

William "Larry" Snyder
Email: wsnyder@yisd.net
Support:
HS Academics - Instructional Technology Integration
Tech integration resources/platforms and tools
Online Textbook access to resources
Clever: Rostering and General Support
HS - Edgenuity (Lab Managers PD)


