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Hello, I’m Holly Jackson, the founder of Timshel Tech. For more than 15 years, I’ve dedicated my career to education, technology, and helping learners unlock their creativity.

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I began as a High School English Teacher, where I discovered the power of technology to engage students and open doors to new ways of learning. That passion led me to serve as a K-12 EdTech Coach for one of South Carolina’s largest school districts, guiding teachers and schools through 1:1 technology rollouts, digital learning initiatives, and creative classroom practices.

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Later, I stepped into school leadership as a High School Administrator for a virtual school, where I helped shape programs that prepared students for a rapidly changing, tech-driven world. Alongside my district work, I partnered with Apple Education as an Apple Distinguished Educator, a global recognition awarded to just over 5,000 educators worldwide who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with technology in learning.

 

After serving as a virtual school Administrator, I served as an Apple Professional Learning Senior Specialist for Apple Education, where I partnered with both K–12 and higher education institutions to help educators harness the power of Apple technology. My work included supporting a 1:1 rollout of iPads for students and Professors at the largest HBCU in the country, as well as leading professional learning for a large K–12 district in Wyoming. In these roles, I designed and delivered training that empowered educators to integrate Apple tools into their teaching, foster creativity in the classroom, and equip learners with the skills to thrive in a digital world.

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Today, I bring all of these experiences together into my role as a Homeschool Teacher and mother. Teaching my son in a Charlotte Mason–inspired style, I have come to see how technology can be one of the “riches” we spread before our children—alongside art, music, nature, and literature. But I also believe it must be done with intention and care. In our homeschool, we use technology as a tool for creativity and exploration, not distraction—producing stories, music, and digital projects that deepen learning rather than replace it.

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I also believe we would be remiss if we did not teach students how to create with technology. Future music producers, film producers, digital artists, writers, coders, and innovators will not emerge if we deny children the chance to practice these skills. We spend so much time being intentional about the way we educate our children and the tools we give them. In that same spirit, we must be careful not to “throw the baby out with the bathwater.” When used wisely, technology isn’t a threat to learning—it’s one of the greatest creative opportunities of our time.

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Through Timshel Tech, I now help schools, homeschool families, and individuals move beyond simple consumption of technology into true creation. Whether it’s producing music in GarageBand, crafting films in iMovie, designing in Keynote, or building digital portfolios, I believe learners of all ages should feel empowered to tell their stories and share their ideas with the world.

 

The word Timshel—from John Steinbeck’s East of Eden—means “thou mayest.” It’s a reminder that we all have the power to choose. At Timshel Tech, I believe we can choose to use technology not as a distraction, but as a tool for expression, innovation, and growth.