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Meet the Hosts

Desmond Suarez II (left)

I work at Richmond Academy where I have been teaching since 2012. I teach religion, social studies, computers, and photography / videography.

I am a proud graduate of Southern Adventist University with a bachelors in Religious Education and a minor in Computers. I also have a masters in Instructional Systems and Learning Technology from the great Florida State University.

I really love helping people learn so that they can fulfill their greatest potential and finding the best tools to accomplish this.

Aaron Long (right)

I work at Burton Adventist Academy where I have been teaching for over a decade, and now work in the area of Development and Advancement.

I am a proud graduate of Southwestern Adventist University with a bachelors in Religious education and a minor in Psychology. I received my masters in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University in 2017 and I have a passion for leading and inspiring educators, especially in the area of thoughtful integration of classroom technology.

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Find out more at EdTechUnpacked.com

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Check out our Classroom Tech Buying Guide 2026:

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