EPISODE · Feb 17, 2025 · 58 MIN

Episode 312: Robby Cobbs

from My EdTech Life · host Fonz Mendoza

Episode 312: I Used My Boat Money to Start Tech My School with Robby CobbsWhat would you do if you saw an entire generation of students being left behind? Robby Cobbs saw the need for better technology, teacher training, and modern resources in Puerto Rican schools—and he took action. Instead of buying a boat, he used his savings to launch Tech My School, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping underserved schools with technology and empowering teachers to bring 21st-century learning to their students.In this powerful episode, Robby shares his journey from EdTech leader to nonprofit founder, the shocking state of education in Puerto Rico, and how Tech My School is bridging the digital divide.💡 Topics We Cover:✔️ The challenges Puerto Rican schools face & why the education system is struggling✔️ How Tech My School is transforming schools through technology & professional development✔️ Robby’s international journey in education—from California to Africa & beyond✔️ The Tech My School Conference in March—a game-changer for EdTech in Puerto Rico!🚀 Get Involved & Make an Impact!🔗 Learn more about Tech My School: https://techmyschool.org🎟️ Register for the Tech My School Conference (March 15-16): https://techmyschool.org/conference/📚 Check out Robby’s book Tech Centered Learning Driven: A Guide to Improving Your Educational Career with Technology: https://amzn.to/4hFtCya🙌 A huge shoutout to our sponsors @EduaideAI & @Yellowdig for supporting this mission!🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! We’re so close to 1,000 subscribers—help us get there! Peel Back Education exists to uncover, share, and amplify powerful, authentic stories from inside classrooms and beyond, helping educators, learners, and the wider community connect meaningfully with the people and ideas shaping education today. Authentic engagement, inclusion, and learning across the curriculum for ALL your students. Teachers love Book Creator.Support the show