With 24 years in K-12 education, from the classroom to the district technology director, Dr. Eva Harvell understands what it actually takes to move a school district forward with technology. She knows the budget pressures, the skeptical staff members, the administrators who need convincing, and the students waiting on the other side of every decision. That experience is what separates her work from theory, and it is the same experience she brings into the university classroom as adjunct faculty at William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi, preparing future educators for the realities of schools today. Focused on the intersection of pedagogy and emerging technology, Dr. Harvell is dedicated to empowering educators through purposeful AI integration and robust digital citizenship, ensuring technology isn't just a tool in the classroom, but a catalyst for student growth and teaching excellence. She believes AI and digital literacy aren't trends to react to, they're leadership opportunities waiting to be seized, and she helps district leaders build the clarity, confidence, and practical skills to lead boldly in the age of AI.