By Amy Rose
It’s one thing to write values on a piece of construction paper and hang it in the front office. It’s another to embed those values into how students learn, interact, and take ownership in the classroom.
As we built Rose Salgado Elementary, that distinction guided every decision. Named in honour of Soboba Tribal member Rose Salgado, our school is rooted in her lifelong commitment to education and community. Belonging, empowerment, accountability, respect, and service aren’t just words for us—they’re the foundation for how students engage with each other and their learning.
That’s why we kept coming back to a simple question: How do our classroom tools actually bring those values to life? Technology became one of the most effective ways to do exactly that.
First of all, it’s changed how teachers move and engage within the classroom. With LG CreateBoard interactive displays and LG gram 2-in-1 laptops designed for seamless casting, teachers can share content, highlight student work, and engage in real time without being tied to a fixed point in the room. This mobility allows them to check in with students individually while staying connected to the lesson, reinforcing a classroom dynamic where students feel seen and involved, not managed from a distance.
We’ve also seen students take a more active role in lessons, contributing ideas as learning unfolds rather than waiting to be called on. The CreateBoards turn the front of the classroom into a shared workspace where teachers can pull up responses, annotate live, and display multiple perspectives side by side, prompting students to react, contribute, and build on each other’s thinking in the moment.
Just as important, instructional flow has improved. As educators, we all know how quickly a lesson can lose momentum when technology gets in the way. With tools that work together seamlessly, those disruptions are far less frequent. Teachers can shift between activities and content without stopping to troubleshoot, keeping lessons on track and energy consistent.
This kind of classroom experience doesn’t happen by accident. The foundation is alignment, starting with a clear vision for teaching and learning, paired with tools and partners that can bring it to life. LG aligned with our vision from day one, helping us open in August after receiving building occupancy in May—a timeline that typically leaves little room for full technology implementation. EHP Solutions and its president, Tim Kim, arranged hands-on demonstrations that gave teachers time to explore the tools, ask questions, and walk into the first day feeling ready and confident.
What’s encouraging is that this momentum has kept up throughout the school year. Teachers report that lessons feel more fluid and student engagement is stronger. Collaborative problem-solving is becoming part of everyday instruction, not as an initiative, but as the norm. And while no system is perfect, having a responsive partner like LG has helped us work through challenges quickly and adapt as needed.
At its best, technology reinforces what matters most: strong relationships, active learning, and a real sense of belonging. Those were the foundations we set out to establish—and with the right support and systems in place, they’re built into how our classrooms operate every day.
Amy Rose is principal of Rose Salgado Elementary San Jacinto Unified School District, where she helps lead a school community rooted in belonging, empowerment, accountability, respect, and service.
