Heather Medley Wins Blackboard Impact Award | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Heather Medley, instructional designer at South Plains College, just won the 2026 Blackboard Impact Award — a big honor for educators reshaping education across multiple fronts. Recognized for championing open educational resources, leading teacher development, launching the Fast Forward Challenge, and advancing accessibility via Blackboard Ally, Medley was celebrated at a Dallas conference. Praised by Blackboard leadership for her community leadership and tireless collaboration, her win highlights how one educator’s dedication can spark widespread change — proving that sharing knowledge and…