About

My Approach

My approach is simple:

No overwhelming tech jargon
No one-size-fits-all solutions
No “just figure it out” training

Instead, I focus on clear systems, thoughtful design, and real-world strategies that support educators in doing their jobs more efficiently, and more confidently.

From Canvas Queen to EdTech Empress

You may know me by my former name, “The Canvas Queen.” That chapter built the foundation, but the mission has grown.

While the brand is evolving, the mission remains the same: empowering educators through practical design, thoughtful training, and systems that make teaching more efficient, engaging, and sustainable.

EdTech Empress represents something bigger, helping educators not just use technology, but lead with it.

EdTech Training & What’s Next

As co-founder and owner of EdTech Training, I focus on building scalable, human-centered learning experiences that support educators at every stage of their journey, from getting started to mastering their systems.

Whether I’m designing courses, leading training sessions, or creating content, the goal is always the same:

👉 Make EdTech simpler
👉 Make it more effective
👉 Make it actually worth your time

Let’s Get Started

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up, I’m here to help you build systems that work, save time, and create learning experiences your students actually engage with.

From the Classroom to EdTech

After years in the classroom, I experienced both the power and the frustration that come with teachers trying to learn new technology, especially within platforms like Canvas LMS. The potential was there, the reality often felt overwhelming, time-consuming, and disconnected from what teachers actually need.

I wasn’t looking for more tools - I needed better systems.

That realization led me to shift from teaching students to supporting educators, schools, and organizations in using technology with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

What I Do Now

Today, I specialize in Canvas LMS course design, hands-on EdTech training and professional development, and building teacher-friendly systems that actually work in real classrooms.

I’m also the creator behind years of Canvas-focused content on YouTube, where I’ve helped thousands of educators simplify their workflows, save time, and rethink what’s possible with educational technology.

Everything I create is designed to be practical, actionable, and immediately usable -because I know firsthand how limited teachers’ time really is.

Hi, I’m Lauren - the EdTech Empress

Formerly known as the “Canvas Queen,” I’m now the EdTech Empress 🎉 - an EdTech expert, YouTuber, and co-founder of the EdTech Training platform, helping educators simplify technology and actually make it work in their classrooms.

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