Cori Coburn Manager, Educational Technology Support
Cori leads a dynamic team that supports faculty and staff in using technology to enhance productivity, teaching, and learning. Whether it’s training users, troubleshooting classroom tech, or guiding folks through tools like Blackboard and Google, Cori’s group is there to help make things easier and more effective.
Before joining ACC, Cori worked in social services and taught high school math and science. This August, she’ll celebrate three years with the college. Outside of work, she’s passionate about her Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, loves gardening, and is an avid animal lover. She also serves as President-Elect of the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), a statewide organization supporting innovation in education.
We caught up with Cori to ask a few questions—and learn more about the person behind the tech.
Your team nominated you for this recognition. What do YOU think makes a good supervisor?
I believe in servant leadership; supporting my team by listening, removing barriers, and helping them grow. Some of my most powerful lessons came from working under difficult supervisors who taught me what not to do. For me, leadership isn’t about control; it’s about trust, empathy, and cultivating potential. I believe that when one person grows, we all rise. A rising tide lifts all ships.
ACC is on the cusp of some big changes. How do you keep anxious employees inspired and motivated?
I have an open-door policy; my team knows they can come to me with concerns, ideas, or just to talk things through. When employees feel heard and informed, it eases uncertainty. I also encourage them to see change as an opportunity for growth and development, reminding them that the skills they are building now will not only help them adapt but also position them to thrive and lead through future challenges.
In a field that changes more often and more drastically than most, are you comfortable with how ACC is using technology to educate?
ACC is making progress, and we have some truly outstanding faculty and staff who are leading the way in innovative technology use. However, there’s currently no minimum standard for how technology is integrated into instruction, and that creates inconsistency for students. Non-instructional staff also need to be included in more structured opportunities for training and growth. With clearer expectations and stronger support, we could ensure a more consistent learning experience and better prepare our students for workforce and academic success.
You’re volunteering your time for an HR project. How (and why) do you find time to do that?
I make time because it matters. I’ve had extensive experience with hiring for my team and understand how important strong, fair processes are. HR is working hard to make improvements, and as staff, we can offer valuable insight to support that progress. I’m fortunate to be able to continue to travel and assist other institutions in their initiatives, but I’m always looking for opportunities to bring that same experience and energy back to my own district. As the saying goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”.
If you could trade places with anyone at ACC, who would it be and why?
I wouldn’t trade places with anyone. I’m already both an employee and a student because I value first-hand experience. The role I’d love to create is a Community Future Readiness Ambassador; someone who actively connects future students and community stakeholders to how technology supports learning, productivity, and everyday life. This role would showcase how technology supports workforce skills, upskilling, and soft skills. It would also collaborate with and highlight the expertise of our faculty across different career pathways, creating opportunities to share their expertise with our community and strengthening connections that support ACC’s recruitment efforts.
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