About BEYOND Technology Education, Inc.

Move BEYOND the Ordinary...

BEYOND was established by two industry veterans with a common passion for education.  With over 30 years of combined experience in Educational Technology, BEYOND is uniquely qualified to understand the complex needs of educators.  With knowledge of state standards, state and federal funding, and current technology standards and methods, we provide solutions that drill down into classroom instruction, impacting teachers, students and administrators.  Improving teaching and learning is our passion and student achievement is our measuring stick for success.

 Our Mission...

Inspire educators in the use of technology to improve teaching and learning in the classroom

Rick Harrell, CEO and Co-Founder

Rick Harrell, BEYOND Technology Education CEO and Co-Founder, has been working with schools both domestically and Ministries of Education internationally for over 15 years, helping them to integrate technology into their curriculum, instruction and their overall school infrastructure.

Prior to BEYOND Technology Education, Rick was President of U.S. Operations for Futurekids. During his time at Futurekids Rick held several other positions including Vice President of Education Products and Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Rick has also taught computer classes at the K-12 level.

Rick has spent over 30 years in successful business development for various companies. He has managed sales, marketing, operations, programs and staff training.  Rick is a graduate of Point Loma College in San Diego with a degree in Christian Education.

Ernie Delgado, President and Co-Founder

Ernie Delgado, BEYOND Technology Education President and Co-Founder has been in the educational technology arena over 15 years.  Ernie began as a computer teacher in the Chino Valley Futurekids Learning Center in California and went on to manage school computer labs. He then became the Western Region Sales Director for Futurekids. 

Ernie has been involved with the development of educational projects with ACSI, CAPSO, USC, UCLA, Singapore Ministry of Education, California DOE, and other State Universities and DOE’s.  Ernie has traveled all over the country and met with thousands of Superintendents, Principals, Board Members, Church Pastors, and parents in spreading the message of the unique benefits of technology for schools.

On a personal note, Ernie has been involved with Pasadena CUE (Computer Using Educators). He was a member of the Parish Council at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Chino Hills for 3 years where he formed the 20+ Connection Young Adult Ministry and procured the building for the Damien Center Youth Ministry.  Ernie currently serves as the Past-President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce where he also chaired the Cultural Education Committee.  Ernie is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Business Administration.  He also serves on the Titan Advocates Association and volunteers to work with students each year at the “Professor for a Day” Program at CSUF.