What New K12 CTOs Need to Know, S1E2

What New K-12 CTOs Need to Know S1E2

In this episode of the CoSN podcast, we welcome Donna Williamson, facilitator for CoSN’s Early Career K12 CTO Academy, along with two members of the current Academy cohort: Karyn Dobda, Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives for Pennsylvania’s Quaker Valley School District; and Steve Thomaschefsky, Director of Technology, School District of Waupaca (Wisc.) to discuss what CTOs need to know.

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The conversation touches on a number of topics relevant to technology leaders in education. Among other topics, the guests discuss how districts can make sure to have the right leaders in the CTO role [3:50], how school boards can identify people who aren’t simply “techies,” but have the potential to be great leaders [8:30], the roles that communication, collaboration and professional development play in technology decision-making and implementation [12:15], and the interpersonal skills CTOs need, in addition to the technical ones [21:53].

Follow Donna @dwmtnbrook, Karyn @kdobs1129, and Steve @sthomaschefsky.

Learn more about CoSN’s Early Career CTO Academy here: https://www.cosn.org/TheAcademy

The CoSN Podcast is produced in partnership with ⁠EdCircuit⁠. To learn more about CoSN, visit⁠ https://www.cosn.org/⁠.

EdCircuit Staff: Author

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

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Donna Williamson: Author

Donna Williamson, facilitator for CoSN’s Early Career K-12 CTO Academy

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Karyn Dobda: Author

Karyn Dobda, Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives for Pennsylvania’s Quaker Valley School District

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Steve Thomaschefsky: Author

Director of Technology, School District of Waupaca (Wisc.).

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EdCircuit Staff and Donna Williamson and Karyn Dobda and Steve Thomaschefsky

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox