Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Monica Burns is an edtech consultant and founder of Class Tech Tips, which hosts a variety of resources designed to help educators leverage edtech more effectively. Burns is a well-known name for her blog posts, podcasts and books.

The DA 100 education influencers list.

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Date & Time: Tuesday, August 20th at 2 pm ET

Schools and districts are under increasing pressure to align education with practical skill development, ensuring students are equipped for the workforce. This webinar will delve into innovative strategies for integrating STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE), arming students with foundational skills for a variety of careers—from technical roles to engineering positions.

A panel of experts will explore how to leverage school facilities and data as educational tools, and share insights from Hardin County Schools, where district leaders have implemented experiential learning opportunities and certification programs in their schools.

Topics will include:

• New approaches to integrate STEM and CTE learning through certifications
• How to implement experiential learning opportunities and certification programs in schools for little or no cost
• How to build a career readiness program that equips students for high-demand fields

Presenters

Roger Tadajewski, Executive Director, National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)

Ben Sego, Board Member, Hardin County Schools (Ky.), Former NASA contractor

Michael Hines, Education Leader, Trane by Trane Technologies

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Date & Time: Wednesday, August 7th at 2 pm ET

AI-driven edtech has the potential to revolutionize K-12 education. In this insightful roundtable discussion, a leading superintendent will share how their district is successfully integrating AI and the positive impact it’s having in their schools. 

Also on the panel will be thought leaders from Owl Ventures, Amira Learning and Istation, who will discuss the recent merger of these innovative edtech providers, and how future AI-powered technologies will impact K-12 teaching and learning.  

Presenters

Rich Watson, CRO, Istation 

Mark Angel, CEO, Amira Learning 

Amit Patel, Managing Director, Owl Ventures 

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Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Neil Gupta’s passion for administrative leadership, coaching and working with teams has led the former math teacher to his current position as the superintendent of Oakwood Schools in Ohio. He’s a member of the Finalsite Superintendent Collaborative and an associate with Creative Leadership Solutions.

The DA 100 education influencers list.

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Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Angela Chapman, a 25-year educator and current superintendent of Columbus City Schools, considers a top-value education a “civil right.” She started as the Ohio district’s chief of transformation and leadership and has driven the successful implementation of her district’s strategic plan ensuring equal opportunities for all students.

The DA 100 education influencers list.

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Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Harrison Peters is the CEO and co-founder of Men of Color in Education Leadership (MCEL), a mentoring and PD organization that encourages men of color to aspire to principalships, superintendencies and other administrative positions. The organization also works with districts to diversify building and central office leadership.

The DA 100 education influencers list.

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Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Stephanie Espy is the founder of MathSP, an Atlanta-based coaching business that helps young people to excel in their academics and gain access to college and graduate school programs. She has authored several books and created the STEM Gems Clubs, which brings STEM careers and role models to young women in communities and schools around the globe.

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Date & Time: Thursday, August 15th at 2 pm ET

The education sector stands on the brink of a significant transformation—moving from an era dominated by paper to one powered by digital solutions. This shift promises not only to revolutionize the way we manage documents but also to redefine the operational efficiency within our schools and school systems.  

In this webinar, the CTO of the School District of Manatee County will discuss how his school system transformed its own document management system through an innovative strategic blueprint, a mobile mass scanning fleet, and a close partnership between district leadership and school site staff.  

If the transition from paper to digital document management feels overwhelming and confusing for you and your team, this webinar is not to be missed. 

Presenters

Scott A. Hansen, Chief Technology Officer, School District of Manatee County 

Marshall Simmonds, Vice President, Scribbles Software 

Scott Francis, Technology Evangelist, PFU America, a Ricoh Group company 

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Date & Time: Thursday, August 1st at 2 pm ET

AI-powered edtech has the potential to help educators address many long-standing challenges, but there are some important keys to consider before making decisions about which tools to implement in a school or district.

In this 20-minute DA Ed Talk, an AI and K-12 researcher will share some best practices to evaluate AI tools for their safety, recommendations for education leaders to guide discussions about the responsible use of AI, and provide a downloadable checklist of key considerations and questions to ask as you explore the potential of new AI technologies. 

Presenter

Leigh Hall, Ph.D., Director of Research, Merlyn Mind

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Introducing District Administration’s first annual comprehensive list—in no particular order—of some of the country’s most influential, impactful leaders and innovators in K12 education. Collectively but in varying capacities they’re helping shape the future of students across the country— and around the world—by turning their passions into actions:

Mary Hemphill is the CEO and founder of The Limitless Leader, a leadership coaching and consulting firm that helps people learn how to better serve their community, company and personal careers. Hemphill has two decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, state director and adjunct professor.

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