“Driving K-12 Innovation: Tech Enablers” is the second in a two-part edLeader Panel series where top superintendents address CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation report and how technology is revolutionizing education. Part 1 examined the Hurdles and Accelerators shaping today’s education landscape, while Part 2 focused on Technology Enablers—the tools helping get schools and students future ready.
Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Texarkana Independent School District (TX); David Law, Superintendent, Minnetonka Public Schools (MN); Dr. Marie Robinson, Superintendent, Bangor School Department (ME); and Cooper Sved, Teacher and CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) 2025 Blaschke Fellow
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
More than 130 education and technology experts served as an international advisory board for CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation report. Tasked with identifying what most impacts schools today, these leaders helped uncover what U.S. educators will face as Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools).
Presented by Jason Schmidt, Director of Technology, Oshkosh Area School District (WI); Adam Hyman, Media Arts Technology Teacher, New York City Public Schools (NY); and Jackie Young, Global Head of Marketing, Logitech for Education
Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District (CO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); and Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public School District (NJ)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District (CO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Superintendent, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public School District (NJ); and Laura Geringer, Project Director, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee, and Founder, PumpkinBerry Consulting
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Presented by Kate Pechacek, Former Teacher, Current K12 Strategic Consultant, No Isolation
Presented by Matthew Chaussee, CEO and Co-Founder, CareerViewXR; Ann Pollert, Workforce Enthusiast; Cody Cashman, Chief Executive Officer, Red River Valley Fair Association (ND); and Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
Presented by Deborah Trask, Former Teacher, Current Senior Account Manager, Tosa by Isograd; and Brent Offerdahl, Former Education Leader, Current Business Development Manager, Tosa by Isograd