Presented by Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent, Princeton Public Schools (NJ); Dr. John Malloy, Superintendent, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (CA); and Dr. David Schuler, Superintendent, High School District 214 (IL)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative

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This edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN, AASA, and edWeb.net

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One of the lessons learned from the challenges experienced during the 2020-2021 school year was that school leaders, teachers, parents and students need to work together to innovate new ways to meet the learning needs of all students. Though not always seamless, nor perfect, technology played a key role in keeping many connected and learning throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this Season 4 premier of the EmpowerED Superintendent edWebinar series, three inventive superintendents share how they are leveraging technology in their school systems today to reimagine learning for all students, especially those most at risk. The featured superintendent panelists reveal the strategies they are using to build on technology’s pivotal role in leading learning for all students. The use of technology tools to assess where students are in their learning pathways, where they need to go to move forward, and what type of data is most impactful is discussed. The superintendents share how their school districts are implementing a combination of face-to-face and online learning and the scenarios that work best for their learning environments. They also review how parents and/or other adult family members utilize technology to stay involved and connected with their students’ learning processes.

This recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders. 

About the Presenters

Dr. Carol L. Kelley is Superintendent of Princeton Public Schools, NJ. Prior to joining PPS, Dr. Kelley spent six years as Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, and three years as Superintendent in the Branchburg Township School District, NJ. She has also held teaching, administrator and superintendent positions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Kelley’s career is guided by her deep commitment to equity-centered systems change to address racial, economic, and academic disparities in education. She is a thought-leader and speaker for several organizations and has received recognition for her professional work and contributions to education from various organizations and groups, including the prestigious Governor’s Teacher award from the state of New Jersey. Dr. Kelley received her bachelor’s degree in systems engineering and doctorate in education from University of Pennsylvania. She also holds an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

Dr. John Malloy came to the San Ramon Valley Unified School District after having served as Director of Education (Superintendent) at the Toronto District School Board, Toronto, Canada which is the largest school board in Canada and the eighth largest school board in North America. Dr. Malloy has an extensive background in education at all levels and is a fierce advocate for equitable, accessible, quality public education. He brings a vision for learning that emphasizes the importance of collaboration and engagement. He believes that we have a responsibility to ensure that every student feels connected and engaged in their learning.

By strengthening relationships and continuing to build partnerships among students, staff, families and communities, student needs are supported, and learning and well-being will improve. Dr. Malloy believes that together we can build positive school and workplace cultures that support mental health and well-being, are free of bias and full of potential.

Dr. David R. Schuler is the 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent of the Year. Known for his ability to inspire and build leaders, he spearheaded Redefining Ready!, the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college, career and life ready while serving as the 2015-2016 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

Dr. Schuler has served 21 years as a superintendent, 16 of them currently leading High School District 214, Illinois’ largest high school district. There, he’s led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways, early college credit, and industry credentials that enable students to discover their futures while still in high school. Dr. Schuler earned his bachelor’s degree from Carroll University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

About the Host

Ann McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD, near Houston, Texas until September 2013, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4,000 educators serving 50,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology.

Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group, and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California, serving non-profit associations. Ann is the co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership, available on Amazon.com.

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AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education.

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