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Lenny Schad

about

Lenny Schad, one of the most prominent voices in K12 technology leadership, is District Administration’s chief information and innovation officer.

Embracing a collaborative mentality—one of partnerships and aligned expectations—is key to success.
Admin & Management

The changing role of the CIO (Part 2)

A look at how school technology leaders can be “schizophrenic chameleons” by managing processes and procedures while taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Building relationships and understanding the types of technology leadership styles required in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing education landscape are important.
Leadership

DA op-ed: The changing role of the school district CIO

Do you see yourself as a traditional or transformational technology leader? The reality is that we must be both.
Tech & Cybersecurity

DA’s CIO Summits to focus on changing roles

In 2019, DA’s Chief Information Officer Summits will focus on “The Changing Role of the CIO.” The next summit, to be held July 22-24 in Chicago, features a powerhouse lineup of speakers who will provide practical leadership and strategic practices that you can take back to your district.

Preparation is key to the successful start of a new school year.
Op-ed

DA op-ed: What are you doing this summer?

Preparation is key to the successful start of a new school year.
Business, finance, policy, compliance, operations

DA op-ed: 3 strategies for successfully navigating the budget reduction process

Technology department budgets are often among the highest in school systems and the most misunderstood. The technology budget contains items that are critical to not only education but also to the business side of the school system.