California's Tech & Learning Summit Honors Innovative EdTech Leaders
The California Tech & Learning Leadership Summit concluded with the Innovative Leader Awards, honouring outstanding administrators in school districts. Winners were recognised for their exceptional work in implementing technology, data privacy, and student well-being programmes.
Sophia Mendoza, Director of Instructional Technology at Los Angeles Unified School District, took home the Best Overall Implementation of Technology award. She was recognised for challenging the status quo and empowering her team.
The summit featured a keynote on making edtech more accessible, a student panel discussing esports opportunities, and a tour of the UCI Esports Arena. Steve Harmon, Sergio Rizzi, and Bruce Neff, EdTech Specialists at Oak Grove Union School District, won Best Implementation of Data Privacy for their work on student data privacy safety protocols and advocacy.
Robert Sidford, Director of Technology and Innovation at Mt. Diablo Unified School District, was awarded for his strategic technology planning, 1-to-1 program implementation, and improved IT service management. The search results do not provide specific information about who succeeded him in the role in 2020.
Ling Lam, Director of Education Technology at Helios School, won Best Example of Student & Teacher Well-Being Programs. She was recognised for bridging the gap between tech and instruction, and emphasising social-emotional learning.
The California Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards recognised Sophia Mendoza, Steve Harmon, Sergio Rizzi, Bruce Neff, Robert Sidford, and Ling Lam for their outstanding contributions to education technology. Their work in implementing technology, ensuring data privacy, and promoting student well-being sets a high standard for the industry.
