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Massachusetts Superintendent Technology Leadership Conference 2008

October 21 - 22, 2008 | The Four Points Sheraton | Norwood, Massachusetts

The 2008 Superintendent Technology Leadership Conference will be a renewed, revitalized conference with exciting new content designed by members of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents and focused on the need for integrating 21st century tools and techniques into the classroom. This year’s conference is designed around the specific needs that have been expressed by the decision makers - superintendents, administrators and technology directors - and is sure to attract large crowds. Our commitment to this new revised format is furthered by the confirmation of our two keynote speakers - Dr. Willard R. Daggett and Chris Brogan. Massachusetts Association of Superintendents

Keynotes

Dr. Willard R. Daggett
Willard R. Daggett Willard R. Daggett, Ed.D., President of the International Center for Leadership in Education, is recognized worldwide for his proven ability to move education systems towards more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students. He has assisted a number of states and hundreds of school districts with their school improvement initiatives, many in response to No Child Left Behind and its demanding adequate yearly progress (AYP) provisions.

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Chris Brogan
Chris Brogan Chris Brogan uses social media and technology to build digital relationships for businesses, organizations, and individuals. He has merged his experience in technology (enterprise IT and wireless telephony) with his passion for social media, such that he’s showing organizations how to use these tools inside the firewall, as well as to build authentic conversations between coworkers, customers, and even competitors.

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Annamaria Pisari Schrimpf
Annamaria Schrimpf Annamaria Pisari Schrimpf is currently the Director of Educational Technology for the Winchester Public Schools. She is responsible for both the educational and technical aspects of technology throughout the district. Under her direction, the Winchester Public School system has aggressively moved forward ensuring that both teachers and students have the necessary resources for the 21st Century Educational Landscape. She has participated in numerous professional development committees, member of the District Technology and Curriculum Team and teaches several online courses. She is currently the President of MassCUE, Founding Board Member of METAA (Massachusetts Educational Technology Administrators' Association), Wingspread Facilitator for the STEM Summit, Member of the ETAC (Educational Technology Advisory Council) for the ESE (formerly the DOE), involved with the STEM Caucus, MassCUE presenter, feature writing for OnCUE and member of the MASS Superintendent Technology Leadership Conference planning committee. She holds a B.S. in Business Education from Suffolk University and a M. Ed. in Educational Technology from Lesley University.

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