What does the life of the CTO look like after you recover from a Cyber Event?  Join MJ and Tony with Jason Barthel of Rockford Public School District to discuss what happens after the event. 

Jason explains how his team worked through a cyber event and what they focused on next.  Not only will you hear the lessons learned from the cyber event but also a step-by-step recount of what life looks like after.

What is the difference between a Habit and a Goal?  Listen in as MJ and Tony explore the first part of Atomic Habits by James Clear.  Join in on our Twitter chat of what are the Atomic Habits of a CTO!

Welcome to the first episode of our second season!  In this episode, we meet our new cohost, MJ, and review the shortest summer yet and the accomplished projects.  Additionally, we outline some topics for this season, including a book study of Atomic Habits by James Clear.

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Our final episode of Season 1 focuses on summer projects and reflections on our podcast.

The 2020 - 2021 school year brought many challenges, one of which was the increased awareness of the inequities of home internet access.  Join our guests: Matt, John, and Brian as we review the CoSN Home Internet Survey results and talk about how we are using ESSER and ECF to address this challenge.

One of the biggest roles that a CTO has to get right is preparing our budgets!  This is the second episode in our timely series where we talk with Michael the CTO at New Trier about his process.   We also discuss the impact and uses of the COVID impact funds such as CARES and ESSER.

COVID-19 has changed many things in our world and increased the demand for more innovative technology solutions.  These solutions have put new stress on already taxed CTOs and technology departments.  Listen as another IETL member tells his story on how he is managing the stress through a focus on Social-Emotional Health.

Technology has been historically male-dominated departments.  This was confirmed in a recent CoSN document showing only 25% of the US CTOs are female.   In this episode, we are lucky to have two female IETL members who share their journey to becoming a CTO.

Are you looking at making a change this year?  Did new leadership get hired at your current district?  These situations can be challenging and overwhelming.  John and Tony talk with  Don Ringelestein about his transition planning from his most recent change as well as tips and tricks for CTOs on building relationships.  

COVID-19 has changed many things in our world and increased the demand for more innovative technology solutions.  These solutions have put new stress on already taxed CTOs and technology departments.  Listen as one IETL member tells his story on how he is managing the stress through a focus on Social-Emotional Health.