Hanan Attiyah

Award-Winning Educator | K-12 STEM & Tech Integration Innovator

buildskillsedu.com

Jeffrey BradburyAuthor: “Impact Standards”, Educational Technology Teacher, Podcasterhttps://jeffreybradbury.com

Dr. Sabba Quidwai

Author | Educator | Keynote Speaker | Innovation starts with empathy, and it starts with you. This is your human advantage in an AI world | Former: Apple, Wix, USC

designingschools.org

Bill Bass

@billbass

Innovation Coordinator for Technology & Library, Author, #ISTEBoard Past-President, Google Innovator

https://billbass.tech

Educational Consultant | Instructional Designer | Keynote Speaker | Equity & Accessibility Advocate | Divergent Thinker | Google Innovator

Cathy Collins, Ed.D.

Library Media Specialist | Author | Innovator | ISTE+ASCD Board

https://drcathycollins.com

Dan Ryder

@WickedDecen

Dir., Design & Innovation at Community Regional Charter School

Jacquie Gardy

@jacquiegardy

EdTech and TESOL specialist, ISTE Certified Educator & ISTE Community Leader

Kim Zajac @ZajacSLPSLP/AUD | K12Leaders | ASCD/ISTE Community Leader| LeverageED |Speech@Emerson | L2 Google | #AdobeEduCreative Leader | Vital Prize Mentor | Magic School Amb kimzajac.com

In this episode of the Stronger Together Podcast, we dive into the essential topic of Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and its growing importance in protecting school systems. Joined once again by Dr. Tim Tillman and our trusted partners at Audomation, we explore how districts can take proactive steps to secure sensitive data, prevent breaches, and foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness.We unpack the power of MFA as a foundational layer of defense—how it works, why it matters, and what schools can do to implement it successfully. Dr. Tillman shares expert insights on deployment strategies, staff training, and real-world challenges districts face when upgrading their security protocols.Tune in for a practical and forward-thinking conversation on cybersecurity leadership, safeguarding digital access, and why multifactor authentication is a must-have in today's educational landscape.Watch now and discover how strong security starts with smart strategy—and how we all stay Stronger Together in protecting our schools.

In this episode of Stronger Together, we dive into Identity and Access Management (IAM) in K-12 schools with two seasoned tech leaders from Cherokee County School District—Matt Roper, Supervisor of Network and Security, and Karla Tipton, Director of Enterprise Systems. With over 50 years of combined experience, Matt and Karla break down the essential components of IAM, from data cleanup and governance to roster management and future trends.

Together, we explore:

• Why IAM is a non-negotiable for school districts

• The impact of clean, accurate data

• Building effective identity policies and assigning clear responsibilities

• Smart roster management strategies

• Tools and adjustments that keep pace with evolving security needs

• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Whether you're just beginning your IAM journey or looking to refine your district’s approach, this conversation is packed with real-world insights and advice from district leaders doing the work every day.