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Thomas Ashley @Tech_leader

Tom is a National Cybersecurity Strategist for CDW Education, holds a masters degree in Curriculum, Technology and Education Reform and is a retired K12 CTO

Joined April 2010
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I'm excited to speak about Managing your Projects and Mastering your Processes at SWWC IT2 2025. Please come join this great event. 2025it2.sched.com/event/8ebb… @sched

SWWC IT² 2025: Managing Your Projects and Mastering You...

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I'm excited to be the keynote speaker at 2025 METL CTO Clinic. If you are a MO K12 Technology Leader, please consider being a part of this great event to network with other leaders and be a part of making MO schools the best they can be. 2025metlctoclinic.sched.com/… @sched

2025 METL CTO Clinic: Keynote -Transforming Trials into Triump...

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Here's how cybersecurity and physical security audits can improve school safety — and why they matter: via @EdTech_K12 edtechmagazine.com/k12/artic…

Cybersecurity and Physical Security Assessments Protect Schools

Conducting a security assessment, particularly with the assistance of a professional, can give K–12 IT teams an improvement plan to bring to school leadership.

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As @CoSN chapters grow in Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Minnesota, what can K–12 IT leaders in these areas learn from mature chapters? Find out: via @EdTech_K12 edtechmagazine.com/k12/artic…

Where Can K–12 IT Professionals Find Networking and Support?

State-level CoSN chapters give school technology leaders the opportunity to connect, learn and grow.

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Protecting student data is a battle and these #K12 school districts are in the trenches, fighting back and even launching counterattacks against #cyberattacks and #cybersecurity threats. @EdTechK12 dy.si/ZFWGhT2

How K–12 School Districts Push Back Against Hackers

With cyberattacks on the rise, K–12 district IT teams are fighting back to keep sensitive information and networks safe.

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Bad actors are using #AI to attack your defenses, which makes it essential to add to your security strategy. Find out what to do and what to watch out for in the new post from @CDWCorp’s Aaron McCray. dy.si/Pe1zvf
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Can AI make schools safer? Advanced tools like audio sensors and automated lockdowns show promising results. Explore the innovations shaping the future of student protection. dy.si/7cCk1v
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AI and School Safety
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cdwg.com/content/cdwg/en/art… via @CDWCorp

Transform Your School’s Future With an Effective IT Strategic Plan

Discover how an effective IT strategic plan can transform your school’s future with expert input and solutions to drive long-term success while improving student outcomes.

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Looking to take your #K12 #edtech career to the next level? Here’s what @CDWCorp’s education strategists @Tech_leader and Cari Warnock have to say about the ultimate networking tool. via @EdTech_K12 edtechmagazine.com/k12/artic…

How to Find Your Fellow K–12 Ed Tech Enthusiasts

Memberships are the not-so-secret way to prepare tech-savvy school leaders.

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I'm excited to attend It's your play - The 5 Response Playbooks Every District Needs and Playbook Creation at 2024 Indiana CTO Clinic sched.co/1bkp8 @indianacto #INCTO @sched
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I'm excited to speak at 2024 Indiana CTO Clinic 2024indianactoclinic.sched.c… @indianacto #INCTO @sched
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Four Pillars of School Safety dy.si/Hu1dk
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You're Invited! 2024 CDW Education Classroom Technology Showcase dy.si/ZKtQJw
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CDW is on a roll – TIME and Forbes both recently named us one of their World's Best Employers for 2023! I'm proud to be a part of a company that prioritizes workplace culture and career growth. #LifeAtCDW dy.si/u1z7ia2
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Thrilled to share some news! 🎉🎉 I’ll be speaking at OKSTE Conference on Nov 01 - 02, 2023. I would love to see you there! #okste23 #okste2023 via #Whova Event Platform tinyurl.com/yuk6bgsc
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I'm excited to present "Beyond the Game - The Educational Power of esports" at ITEC Fall Conference 2023 sched.co/1Qyzx @itec_ia #itecia @sched
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Classroom Modernization Series - Join our industry experts to dive into how your school district can develop a modern and flexible learning environment by implementing a few transformative pieces of technology. dy.si/74QuY
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Tech is lighting the way to safer schools. Physical #Security #Technology is one pillar of physical safety to help keep #K12 teachers and students secure. Review these pillars of physical safety and let me know what you think? #EdTech dy.si/d1JrN
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I'm excited to attend eLEAD 2023 elead2023.sched.com/mysessio… @sched
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