ISTE Impact Award
This award recognizes individuals who do outstanding work to improve learning for all students and create system-wide change in the field of education. The 2024 winners are:
- Kara Bobroff, Executive Director, One Generation (Albuquerque, NM)
- Tom Vander's Ark, CEO, Getting Smart (Federal Way, WA)
- Yong Zhao, Ph.D., Distinguished Foundation Professor, University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)
ISTE Distinguished District Award
The Distinguished District Award recognizes school districts that have demonstrated effectiveness and innovation through the use of technology. ISTE Distinguished Districts ensure equitable and accessible learning opportunities for all students, with the goal of improving outcomes and increasing participation, and adopting and acting on new ideas. The recipients of this award in 2024 are:
- Trinity Area School District, (Washington, PA): Michael P. Lucas, Ed.D., Superintendent; Donald Snoke, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent; Constance DeMore Savine, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Samantha Shinsky, Director of technology and Innovation
The vision of the Trinity Area School District, serving more than 3,300 students in 6 schools, is to ensure that each individual has purpose, respect for self and others, and confidence in their abilities to be critical thinkers, learners. permanent and effective communicators and problem solvers.
- new york city public schools, (New York, NY): David C. Banks, Chancellor
New York City Public Schools, the largest school district in the U.S., currently serve more than one million students in 1,870 schools. Its mission is to ensure that every student graduates on the path to a rewarding career and long-term economic security, equipped to be a positive force for change.
- jordan school district, (West Jordan, UT): Anthony Godfrey, Ed.D., Superintendent; Darrell Robinson, Ed.S., vice president of the Jordan District School Board; Carolyn Gough, Director of Teaching and Learning; Jared Covili, Digital Teaching and Learning Administration
The Jordan School District educates more than 57,000 students in 67 schools. His vision, “be curious, be intentional, be united,” reflects his commitment to the values of opportunity, curiosity, connection, support and growth.
ISTE Making It Happen Award
This award honors educators and leaders who demonstrate outstanding commitment, leadership, courage, and perseverance in improving digital learning opportunities for students. Since its inception in 1995, more than 800 educators around the world have received the award. The 2024 winners are:
- Andrés Guerrero, Corporate Director of Academic Consulting, Santillana (Madrid, Spain)
- Kristen Mattson, Ph.D., Ed. University Supervisor and Adjunct Professor, University of Illinois (Champaign, IL)
- Tim needles, Art Educator and technology Integration Specialist, Smithtown Central School District (Smithtown, New York)
- Brandon Petersen Elementary Educator, Cherry Creek Schools (Aurora, CO)
ISTE 20 Award to watch
This award recognizes 20 promising people who are already making a difference through their work. Winners have exemplified excellence through projects or artifacts that others can replicate. The 2024 honorees are:
- Delrose Adkinson, Assistant Principal, Newport News Public Schools (Newport News, VA)
- Sean M. Arnold, Director of School Pathways, New York City Public Schools (New York, NY)
- Nkiru Azza, Elementary Teacher, Digital Student Leader, Toronto District School Board (Toronto, ON, Canada)
- Ronda Blevins, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Work-Embedded Professionals Program, Carson-Newman University (Jefferson City, TN)
- Tommy Clay, Ed.S.Digital Learning Specialist, Atlanta Public Schools (Atlanta, GA)
- Jeff Glade Digital Learning Consultant, Heartland AEA (Johnston, IA)
- Stacy Hawthorne, Ph.D. Academic Director, Learn21 (North Richland Hills, TX)
- Juan Heffernan, Professional Development Coordinator, Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland)
- Sirhajwan Idek, Ph.D., Head of Research and Innovation, Keningau Vocational College (Keningau, Sabah, Malaysia)
- Cammie Kannekens, District Instructional Leader, Prairie Rose Public Schools (Medicine Hat, AB, Canada)
- Olga Kazarina, edtech Specialist (Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile)
- Ying-Chen Lin, 7th Grade Science Teacher, Lexington County School District One – Lakeside Middle School (Lexington, SC)
- Riya Nathrani, Ed.D., Educational technology Trainer, Northern Mariana Islands Public School System (Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands)
- Jackie Patanio Executive Director of School Partnerships, Modernization and Planning-edtech, New York City Public Schools (New York, NY)
- Shane Saeed, Ed.D., Elementary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District (Longmont, CO)
- Allen Schagene, Director of Innovative Learning, Shlenker School and Rice University STEM Engagement Office (Houston, TX)
- Juan Zapatero, Educational technology Specialist, Palm Beach County School District (West Palm Beach, FL)
- Debbie Tannenbaum, School technology Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools (Fairfax, VA)
- Perla Beatriz Zamora González, Education Consultant, Narrativa 4 (Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico)
- Nicole M Zumpano, Director of Educational technology Training, Illinois Learning technology Center (Champaign, IL)
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