Mrs. Jennifer Judkins

Jenn Judkins is the Director of Technology for Wayland Public Schools in Massachusetts and Executive Director of The PD Collab, which provides practitioner-led online professional development for educators. A Google Certified Trainer and Innovator (#NYC19), Jenn brings a classroom-informed perspective to her leadership, drawing on her background as a science teacher and instructional coach. She serves on the board of METAA, Massachusetts’s professional organization for educational technology leaders and the state affiliate of the national K–12 edtech nonprofit, CoSN. Jenn also co-chairs METAA’s Data Specialists Committee, supporting districts in strengthening data practices, reporting, and governance. She organizes METAA’s annual CTO Clinic, convening hundreds of school technology leaders to address digital learning, cybersecurity, and student data privacy. A Future of Privacy Forum Train-the-Trainer graduate, Jenn works to promote privacy best practices and policy literacy in K–12 education. She is committed to empowering educators through thoughtful use of technology and is particularly focused on the potential of generative AI to enhance teaching and streamline workflows while upholding data privacy standards. Jenn shares insights and practical resources from her professional learning journey at teachingforward.net.