
Dr. Sheryl Abshire
Former CTO,
Formerly Calcasieu Parish Public Schools
United States
Dr. Sheryl R. Abshire, distinguished educator and visionary leader, has made a lasting impact at the intersection of education and technology. Holding a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership, her extensive career includes roles as teacher, librarian, principal, assistant professor and CTO for the award-winning Calcasieu Parish Public Schools. She is an ISTE Certified Educator and certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator. Dr. Abshire has been a trailblazer in integrating technology into education, playing a pivotal role in establishing ISTE National Education Technology Standards and contributing to the U.S. DOE National Educational Technology Plan. Her global influence is evidenced by her presentations at major conferences and leadership on numerous boards, including the USAC Board for ERATE matters. Her accolades include the CoSN Seymore Papert Lifetime Achievement Award and being the first ISTE Public Policy Advocate of the Year. She was honored by President Clinton and Secretary Riley at the White House for her induction as the first teacher into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. A prolific author, Dr. Abshire has published extensively on educational technology, co-authoring Blueprints on Personalized Learning, Cybersecurity, IT Integration, Academics, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Artificial Intelligence in addition to her recent ISTE book, The Savvy EdTech Leader.
Sessions
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14-Jan-2025SOUTH 310GHIT Leader Summit: Elevate Edtech and Shape the Future of K-12 Learning
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15-Jan-2025SOUTH 320BCAI in Action: Why, When, and How?
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15-Jan-2025SOUTH 331CEvaluating Cybersecurity: A Deep-Dive Using National Standards and the Cybersecurity Rubric Designed for Education
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16-Jan-2025SOUTH 230BThe Savvy Edtech Leader: New Strategies to Boost Influence and Elevate Your Careers
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16-Jan-2025SOUTH 230CBuilding a Winning Team: Mastering Communication, Innovation, and Collaboration
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16-Jan-2025SOUTH 230BE-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators
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16-Jan-2025SOUTH 310DMastering the Digital Toolbox: Effective App Management and Vetting in K-12
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16-Jan-2025EXPO HALL: MEET THE AUTHORS: BOOTH 1847Meet the Author Experience
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17-Jan-2025SOUTH 310ACrafting Sustainable and Inclusive Tech Plans for the Future
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17-Jan-2025SOUTH 230HTech Leadership Challenge: Mastering the Deck of EdTech Dilemmas