Ossining Teacher on National List of Education Technology Leaders

The National School Boards Association's Technology Leadership Network released its “20 to Watch” list for 2015-16, and an Ossining teacher is the only New York educator on it.

Here's what the SNBA had to say about Adam Schoenbart, English teacher and Capstone Technology Coach at Ossining High School

Much of the organic growth toward a shift to 21st century teaching and learning is attributed to the passion Adam Schoenbart brings to his work. His vision of a 24/7 learning model includes flipped and blended classrooms, greater collaboration between students and faculty, and, most recently, an opportunity for 18 classes to pilot Google Expeditions.

“This year’s '20 to Watch' honorees highlight how formal and informal professional networks help them identify and share the innovative approaches that are truly making a difference,” said Thomas J. Gentzel, NSBA, Executive Director, in the announcement. “Showcasing the initiatives of these educators can help other district leaders identify where there might be opportunities for new approaches in their own communities to address the digital-use divide identified in the U.S. Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan. These teachers and administrators, with support from their school boards, share a vision for learning that will prepare students for future success.”

NSBA’s “20 to Watch” program was created 10 years ago to identify emerging leaders who would be helping to shape the national conversation about education technology for the next 20 years.

“As we hoped when this recognition was established, many previous honorees are indeed moving into leadership positions and are redefining traditional notions about learning as a result of their experiences with technology,” said Ann Flynn, NSBA’s Director of Education Technology.

This year’s honorees will be recognized during the 2016 Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Conference on April 4 in Washington, D.C., and at the TLN-hosted luncheon during NSBA’s 2016 Annual Conference on April 8 in Boston.