It’s one of education’s quiet ironies: the people responsible for keeping everyone connected are often the most isolated. K-12 IT directors and tech teams regularly feel that isolation. Can peer-led mentorship help break that norm?
This month, the LTC’s Justin Morgan joins us to share his journey from first-year tech director to seasoned mentor—and now leader of the LTC’s Technology Leader Mentorship program. Along the way, we’ll explore mentorship’s unique benefits for IT directors and tech teams, especially when it comes to navigating the day-to-day pressures of their role.
Justin is also joined by two current IT directors—one a recent program graduate and the other an active participant—for an honest look at the steep learning curve of school tech leadership. Together, they unpack the realities behind the title: the late-night network outages, the high-stakes policy decisions, and the quiet weight of being the go-to problem solver for all things tech.
Justin Morgan | IT Strategy Manager, Learning Technology Center
Ryan Alruwaily | Technology Director, Salt Fork CUSD 512
Suzanne Specha | Technology Director, Taylorville CUSD 3
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Justin provides services and consultations that help Illinois school districts maintain and enhance their technology infrastructure and networking capabilities.
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