Return to School In a Post-Pandemic World – Webinar

Join Netsync’s Head of Digital Business Mark Lynd on Thursday, July 9th at 2pm as he moderates a webinar with industry leaders to address what educators the world over have never experienced ― Returning to School in a Post-Pandemic World. You will get answers to the  question that has been on educators’ minds for months: How are we going to re-open the schools and educate students while keeping them, the faculty, and staff safe?

You’ll hear presentations and real-world scenarios from technology leaders in education, including: Bryon Kolbeck, Chief of Technology, LISD, who will discuss his district’s distance learning implementation prior to the summer break, including strategies to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and administrators when they return to school in the fall.

Lenny Schad, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, will present on the current state of schools, including challenges related to funding.

Mike Griffin, Netsync’s Collaboration & IoT Practice Manager, will discuss hybrid technology models related to distance learning.

There will be Q&A following our speakers’ presentations, so you will have the opportunity to ask questions about topics that are at the top of your mind.

Bryon Kolbeck | Chief of Technology, Lewisville ISD

As Chief of Technology, Bryon Kolbeck oversees the three divisions that provide technology services for the district, including Technical Services,  Information Services, and Network Infrastructure & Cyber-Security. Under Mr. Kolbeck’s leadership, the school district was the first district in Texas to be awarded the Consortium for School Networks (CoSN) Trusted Learning Environment Seal. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education and a Masters’ Degree in Career and Technical Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Lenny Schad | Chief of Information and Innovation Officer – District Administration

Having worked in the technology industry for 28 years, Mr. Schad has worked in K-12 education since 2003 and has successfully led implementations of BYOD and 1-to-1 in the Katy and Houston ISDs, respectively. He is a past board member for CoSN and IMS Global and is a published author; his book “Bring Your Own Learning: Transform Instruction with any Device” has helped many organizations implement digital transformation initiatives.

Mike Griffin | Collaboration and IoT Practice Manager, Netsync

Mike has over 20 years of experience designing, installing, and aiding clients plan for future growth through advanced collaboration solutions. By combining his client advocacy and consultation skills, Mike excels at integrating an array of technologies from multiple manufacturers, providing the best possible solutions. Mike has an impressive professional history of designing and deploying collaboration solutions for large commercial clients, public school districts, quasi-governmental entities, and other public sector clients.

Mark Lynd | Head of Digital Business

Mark Lynd (CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP), Head of Digital Business, is a Top 25 ranked and recognized global thought leader, speaker, and practitioner for Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Data Center. Mark has served as a CIO, CTO, CISO, and/or Board Member for several global enterprises for the last 20+ years. Mark was named an Ernst & Young’s “Entrepreneur of Year – Southwest Region” Finalist and presented the Doak Walker Award on ESPN’s Awards Show to a national television audience. He is, and has been, an in-demand thought leader and keynote or featured speaker for Oracle, IBM Watson, Cisco, Cohesity, Intel, and many organizations at numerous events. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Tulsa and honorably served in the US Army in the 3rd Ranger Battalion & 82nd Airborne.