Donald G. Knezek, Ph.D, CAE
ISTE CEO Don Knezek is a dynamic speaker and visionary expert on digital age learning, innovation, leadership, and standards development. Highly sought-after as a consultant on school transformation in the United States and abroad, his recent assignments have focused on statewide programs in Pennsylvania and Texas, as well as national initiatives in Malaysia, Singapore and Costa Rica. Dr. Knezek is widely quoted in mainstream, trade, and policy media. He holds degrees from Dartmouth College, the University of Hawaii, and the University of Texas at Austin.
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Representing more than 85,000 members worldwide, ISTE is the trusted source in education technology for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy, and leadership for innovation.
ISTE is home to the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students, Teachers and Administrators; the NETS are used by almost all U.S. states and several countries. Another key ISTE initiative, the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), provides research-based answers to critical questions. Now in its 28th year, ISTE's National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind in the world; NECC attracts more than 18,500 educators and education stakeholders from all over the globe. Learn more at
www.iste.org.
