About ETLA The Beat : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to the ETLA The Beat! This is the official podcast of the EdTech Leader Alliance. This is an Ohio based EdTech Leadership group acting as the COSN Chapter and ISTE Chapter. There is also a yearly ETLA Conference where leaders can meet and network to learn and grow around current topics in education. The group also support DPA, SPDC, Cybersecurity, Mentorship opportunities, AI, the COSN CETL program and more. Episodes will highlight topics supporting the EdTech community. For more information, check out https://edtechleadersalliance.org.
ETLA The Beat S2 E8 Infocase and Device Preservation: An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode: The podcast is joined by special guest Luke Uetrecht from Infocase, who is an ETLA Corporate Council Member, as we discuss the challenges of 1:1 device management and solutions that Infocase provides to help extend device life, budget and increase buy back opportunities.
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro and ETLA News
1:18 Infocase
24:53 Closing
Infocase
https://www.infocase.com/
Luke's Email
James.Uetrecht@infocase.com
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
10 May 2026
ETLA The Beat S2 E7 Introducing the ETLA Certified Coach Program : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode: The podcast is joined by special guests Tracee Keough, Assistant Director of Coaching Programs at Forward Edge and Danielle Tymitz Educational Change Agent at Learn 21 and ISTE/ASCD Ohio Chair as they discuss the ETLA Certified Coach Program.
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro and ETLA News
1:35 ETLA Certified Coaching Program
13:47 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
23 Apr 2026
ETLA The Beat S2 E6 An Introduction to ETLA's new Director of Data Privacy, Libbi Nelson : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode: The podcast is joined by special guest Libbi Nelson as we discuss her background and new role at the ETLA/Learn21Director of Data Privacy in a spotlight episode.
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https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro and ETLA News
1:12 Libbi Nelson
10:22 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
9 Mar 2026
ETLA The Beat S2 E5 From IT to Everything: The Evolution of Technology Leadership: An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode: The podcast is joined by special guests Jen Fry CTO of Delaware City Schools and Ryan Huch Director of Technology and Security for Cuyahoga Falls City School District as we discuss the changing and evolving roles of Tech Directors as schools look to evolve and consolidate duties and positions.
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro and ETLA News
1:57 From IT to Everything: The Evolution of Technology Leadership
31:22 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
31 Dec 2025
ETLA The Beat S2 E4 COSN's Trusted Learning Environment: An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode: Dr. Bryan Drost Executive Director of Instructional Innovation & Grants of the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center and Co-Chair of the ETLA COSN Trusted Learning Environment Committee joins me to discuss the TLE and why it should be a New Year's Resolution for your school district.
To join the TLE Committee and contact Dr. Bryan Drost:
bdrost@ncoesc.net (mailto:bdrost@ncoesc.net)
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
2:01 ETLA COSN TLE Discussion
30:04 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
30 Nov 2025
ETLA The Beat S2 E3 Introducing the ETLA Cybersecurity Toolkit : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S2 E3 Introducing the ETLA Cybersecurity Toolkit: An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode: John Case, Ted Harrison and Jillian Matheny join the podcast to share some to the amazing work of the ETLA Cybersecurity Committee. Please check out the ETLA Cybersecurity Toolkit at
http://bit.ly/etlacybertoolkit
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:42 ETLA Cybersecurity Toolkit
17:54 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
ETLA Cybertoolkit
http://bit.ly/etlacybertoolkit
8 Oct 2025
ETLA The Beat S2 E2 ETLA Conference 2025 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S2 E2: An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. As we continue season 2, we have a focused discussion on the upcoming Edtech Leaders Alliance Conference with a podcast release of our Webinar "Ahead of the Curve: A Sneak Peek into the ETLA Conference" recorded with Sean Whelan, Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyhaw/) and Erica Shumaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-shumaker928/).
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:20 ETLA Conference Webinar
31:15 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
ETLA Conference 2025
https://web.cvent.com/event/1203c6f3-64c3-422a-b039-b05b08139a9b/summary
24 Sept 2025
ETLA The Beat S2 E1 HB 96 and Cybersecurity : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S2 E1 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. As we kick off season 2, we have a focused discussion on cybersecurity, an explanation of HB 96, important deadlines this year and how to meet them in the most cost effective way.
This month’s guest is John LaPlante. John brings a wealth of experience from his rich career and current work at Vinson.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:28 HB 96 with John LaPlante
51:50 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
ETLA Conference 2025
https://web.cvent.com/event/1203c6f3-64c3-422a-b039-b05b08139a9b/summary
Vinson
https://vinsonprotect.com/
1 Aug 2025
ETLA The Beat S1 E9 CTO Wellness : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S1 E9 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This month’s guest is Dustin Ruffell. Dustin is the Director of Technology at Patrick Henry Schools and Liberty Center Schools. Dustin joins the podcast to discuss CTO Work/Life Balance and ways that taking care of yourself can improve overall longevity and well-being.
Full Podcast Episode Listings
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:26 CTO Wellness
45:35 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
ETLA Conference 2025
https://web.cvent.com/event/1203c6f3-64c3-422a-b039-b05b08139a9b/summary
1 Jul 2025
ETLA The Beat S1 E8 Accelerating Your Career Growth : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Bill Fritz explores strategies for listeners to accelerate their career growth, offering insights from his Diary of a CTO webinar series in this interview.
31 May 2025
ETLA The Beat S1 E7 ISTE News and Resource : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Danielle Tymitz and Stephanie Howell discuss ISTE's relationship with the EdTech Leaders Alliance, impacting resources, professional growth, and the fall conference in this interview episode.
1 May 2025
ETLA The Beat S1 E6 Learn21, The Tech Director's Toolkit and Edwise : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S1 E6 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a new monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. Guests Kevin Ghantous and Joshua Fritz as we discuss LEARN21, the Tech Director’s Toolbox, Edwise and how this nonprofit helps to fund the work of the EdTech Leaders Alliance.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Learn21 Software Discussion
32:30:00 Closing
Learn21
https://learn21.org
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
ETLA Conference 2025
https://web.cvent.com/event/1203c6f3-64c3-422a-b039-b05b08139a9b/summary
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
19 Mar 2025
ETLA The Beat S1 E5 CoSN Chapter Conversation : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S1 E5 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a new monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. Guests Stephen Collins and Kevin Ghantous as we discuss the ETLA’s Ohio CoSN Chapter and the various committees, learning, and professional opportunities that are a benefit of that. This includes the Mentorship, Cybersecurity, TLE Trusted Learning Environment, and the previously discussed CETL program. We also discuss how ETLA has taken innovative steps to bring discounted CoSN Memberships to Ohio. We share more information on the upcoming fall conference and how you can present and so much more on this very packed show.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Interview with Stephen Collins and Kevin Ghantous
23:35 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Advocacy Email
Connect@edtechleadersalliance.org
ETLA Conference 2025
https://web.cvent.com/event/1203c6f3-64c3-422a-b039-b05b08139a9b/summary
CoSN
https://www.cosn.org
Empowered Ed Superintendent’s Program
https://www.cosn.org/edtech-topics/empowered-superintendents/
Full Podcast Episode Listings
https://edtechleadersalliance.libsyn.com
9 Feb 2025
ETLA The Beat S1 E4 CCRE,NIST 2.0,Cybersecurity : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S1 E4 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a new monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. Guest Frankie Jackson visits the podcast to discuss cybersecurity resources, the CCRE and related rubric, NIST 2.0, and her new book The Savvy EdTech Leader.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Interview with Frankie Jackson
48:04 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
CCRE Certification/Coalition Information/Free Resources
https://www.cybersecurityrubric.org/
The Savvy Ed Tech Leader/Resources and Information about the Book
https://www.savvyedtechleader.com/
17 Dec 2024
ETLA The Beat S1 E3 : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
EdTech Leaders Alliance Chair Mike Daugherty shares insights on the COSN CETL Program, a valuable opportunity for EdTech leaders to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
13 Nov 2024
ETLA The Beat S1 E2: An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S1 E2 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is a new monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. Guests Bill Fritz and Amy Tudor of the Edtech Leaders Alliance and Learn21 join the podcast to discuss their history with student data privacy, SB 29, the Student Data Privacy Consortium, and how the Edtech Leaders Alliance can assist your district in achieving your student data privacy goals.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Interview with Bill Fritz and Amy Tudor
33:06 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
SB 29
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org/sb29
SDPC
https://sdpc.a4l.org/index.php
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
17 Oct 2024
ETLA The Beat S1 E1 : An EdTech Leaders Alliance Podcast
ETLA The Beat S1 E1 : An Edtech Leaders Alliance Podcast
Welcome to ETLA The Beat! This is the first episode of a new monthly podcast sharing news, resources and content from the EdTech Leaders Alliance. This episode will introduce you to this Edtech Leadership group, membership, and how it relates to COSN, ISTE and other affiliates. SB 29, DPA resources, and the upcoming ETLA conference, CETL and other professional development opportunities are discussed.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Interview with Dr. Stacy Hawthorne about ETLA
22:43 Closing
ETLA Website
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org
SB 29
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org/sb29
Scary Apps
https://www.edtechleadersalliance.org/scaryapps
Sign up for The Vibe, The official ETLA Newsletter
https://forms.gle/83yN2iN8yeLy4vVv6
ETLA Conference
https://web.cvent.com/event/67e8c838-4ecf-4433-b51a-ebc0abe783f5/summary
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