Watch: Knezek describes the importance of global advocacy efforts:
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However, Knezek said he’s making sure to use the terms “stepping down” or “stepping aside” because he believes he will continue to “advocate for—and facilitate—high-quality, digital-age education for every young learner.”
“There are a ton of variables that will determine how that engagement might look moving forward, but I’m pretty sure I’m not finished,” he said of his ed-tech advocacy efforts.
Knezek also described how much he enjoyed working with ISTE.
“I have enjoyed almost universal trust, appreciation, and support in the work I’ve been privileged to do to date from ISTE members, staff, collaborators, and supporters, as well as from the broader education community,” he said. “I’ve been fortunate always to work where I’ve had passion and with people I respect and enjoy. I can’t think of a better time for me to step aside and support new leadership for ISTE as we innovate and grow for even greater efficacy worldwide.”
“Don’s extraordinary vision and leadership helped establish ISTE as the premier educational technology organization, and his efforts have positively impacted student and teacher throughout the world,” said ISTE President Holly Jobe. “The board appreciates his tireless effort and commitment to realizing ISTE’s mission.”
As for Anne Bryant, who had no comment for eSchool News, she began her work as executive director for NSBA in 1996 and has been “instrumental in focusing the organization’s governance, research, and training on increasing achievement for all students and advocating on behalf of school boards in the Congress, federal courts, in federal agencies, and in the public media,” said the organization.
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