Lauren Marold and Becky Barrett of Preston Hollow Presbyterian School join the show to discuss their remarkable seven-month total campus relocation. They share insights on leveraging assistive technology and native accessibility tools to empower students with learning differences, emphasizing intentionality and the creation of "technology learning profiles" to support long-term student success.

1. The PHPS Difference Podcast
2. Preston Hollow Presbyterian School
3. ATLIS Learning Institute (ALI), education and networking program designed to prepare and support technology leaders in independent schools as they grow into their positions and expand their influence
4. Technology for Leaders in Independent Schools (TLIS), ATLIS’s certification program specifically for tech leaders at independent schools
5. Learning Ally, enabling the success of of struggling readers including students with dyslexia

James Palmieri, CEO of NBOA Advisory Services, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving relationship between school business offices and technology departments. He shares insights on managing the "double gap" in independent school financial models and emphasizes the importance of early technology involvement in capital projects.

1. NBOA, business leadership for independent schools
2. NBOA Advisory Services, supporting independent schools with consulting and leadership solutions
3. Top Risks for K-12 Charter and Independent Schools, self-reported top risks from members of United Educators, providing liability insurance and risk management solutions to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities
4. ATLIS Leadership Institute, education and networking program designed to prepare and support technology leaders in independent schools
5. Partner Talks: Jeff Shields from NBOA on AI, Governance, and the Power of Collaborative Leadership, episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS

David Azar, Systems Administrator at Pingry School, explores the unique transition from corporate IT to the "white-glove" service model of independent schools. He discusses strategies for developing internal talent, the critical importance of reliable infrastructure like Wi-Fi, and how collaborative leadership programs like the ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI) foster essential professional networks.

1. The Pingry School
2. Pingry’s Values for AI Use
3. Pingry Hall of Fame
4. Pingry Archives
5. Loom, free screen recorder for PC and Mac
6. ATLIS Leadership Institute, education and networking program designed to prepare and support technology leaders in independent schools as they grow into their positions and expand their influence
7. The Lawrenceville School, private, coeducational preparatory school for boarding and day students located in NewJersey
8. Preservica, active digital preservation software
9. Bynder, digital assets management
10. Coquito recipe, popular Puerto Rican holiday drink
11. Rockefeller Center Holidays

Jason Curtis, Director of Technology at the Windsor School, shares insights on navigating career transitions within independent schools. The discussion covers the importance of "listening tours" when starting new roles, the nuances of the interview process, and balancing transparency with current supervisors when seeking new opportunities.

1. The Winsor School
2. The Hockaday School
3. Laurel School
4. World War Z (Audiobook)
5. FirstClass (OpenText)
6. Weird NJ

In this milestone 100th episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS, Peter Frank takes over the host’s chair to guide Christina, Bill, and Hiram through a celebration of the ATLIS community. Enjoy a curated collection of highlights featuring past guests, "spouses' questions" that put the hosts on the spot, a special conversation with the ATLIS founders about the organization's future, and a special treat to honor the team’s favorite undead recurring topic.

Featuring clips from these past episodes of Talking Technology with ATLIS:

• Driving Deeper Learning with Ray Shay
• A Journey with ATLIS Founders from Origins to Future Aspirations
• Data Harmony: Integrating Systems, Empowering Schools
• Lakeside School's AI Journey and Technology Leadership Lessons, with Jamie Britto
• From Educator to C-suite: Jim Foley on Leadership, Innovation, and Education
• Optimizing Independent School Operations through APIs
• Matt Scully on Innovation and Collaboration
• Listening Leadership & the Future of Education

Photos of our hosts and their spouses

Three independent school technology leaders—Lauren Marquez, John Grube, and Tomarra Londeree—join the show to share their unique pathways to earning the TLIS certification. They discuss how the process validated their expertise, helped them overcome imposter syndrome, and bridged the gap between educational technology and IT operations within their school communities.

ATLIS TLIS Certification

ATLIS Leadership Institute (ALI)

St. Mary's School

The Fay School

Providence Day School

Buck Crockett, Director of Technology at Almaden Country Day School, joins the podcast to discuss his unique path from wilderness therapy to EdTech leadership. The conversation explores managing Mac OS application frameworks, the philosophy of age-appropriate screen time, and the critical role of IT in campus construction. Buck also shares insights on "peeling back the layers" of support tickets to solve human problems with empathy.

• Almaden Country Day School
• Orton-Gillingham Approach
• Jamf Apple Device Management
• Sophos Cybersecurity
• Barracuda Networks
• Harmony, Inc International Convention and Contest
• Christina, Bill, and Hiram in the sparkly jackets

Dr. Sabba Quidwai, CEO and Futurist of Designing Schools, joins the podcast to discuss the rapid acceleration of AI and its impact on the future of work. She explores how schools can manage this change, move beyond app-focused training, and redefine learning to foster human agency.

• Designing Schools
• Wings of Wisdom Podcast (Sabba's Podcast)
• Book: Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin
• Sparketype Assessment
• Desert Sands Unified School District AI Guidance
• Forbes Article: "Agency Is The New Literacy" by Dan Patrick
• The Knowledge Society (TKS)
• Alpha School
• Podcast: The Diary of a CEO
• Podcast: The Artificial Intelligence Show