What is CETL?

  • Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL)​
  • Framework of  Essential Skills for K-12 CTOs
  • Self-assess
  • Describe the CTO  role within the district leadership structure
  • Validate skills and knowledge of CTOs 
  • Guide the CTO interview and hiring process
  • Provide roadmap for professional development Illustrate the need for partnering with other departments ​

Why CETL?


Successful education technology professionals must not only have an intimate understanding of current and emerging trends in technology, they must know how to apply them in the educational environment.

Creates an industry standard of knowledge and skills

Demonstrates skills to use technology strategically

Elevates the profession within the district

Validates importance of working across departments

Personal accomplishment

​Commitment to chosen field​

Top 5 Reasons CETLs Pursued Certification


Personal accomplishment

Indicates professional growth

Validates job-specific competencies

Promotes professional standards

​Support for professional standards in the industry More than 70% of CETLs report that obtaining the certification had a positive impact on their career

Ohio's CETLs

Christina Bauer, Coordinator of Technology, Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools (2020)
Michelle Bowdle, Director of Technology, Union-Scioto Local School District (2020)
Marc Clendaniel, Director of Technology, Green Local Schools (2020)
Stephen Collins, Director of Instructional Technology, Little Miami Schools (2020)
Glen Corson, Technology Director, Vartek Services (2019)
Mike Daugherty, Director of Technology, Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools (2016)
William Fritz, Director of Technology, Sycamore Community Schools (2019)
Jennifer Fry, CTO, Delaware City Schools (2018)
Rebecca Furlong, Director of Technology, Wooster City Schools (2020)
Rory Gaydos, Information Technology Officer, Delaware Area Career Center (2020)
Casey Greene, Technology Coordinator, Lebanon City Schools (2020)
David Hayward, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Pickerington Local School District (2019)
Jennette Irish-Glass, Technology Coordinator, Orange City Schools (2019)
Stephen Jacobs, Director of Information Technology, Great Oaks Career Campuses (2020)
Kyle Livengood, Director of Technology, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (2019)
John Lucero, Deputy CIO Worthington City Schools
James Meyer, Director of Information Technology Systems, Bedford City Schools (2017)
​Kirsten Meyer, District Technology Coordinator, Stryker Local Schools (2020)
Bill Nells, District Technology Director, Chardon Schools (2020)​
Ryan O'Cull, Director of Technology, Medina City Schools (2020)
Lawrence Parece, Director of Technology, West Clermont Local School District (2019)
Brad Pettit, Director of Technology, Bexley City Schools (2018)
Arline Pique, Director of Technology, Hamilton County ESC (2020)
Brad Rellinger, IT Services Project Manager, Northwest Ohio Computer Association (2020)
Chad Rex, Director of Technology, Northwest Ohio ESC (2019)
John Rizzo, Executive Director- Technology & Media Services, Shaker Heights City Schools (2020)
Dustin Ruffell, Director of Technology, Patrick Henry Local (2018)
Dawn Schiavone, Director of Technology, Oregon City Schools (2020)
Brian Seymour, Director of Instructional Technology, Pickerington Local School District (2020)
Jeremy Shorr, Director of Digital Innovation and Early Learning, TIES
Mike Shuman, Director of Technology, Beavercreek City Schools (2019)
Taylor Smith, Technology Coordinator, Brooklyn City Schools (2020)
Milena Streen, VP & CIO, Saint Ignatius High School (2016)
BJ Thaman, Director of  Educational Technology, Fairbanks Local Schools (2020)
Jeff Thoman, IT Director, Springfield-Clark CTC (2018)
Sean Whelan, Director of Technology and Operations, West Geauga Local Schools (2020)