Indiana CTO Council

Meet the Board

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State Chapter Leadership

2024 Chairperson

Chantell Manahan, CETL - MSD of Steuben County

Treasurer & Vendor Chair

Ken Benich, CETL - School City of Hammond

Secretary

Bill Rader, CETL - Danville Schools

Past-Chair

William Stein, CETL - MSD of Mt. Vernon

Ex Officio Member

Brad Hagg, CETL - IDOE Representative

Members

Scott Pratt, CETL - Westfield Washington Schools
Cassy Gobin, CETL - Evansville Christian Schools
Jamie Ramos, CETL - Carroll Consolidated Schools
Matt Modlin, CETL - School City of Mishawaka
Jeremy Miller, CETL - Middlebury Community Schools

Leadership Team

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Executive Director

Pete Just, CETL

Pete Just is the Executive Director of the Indiana CTO Council, leveraging his experience and expertise to foster partnerships and seize new opportunities with key state associations. He is dedicated to expanding the council's influence through strategic presentations and collaborations, while supporting district leaders in building strong tech teams with CoSN's resources.

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Clinic Chair

Nick Williams, CETL

Nick Williams serves as the Clinic Chair for the annual Indiana CTO Clinic, overseeing the planning and coordination of this highly anticipated event. With meticulous attention to detail, Nick leads a diverse planning committee, ensuring a seamless conference experience and facilitating post-conference survey creation to gather valuable feedback.

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CoSN CETL Ambassador

Darlene Kennedy, CETL

We are delighted to introduce Darlene Kennedy, a distinguished member of our organization, who serves as a CoSN CETL® Ambassador. In her role, Darlene plays a pivotal part in advocating and promoting the significance of the CETL® certification to Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) nationwide. Her passion for educational technology leadership and commitment to advancing 21st-century learning make her an invaluable asset to our team.

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CTO2B Co_leader

Adela Dickey, CETL

Adela Dickey has served as a mentor and co-leader for the CTO2B program under the Indiana CTO Council since August 2013. In this role, she is instrumental in guiding and supporting individuals who aspire to assume leadership roles in K-12 educational technology. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing mentorship strategies, facilitating networking opportunities, and providing career advice and guidance. Adela's leadership helps prepare future technology leaders to manage and innovate educational technology infrastructures effectively, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and insights needed to succeed in their careers.