Thomas Ashley

@Tech_leader

Tom is a National Cybersecurity Strategist for CDW Education, holds a masters degree in Curriculum, Technology and Education Reform and is a retired K12 CTO

Roanoke, IN cdwg.com Joined April 2010

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Thomas Ashley @Tech_leader Sep 29, 2025

I'm excited to speak about Managing your Projects and Mastering your Processes at SWWC IT2 2025. Please come join this great event. 2025it2.sched.com/event/8ebb133c… @sched

2025it2.sched.com SWWC IT² 2025: Managing Your Projects and Mastering You... View more about this event at SWWC IT² 2025

Thomas Ashley @Tech_leader Sep 29, 2025

I'm excited to be the keynote speaker at 2025 METL CTO Clinic. If you are a MO K12 Technology Leader, please consider being a part of this great event to network with other leaders and be a part of making MO schools the best they can be. 2025metlctoclinic.sched.com/event/96630666… @sched

2025metlctoclinic.sched.com 2025 METL CTO Clinic: Keynote -Transforming Trials into Triump... View more about this event at 2025 METL CTO Clinic

Thomas Ashley @Tech_leader Sep 18, 2025

Here's how cybersecurity and physical security audits can improve school safety — and why they matter: via @EdTech_K12 edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/20…

edtechmagazine.com Cybersecurity and Physical Security Assessments Protect Schools Conducting a security assessment, particularly with the assistance of a professional, can give K–12 IT teams an improvement plan to bring to school leadership.

Thomas Ashley @Tech_leader Aug 5, 2025

As @CoSN chapters grow in Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Minnesota, what can K–12 IT leaders in these areas learn from mature chapters? Find out: via @EdTech_K12 edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/20…

edtechmagazine.com Where Can K–12 IT Professionals Find Networking and Support? State-level CoSN chapters give school technology leaders the opportunity to connect, learn and grow.

Thomas Ashley @Tech_leader Jul 16, 2025

Protecting student data is a battle and these #K12 school districts are in the trenches, fighting back and even launching counterattacks against #cyberattacks and #cybersecurity threats. @EdTechK12 dy.si/ZFWGhT2

edtechmagazine.com How K–12 School Districts Push Back Against Hackers With cyberattacks on the rise, K–12 district IT teams are fighting back to keep sensitive information and networks safe.