The IT Director's Playbook
The IT Director's Playbook
Podcast Description
A podcast for the people who keep K-12 schools running. Real conversations with tech leaders about what’s working in school IT—911 compliance, intercom upgrades, emergency response, and simplifying your tech stack.
No theory. Just honest talk from folks in the trenches.
Practical tips, a few laughs, and real solutions.
Powered by Ambit Solutions—serving 64% of Alabama public schools.
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The show covers essential topics relevant to school technology operations, with specific episodes highlighting 911 compliance, intercom upgrades, emergency response strategies, and simplifying tech stacks for educational institutions. For example, the premiere episode discusses the evolution of K-12 IT through the experiences of Patrick Robinson, emphasizing the importance of building robust IT teams and the value of mentorship in cultivating future tech leaders.
A podcast for the people who keep K-12 schools running. Real conversations with tech leaders about what’s working in school IT—911 compliance, intercom upgrades, emergency response, and simplifying your tech stack.
No theory. Just honest talk from folks in the trenches.
Practical tips, a few laughs, and real solutions.
Powered by Ambit Solutions—serving 64% of Alabama public schools.
In this episode of The IT Director’s Playbook, we sit down with the tech leadership team from Williamson County Schools, TN—Director Tim McNeese and Supervisors Nick Lunn and Ryan Florida—for a rich conversation on building culture, scaling operations, and leading with people-first IT.
With 52 schools, 43,000 students, and a tech staff of 51, they unpack how trust, empathy, and servant leadership have shaped a low-turnover, high-impact department. We talk cybersecurity, network design, AI and cell phone policies, and why they care more about emotional intelligence than certifications when hiring.
If you’re an IT Director trying to scale, serve, or simply stay sane—this one’s for you.
Real stories. Real lessons. Real IT leadership.
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