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, we sit down with Todd Sanderson, Technology Director at Marshall County Schools, MS. Todd’s journey didn’t start in a server room—it started in the classroom and on the baseball field. From teaching middle school science to pulling cable and leading a district-wide security camera rollout, Todd shares how empathy, flexibility, and a willingness to learn have shaped his path.
We talk about the chaos of August, what it’s like running IT with a tiny team, why standardized systems save your sanity, and the steep price districts pay (literally and mentally) to fight cyber threats.
You’ll hear about big wins, painful mistakes (including one intercom project Todd still regrets), and why personality sometimes beats experience when hiring for tech teams.
Real stories. Real lessons. Real IT leadership.
Powered by Ambit Solutions
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