Digital Learning Advisory Council

Digital Learning Advisory Council Members

  • Nick Caruso (Chair) — Senior Staff Associate for Field Service, CABE*
  • Katie Bauer — Director of Library Research Services & Collections, Trinity College
  • Jonathan Costa — Assistant Executive Director, EdAdvance
  • Larry Covino — Director, Bristol Adult Education
  • Andy DePalma — Director of Technology, EASTCONN
  • Josh Elliott — Director of Educational Technology, Fairfield University Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
  • Shaune Gilbert — Data Manager, ReadyCT
  • Barbara Johnson — Library Media Specialist, Colchester Public Schools
  • Karen Kaplan — Technology and Communications Director, Hamden Public Schools
  • Dawn La Valle* — Director, Division of Library Development, Connecticut State Library
  • Tom Lonsdale — Director of Educational Technology, Goodwin University Magnet School System
  • Laura McCaffrey — Director of School Support and Academic Services, Hartford Archdiocese
  • Greg Mcverry — Professor, Southern Connecticut State University
  • Jim Mindek — Information Technology, Connecticut Technical High School System
  • Josh Smith — Superintendent, Region 15 Public Schools
  • Karen Skudlarek — Educational Technologist, University of Connecticut
  • Jim Spafford — Coordinator of Business Services and Partnerships, Manchester Adult Education
  • Shelley Stedman — Past President, Connecticut Association of School Librarians
  • Chinma Uche — Computer Science Teacher, CREC Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, and President, CT Computer Science Teachers Association
  • Scott Zak* — Senior Director of Learning Technologies, CT State Colleges and Universities

*Also serves as a Commission member or alternate.

Related Initiatives

>> Digital Learning Competency Standards

>> Open Education Resources