Navigate the evolving landscape of educational technology with confidence.
Directors of Technology face a myriad of challenges in keeping their schools abreast of the latest developments in instructional technology while implementing and maintaining best practices in cybersecurity and data privacy. As their roles and responsibilities continue to increase in both scope and importance, it is essential to build a strong department around committed and well-trained staff, integrated systems, comprehensive policies, and best practices.
With decades of experience in school leadership and administration, the IKON EduTech Advisory Group is here to help. Contact us to discuss how our team can support your school in the following areas:
- Tech Department Overview/Audit/Gap Analysis
- Tech Director Mentoring/PD
- Virtual CTO
- Technology Plan Support
- Board/Community Presentation Support
- Budgeting
- State Reporting
- E-Rate Applications for Cybersecurity
- Professional Development Strategies
- Getting staff to buy into new initiatives
- Education Law 2-D Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliance
Meet Our EduTech Advisory Group
Matthew Hejna, K-12 Senior Advisor
Matthew Hejna served 31 years in the New York Education system as a literacy instructor for incarcerated youth at Rikers Island and as an administrator for Nassau BOCES. He was a Supervisor of the Guidance Technology Support Service, the Nassau Association of School Technologists, and the Data Privacy & Security Service of which he was a founding contributor as part of the state-wide RIC One Consortium.
Marc Epstein, K-12 Advisor
Marc Epstein has been an educational technology leader for 30+ years. Marc started out as an elementary computer teacher in Elmont, became a middle school computer coordinator in Great Neck, and was later appointed their first Technology Director. Marc was awarded the 2010 Nassau BOCES School Library System Administrator of the Year Award and the 2020 Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation in Technology Award.
Emeka Ibekweh, K-12 Advisor
Emeka is a Senior Cloud Engineer at Google. Previously, Emeka served as a Senior Manager at Amazon Web Services and CTO at Ascend Learning where he managed technology strategy for 20 schools. While at The Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools, lead the implementation of a cloud-based student information system and the building of a private, virtual cloud. These efforts lead to over $3M in year cost savings.
Guy Lodico, K-12 Advisor
Dr. Guy Lodico served as Director of Technology for Plainview-Old Bethpage Schools, Coordinator of EdTech for 32 NYC Public Schools, President of NYSCATE, and Chairman of the BOCES NASTECH organization. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, achieved CETL status, is a recipient of the Outstanding NYS Technologist and SAANYS Leadership & Support awards; and was inducted into the NYSCATE Hall of Fame in recognition of his 30+ years of service across the State.
Rita Melikian, K-12 Advisor
Dr. Rita Melikian has worked in the education technology field for more than 30 years including as the Director of Technology at Garden City Public Schools for 26 years until her retirement in 2022. She has managed an IT team responsible for the computer network and security of the school district with 4000 students and 650 faculty and staff. As the Data Protection Officer, Dr. Melikian was responsible for the compliance and implementation of all aspects of NYSED Law 2-d in Garden City Public Schools. She earned an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology from Teacher College, Columbia University.
Sean Adcroft, K-12 Advisor
Sean Adcroft, PhD, served as Director of Technology for the Manhasset School District from 2001-2023. He has experience in cybersecurity, budgeting, E-Rate funding, compliance with New York’s Education Law 2D, and the meaningful use of technology to improve instruction and learning. Dr. Adcroft has also developed and taught a course on instructional technology for Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education.
