ISTE Award Luncheon

Richard Culatta, is the CEO of ISTE. Prior to joining ISTE, Culatta served as the chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island. He was appointed as the director of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology. There Culatta was at the helm of numerous efforts to expand connectivity to schools across the country, promote personalized learning and develop the National Education Technology Plan.

Heidi Ellis is the senior director of membership and partnership strategy for ISTE. In this role, she develops member benefits and programs that help educators and school districts improve teaching and learning by leveraging technology. Ellis oversees several programs, including member benefits, awards and recognition, volunteers, professional learning networks and district partnerships. She enjoys working with educators and members to help them transform education and empower learners.

Margret has had 15+ years experience in education, edtech, and community building. She believes in global education and seeing the individual as human.