Lessons Learned From a Ransomware Attack

Joel Handler has been a Director of Technology for over 19 years. He holds two masters degrees from Rutgers University. He has presented at numerous conferences including TEDx, ISTE, BETT, NY/NJ Google Apps Summit, TechspoNJ, NJASA and CoSN. Mr. Handler was a member of the 2015 CoSN Volunteer Hall of Fame. He has implemented a complete 1:1 program issuing over 7500 devices to everyone in grades K-12 since 2014. Under his leadership, the district has made great strides in technology integration and transforming the learning environment of all students.

Todd MacDonald is the Technology Integration Coordinator for Hillsborough Township Public Schools, where he oversees a K-12 1:1 Chromebook program and a peer-to-peer professional development program for teachers. He has been working in education technology for 12 years and holds a Masters Degree in Learning Technologies. He also has degrees in History (BA) and Geography (MA) and diverse work experience with roles that include a GIS Specialist for a navigation software company, a webmaster and database support specialist for a University, and a technology consultant in both public education and higher education.