President Obama’s Director of Educational Technology Speaks in Santa Barbara on Transforming America
Posted on Friday, February 11th, 2011
On March 2nd, Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB) will host the community address of Ms. Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education.
Ms. Cator’s address, entitled Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology will be held on March 2nd, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo Street, in the lower level banquet area. The event is open to the public but with limited seating, an RSVP is required to attend.
“Ms. Cator has been instrumental in shaping the Obama administration’s vision of 21st century opportunities for students using technology to transform teaching and learning,” said AUSB Board of Trustees Chair Victoria Riskin. “We are pleased she is joining us for this important discussion about the future of education at this critical crossroads.”
Prior to joining the Department of Education, Ms. Cator directed Apple’s leadership and advocacy efforts in education. She has been a leading voice at the intersection of education policy and research, emerging technologies, and the reality faced by teachers, students and administrators.
“We are delighted to have Ms. Cator speak to our Santa Barbara community. Ms. Cator, who comes from a family of educators, and whose own career has been a blend of education and technology, is passionately committed to transforming learning through innovation,” added Wilson.
Karen Cator joined Apple in 1997 from the public education sector, most recently leading technology planning and implementation in Juneau, Alaska. She also served as Special Assistant for Telecommunications for the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska.
Cator holds a Masters in school administration from the University of Oregon and Bachelors in early childhood education from Springfield College. She is the past chair of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and has served on the several boards including the Software & Information Industry Association–Education. The event is a continuation of AUSB’s community collaboration surrounding the presidential inauguration of Dr. Nancy Leffert.
To RSVP call 805.962.8179 ext. 5778 or email alumni.ausb@antioch.edu.
