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AETA is the leading organization for those actively involved in the innovation of learning and pedagogy.
AETA is the leading organization for those actively involved in the innovation of learning and pedagogy.
The American Educational Technology Association provides a national forum for ideas and research for our members. We are a leading voice for advocacy to state and local K-12 and higher education education agencies.
Our association regularly provides research and advocacy to federal & state policy makers on a wide range of technology and educational issues. Association members benefit from an annual policy & advocacy summit in Washington, D.C. along with numerous state education gatherings across the country.
The AETA focuses on connecting the most innovative and impactful educational technology providers with federal law makers, state legislatures and state education agencies. K-12 all the way to workforce development, our members benefit from AETA association advocacy, research and networking.
Executive Director
As an organization dedicated to empowering educators through technology, our board is composed of highly accomplished leaders passionate about transforming learning.
Deputy Superintendent of South Carolina DOE (Retired)
Chief of Strategic Partnerships, Arizona State University, EdPlus
Executive Director of Government Affairs, Instructure
Vice President for Advancement, University of Louisiana System
Commissioner of Higher Education, Utah System of Higher Education (Former)
Baton Rouge, LA
March - 2024
Washington, D.C
June - 2024
Columbia, SC
October - 2024
members@americanedtech.org
+1 (225) 413-1906
1717 N Street NW, STE 1
Washington, DC, 20036
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Executive Director
Terrence Ginn is the Founder and Principal of Ideal Strategies, a bipartisan advocacy firm specializing in government relations, program management, and community engagement. Driven by over twenty (20) years of experience in state and local government management, Terrence is highly skilled in delivering results, ensuring that relationships work, and making a difference with professional and civic endeavors. He most recently served as Deputy Commissioner for Finance & Administration with the Louisiana Board of Regents, where he oversaw the allocation of the state’s $1B appropriation to public postsecondary education and served as the Board’s chief financial and operating officer.
Terrence has worked in both the executive and legislative branches of government, which provides him with a unique prospective of governmental operations and financial management. Previously, he served as Director of Finance & Administration with the Louisiana Governor's Office and has also held the posts of Fiscal Analyst and Budget Manager with the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Division of Administration.
Dr. Ginn actively participates in and holds leadership roles on several boards and commissions, including The Emerge Center, La Capital Federal Credit Union, and the Baton Rouge Area Foundations Civic Leadership Committee. He previously served on the state board of March of Dimes, Louisiana Arts & Science Museum, Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium, Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School, Louisiana Human Rights Commission, State Parks & Recreation Commission as the Governor’s Designee, and was an executive board member and treasurer of Forum 35. Terrence was recognized in 2014 by the Baton Rouge Business Report as a "Top Forty under Forty"' in the greater Baton Rouge community and he is a graduate of the 2016 class of Leadership Baton Rouge and 2018 class of Leadership Louisiana.
Raised in rural Pointe Coupee Parish, he enjoys time at False River, traveling and cooking. Terrence received a doctorate in Public Policy from Southern University, a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of New Orleans, and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Southern University. He is a parishioner at St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church and resides in Baton Rouge.
Deputy Superintendent of South Carolina DOE (Retired)
Dr. Mathis recently retired as Deputy Superintendent of the Division of College and Career Readiness at the South Carolina Department of Education. With a career that began as a middle school social studies teacher, Dr. Mathis transitioned into various administrative positions, including assistant principal, elementary and middle school principal, and district administrator. Prior to his tenure at the South Carolina Department of Education, Mathis served as Superintendent of Saluda County Schools for nine years, leaving an indelible impact on the district's educational landscape.
Beyond his exceptional work in education, Dr. Mathis has actively participated in numerous professional organizations, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field. He served as president of South Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development In 2004 and was elected to the ASCD Board of Directors from 2012 to 2015. Furthermore, Mathis chaired the Superintendents Division of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators from 2015 to 2016 and presided as President of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he contributed his insights and expertise to the South Carolina First Steps Board from 2018 to 2022.
As an AETA Board Member, Dr. Mathis brings a passion and commitment to fostering teacher and school-level leader development, recognizing their pivotal role in promoting student success. With his deep understanding of educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, Mathis is uniquely positioned to guide and assist AETA members in growth and innovation.
Dr. Mathis holds a bachelor’s degree in history, a master's degree in secondary education, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Chief of Strategic Partnerships, Arizona State University, EdPlus
With more than twenty years of in-depth experience spanning in the postsecondary education and ed tech sectors, Dr. Jill Buban is one of the nation’s leading working learner experts and is passionate about increasing access to educational opportunities that make a concrete difference for learners. As Chief Growth Officer at Arizona State University, EdPlus, Dr. Buban accelerates the development of internal and external relationships to drive initiatives mapped to serve ASU’s current and future students. From health care to tech, banking to retail, Dr. Buban has forged relationships with and gathered insights from senior leaders in every industry – insights that can inform how we shape the national debate around the future of work post-COVID and help employees find purpose and happiness in work.
Previously, Dr. Buban served Vice President and General Manager of EdAssist by Bright Horizons helped companies reimagine the role of education in the workplace and understand how it could be a tool not only to entice new talent and encourage retention, but also to inspire adult learners to build meaningful skills, explore new professional pathways, and nurture a career that is aligned with the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. Dr. Buban also served in senior roles at multiple postsecondary institutions, spearheading efforts to expand quality educational opportunities and access to nontraditional students. She also led two national organizations where she honed expertise on innovation and impact in learning. She has built a sterling reputation as an expert in higher education and adult learning, and is a recognized influencer in workforce development and education technology.
As an AETA Board Member, Dr. Buban, brings more than twenty years of in-depth experience spanning in the postsecondary education and ed tech sectors, she is one of the nation’s leading working learner experts and is passionate about increasing access to educational opportunities that make a concrete difference for learners.
Executive Director of Government Affairs, Instructure
Christopher has served in leadership positions within leading and innovative Educational Technology providers for over a decade. In his current role as head of government affairs at Instructure, the makers of the Canvas learning management system, Chris advocates for state and local education agencies and systems of higher education for bipartisan funding and policy initiatives. He has led sessions and been a public speaker at leading educational conferences such as OLC, EDUCAUSE, Campus Technology, ASU GSV Summit and more. Chris is a graduate of Saint Anselm College with a B.A in Political Science (State & Local Government).
Commissioner of Higher Education, Utah System of Higher Education
Dave Woolstenhulme served as Commissioner of Higher Education from July 2019 through October 2023 for the Utah System of Higher Education overseeing 16 colleges and universities. Previously, he served as vice president of statewide campuses for Utah State University, a position he held since 2018. Prior to that he served as the Utah Commissioner of Technical Education where he was the CEO for the Utah System of Technical Colleges, providing state-level leadership and oversight for the technical colleges in Utah. He also served as Executive Vice Provost at Utah State University, as well as President of Uintah Basin Applied Technology College. Dr. Woolstenhulme received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Utah State University, and his Doctor of Education from the University of Wyoming.
Vice President for Advancement, University of Louisiana System
Dr. Claire Norris is Vice President for Advancement at the University of Louisiana System (UL System). Dr. Norris has spent most of her career working to cultivate and maintain equitable teaching and learning environments for faculty, staff, and students. Dr. Norris provides leadership in diversity, institutional research, effectiveness, and advancement across the UL System. Her research and policy background help inform strategies for students from various demographic, experiential, and cultural backgrounds. Before joining the UL System, Dr. Norris worked at the Louisiana Board of Regents (BoR). During her tenure at BoR, she served as the Senior Policy Analyst in the Planning Research and Performance Division; she later joined the BoR Academic Affairs Division as an Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs. In both roles, Dr. Norris was responsible for conducting research and developing and monitoring policies associated with academic affairs. At her core, Dr. Norris is a passionate sociologist; she spent five years as a faculty member in the Sociology Department at Xavier University in New Orleans, LA. She has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed mental health and social support journals.