“ We are always looking for ways to support the classroom environment to enhance the curriculum and make sure that our teachers have the opportunity to use the technology in newer , exciting , and more innovative ways ”
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“ We are always looking for ways to support the classroom environment to enhance the curriculum and make sure that our teachers have the opportunity to use the technology in newer , exciting , and more innovative ways ”
TOM WEEKS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER , HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS each student to excel as a successful , responsible citizen . Basically , we are here to provide a quality education for all the students in our county ,” Weeks explains .
Since joining Hillsborough Schools in 2016 , Weeks explains that the district has undergone a significant evolution in its approach to technology , particularly after the global pandemic .
“ Looking back , the pandemic demonstrated the overall importance and reliance on technology , not just in the educational space , but in nearly every industry . For us , we need to continue to be prepared for our students to be able to learn from anywhere or for our employees to work from anywhere as the need arises . Plus , it also gives us the added benefit of more flexibility across the board .”
216 April 2023