TYLER ISD
Joseph Jacks , Chief Technology Officer at Tyler ISD , talks about the benefits of technology that help deliver an equitable experience for the next generation
Chief Technology Officer Joseph Jacks considers himself a lucky man , able to take inspiration from the technology work he and his team deliver for the largest K-12 school district in East Texas .
“ I get to work in IT , but everything my team and I accomplish is for the students of our district ,” explains Jacks . “ It ’ s a good feeling knowing that our work positively affects the next generation . It makes it easy to come to work every day .”
Jacks manages technology services and network operations for Tyler ISD . As the liaison between IT operations and educational teams , his oversight includes cybersecurity , network operations and technical support services .
A member of the Consortium of School Networking ( COSN ), Texas Educational Technology Leaders ( TETL ), and Texas Computer Educators Association ( TCEA ), he holds a Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) degree from LeTourneau University and has been a Certified Educational Technology Leader ( CETL ) since 2014 .
Jacks is also a self-described “ lifer ” when it comes to working in the education sector . “ I got into education when I was 22 , and I joined Tyler ISD as a PC repair technician in Oct 2000 ,” he explains . “ I worked here while I went to college to earn a bachelor ’ s degree in business .”
118 June 2023