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Overseeing these projects is Amy Sterckx , Executive Director of Technology and Information , who was born and raised in the area in which she now works . She began her career as a classroom teacher and now works for the organisation that has managed education across the city for more than 150 years , overseeing the technology integration across 42 schools for more than 19,000 students .
Securing the future of students and data Adopting the necessary hardware and software solutions is a key part of enabling success , but Sterckx believes it goes beyond that as the commitment of the organisation to security becomes a critical part of school operations .
“ Although hardware and software are large components of our work , technology truly encompasses more than devices and software systems . Here in Green Bay , we have a large focus on the security of our
student information that flows through our software systems ,” Sterckx explains .
“ Our students have so much of their information that is now naturally placed in the digital world , whether it ' s our student information system , online textbooks that we use , or third-party resources that are used in our classrooms .”
The repeated consideration for student safety has shaped the way the organisation uses technology and , through such efforts , the organisation has obtained over 100 student data privacy agreements to benefit the schools under its watch , but also those throughout the state of Wisconsin .
The group also offers training in collaboration with the county ’ s law enforcement to educate all people , internally and externally , on data security and how to protect their information as well as that of the children in the city . Such education is an important step in allowing children to have access to the powerful tools that enhance their learning .
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