2025 UEN Tech Summit

Hello 2024 UETN attendees! So EXCITED to be back!!!! Everyone calls me "Heff" for short. I am the CISO for SecurityMetrics, Inc. based in Orem, Utah.. --> --> I will be bringing that HIGH ENERGY presentation style with TONS of FREE ideas to help you use AI to build cyber simulations and table top exercises for your school. This AI session will be jam packed with content to easily help you build a short table top exercise for your staff or school administrators. Then you can test your incident response plan with a simulation created using AI. .......... DID YOU KNOW? I am personally celebratin... Read more

I’ve been a field tech for 3 years. I have covered elementary schools for that time. Before that, I was a Field Tech Assistant for nearly a year. During that time I helped at all levels of K-12. 

Systems and Security Manager at Jordan School District. Running our Security program for 58,000 students, 8,000 staff, and too many devices to enumerate. David has spent the last 8 years in and around technology in the K-12 environment. David's hobby is way too many Saintcon Minibadges. David even has a special one for the Tech Summit this year. 

Charice has worked with Interactive Videoconferencing in Utah for over 30 years, the last 26 with Utah Education Network. She has a B.S. in Broadcast Communications from Weber State University and an M.Ed. in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University.

Camille Cole attended the University of Utah where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in History, and a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology. Camille has teaching endorsements in Educational Technology, Math and ESL.
Camille has worked as an Educational Technology Specialist with the Canyons School District since July 2009. As an Educational Technology Specialist she works with students, teachers, specialists and administrators at three elementary schools.

Chris has been repairing technology for the past 6 years. He currently is the Repair Manage for CUES. In Chris's spare time he loves to build things whether that is computers for family and friends, doing leather work, 3D Printing, or wood working he is a very hands on learner and loves to help!

Melanie Valentine’s decades-long career spans many educational trends, from teaching with no technology, to the shift to at-home learning, to navigating AI. She has first-hand experience introducing personal computing to rural teachers in Utah and has classroom experience in several subject areas including English, math, theatre, and computer technology. Her formal education of a masters in Technology and Learning and a PhD in math education allows Dr. Valentine insights as she works to lead technology leaders in Utah.

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Jason Eyre has worked in IT for over 30 years. Industry experiences include healthcare, government, agriculture, aerospace, information technology, software development, private corrections, and now education all with a focus on data and networking. Being active in implementing the latest wired, wireless, and mobility networks has given him a unique view and perspective on both security and functionality of these tools in our world today.

I will speak on Five Keys to Emotional Resilience for IT Professionals. I'm the retired director of communication for UETN. 

In his role, John not only provides day to day Coalition management, but also develops and deploys SBC’s mission-driven thought leadership, public policy, and lobbying efforts. John has extensive experience in analyzing and developing positions for telecommunications regulatory and legislative issues involving federal and state agencies and legislative bodies. John is co-author of The Complete ERCES Handbook – with NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Study Guide, the definitive resource for learning and reference material pertaining to Emergency Responder Communications...

I started my career doing phone support for AOL.  Yes, I am that old.  Then worked for another local ISP before moving to the school district.  I started at the District doing desktop support and moved to Novell Server administration and then got my CCNA and moved to network administration.  Any thing that has to do with connecting users to digital resources, I've been involved with in some way shape or form.  Routing & Switching, Wireless, VoIP, Network Security, Data Center, Design, Cabling, IT Project Management, I've done a little bit of everything in the Networking realm.  I was a Cisco... Read more

System Engineer at SEDC and have been with SEDC for 10 years.

Scott Jonard has been an educator for over 15 years. He has had the privilege of working as a Special Education teacher, Technology Coordinator, Principal, and Director of Technology. Throughout his career Scott has also led hundreds of workshops around technology integration focusing on creating sustainable and highly impactful Educational Technology Environments. Scott also hosts a podcast with his wife, a school counselor, that focuses on digital citizenship for families called Educational Mountains. Scott is passionate about ensuring that technology is used to enhance not only the educational... Read more

Discountcell provides LTE routers (Cradlepoint, Sierra Wireless, Peplink, Digi Intl, Inseego) and antennas (Panorama, Airgain, TaoGlass) on the Utah State Contract at significant discounts.  We also offer pre and post sale support and configuration assistance.  Booster for mobile and building deployements are also available.

Cynthia Lloyd has presented at UTSTA, UCET, UCTM, FETC, UVU MakerCon, and C-Forum on topics related to Science, Math, STEM, and best practices for STEM integration. She is the elementary math, science, and STEM specialist for Canyons School District and is passionate about content integration, project-based learning (PBL), and personalized competency-based learning (PCBL). By weaving these approaches together, she strives to create authentic, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for all students."It's time to start thinking outside the box and reimagining education in ways that inspire... Read more

Chandra Martz has presented on topics such as STEM integration, EdTech Best Practice and more at UCET, UVU Makercon, and other local conferences. Chandra runs STEAM Studio in Canyons School District and has helped to create a strategic vision for STEAM in Canyons School District.

Meet Us at the Conference!
As a proud partner from Securly, I'm excited to connect with educators, IT administrators, and school leaders about enhancing student safety and well-being through our cutting-edge solutions. At Securly, we specialize in:

• Web Filtering and Student Safety: Ensure a safe online environment with our comprehensive web filtering solutions designed to protect students from harmful content.
• AI Chat guardrails:  Put guardrails around your ChatGPT so that teachers feel comfortable using it in the classroom.
• Discern AI:  Learn how you can quickly gather student interest, MTSS, s

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Mark Mumford is a system administrator and lead developer for Iron County School District's (ICSD) Technology Department in Cedar City. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in German (with minors in History and Music) from Brigham Young University (BYU) in the year 2000 but quickly found his way into the technology world and worked for Novell and Dell. He then went back to BYU to do some graduate work and became a German teacher at Canyon View High School in Cedar City. He worked part-time in ICSD's Technology Department (on the side while continuing to teach) for several years and then went full-time... Read more

An avid reader, mother of 3 small children, and a regular user of libraries, I believe in the power of public spaces and believe they are truly palaces for the people. I have worked for PBS Utah as Education Coordinator for 2 1/2 years, in which I facilitate the distribution of educational tools PBS has to offer. Priorities include deepening and expanding community partner relationships (especially libraries) through our successful annual programs, namely, the Writers & Illustrators Contest and the Reading Marathon & Adventure Pass. Prior to working at PBS Utah, I worked for Utah Community Action... Read more

Steve Rovarino is a pioneer in promoting Private LTE networks for educational deployments. As a principle of Red Rover Ltd, Steve started speaking with Educational Broadband Spectrum holders as early as 2012 on the concept of leveraging that spectrum in order to offer safe, reliable, high-speed internet in their community. Over the years, Red Rover has deployed over 30 networks throughout the nation leveraging EBS, CBRS and 5GHz spectrum.
In 2021, Steve was instrumental in negotiating a merger with Kajeet, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for schools, businesses and government entities. Founded in 2003 in McLean, Virginia, Kajeet enables over 3,000 customers worldwide to close the digital divide in their communities. The acquisition of Red Rover’s private network designs and Steve’s industry experience strengthens and expands the Kajeet solution portfolio, offering top-of-the-line private LTE network services to its customers and prospects... Read more

McKay Thompson, the System’s Specialist, provides professional technical help and support to district and charter school technology directors and other support staff. McKay provides expert support for Windows, Mac, Linux, firewalls,

Eric Toenjes, MBA, National Market Manager – Wireless Solutions at Graybar, is responsible for setting strategy and working with the wireless ecosystem to bring best-in-class wireless solutions to Graybar’s customers. He has over 25 years of experience in the wireless market through work with cellular carriers, system integrators and distribution providing solutions to end users, contractors and carriers. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and works with organizations like IWCE, WIA, OnGo Alliance, NATE and Safer Buildings Coalition to understand issues facing building owners, influence... Read more