Making IT Happen is an internationally recognized awards program for educators in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the world for their commitment and innovation.

Select any of the options at the right to learn more about the program, its history, and how you can acknowledge educators making a difference.

For additional information or questions regarding this outstanding program, contact Terra Sieberman at mih@iste.org.

Making IT Happen would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous program support:

History. Making IT Happen has been recognizing outstanding educators since 1995. Learn more about the story behind the program.

Criteria. Review the eight components of the Formula of Success.

List of Recipients. Browse the prestigious group of honorees, including classroom teachers, school principals, district superintendents, legislators, governors, and even a former Secretary of Education.

Host Kit. Everything needed to plan and host your own Making IT Happen event is located here, including instructions, applications, templates, and contact information.

Gazette Newsletter. Enjoy the latest edition of Making IT Happen's newsletter, the Gazette , or peruse past issues.

Participating Organizations & Conferences. Review the list of conferences that have participated in acknowledging outstanding educators.

Other ISTE Awards & Recognition Opportunities. Visit ISTE's Awards & Recognition page for additional opportunities to recognize outstanding individuals.

Congratulations to these outstanding Ed Tech Leaders, awarded jackets in June 2009 at NECC in Washington DC!

(Left to right)

Hilary Goldmann–ISTE Director of Government Affairs, Washington, DC

Peggy Sheehy–Instructional Technology Facilitator and Media Specialist at Suffern Middle School, Suffern, NY. Also known as Maggie Marat in Second Life, she established the first presence for a middle school in the virtual world of Teen Second Life in 2006.

Ryan Imbriale–Most recently the Assistant Principal at Perry Hall High School in Perry Hall, Maryland and now Principal at Patapsco High School, Baltimore, MD. Serves on the ISTE Board of Directors as an Affiliate Representative and is the immediate past president of MICCA, Maryland’s ISTE Affiliate. 

Kathleen Fulton–Director of Reinventing Schools for the 21st Century at the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future, Washington, DC. In 2000 she was recognized as one of the 30 most influential people in educational technology by E-School News.

Camilla Gagliolo–Instructional Technology Coordinator in Arlington County Public Schools, VA.  She has been an active member with ISTE since 2002 and is currently serving on the ISTE Board as the Special Interest Group Representative and was elected to serve on the ISTE Executive Board Committee.

Pink and Black Making IT Happen jacket winners gather at the Making IT Happen Reception at NECC in Washington DC