ISTE Governance

ISTE is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of outstanding educational leaders elected by the members, and guided by a Strategic Plan. The 2007–2008 Board of Directors consists of President Trina Davis, Past President Kurt Steinhaus, and 15 additional national and international representatives. Board elections are held online each spring in compliance with the ISTE Bylaws, and all ISTE members are welcome to run for open Board positions.

ISTE’s Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board at its September 2004 meeting after considerable study, revision, and input from members and staff.  View the Strategic Plan to learn more about ISTE’s mission, vision, values, and goals.

President-Elect Helen Padgett

Helen Padgett is the Director of Professional Development and Research for Technology Based Learning and Research (TBLR) at Arizona State University. She serves as chair of the ISTE Board Membership Committee and is a member of the Affiliate, Finance, Nominations and Appointments, and Public Policy and Advocacy Committees. She also serves on the board of her local affiliate—Arizona Technology in Education Alliance (AzTEA).

During Helen’s career as a K–12 teacher and administrator, she developed a passion for integrating technology into the curriculum to improve student learning and achievement. She has designed and conducted professional development for teachers, administrators, parents, university faculty members, and business leaders. Her current areas of research include e-learning environments, technology integration, and emerging technologies.

Meet President Trina Davis

Trina Davis is an Assistant Professor in Instructional Design and Technology and the Director of eEducation in the College of Education at Texas A&M University. She has served on a host of expert panels and committees at the state and national level. Trina Davis currently holds an appointment as Co-Chair of the Texas Education Agency, Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC).

Her professional experiences include 13 years in public education, which include teaching middle school and college level mathematics in both urban and rural settings. Davis also served as a nationally recognized Technology Coordinator in the Waller Independent School District in Texas. She has also served as a consultant to numerous school districts, research institutions, and state departments of education. Her recent research interests are in web–based instruction for diverse learners, e–learning environments, and statewide educational technology profile studies, which continue to inform key decision makers.

Trina will serve as ISTE's President through June 2009.