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Wayland hires director of technology innovation; outlines PowerSchool switch, security and AI work
Summary
New Director of Technology Jen Judkins reviewed priorities including PowerSchool implementation, data governance, multi‑factor authentication, cybersecurity training grants and pilot work on AI literacy and device refresh planning.
The Wayland School Committee on Feb. 26 received an introductory report from Jen Judkins, the district’s new director of technology innovation, who outlined priorities in four areas: teaching and learning, systems and devices, support and operations, and security and data governance.
Judkins, who joined the district in August, said the technology office will focus this year on implementing a new student information system (PowerSchool), strengthening cybersecurity practices, refining device and software refresh plans and expanding staff professional development.
Teaching and learning: Judkins praised the district’s instructional technology specialists and said the department has started focused work on AI literacy; more than 50 Wayland educators already completed an online AI course, she said. She highlighted OpenArchitects, a…
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