ITD TALKS: Dr. Donna DeSiato TALKS About Transforming the Environment—21st Century Skills in Action

Dr. Donna DeSiato, Superintendent
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
Transforming the Environment--21st Century Skills in Action
March 15, 2012, 8:00 - 12:30
ESM High School

Transformation is the challenge and priority for all school districts to become exemplary 21st century learning environments whose graduates are prepared to excel in a complex, interconnected, changing world. Learn how the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, through its Strategic Plan in partnership with students, parents, business, higher education and community organizations, is designing and implementing innovative, sustainable and transferable 21st century learning experiences. ESM team members will share the strategies for developing initiatives such as a student-led credit union, innovative course offerings (alternative sources of energy, clean water educational research, digital literacy, game design, pharmaceutical development, robotics, media and video communications) and STEM development Pre-K – 12.

Please join us for a great opportunity to meet with our keynote speaker and network with other curriculum and technology leaders! Register here.

A respected leader in the field of public education, Dr. Donna DeSiato proudly serves as Superintendent of the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. Dr. DeSiato’s professional experiences include building, district, and state level involvement in strategic planning, organizing and developing comprehensive programs, designing professional development and leading systemic reform. As the Superintendent of ESM since 2005, the District has realized significant gains in student achievement, experienced a continual increase in the graduation rate and developed educational models with business partnerships in financial literacy including a student-led credit union, RχeSearch: An Educational Journey with Bristol Myers Squibb and STEM development supported by Siemens, SUNY-ESF, OCC, Syracuse University and Le Moyne College. Most recently ESM was recognized nationally by the College Board on their 2011 AP Achievement list. Dr. DeSiato serves on the New York State Council of School Superintendents Curriculum and Instruction Committee and is a member of the University of the State of New York Technology Council, in addition to her national involvement in EdLeader21. She is a Trustee for Onondaga Community College, serves on the Success by 6 Policy Council, Crouse Hospital School of Nursing Advisory Board, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Le Moyne College Education Advisory Board, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Board, Syracuse Regional Airport Authority , the Syracuse University Study Council and is a proud graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse, Class of 2005. Dr. DeSiato is highly regarded in education and in the business community at all levels for her expertise and leadership in 21st Century learning and preparing graduates for our global society.