St. Vrain Valley Schools

The Innovation Center is the next step in public education. We are a catalyst, incubator, and bridge between education, industry, and our community.

Assistant Superintendent of Innovation

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Consultant

Chief Technology Officer

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Director of Instructional Technology

Boulder Valley School District

Senior Operations Manager

Carrier Access Corporation

Sales Engineer & Technical Trainer

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Joe McBreen

AI’s IQ is rising at a pace that should cause every K–12 leader to pause.
Not in fear.
In honesty.

For decades, schools have relied on certain signals to tell us whether learning happened. Memorization. Following known procedures. One-time performance tasks completed under controlled conditions.

Those signals worked because they were hard to fake.

AI changes that.

When a tool can instantly recall facts, follow steps, and produce polished work on demand, a correct answer no longer reliably proves understanding. A clean essay no longer guarantees original thinking. A solved problem no longer confirms conceptual mastery.

The signal gets noisy.

So the question for schools should not be, “How do we keep AI out?”

The real question is, “What counts as evidence of learning now?”

If you want a clear-eyed look at how fast this shift is happening, spend a few minutes nosing around trackingai.org. 

The pace of progress is both sobering and clarifying.

In St. Vrain Valley Schools, we’ve been leaning into this shift through Design Thinking. Students learn to frame problems, test ideas, gather feedback, and iterate. 
The process matters as much as the product. 

That mindset transfers far beyond any single tool or technology.

Recently, Stefan Bauschard also challenged my thinking around debate as a critical skill in the AI era. When students can argue, question assumptions, evaluate claims, and defend their reasoning, they develop judgment that no model can automate.

This is the work.

K–12 must move upstream toward what still compounds for humans:
Explaining reasoning
Making decisions with incomplete information
Applying knowledge in new or messy contexts
Iterating based on feedback
Exercising judgment, ethics, and purpose
Debating (hat tip to you, Stefan)

AI’s rapid cognitive growth clarifies the value of education. 
AI does not diminish it.

Our job is not to compete with machines on raw “intellect”.
Our job is to help students develop wisdom, agency, and the ability to apply intelligence in human contexts.

So I’ll leave it here:
What’s your district’s plan?
Is it to redesign learning around how humans think, reason, and decide?

Or is it to bolt AI onto what we’re already doing and call it done?

This isn’t a crisis.

It’s a forcing function.

And it’s calling K–12 to change. 

Dare I say, to lead?

Assistant Superintendent of Innovation. Transforming education one algorithm at a time. Explores leadership, change, growth, and exponential technologies.

Open article: Tracking AI by trackingai.org

Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC)

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🚀 FETC Countdown: This Is a Game Changer 🚀 8 days to go!

For the first time ever at the Future of Education Technology Conference , we’re hosting a fully student-produced nighttime drone show! 

Coming to FETC from Longmont, Colorado, the Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley School District Schools is bringing the world’s first high school student-led outdoor drone performance team.

This is real-world learning—on a national stage.  Eight high school students, guided by one educator, spent more than 60 hours individually coding a custom aerial “game changer” themed show using Python and Blender, programming 500+ drones, composing original music, and executing a fully FAA-approved commercial drone performance. These students earned FAA commercial drone pilot licenses and are operating at a professional, market-ready level.

This is Career & Technical Education (CTE) at its best—where engineering, computer science, aviation, creative design, music production, and project management come together in powerful, authentic learning.

At FETC, we don’t just talk about the future of education.We put it in the sky. ✨don’t miss this amazing event Monday, January 12th!

#FETC #CTE #GameChangers #StudentVoice #FutureReady #EdTech #InnovationInEducation District Administration  Joe McBreen  Daniel Hernandez  @

You've come to the right place to network with fellow ed tech enthusiasts and gain insight on how to achieve your classroom, school and districtwide technology goals. For over 40 years, the Future of Education Technology® Conference has gathered the most dynamic and innovative education leaders and professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. Past or future attendance is not required to join. The group is a year-round extension of the conference with discussions and comments from ed tech experts and successful real-world practitioners to ensure you are getting the latest and best guidance for your technology challenges. Click on the “Join” button, and with a proper connection to education technology, you'll be approved within 48 hours.

Linewize US (part of the Qoria family)

Leading sales strategy and execution at Linewize as we continue our growth as one of the premier student safety solutions in EdTech. I’m privileged to guide one of the strongest sales teams in the industry while collaborating cross-functionally with other departments to bring our vision to life.

Senior Vice President of Sales

As a seasoned leader, I guide a dynamic team in orchestrating comprehensive new business sales across the western US. My role involves crafting impactful trade show strategies, forging valuable partner alliances, devising successful go-to-market plans, and championing a range of business development initiatives.

Vice President of Sales and Business Development 

With the honor of serving over 2,000 organizations, I took the helm in leading Linewize's inside sales team and played an instrumental role in establishing and fostering our dedicated customer success team. In the dynamic world of SaaS, I understand that customer success isn't just a strategy—it's a critical foundation. This practice entails strategic onboarding, comprehensive training, cultivating relationships, and providing unwavering support. It's about empowering customers to surpass their goals and achieve exceptional outcomes.

Vice President of Inside Sales and Customer Success 

Experienced leader in both direct and indirect sales, with a proven track record as a top-performing individual contributor, consistently achieving over 1 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) during FY 19', FY 20', and FY 21'. Adept at leading sales teams, with a focus on recruiting, developing, and coaching inside sales professionals. Committed to driving growth, excellence, and team success.

Director of Sales

Gartner

Business Development Manager- Large Enterprise 

iboss

iboss provides cyber security to help today's borderless networks defend against malware and advanced threats. Unlike legacy solutions, iboss was built to scale and handle large amounts of bandwidth and defend against threats across the full web stream not just the web page ports. In addition to blocking advanced inbound threats, iboss adds outbound data defense including best of breed AV, Sandboxing, data anomaly detection, and integrated SIEM-like reporting, to better detect and respond to infections already in your network.

*220% to quota FY 17

Enterprise Account Executive

Liberty Capital Group

Instrumental in driving consistent year-over-year sales growth, I formulated and executed impactful business development strategies aimed at optimizing profitability.

Spearheaded initiatives that contributed to a remarkable 150% increase in gross revenue.
Elevated client retention rates by an impressive 70%, underscoring a dedication to lasting partnerships.
Skillfully managed a portfolio of over 300 active clients, fostering strong relationships and delivering exceptional value.
Hold the distinction of achieving record-breaking sales production, setting new benchmarks for the company.

Director Of Sales And Business Development

Rocket Funding

Business Finance Consultant

Cbeyond - now a Birch Company

Outside sales professional tasked with developing and managing newly acquired territories(Riverside County, CA). I managed the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contracts to installation of products and services. 

* Awarded the "Rated Rookie Award" for greatest production in my first quarter in the field. 
* Awarded the "Heavy Hitter Award" for largest production, company wide, three months running. 
* Was selected for one on one future management training with the VPGM of the branch.

Teritory Sales Rep

I’m a high-performing sales executive, business development leader, and growth-focused sales leader with a passion for building high-performance teams and delivering results that matter. With a track record that spans multiple startups, I thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation, grit, and customer-centricity are essential.

At the heart of my approach is a deep belief that sales is about people, internally and externally. Helping customers solve real problems while coaching and developing team members is where I find the most fulfillment. I bring an “old school” sales ethos to every engagement rooted in integrity, reliability, and consistently exceeding expectations. When I commit to delivering results, I will go above and beyond to get it done.

Currently, I’m at Linewize, where I was proud to be the second U.S. employee, initially brought on to build our go-to-market strategy. Since then, I’ve built our business development, customer success, and sales teams, while also being our top-performing sales executive.

While I love to win deals and close business, my true passion lies in developing people, coaching others, building culture, and fostering teams that drive sustainable, long-term success.

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