Nationally Recognized District Technology Leader Joins Lightspeed Systems Team

Photo: Darryl LaGace

After a number of years in service to public education, Darryl LaGace is joining Lightspeed Systemsas Executive VP Global Business Development. Mr. LaGace previously served as Chief Information and Technology Officer for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), where among other notable achievements he pioneered an Apple iPad one-to-one initiative.

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LaGace is making the transition to Lightspeed Systems for an opportunity that will allow him to support digital transformation initiatives on a global scale. He shares Lightspeed Systems’ passion for providing equitable access to technology and for working together with schools to use the company’s innovative solutions to improve student achievement and provide for a better personalized learning experience.

Over the past four years, Mr. LaGace has championed the opportunity to revolutionize education in 7,000 SDUSD classrooms and impact the learning of 130,000 students and he is looking forward to bringing his real-world experience to the Lightspeed Systems team. Under LaGace’s leadership and direction, SDUSD was one of 20 school and library sites selected to test the FCC’s “Learning on the Go” (LOGO) wireless pilot program, using eRate money to support mobile internet connections. Recently, SDUSD was also selected as the pilot school district for the Connect2Compete program to provide low cost broadband service and discounted computer offerings for eligible students and their families.

Lightspeed Systems is the only company dedicated to developing safe social networking tools and mobile learning solutions built specifically for K12 education. Mr. LaGace will bring his real-world experience with an iPad roll-out to a company committed to helping schools manage and effectively implement mobile learning. Through this partnership, Mr. LaGace and Lightspeed Systems will be able to help more classrooms around the world to create safe, collaborative, and mobile learning environments.
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Source: Melodika.net