New Chapters Will Support School District Technology Leaders Across Kansas and Nebraska
Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2025) – CoSN today announced that the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education (MACE) and the Nebraska Chapter of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSNE) have been approved by the CoSN Board of Directors as official State Chapters.
CoSN State Chapters play a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission at the local level. These chapters provide a platform for education technology leaders to collaborate, share best practices and advocate for innovative solutions in their regions. Through networking events, professional development opportunities and policy influence, CoSN State Chapters empower members to drive impactful change in their school districts.
“CoSN is proud to partner with MACE and CoSNE to support the advancement of educational technology across Kansas and Nebraska. Through this collaboration, EdTech leaders and their teams in both states will gain access to a broad range of resources, tools and professional learning opportunities,” said Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN. “Welcoming these two respected organizations into our growing community strengthens our shared commitment to building strong leadership, fostering innovation and ultimately improving learning experiences for students across both states.”
MACE is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing educational technology by fostering collaboration, sharing best practices and supporting educators in the effective use of technology. The organization works to enhance education through responsible use of hardware and software, engage with industry partners to establish technical standards and connect professionals in the field.
CoSNE was established by the Nebraska Association of Technology Administrators (NATA), along with a group of Nebraska K-12 chief technology officers, chief information officers and technology directors in smaller districts/regions — or not previously associated with NATA. CoSNE is advancing the focus on policy advocacy, professional development and engagement with state and national entities to advance educational technology leadership and best practices for every K-12 technology leader across Nebraska.
“MACE-KS is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community where educators actively using or intending to integrate technology can connect, share innovative ideas, effective techniques, valuable materials and proven procedures within educational settings. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with existing educational organizations in Kansas to contribute meaningfully to strategic leadership and system-level technology planning. This represents a joint effort to fortify the overall EdTech ecosystem within our state,” said Travis True, President-Elect, MACE.
“Our focus is on the people making critical technology decisions for school systems. We’re excited to create a space for those leaders to connect, share ideas and work together on the unique challenges we face in Nebraska,” said Bryan Dunne, President, CoSNE. “We look forward to working alongside existing education organizations in Nebraska to add value in the areas of strategic leadership and system-level technology planning. This is a collaborative effort to strengthen the overall EdTech ecosystem in our state.”
The MACE leadership team includes:
- Mike Ribble, Executive Director
- Lori Rice, President/Webmaster
- Megan Nussbaum, Past President
- Travis True, President-Elect
- Ginny Duncan, Secretary
The CoSNE leadership team includes:
- Bryan Dunne, President
- Joshua G Jerome, President-Elect
- Cory Gearhart, Treasurer
- Ross Louch, Secretary
- Kevin Gross, Ex-Officio
- Rob Uchtman, Ex-Officio
- Dorann Avey, Affiliate Member
- Andy Boell, Affiliate Member
- Scott Isaacson, Affiliate Member
To learn more about CoSN State Chapters and their efforts, visit cosn.org/networking-community/cosn-chapters/.
About CoSN
CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, stands at the forefront of education innovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided by our community. CoSN represents over 13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. cosn.org
MEDIA CONTACTS:
For CoSN: Grace Helsing, ghelsing@fratelli.com
For MACE: Lori Rice, lori.rice@mace-ks.org
For CoSNE: Bryan Dunn, cosne-board@ncsa.org
