Richard Culatta Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
DCA - Washington, DC
Primary Topic Category:
Education
Secondary Topic Category:
Technology
Richard Culatta Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Richard Culatta is an internationally recognized innovator in educational technology and learning design. He currently serves as the CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and ASCD. His career highlights include serving as the Chief Innovation Officer for the state of Rhode Island and as the Executive Director of the Office of Educational Technology under President Obama. Culatta is also an accomplished author, with his book "Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World" addressing key issues in preparing young people for a digital future.
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