Anthony Padrnos

Anthony Padrnos is the current Executive Director of Technology at Osseo Area Schools. Anthony has held this position for 4 years and 9 months. Prior to their current position, they were the Director of Technology at Richfield Public Schools for 3 years and 5 months. In their role as Executive Director of Technology, Anthony leads and supports district vision and strategic planning around technology that support the Districts mission and strategic directions. Anthony also leads and supports the digital learning for all plan which focus on creating a learning environment that fosters creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration through the use of technology. This includes the technology needs to equip and support all students (approximately 21,000 students) in a K-12 1:1 program, providing professional learning for all staff, and providing family supports in the digital age. Anthony also leads the development and provides ongoing support of 279Online a full time certified online school serving approximately 1,000 K-12 students. In addition, they oversee and supervises the information and instruction technology (I2T2) team which is comprised of 80 staff members who are dedicated to providing high level technical services to 31 physical sites, close to 3,000 employees, and approximately 21,000 students. Anthony also oversees an approximate $11,000,000 budget. Engage and partner with educational organizations to advance and support legislation for the betterment of our K-12 educational organizations.