In this Channel Insider: Partner POV episode, host Katie Bavoso interviews Nathan Davidson, Vice President of Partnerships at Five Star Technology Solutions, a solutions and services provider dedicated to K-12 education support. They explore how Five Star helps schools navigate tight budgets, evolving EdTech needs, AI adoption, and the complexities of CTO roles in education. Learn how Five Star partners with schools to provide trusted advisory services, efficient technology solutions, and support for long-term digital transformation.

📌 Topics & Time Codes: 

00:00 – Introduction to Nathan Davidson and Five Star Technology Solutions 

01:57 – Nathan’s career journey from aspiring teacher to EdTech leader 

05:45 – Five Star’s services for K-12: infrastructure, analytics, professional development 

09:02 – The evolving role of CTOs in schools and their critical responsibilities 

13:33 – How school IT leaders turn to Five Star for support 

17:15 – Tackling tight school budgets with smart technology investments 

23:27 – AI in education: trends, challenges, and professional development

 26:30 – The pandemic’s impact on K-12 technology adoption 

30:14 – Success stories: Supporting schools through the shift to remote learning 
 

A new episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV is released every other Thursday. 

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Episodes of Channel Insider: Partner POV are hosted and produced by Katie Bavoso with help from Dana Sell, and edited by Ayen Alvarez and Katie Bavoso. 

The cover art for Channel Insider: Partner POV was created by Aubri Ziegler. The opening and closing animations were made by Mackenzie Burke. The thumbnails for each episode are made by Brandon Cornwell.

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