The Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) honored Thuan Nguyen, Kent School District Chief Information and Digital Strategy Officer, with the Outstanding Technology Leader of the Year award at its 2015 conference in Portland, Ore.

The NCCE’s annual conference is the largest educational technology conference in the Northwest, and the NCCE draws is approximately 5,000 members from across Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The NCCE is a not‐for‐profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the effective use of technology in all aspects of education.

Each year, the Outstanding Technology Leader Award recognizes one individual who has gone above and beyond in his or her support, dedication and passion for technology that supports learning and learners, made a significant and long-term impact on technology in education, and collaborated beyond the boundaries of his or her institution, building, district, or region.

In naming the 2015 Outstanding Technology Leader of the Year, the NCCE highlighted Mr. Nguyen’s work with numerous districts, associations, and the Kent School District.

Accepting the award, he recognized the work of his KSD colleagues and noted the long history between Kent and the NCCE.

“This recognition is simply a reflection of the amazing people that I get to work with each and every day who challenge and inspire me to do my best.” Mr. Nguyen said. “Start a dialog with your school district to leverage conversations to provide technology that our kids truly deserve.”

Mr. Nguyen also recognized the work of conference attendees, and challenged his colleagues to continue the shared mission of promoting meaningful use of technology to enrich and further the educational experience.