Bre Urness-Straight

Director of Educational Technology
OSPI

As the Director of Educational Technology with OSPI, Bre leads an innovative team committed to supporting all districts, especially rural and small districts, with digital equity and inclusion, media literacy & digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and successfully accessing and utilizing federal and state EdTech funding. In her state role, she brings a variety of educational experiences that are foundational to her advocacy for equity of access. As a rural student, classroom teacher, instructional coach, building administrator, technology director and educational service district staff, she offers wide-ranging perspectives and relevant insights that successfully supports and informs her in her leadership role.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breurnessstraight

Sessions

• AI in Schools: A Leadership Conversation (Panel)
• Cybersecurity: The Critical Role of Teachers
• OSPI AI Guideline Overview
• The New National Education Technology Plan and What it Means for You