Lynn T. Ochs brings over 30 years of experience in educational technology to her position with Knovation as the Director of Professional Learning Services. Lynn’s experience includes:

• Working with 22 school districts as the Director of the Technology for Learning Center, with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center
• Director of Technology for a mid-size school district in the Cincinnati, Ohio area
• Currently serves as the president of Learning Forward Ohio and is involved in efforts to support the dissemination of the new Learning Forward Professional Learning Standards.

“Technology is not your friend; don’t treat it like one. Use it as a tool to enable you to achieve.”

Steve has been researching, designing, and developing effective technology solutions in one way or another since his first programming class in high school. He has worked in a variety of roles that have helped shaped his passion for education technology:

• Systems Consultant with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture)
• University Research Assistant on Effective Uses of Technology in the Classroom
• Classroom Teacher for High School Computer Application Class
• Reading Education Software Developer
• Educational Technology Software Architect
• Personalized Learning Educational Technology Researcher

A proud native of Chicago (Go Bears!), where I met my lovely wife, Vanessa, I call West Chester, OH home now. With three active boys who share my love of sports, there's never a lack of energy in our home. After studying as an engineer and working as a corporate systems consultant, I rededicated my talents to increasing the effectiveness of education technology. My passion lies in using technology as an enabler and equalizer, creating personalized learning experiences for all.

Fun Fact: I call myself an “engineer” turned “educator”.

“It is not the strongest nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”

Dawn has a M.Ed. in EdTech and ID and has been working with education and technology in one way or another for over 14 years now:

• Classroom teacher to district technology specialist
• Librarian to technology coordinator and special collections digitization project manager for suburban library district consortium
• Trainer for end users and teachers
• Instructional design to online instructor

A freshly minted kindergartener, toy Australian Shepherd, Blue Headed Pionus parrot keep Dawn and her husband busy most of the time. In her free time, Dawn really enjoys reading, working with kids and scrapbooking.

Fun Fact: Having lived in 17 different places during her life, Dawn has the ability to make friends and strike up conversations in elevators all over the country.

“We should train ourselves not to ask ‘How intelligent he/she is?’ but Which intelligence does he/she have most of?”

Duane has been working with educational establishments in one way or another for over 20 years now:

• Classroom teacher
• School Administrator
• Curriculum & Instructional Coach
• Professional Developer

1 teenaged boy, 1 pre-teenaged boy, 3 cats, and 1 wife (who is also in education), keep Duane on his toes 24-7. In his free time, Duane enjoys performing in semi-professional choral and instrumental ensembles.

Fun Fact: Duane currently has 3 past choral students performing in Broadway shows: “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying”, “Bring It On”, and “Memphis”.

“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”

Kathy brings 30 years of experience in education to her position with Knovation as Curriculum Content Manager. Kathy’s experiences include:

• Classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Leading development, implementation, revision and evaluation of curriculum for students PK - 12
• Technology planning and implementation
• Planning and implementation of staff development around data analysis and best practices
• Implementing new curriculum programs
• Working with district grade level leaders on areas of curriculum and best instructional practices
• Writing successful grants from a variety of sources

Kathy loves family activities, being a swim mom, gardening, “being trained” by her Jack Russell Terrier, travel and learning!

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

Melissa is only just beginning her career at Knovation and, aside from Mondays, she's loving every minute of it! Before graduation hurled her into the real world, Melissa interned and did project work with several Dayton-area companies including the Downtown Dayton Partnership, The Berry Company, and Five Rivers MetroParks. Melissa has thoroughly enjoyed the wide array of projects she's had the opportunity to work on as Marketing Coordinator, notably, heading up all email communications and assisting with campaigns and promotions.

Outside of work Melissa likes to work out, go out and occasionally cook/bake/decorate a delicious cake or two for her coworkers to enjoy.

Fun Fact: Melissa strives to come up with unique and clever Halloween costumes every year – last year she costumed up as a baked potato while her boyfriend was dressed as a steak.