Board of Directors

Devan DeLashmutt

Board President-Elect

Devan DeLashmutt started his career supporting K-12 education technology in 1993 with the Pocatello School District in Eastern Idaho. Multiple large projects for the district’s 14,000 students, including installing an innovative broadband wide area network and adopting a student information system, led to opportunities with the Idaho State Department of Education in 2003.

While at the Department of Education, Devan helped pilot the deployment of a student information system in thirteen school districts across the State of Idaho. In 2006 Devan was hired as the Technology Director for the Kuna School District and would later serve as the District’s Assistant Superintendent of Operations, overseeing technology, school nutrition, custodial, maintenance, grounds, and transportation.

In 2015, Devan joined the West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho, as Chief Technology Officer.

Devan and his team support the Technology services for Idaho’s largest school system, with 40,000 students and 4,500 staff members. The West Ada Technology Department is responsible for all district technology services, from supporting and repairing classroom technology, networking, and system administration to project management, business systems analysis, data warehouse, and reporting.

Devan was a founding member of the Idaho Educational Technology Association and has been invited to speak on behalf of Technology in Education at IETA, NCCE, ISBA, RTM, SETDA, ISTE, and the Idaho Legislature. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Minor in Computer Information Systems from Idaho State University.

Teshon Christie

As Chief of Digital Transformation & Innovation, Teshon oversees the Department of Technology Services (DoTS) and is responsible for the design and implementation of districtwide data and voice infrastructure, software applications and use, internet connectivity and traffic, data security and end-user technical support.

His focus on digital equity, technology aligned project management, instructional technology and technology infrastructure leadership, operational process improvement, and strategic data use allows staff and students to stay ahead of the technology curve through use of innovation as a tool for increased effectiveness

Cindy Darden

As Director of Technology and Information Services in Salem, OR, Cindy drives enterprise-level technology initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable impact.

With over a decade of experience in technology leadership, Cindy has successfully led projects that have modernized infrastructure, improved service delivery, and optimized resource utilization across the organization.

Her leadership philosophy centers on leveraging technology as a catalyst for growth, ensuring every initiative delivers measurable value and supports the organization’s mission.

Ellen Dorr

Board President

Ellen Dorr began her career in education as an English and language arts teacher in a low-income, high-diversity middle school; her dedication to educational equity and strong outcomes for all students has shaped her work ever since.

As the Chief of Technology and Strategic Initiatives for the Renton School District, Ellen oversees Technology Services, which includes customer service, infrastructure, and digital learning, and helps to lead continuous improvement efforts across the district. She tasks her department with providing the resources and support to empower educators and create inclusive, equitable instruction in classrooms. She helps to facilitate strategic work across the district and with the community to increase efficiency and effectiveness in service of student learning.

Previously, Ellen served as the Director of Digital Learning in Renton and the Learning Technology Manager for Highline Public Schools. In both roles, she helped to write district technology plans and ensured that supports for students learning were provided and used intentionally. She identified and planned implementation of digital tools that met specific learning needs and evaluated data on these tools, focusing support on instructional practices.

Ellen is an adjunct faculty member at Seattle Pacific University, where she has supported the Master in Education in Digital Education Leadership Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Reed College, a master’s degree in teaching from Seattle University, and recently completed her doctorate in education and superintendent certification in the Leadership for Learning program at the University of Washington, where she focused on equity-centered leadership and transformation of educational systems. She is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL).

Mike Fleckenstein

Mike Fleckenstein rose through the ranks at the Anchorage School District and now oversees the technology needs of approximately 6,000 employees and 48,000 students, spread across 105 facilities. Starting with the district as a programmer in 1999, he has since served as a programmer analyst, database analyst and IT supervisor. He was named executive director for information technology in 2013, then CIO in 2016.

As CIO, Mike’s responsibilities are both granular and macro. He oversees field services, technical services, application development and support, network and telecommunications, records management, project management, and help desk as well as providing vision and strategic planning. He previously worked as a developer for Providence Health Systems, an instructor at the University of Alaska and even started his own business managing an early internet service provider.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Nick Lapp

Nick Lapp serves as the Chief Information Officer for InterMountain Education Service District, providing strategic and operational leadership for information technology services in support of school districts across northeastern Oregon. In his role, Nick focuses on aligning technology initiatives with district and instructional needs to improve access, reliability, and instructional impact.

As CIO, Nick and his team work to deliver and support technology systems that enable schools to use IT as a strategic partner in advancing student learning and expanding educational opportunities. Having progressed through multiple roles at InterMountain ESD, Nick brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong understanding of K-12 environments. His experience spans IT operations, cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise systems. He holds the CISSP, CDPSE, and CGEIT certifications, reflecting expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, and enterprise IT governance.

Nick holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Information Systems from Oregon State University.

Shelby Reynolds

Past President

Shelby started her educational career in 1999 as a junior high math teacher, later moving into district-level work as an instructional technology coordinator. As the current manager for Instructional Technology and Library Services, Shelby is responsible for oversight of the instructional technology professional development program and the strategic planning and implementation of instructional technology systems and services.

Shelby has served on several Washington state committees, including a task force to implement online learning initiatives and legislative work team to provide guidance on digital citizenship. Shelby also oversees the Library, Information, and Technology program for Northshore supporting teacher-librarians in their work empowering learners of all ages to be citizens of the 21st century.

She holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s in mathematics in education from the University of Washington, and is a CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL).

Chad Stiteler

Board Treasurer

Chad’s extensive experience within the educational finance sector includes stints as business manager for the Yukon Koyukuk School District and Annette Island School District in Alaska, followed by work as the CFO for the Anchorage School District. He now serves as Vice President of Administrative Services at Bellingham Technical College in northwest Washington where he supports all aspects of finance for the college, information technology, enterprise services, safety, facilities and capital projects.

Chad earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Washington, and is a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations (SFO) through the Association of School Business Officials.

Rachel Wente-Chaney

Rachel supports a regional technology ecosystem that includes network services, information services, digital learning spaces, digital workspace modernization, information security and more for the High Desert ESD in Central Oregon. As CIO, Rachel and her team work daily to improve the security, access, and mobility of technology resources in classrooms, schools and offices throughout the region.

Rachel joined HDESD in 2006, working as the information projects manager before assuming her current role in 2011.

She holds a master’s degree in information science from Syracuse University, a bachelor’s degree in history from Indiana University and a graduate certificate in cybersecurity from Harvard Extension School.