Ira Socol is a former Chief Technology and Innovation Officer in Virginia. He has been recognized by the Center for Digital Education for its annual award to the nation’s 2017 top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers. He is the author of numerous journal articles in national education and school architectural journals. During doctoral studies at Michigan State, he became a leading national expert in the use of accessibility technology and Universal Design for Learning where he also developed Toolbelt Theory, an equity lens for all learners. He also co-authored the just released “Timeless Learning” with Pam Moran. Pam and Ira have keynoted and workshopped together at national and state conferences.
