Don Wolff
Chief Technology Officer at Portland Public Schools
Bio
Oregon, USA
Hero since 2022
Don Wolff is the chief technology officer of Portland Public Schools (PPS) in Portland, Oregon. PPS is the largest school district in Oregon and is dedicated to creating exceptional and equitable opportunities for all students. He has devoted his professional career to public education, serving for over 30 years in various capacities. Don has been an elementary teacher, working with students in grades two, four and five, and has been a technology leader for 20 years. He holds a master’s degree in educational technology from Pepperdine University and is a licensed administrator for the state of Oregon.
Don believes a robust public school system can provide transformative opportunities for our students and be the catalyst to create a more socially just and responsible society. He also believes technology employed responsibly can provide a springboard for students and teachers to access information, resources, connections and digital opportunities that can enhance, extend and expedite the transformation that is needed for so many of the students in our schools.
What is the AWS Education Champions Program?
The purpose of the AWS Education Champions program is to recognize, celebrate, and support education leaders driving digital transformation with cloud computing. Through this program AWS helps amplify their stories and voices, as well as supporting their continued innovation with our services. The individuals selected to be part of this community share a mission to transform and advance education, and promote AWS services, solutions, and best practices in education.
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