Matt Kuhn PhD

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Chief Technology Officer at Volusia County School District

DeLand, Florida, United States

Overview

Dr. Matt Kuhn is the Chief Technology Officer for Volusia County Schools, overseeing technology for over 63, 000 students. He has a Ph. D. in educational technology administration and is described by colleagues as an impressive and innovative leader. He focuses on integrating digital solutions to enhance learning and district processes.

His professional background includes a unique period managing technology outreach and teacher development at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A significant portion of his career has been in Colorado, where he held several technology leadership roles in various school districts before moving to Florida.

He is the co-author of the bestselling and influential ASCD book, "Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works. "

Personality Overview

Demanding

Objective Thinker

Fast But Wary

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Technology Planning
He recently led a leadership roundtable on this specific topic at the FETC conference, indicating it is a current, high-level priority.
AI in Education
Recently participated in a panel discussion about the role of AI in education at the Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders meeting.
Software Vetting & Standardization
He implemented a new system for software selection at Volusia County to vet apps for cybersecurity, privacy, and instructional alignment.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2022
Chief Technology Officer at Volusia County School District
10-2017 - 6-2022
Chief Technology Officer at Thompson School District
8-2014 - 10-2017
Director of Technology at Englewood Schools
8-2005 - 8-2014
Instructional Technology Consulting Manager at McREL International
7-2002 - 8-2005
Educational Programs Manager - Technology Outreach at National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Education

2005 - 2012
Ph.D. from University of Denver
2017 - 2018
Certificate from Arapahoe Community College

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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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