Our mission is to raise awareness and to support women in technology in Idaho education and the challenges they face, both entering the field and then advancing in the field. We focus on supporting and growing a diverse educational technology community through the IETA Girls: College Bound Scholarship program, virtual learning events, and social networking events.
Upcoming Events
The IETA Women in Technology Committee is excited to bring back our 2025 – 26 Lunch & Learn Series!
These 45 – 60 minute virtual sessions offer Idaho educators and technology leaders the opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn together. Sessions will be: Nov, Jan, IETA Conference, Mar, May.
Interested in presenting, co-hosting, sharing a success story, or just attending? Complete the short interest form to get involved!
2025-2026 Events
November 2025
- Tech Tips & Networking Kickoff
- Our first session will be an open and interactive Networking & Resource Share. Bring your favorite tech tip, tool, or success story to share. Anything that makes your work easier, improves instruction, or helps your team collaborate.
January 2026
- Idaho’s New Digital Literacy Requirement
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- Featuring: Carrie Morrison (Code.org) with the Idaho Department of Education and Idaho STEM Action Center. Learn how Idaho is preparing educators to implement the new Digital Literacy graduation requirement and explore professional learning opportunities for schools and teachers.
- When: January 21, 2026; 12:00 – 1:00 PM MT
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February 2026
- Live at IETA 2026
- When: February 4, 2026; 2:45 – 3:30 PM MT
- Session: Building Your Brand
- Focus: Representation matters, and so does community. This session celebrates women in educational technology and offers pathways for connection, mentorship, and leadership. Through candid conversation and practical insights, we’ll explore how women in Idaho’s tech and edtech spaces can support one another, advocate for equity, and help shape the future of technology in education. Whether you’re just getting started in tech or already leading initiatives, you’ll gain strategies for building confidence, expanding your influence, and mentoring others along the way.
- Women in Tech Social Event
- When: February 4, 2026; 4:30 – 6:00 PM MT
- Where: Hap Hap Lounge
- Focus: Join us for a drink, snacks, and celebrating women in technology. Get a GOLDEN TICKET for the opportunity to win a themed WIT basket
March 2026
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Cybersecurity Tools and Planning
- Featuring: Cassy Crowell, Network Engineer from Vallivue School District. Join us in a roundtable discussion about cybersecurity tools and the planning that your district currently has in place. Come hear what other districts are doing as well.
- When: 3/11/26; 11:00 AM – Noon
April 2026
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AI, Tech, Legislature Updates, and More
- Featuring: Katie Bosch-Wilson (Secondary Mathematics and Computer Science Coordinator), and Sydney Hansen (Technical Program Specialist for the Content and Curriculum) from the Idaho Department of Education. Connect with inspiring tech professionals across Idaho for an engaging lunch hour virtual session filled with valuable insights, meaningful connections, and new learning opportunities.
- When: 4/14/2026; Noon – 1:00 PM MT
- Where: Virtual via Google Meet
May 2026
- Ethical and Safe Use of AI in Our Schools
- Featuring: Dr. Bridget Chaves, Education Success Manager at Colleague AI
- When: 5/6/2026; 11:00 AM – Noon MT
- Where: Virtual via Google Meet
- Showcase the Idaho GEG and New Google Updates
- Featuring Theresa McSweeney, Digital Support Specialist from Boise School District. Learn what the Idaho Google Educator Group (GEG) is and new Google Updates.
- When: 5/21/26; Noon – 1:00 PM MT
- Where: Virtual via Google Meet
2022-2023 Events
October 2022
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Chrome, Microsoft, & Apple user device management.
October 21, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT
February 2023
IETA Annual Conference: Breakout Session(s)
Session: Scaling IT Challenges, One Project at a Time / Time: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 2:45 – 3:30 PM MDT
February 2023
IETA Annual Conference: Social Event
Location: 10 Barrel Brewing Co, 826 W. Bannock St, Boise / Time: 4 PM – 6 PM MDT
April 2023
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Using your data for good and not evil – how to use your SIS, LMS, and ISEE data to increase insights.
Date: TBD
We are always looking for people of any gender interested in joining the IETA Women in Technology committee. Please contact Ashlee Kolar, IETA Board member and Women in Tech Advisor, at akolar@idahotechtalk.org if interested.