Innovation in the Changing Face of Education is Key Focus of General Sessions at NSBA's Annual Technology Conference

Alexandria, Va. - November 6, 2002 - November 13-15, 2002, The National School Boards Association's (NSBA) 16th Technology + Learning Conference, brings to Dallas three of the nation's top motivational speakers. The General Session features keynotes Carly Fiorina, Chairman and CEO of HP, Robert Kriegel, pioneer in the field of change and human performance, and Roger Shank, a learning theorist and a distinguished career professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Wednesday, November 13, 2002
9:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Dallas Convention Center
As Chairman and CEO of HP, Carly Fiorina has led the company's return to its roots of innovation and inventiveness -- including the development of revolutionary technologies for and creative partnerships with teachers, school districts, and universities around the world. She will discuss the future of technology in schools, curriculum and education policy. Ms. Fiorina has led HP since 1999 and prior to that spent nearly 20 years at AT&T and Lucent Technologies.

Robert Kriegel "Leadership: Developing Change-Ready© People and Districts"
Thursday, November 14, 2002
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Dallas Convention Center

National best-selling author, Dr. Robert Kriegel is known for his "out of the box" strategies for creating innovation and change as it applies to a variety of areas such as business, education, and sports performance. His books include "If it ain't broke.BREAK IT," "How to Succeed in Business Without Working so Damn Hard," and "Sacred Cows Make The Best Burgers." 

Dr. Kriegel is one of the most in-demand business speakers and is also a commentator on National Public Radio's Marketplace.