Mark Racine is a veteran K-12 technology leader with 20 years of experience navigating the digital evolution of urban school districts. Mark specializes in translating complex cybersecurity threats and AI governance into actionable leadership strategies. Known for his 'foundation-first' approach, he helps school leaders build sustainable IT ecosystems that protect student data while empowering classroom innovation. Former CIO for a large urban school district, founder of Rooted K-12, and and co-host of the K-12 Tech Talk podcast.