Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Guest blogger – Linda Orozco

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I’m pleased to announce that Dr. Linda Orozco, Professor of Educational Leadership at California State University – Fullerton, will be my guest blogger next week. Linda is

interested in technology leadership, diversity, legal, and

other K-12 school administration issues and has graciously agreed to

join us for a few days from her educational leadership program in Thailand. We’re looking forward to your posts, Linda!

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